Airframe

Texte 4e de couvertureThis book is aimed at future pilots willing to study Airframe (021) within the framework of ATPL Theoretical Certificates. It complies with EASA’s Learning Objectives for the 021 Certificate. The chapters are all illustrated to facilitate the reader’s comprehension. At the end of each chapter, the reader will find key-points highlighting the most important notions. Laurence Morin is engineer and head of pilot theoretical training at the ENAC. She teaches Airframe, Systems and Electricity to future pilots and engineers at the ENAC. Mélanie O’Quigley is a former student pilot of the ENAC.SUMMARYINTRODUCTION1ST PART: AIRFRAME STRENGTHCHAPTER 1: BASIC PRINCIPLES OF MECHANICS OF MATERIALS CHAPTER 2: DESIGN METHODSCHAPTER 3: STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCECHAPTER 4: AERONAUTICAL MATERIALSCHAPTER 5: BASIC NOTIONS OF AEROELASTICITY2ND PART: AIRFRAMECHAPTER 1: WINGS (ATA 57)CHAPTER 2: FUSELAGE (ATA 53)CHAPTER 3: STABILIZERS (ATA 55) AND CONTROL SURFACESCHAPTER 4: PRIMARY FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM (ATA 27)CHAPTER 5: SECONDARY FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM (ATA 27)CHAPTER 6: LANDING GEAR (ATA 32)CHAPTER 7: TIRES – WHEELS - BRAKES (ATA 32)AIRCRAFT TIRES APPENDIX 1: Methods of inspection for structural partsAPPENDIX 2 : Standardized designation of light alloysAPPENDIX 3: ATA 100 STANDARD (NON-EXHAUSTIVE)