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What you need to know about how your airplane works.
Focused on practical value to the pilot, Aircraft Systems takes you on a thoroughly illustrated tour of the systems that make your plane work, giving you step-by-step procedures and troubleshooting tips that improve safety and cut risk, no matter what the situation.
Pilot/mechanic David A. Lombardo, author of Advanced Aircraft Systems, presents crucial information on systems in single- and light twin-engine planes. No matter what page you turn to, you'll find fully illustrated, system-by-system information that will help you:
Make better piloting decisions both in the air and on the ground
Avoid risk with a better understanding of preflight inspections
Troubleshoot in-flight problems and handle emergencies in any system
Cut costs with better maintenance, improved communication with mechanics, and correct choices in engine overhauls
Recognize and overcome bad interactions between systems
Improve interpersonal relationships with passengers and crew.
Full of life-saving information, from the anatomy of a tire, to emergency electrical system failure load shedding, Aircraft Systems delivers the critical, confidence-building guidance that you'll rely on every time you enter the cockpit.