Author John W. Casey built a team of dedicated individuals to support the numerous aircraft produced by North American Aviation during World War II. These 'Warriors Without Weapons' were thousands of civilian men who never fired a shot but instead... [More...]

The Care and Maintenance of Heavy Jets is a look into the world and culture of airline aircraft maintenance. It is also a very unique study of current American industrial labor and productivity problems.

MAINTENANCE & MECHANICS
Lifesaving nuts-and-bolts knowledge

*Offers case studies that illustrate mechanics survival skills for takeoff, landing, and flight problems
*Provides workable solutions for aircraft malfunctions
*Describes the most... [More...]

What you need to know about how your airplane works. Focused on practical value to the pilot, Aircraft Systems takes you on a thoroughly illustrated tour of the systems that make your plane work, giving you step-by-step procedures and troubleshooting tips... [More...]

If you thought only a licensed mechanic could keep your airplane running smoothly, think again. Although the FAA does limit the kind of work an owner/operator can perform, there are plenty of steps you can take to make sure your plane flies longer and... [More...]

Although largely geared toward the aerospace industry, this handbook assumes no prior knowledge about advanced composite materials and gradually makes the reader conversant in composite terminology. After giving a comprehensive description of what... [More...]

The Benchmark Portable Manual Since 1952 - Revised And Updated for the 21st Century.
The definitive nuts-and-bolts manual for all-metal aircraft, from Cessna 150s to Boeing 747s, this newly revised and updated classic gives mechanics and technicians... [More...]