Aircraft Electricity and Electronics, Seventh Edition

1. Fundamentals of Electricity<br/>The Electron Theory<br/>Static Electricity<br/>Units of Electricity<br/>Theory of Magnetism<br/>Magnetic Devices<br/>Methods of Producing Voltage<br/>Electromagnetic Induction<br/>2. Applications of Ohm’s Law<br/>Ohm’s Law<br/>Types of Circuits<br/>Solving Series Circuits<br/>Solving Parallel Circuits<br/>Series-Parallel Circuits<br/>Kirchhoff’s Laws<br/>Solution of a Resistance Bridge Circuit<br/>Practical Applications of Ohm’s Law<br/>3. Aircraft Storage Batteries<br/>Dry Cells and Batteries<br/>Lead-Acid Storage Batteries<br/>Lead-Acid Battery Maintenance Procedures<br/>Battery Ratings<br/>Nickel-Cadmium Storage Batteries<br/>Nickel-Cadmium Battery Maintenance Procedures<br/>Installation of Aircraft Batteries<br/>4. Electric Wire and Wiring Practices<br/>Characteristics of Electric Wire<br/>Requirements for Open Wiring<br/>Electrical Conduit<br/>Connecting Devices<br/>Bonding and Shielding<br/>Wire Identification<br/>5. Alternating Current<br/>Definition and Characteristics<br/>Impedance<br/>Polyphase AC Circuits<br/>Alternating Current and the Airplane<br/>6. Electrical Control Devices<br/>Switches<br/>Circuit-Protection Devices<br/>Resistors<br/>Capacitors<br/>Inductors<br/>Transformers<br/>Diodes and Rectifiers<br/>Transistors<br/>Other Solid-State Devices<br/>Printed Circuit Boards<br/>Cathode-Ray Tube<br/>Flat Panel Displays<br/>7. Digital Electronics<br/>The Digital Signal<br/>Digital Numerology<br/>Binary Code Systems<br/>Logic Gates<br/>Integrated Circuits<br/>Common Logic Circuit Functions<br/>Microprocessors<br/>Computer Operations<br/>Data Bus Standards<br/>ARINC 664 Data Bus<br/>Troubleshooting Digital Circuits<br/>8. Electric Measuring Instruments<br/>Meter Movements<br/>The Ammeter<br/>The Voltmeter<br/>The Ohmmeter<br/>AC Measuring Instruments<br/>The Multimeter<br/>Digital Meters<br/>The Oscilloscope<br/>9. Electric Motors<br/>Motor Theory<br/>Motor Design<br/>AC Motors<br/>Inspection and Maintenance of Motors<br/>10. Generators and Related Control Circuits<br/>Generator Theory<br/>DC Generator Construction<br/>Starter-Generators<br/>Generator Control<br/>Generator Inspection, Service, and Repair<br/>11. Alternators, Inverters, and Related Controls<br/>AC Generation<br/>Alternator Control<br/>AC Generators–AC Alternators<br/>Inverters<br/>Variable-Speed Constant-Frequency Power Systems<br/>12. Power Distribution Systems<br/>Requirements for Power Distribution Systems<br/>Main Power Distribution Systems<br/>Power Distribution on Composite Aircraft<br/>Very Light Jet Electrical Power Systems<br/>Large-Aircraft Electrical Systems<br/>13. Design and Maintenance of Aircraft Electrical Systems<br/>Requirements for Electrical Systems<br/>Aircraft Lights<br/>Large-Aircraft Electrical Systems<br/>Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Electrical Systems<br/>14. Radio Theory<br/>Radio Waves<br/>Amplifiers<br/>Functions of a Transmitter<br/>Receivers<br/>15. Communication and Navigation Systems<br/>Communications<br/>Navigation Systems<br/>Installation of Avionics Equipment<br/>Antennas<br/>16. Weather Warning and Other Safety Systems<br/>Radar<br/>Digital Airborne Weather Radar Systems<br/>Radar Maintenance<br/>Lightning Detection<br/>Aviation Satellite Weather<br/>Ground Proximity Warning Systems<br/>Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)<br/>17. Instruments and Autoflight Systems<br/>RPM-Measuring Instruments<br/>Temperature Indicators<br/>Synchro Systems<br/>Fuel-Quantity Indicators<br/>Electromechanical Flight Instruments<br/>Electronic Flight Systems<br/>Automatic Flight Control Systems<br/>Typical Automatic Pilot and Flight Control System<br/>The Boeing B-757 Flight Management System<br/>Appendix<br/>Glossary<br/>Index<br/>Study Guide follows Index