AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
Written by I. Moir, A.G. Seabridge
Published by Longman Scientific & Technical
in 1992
ISBN: 0582072239
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
Written by I. Moir, A.G. Seabridge.
Stock no. 1329691
1st.
1992.
Hardback.
Very good condition.
An in-depth study of the hardwarde of the general systems of aircraft. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w photos and diagrams. ISBN: 0582072239. Spine and corners slightly bumped and rubbed. Name stamp to front free-endpaper. Pale page browning else contents clean. Old price label and small damp stain to rear cover.
Front cover
Contents
- List of Plates
- Foreword by Admiral Sir Ray Lygo
- Acknowledgements
- Acronyms and abbreviations
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Engine Control Systems
- The control problem
- Example systems
- Design criteria
- Engine starting
- Engine indications
- References
- 3 Flight Control Systems
- Principles of flight control
- Flight control surfaces
- Flight control linkage systems
- high lift control systems
- Trim and feel
- Power control units
- Advanced actuation concepts
- Integrated system implementation
- References
- 4 Fuel Systems
- Characteristics of aircraft fuel systems
- Description of fuel system components
- Fuel quantity measurement
- Fuel system operating modes
- References
- 5 Hydraulic Systems
- Circuit design
- Actuation
- Hydraulic fluid
- Hydraulic piping
- Hydraulic pump
- Fluid conditioning
- The resevoir
- Warnings and status
- Emergency power sources
- Proof of design
- Aircraft applications
- Landing gear systems
- Braking and anti-skid
- 6 Electrical Systems
- Introduction to electrical power systems
- Power system control
- Battery systems
- Power conversion
- Power distribution
- Typical aircraft DC system
- Power switching
- Circuit breakers
- Typical civil transport aircraft system
- Electrical services
- Ground power
- Emergency power generation
- Advanced developments
- Electrical system displayers
- References
- 7 Environmental Control
- The need for a controlled environment for crew, passengers and equipment
- The International Standard Atmosphere (ISA)
- Environmental control system design
- Refrigeration systems
- Humidity control
- The inefficiency of current environmental control systems
- Cabin noise
- Cabin pressurisation
- Hypoxia
- Molecular sieve oxygen concentrators
- g tolerance
- Rain dispersal Anti-misting and demisting
- 8 Emergency Systems
- Warning systems
- Fire detection and suppression
- Emergency power sources
- Explosion suppression
- Emergency oxygen
- Passenger Evacuation
- Crew escape
- Crash recorder
- Crash switch
- 9 Helicopter Systems
- Special requirements for Helicopters
- Principles of helicopter flight
- Basic helicopter control
- Key helicopter systems
- Helicopter flight control
- Active control technology
- Advance battlefield helicopter
- References
- 10 Advanced Systems Concepts
- Intergrated flight and propulsion control
- Vehicle management systems
- All - electric aircraft concept
- References
- Index