Jeppesen A&P Technician Powerplant Textbook Overview:

The A&P Technician Powerplant Textbook has been revised to include the latest industry best practices and regulatory requirements, and is an essential tool for successful aircraft maintenance. Not only does it provide the fundamentals for the student studying to become a certificated aviation maintenance technician, but it also serves as an excellent resource for the experienced maintenance professional.

This thoroughly revised, expanded, and updated edition fully integrates practical A&P powerplant skills with theory of the A&P general topic areas. It includes a wealth of colored illustrations and examples to help maximize the most from your study efforts. Each section includes comprehensive exercises that check the understanding of the material. The textbook introduces the fundamental concepts, terms and procedures that are the foundation of the more complex material that will be encountered in later maintenance training.

Features include:

• A comprehensive glossary
• Summary checklists after each chapter
• Color images and graphics
• Key terms
• End of chapter questions

Subjects include:

• Reciprocating engine operation, instruments, maintenance and overhaul
• Turbine engine operation, instruments, maintenance and overhaul
• Induction systems
• Exhaust systems
• Fuel and Fuel-metering systems
• Ignition and electrical systems
• Motors and generators
• Lubrication systems
• Cooling systems
• Engine fire protection
• Propeller systems
• Powerplant and propeller inspections
• Troubleshooting

Published January 2017