A core reference manual for mechanics, aircraft owners, and pilots, this book compiles specs from stacks of reference books and government publications into a handy, toolbox-size guide. All the information critical to maintaining an aircraft. Your single source for:

• applicable mathematics, conversions, formulas
• aircraft nomenclature, controls, and system specs
• material/tool identifications
• hardware sizes/equivalents
• metal fabrication and fabric covering techniques
• inspections, corrosion detection/control
• aircraft tire and spark plug information
• the most frequently used measurements, scales, charts, diagrams... and much more.

The Fourth Edition features additional information on the latest techniques in the industry, including a section dedicated to composite materials, and one on aircraft batteries. Includes index, color illustration; pages are tabbed to facilitate quick lookups. Stay-flat flexible spiral binding is easy on all surfaces, and allows for easy on-the-job reference. 372 pages. 5 x 7 format.