| Preface to the Seventh Edition |
Aircraft Basic Science is one of five textbooks in the Aviation Technology Series. Its purpose is to provide the general technical information needed as a foundation for work as a technician in the field of aviation maintenance. The subjects covered in this text are those that are usually applicable to both airframes and powerplants and their associated systems. The material is of a general nature since, in addition to applying to the maintenance technician, it is also applicable to many related fields of study in aviation.
This edition has been updated to include many recent advances in aviation technology and, with the exception of electricity, has been revised to meet the requirements for general subject ...