Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook―Powerplant (2023): FAA-H-8083-32B (eBundle) (ASA FAA Handbook Series)

Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. has been the industry’s trusted source for official FAA publications for over 80 years. Look for the ASA wings to ensure you’re purchasing the latest authentic FAA release. This handbook FAA-H-8083-32B is current in 2023. eBundle edition includes printed book and eBook download code. The FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook―Powerplant is designed for use by instructors and applicants preparing for the FAA Knowledge Exam and Oral & Practical (O&P) Exams required to obtain an Aviation Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and/or Powerplant Ratings (also called an A&P license). Developed as one in a series of handbooks for this purpose, this is an effective text for both students and instructors and will also serve as an invaluable reference guide for current technicians who wish to improve their knowledge. The powerplant handbook provides basic information on principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in the subject matter areas relating to the aircraft powerplant. Subjects covered include: aircraft engines, engine fuel and fuel metering systems, induction and exhaust systems, engine ignition and electrical systems, engine starting systems, lubrication and cooling systems, propellers, engine removal and replacement, engine fire protection systems, engine maintenance and operation, and light-sport aircraft engines. Reflecting current technologies, equipment and procedures, the 2023 edition provides the guidance to support the FAA Aviation Mechanic Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and 14 CFR Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools. Illustrated throughout with detailed, full-color drawings and photographs, the handbook also offers a comprehensive glossary and index. Cover 1 Copyright 2 Title Page 3 Preface 4 Acknowledgments 5 Table of Contents 6 Chapter 1: Aircraft Engines 23 General Requirements 23 Types of Engines 25 Reciprocating Engines 27 Crankshafts 29 Connecting Rods 31 Pistons 33 Piston Rings 35 Cylinders 36 Firing Order 38 Valves 38 Valve Operating Mechanism 40 Bearings 44 Propeller Reduction Gearing 45 Propeller Shafts 45 Reciprocating Engine Operating Principles 47 Operating Cycles 47 Reciprocating Engine Power & Efficiencies 49 Efficiencies 55 Gas Turbine Engines 58 Air Entrance 59 Accessory Section 60 Compressor Section 60 Diffuser 65 Combustion Section 65 Gas Turbine Engine Bearings & Seals 74 Turboprop Engines 76 Turboshaft Engines 77 Turbofan Engines 77 Turbine Engine Operating Principles 78 Gas Turbine Engine Performance 81 Chapter 2: Engine Fuel & Fuel Metering Systems 85 Fuel System Requirements 85 Basic Fuel System 86 Fuel Metering Devices for Reciprocating Engines 86 Carburetion Principles 89 Carburetor Systems 91 Carburetor Types 92 Carburetor Icing 92 Float-Type Carburetors 93 Pressure Injection Carburetors 98 Automatic Mixture Control (AMC) 102 Stromberg PS Carburetor 103 Fuel-Injection Systems 105 Carburetor Maintenance 111 Fuel System Inspection & Maintenance 115 Turbine Engine Fuel System—General Requirements 117 Water Injection System 124 Fuel Control Maintenance 124 Engine Fuel System Components 125 Fuel Quantity Indicating Units 130 Chapter 3: Induction & Exhaust Systems 131 Reciprocating Engine Induction Systems 131 Turbine Engine Inlet Systems 146 Reciprocating Engine Exhaust Systems 151 Exhaust Systems with Turbocharger 154 Thrust Reversers 157 Afterburning/Thrust Augmentation 157 Thrust Vectoring 159 Engine Noise Suppression 159 Turbine Engine Emissions 161 Chapter 4: Engine Ignition & Electrical Systems 163 Reciprocating Engine Ignition Systems 163 Magneto-Ignition System Operating Principles 163 Types of DC Generators 174 FADEC System Description 176 Auxiliary Ignition Units 179 Spark Plugs 186 Reciprocating Engine Ignition System Maintenance & Inspection 188 Magneto-Ignition Timing Devices 188 Checking the Internal Timing of a Magneto 191 Spark Plug Inspection & Maintenance 195 Turbine Engine Ignition Systems 205 Turbine Ignition System Inspection & Maintenance 207 Removal, Maintenance, & Installation of Ignition System Components 208 Powerplant Electrical Systems 209 Lacing & Tying Wire Bundles 220 Cutting Wire & Cable 222 Stripping Wire & Cable 223 Emergency Splicing Repairs 225 Connecting Terminal Lugs to Terminal Blocks 226 Bonding & Grounding 227 Connectors 229 Conduit 231 Electrical Equipment Installation 232 Chapter 5: Engine Starting Systems 235 Introduction 235 Reciprocating Engine Starting Systems 235 Gas Turbine Engine Starters 242 Electric Starting Systems & Starter Generator Starting System 244 Air Turbine Starters 246 Chapter 6: Lubrication & Cooling Systems 251 Principles of Engine Lubrication 251 Requirements & Characteristics of Reciprocating Engine Lubricants 252 Reciprocating Engine Lubrication Systems 254 Lubrication System Maintenance Practices 263 Recommendations for Changing Oil 267 Requirements for Turbine Engine Lubricants 268 Turbine Engine Lubrication Systems 270 Turbine Lubrication System Components 271 Typical Dry-Sump Pressure Regulated Turbine Lubrication System 278 Pressure System 278 Typical Dry-Sump Variable Pressure Lubrication System 279 Turbine Engine Wet-Sump Lubrication System 280 Turbine Engine Oil System Maintenance 281 Engine Cooling Systems 282 Turbine Engine Cooling 288 Chapter 7: Propellers 291 General 291 Basic Propeller Principles 291 Propeller Aerodynamic Process 292 Propeller Location 295 Types of Propellers 296 Propeller Governor 298 Propellers Used on General Aviation Aircraft 302 Constant-Speed Propellers 304 Propeller Auxiliary Systems 307 Propeller Inspection & Maintenance 310 Propeller Vibration 312 Propeller Balancing 314 Propeller Removal & Installation 316 Servicing Propellers 317 Propeller Overhaul 319 Troubleshooting Propellers 320 Turboprop Engines & Propeller ControlSystems 320 Pratt & Whitney PT6 Hartzell Propeller System 321 Hamilton Standard Hydromatic Propellers 324 Chapter 8: Engine Removal & Replacement 333 Introduction 333 Reasons for Removal of Reciprocating Engines 333 General Procedures for Engine Removal & Installation 335 Inspection & Replacement of Powerplant External Units & Systems 337 Preparing the Engine for Removal 338 Removing the Engine 340 Hoisting & Mounting the Engine for Installation 341 Preparation of Engine for Ground & Flight Testing 344 Propeller Check 345 Checks & Adjustments After Engine Runup & Operation 345 Rigging, Inspections, & Adjustments 345 Turboprop Powerplant Removal & Installation 347 Reciprocating Helicopter Engine & QECA 347 Engine Mounts 348 Preservation & Storage of Engines 350 Engine Preservation & Return to Service 351 Engine Shipping Containers 353 Inspection of Stored Engines 353 Preservation & Depreservation of Gas Turbine Engines 354 Chapter 9: Engine Fire Protection Systems 355 Introduction 355 Engine Fire Extinguishing System 361 Fire Detection System Maintenance 364 Fire Detection System Troubleshooting 365 Fire Extinguisher System Maintenance Practices 366 Boeing 777 Aircraft Fire Detection & Extinguishing System 367 APU Fire Detection & Extinguishing System 371 Chapter 10: Engine Maintenance & Operation 375 Reciprocating Engine Overhaul 375 General Overhaul Procedures 375 Receiving Inspection 376 Disassembly 376 Inspection Process 376 Visual Inspection 377 Cleaning 379 Structural Inspection 380 Dimensional Inspection 381 Reassembly 393 Installation & Testing 393 Reciprocating Engine Operation 398 Basic Engine Operating Principles 403 Factors Affecting Engine Operation 405 Engine Troubleshooting 409 Cylinder Compression Tests 413 Cylinder Removal 415 Cylinder Installation 416 Cold Cylinder Check 417 Turbine Engine Maintenance 418 Combustion Section Inspection 421 Engine Ratings 428 Turbine Engine Instruments 428 Turbine Engine Operation 431 Engine Shutdown 432 Troubleshooting Turbine Engines 433 Turboprop Operation 433 Turbine Engine Calibration & Testing 433 Troubleshooting EGT System 438 Troubleshooting Aircraft Tachometer System 439 Chapter 11: Light-Sport Aircraft Engines 441 Engine General Requirements 441 Personnel Authorized to Perform Inspection & Maintenance on Light-Sport Engines 442 Types of Light-Sport & Experimental Engines 443 Opposed Light-Sport, Experimental, & Certificated Engines 445 Direct Drive VW Engines 452 General Maintenance Practices on Light-Sport Rotax Engines 456 Maintenance Schedule Procedures & Maintenance Checklist 456 Lubrication System 459 Pre-flight Checks 462 Troubleshooting & Abnormal Operation 462 Engine Preservation 463 General Maintenance Practices for the Light-Sport Jabiru Engines 463 Engine Inspection Charts 465 Glossary 467 Index 499 Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. has been the industry's trusted source for official FAA publications for over 80 years. Look for the ASA wings to ensure you're purchasing the latest authentic FAA release. This handbook FAA-H-8083-32B is current in 2024. The FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook—Powerplant is designed for use by instructors and applicants preparing for the FAA Knowledge Exam and Oral & Practical (O&P) Exams required to obtain an Aviation Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and/or Powerplant Ratings (also called an A&P license). Developed as one in a series of handbooks for this purpose, this is an effective text for both students and instructors and will also serve as an invaluable reference guide for current technicians who wish to improve their knowledge. The powerplant handbook provides basic information on principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in the subject matter areas relating to the aircraft powerplant. Subjects covered include: aircraft engines, engine fuel and fuel metering systems, induction and exhaust systems, engine ignition and electrical systems, engine starting systems, lubrication and cooling systems, propellers, engine removal and replacement, engine fire protection systems, engine maintenance and operation, and light-sport aircraft engines. Reflecting current technologies, equipment and procedures, the 2023 edition provides the guidance to support the FAA Aviation Mechanic Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and 14 CFR Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools. Illustrated throughout with detailed, full-color drawings and photographs, the handbook also offers a comprehensive glossary and index.