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Aviation Mechanic Handbook: The Aviation Standard

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This is an EXCELLENT reference guide on how to do all sorts of quality maintenance practices. Yes it pertains to aircraft, but these sound practices apply to anything worth maintainig. There is a proper way to do things and this is the guide that shows you.

This book is spiral bound which is real convenient since it lies flat so you can have the book open and work at the same time. All maintenance books should consider this type of binding.

It lost one star based on print quality (the font could have been darker) but most would have no complaint in this area.

The publisher, ASA does a consistently great job with their materials.

Although the handbook is targeted to the needs of the aviation mechanic (A&P), it offers a wealth of information for pilots interested in the maintenance of their aircraft.

The topics covered include basic metallurgy, taxi signals, identification of nuts and bolts plus fittings, use of various tools,corrosion identification and management, batteries from theory to maintenance. Many helpful tables such as the battery voltage vs % charged.

The organization is excellent. The book is pocket book size but spiral bound which allows it to lay flat. Paper is heavy quality stock and easy to read.

For the pilot there are pages of illustrations to help identify parts which greatly facilitates conversations with shops.

Lots of tables including trig functions, resistor identification, drill sizes, aluminum alloys etc.

For the racer many of the practices regarding hardware, plumbing and electrical systems are very similar.

It was suggested by our ODA administrator to get these books for the Unit Members. They have come in very handy right off the bat. Helping us get a feel for some things that might have been a little fuzzy on parts we supply to customers. Nice spiral bound edition sits flat on the desk, and makes it easy to read and compare.

This is a great reference book, containing many formulas, conversion charts, & look up tables.
Great to have even if you are not in the Aviation industry.
Covers most Geometry, Electrical, Hydraulic, & Mechanical aspects.
Also covers standard maintenance practices.

ONE OF THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE AND DETAILED HANDBOOKS EVER. IF YOU NEED MORE INFO THAN THIS I WOULD SUGGEST THE ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITTANICA. OR GOOGLE.

NOW IF YOU COULD TELL ME WHERE MY " ADF GUIDEBOOK" IS I WOULD APPRECIATE IT. IT WAS PURCHASED THE SAME DAY AS THE ABOVE.

Although some of the information contained in this book will be common knowledge for experienced aircraft mechanics working in the field, the section on hardware such as bolts and the section on corrosion are worth the price of the book alone, even for those with experience. Every aircraft mechanic needs to have a copy of this book. This book is as essential as Kevin Carter's book concerning the A&P License and having a high-paying aviation career ([...]).

Every person working as a mechanic as well as every person interested in becoming an aircraft mechanic needs to have a copy of this book. I recently found myself without a copy, and that's when I realized its true value.

I find some of the table lacking, but the book still contains much needed information for those of us working out in the field. Do not hesitate to buy this book. You will need it.

A nice compilation of data, formulas and information in a spiraled booklet. I prefer Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices: Aircraft Inspection and Repair; Aircraft Alterations for the actual repair process.