General Characteristics of Matter --
Systems of Measurement --
Work, Energy, and Power --
Force and Motion of Bodies --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter II Aircraft Engine Types & Construction 15 --
Comparison of Aircraft Powerplants --
Types of Reciprocating Engines --
Reciprocating Engine Design and Construction --
Valve-Operating Mechanism --
Bearings, Propeller Reduction Gearing --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter III Reciprocating Engine Theory of Operation 39 --
Reciprocating Gasoline Engine Operating Principles --
Engine Power and Efficiency --
Absolute and Gauge Pressure --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter IV Engine Lubrication and Cooling 53 --
Principles of Engine Lubrication --
Requirements & Characteristics of Reciprocating Engine Lubricants --
Internal Lubrication of Reciprocating Engines --
Reciprocating Engine Lubrication Systems --
Lubrication System Operation Maintenance Practices --
Engine Cooling Systems: Pilot Responsibility for Engine Temperature Control --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter V Propellers and Governors 65 --
Constant-Speed Propellers --
Propeller Synchronization --
Propeller Ice Control Systems --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter VI Fuels and Fuel Systems 85 --
Fuel: The Energy Source for the Combustion Process --
Reciprocating Engine Fuels --
Aircraft Float Carburetor --
Carburetor Icing and Carburetor Heat Use --
Fuel Injection Systems --
Bendix Fuel Injection System --
Teledyne-Continental Fuel Injection System --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter VII Power Management 119 --
Other Factors Affecting Power --
Less MAP Required at Altitude --
"Propping" To Start an Engine --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter VIII Supercharging & Turbocharging 127 --
Turbocompound Systems for Reciprocating Engines --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter IX Pressurization and High Altitude Operations 137 --
Respiration and Circulation --
Trapped Gases - Cause, Effects, Prevention, and Treatment --
Evolved Gases - Cause, Effects, Prevention, and Treatment --
Scuba Diving and Flying --
Cabin Pressurization and Decompression --
Cabin Pressurization Systems --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter X Electrical Principles 159 --
Units of Electrical Measurement --
Metric Prefixes and Powers of Ten --
Distribution of Electrical Charges --
Terms Relating to Magnetism and Electromagnetism --
Sources of Electrical Energy --
Electromagnetic Induction --
Mechanical Power in Electrical Circuits --
Advantage of Alternating Current Over Direct Current --
Generating Alternating Current --
Alternating Current Terms and Values --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter XI Electrical Components 179 --
Batteries, Primary Cells --
Control of Aircraft DC Generators --
DC Alternators and their Control --
Circuit Control Devices --
Energy Stored in Electrostatic Fields --
Types of Practical Inductors --
Diodes, Half-Wave Rectifier --
Full-Wave Rectifier, Bridge-type Full-wave Rectifier --
Full-wave Three-Phase Rectifier --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter XII Aircraft Electrical Systems 209 --
Series and Parallel Circuits --
Voltage and Current Measuring Instruments --
Aircraft Electrical System --
Putting It All Together --
Ammeters and Loadmeters in the Circuit --
Electrical System Installation --
Electrical Circuit of the Magneto --
Special Forms of Magnetos --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter XIII Hydraulic Systems and Landing Gear 235 --
History of Fluid Power Applications --
Basic Laws of Fluid Power --
Fluid Statics and Dynamics --
Hydraulic System Components --
Evolution of the Aircraft Hydraulic System --
Nose Wheel Steering and Shimmy Dampers --
Aircraft Wheels, Tires and Tubes --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter XIV Pneumatic and Deicing Systems 287 --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter XV Aircraft Structures and Flight Controls 303 --
Evolution Of Aircraft Structures --
Stresses and Structure --
Materials for Aircraft Construction --
Auxiliary Lift Devices --
Control Systems for Large Aircraft: Additional Reading --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter XVI Weight & Balance, Inspections and Pilot Maintenance 341 --
Adverse-Loaded Center of Gravity --
Weight and Balance Changes After an Alteration --
Pilot Accomplished Maintenance --
Maintenance Forms and Records --
Study Questions and Problems --
Chapter XVII Aircraft Instrument Systems 381 --
Classification of Instruments --
New Types of Rate Gyros --
EFIS and EICAS Systems --
Study Questions and Problems.