Cover -- Preface -- Contents -- Chapter 1 Mathematics -- Mathematics in Aviation Maintenance -- Whole Numbers -- Fractions -- Mixed Numbers -- The Decimal Number System -- Ratio -- Proportion -- Percentage -- Positive and Negative Numbers (Signed Numbers) -- Powers -- Functions of Numbers Chart -- Scientific Notation -- Algebra -- Computing Area of Two-dimensional Solids -- Computing Volume of Three-Dimensional Solids -- Computing Surface Area of Three-dimensional Solids -- Trigonometric Functions -- Measurement Systems -- The Binary Number System -- Chapter 2 Aircraft Drawings -- Computer Graphics -- Purpose and Function of Aircraft Drawings -- Care and Use of Drawings -- Types of Drawings -- Title Blocks -- Universal Numbering System -- Bill of Material -- Other Drawing Data -- Methods of Illustration -- Lines and Their Meanings -- Drawing Symbols -- Reading and Interpreting Drawings -- Drawing Sketches -- Care of Drafting Instruments -- Graphs and Charts -- Microfilm and Microfiche -- Digital Images -- Chapter 3 Physics -- Matter -- Energy -- Force, Work, Power, and Torque -- Simple Machines -- Stress -- Motion -- Heat -- Pressure -- Gas Laws -- Fluid Mechanics -- Sound -- The Atmosphere -- Aircraft Theory of Flight -- Chapter 4 Aircraft Weight & Balance -- Need and Requirements for Aircraft Weighing -- Weight and Balance Terminology -- Procedures for Weighing an Aircraft -- Loading an Aircraft for Flight -- Weight and Balance Extreme Conditions -- Equipment Change and Aircraft Alteration -- The Use of Ballast -- Loading Graphs and CG Envelopes -- Helicopter Weight and Balance -- Weight and Balance-Weight-Shift Control Aircraft and Powered Parachutes -- Weight and Balance for Large Airplanes -- Weight and Balance Records -- Chapter 5 Aircraft Materials, Processes, & Hardware -- Aircraft Metals -- Nonmetallic Aircraft Materials.

Shock Absorber Cord -- Seals -- Aircraft Hardware -- Chapter 6 Aircraft Cleaning & Corrosion Control -- Corrosion Control -- Forms of Corrosion -- Factors Affecting Corrosion -- Preventive Maintenance -- Inspection -- Corrosion Prone Areas -- Corrosion Removal -- Corrosion of Ferrous Metals -- Corrosion of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys -- Corrosion of Magnesium Alloys -- Treatment of Titanium and Titanium Alloys -- Protection of Dissimilar Metal Contacts -- Corrosion Limits -- Processes and Materials Used in Corrosion Control -- Chemical Treatments -- Protective Paint Finishes -- Aircraft Cleaning -- Powerplant Cleaning -- Solvent Cleaners -- Emulsion Cleaners -- Soaps and Detergent Cleaners -- Mechanical Cleaning Materials -- Chemical Cleaners -- Chapter 7 Fluid Lines & Fittings -- Rigid Fluid Lines -- Flexible Hose Fluid Lines -- Chapter 8 Inspection Fundamentals -- Basic Inspection Techniques/Practices -- Preparation -- Aircraft Logs -- Checklists -- Publications -- Routine/Required Inspections -- ATA iSpec 2200 -- Special Inspections -- Special Flight Permits -- Nondestructive Inspection/Testing -- Inspection of Composites -- Inspection of Welds -- Chapter 9 Hand Tools & Measuring Devices -- General Purpose Tools -- Metal Cutting Tools -- Taps and Dies -- Layout and Measuring Tools -- Chapter 10 Basic Electricity -- Introduction to Electricity and Electronics -- General Composition of Matter -- Metric Based Prefixes Used for Electrical Calculations -- Static Electricity -- Magnetism -- Types of Magnets -- Electromagnetism -- Conventional Flow and Electron Flow -- Electromotive Force (Voltage) -- Current -- Ohm's Law (Resistance) -- Resistance of a Conductor -- Power and Energy -- Types of Resistors -- Circuit Protection Devices -- Series DC Circuits -- Parallel DC Circuits -- Series-Parallel DC Circuits -- Alternating Current and Voltage.

Generator Principles -- Capacitance -- Inductance -- AC Circuits -- DC Measuring Instruments -- The Voltmeter -- The Ohmmeter -- AC Measuring Instruments -- Basic Circuit Analysis and Troubleshooting -- Batteries -- Nickel-Cadmium Batteries -- Inverters -- Semiconductors -- Rectifiers -- Introduction to Transistors -- Vacuum Tubes -- Filtering -- Amplifier Circuits -- Magnetic Amplifiers -- Logic Circuits -- DC Generators -- DC Generator Maintenance -- DC Motors -- DC Motor Construction -- Types of DC Motors -- Counter Electromotive Force (emf) -- AC Motors -- Alternators -- Generator Control Units (GCU) -- Alternator Constant Speed Drive System -- Hydraulic Transmission -- Voltage Regulation of Alternators -- Chapter 11 Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing -- Shop Safety -- Flight Line Safety -- Fire Protection -- Tiedown Procedures -- Tiedown Procedures for Land Planes -- Ground Movement of Aircraft -- Servicing Aircraft -- Fuel Servicing Of Aircraft -- Chapter 12 Publications, Forms, & Records -- Overview - Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) -- Detailed Explanation of Primary Regulations (Parts 43 and 91) -- Civil Air Regulations (CARs) -- Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUPs) -- Other FAA Documents -- Non-FAA Documents -- Forms -- Records -- Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) Maintenance -- Chapter 13 The Mechanic Certificate -- Overview of the Maintenance Technician -- Mechanic Certification-General (by 14 CFR Section) -- Mechanic Certification-Specific (by 14 CFR Section) -- Inspection Authorization (by 14 CFR Section) -- Ethics -- Human Factors -- Professionalism -- Chapter 14 Human Factors -- Introduction -- What is Human Factors -- History of Human Factors -- The Pear Model -- Human Error -- The "Dirty Dozen" -- Where to Get Information -- Glossary -- Index.