Aircraft Construction Handbook

By Thomas A Dickinson

Between the first page and the last page of this book you will find a complete and practical explanation of the process of constructing aircraft. The language is simple and can be easily understood by a person who has not had special training. There are photographs and diagrams every step of the way. At the end of the book is a dictionary of common and troublesome terms.The Setup of an Aircraft Plant: How it is laid out; how it operates; what qualifications a man should have for various kinds of work; where he will do best.Aerodynamics: Simple explanation of what makes a plane fly.Aircraft Types and Nomenclature: How planes are classified, as "PB," "PT," etc; the different types of wings; names of the parts of the plane.Aircraft Design Principles: How a plane is created for the purpose it is meant to perform; mock-up and lofting.Materials: Metal and other substances used; types of steels; aluminum; cadmium plating; heat treatment; plastics.Shop Practice: Blueprint reading; specifications; standard parts; bending allowances; use of tools, etc.; instruments; the right way and the wrong way.Assembly: Jigs and fixtures; riveting; causes of rivet rejection; welding.Inspection: Complete information on what the requirements are; how they are passed; reasons for rejection, etc.Appendix: Every conceivable kind of helpful table, chart, hint, etc., together with mathematical short cuts and other aids.Glossary: A complete index of the words and terms that are part of the aircraft worker's language.If there is a reference to a certain kind of rivet, that rivet is pictured on the spot. If a blueprint is discussed, a drawing is shown on the spot. This book is a godsend to any person who has not had all the special training he would like, or to a person who would like to brush up on his technical knowledge and increase his skill.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1940001323
• ISBN13: 9781940001326
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Sportsman's Vintage Press
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"