The Aviation Mechanic Handbook by Dale Crane is considered the standard reference manual for professional and hobbyist mechanics, aircraft owners, and pilots. The latest seventh edition has been updated to reflect current procedures and adds information on welding, turbine engines, and troubleshooting. This standard reference for the industry is based on the long-in-print original by Dale Crane. Excerpted and compiled from stacks of government reference publications, it contains information critical to maintaining an aircraft. The user can quickly reference a range of topics including applicable mathematics, conversions and formulas, aircraft nomenclature, material and tool identification, scales, charts, diagrams and more.

This softcover reference book fits conveniently inside a toolbox and includes black and white, and color illustrations; its spiral binding allows it to be used in all workspace environments.

This handbook provides detailed information on:

• Applicable mathematics, conversions, and formulas
• Aircraft nomenclature, controls, and system specifications
• Material and tool identifications
• Hardware size equivalents
• Metal fabrication and fabric covering techniques
• Composite materials
• Aircraft batteries
• Inspections, corrosion detection and control
• Aircraft tire and spark plug information