What you need to know about how your airplane works.
Focused on practical value to the pilot, Aircraft Systems takes you on an illustrated tour of the systems that make your single or light twin-engine airplane work, giving you step-by-step procedures and troubleshooting tips that improve safety and cut risk, no matter the situation.
You will find 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.
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