Dale Crane's handbook for mechanics has been considered "The Aviation Standard" for many years.
A core reference manual for mechanics, aircraft owners, and pilots, this book compiles specs from stacks of reference books and government publications into a handy, toolbox-size guide. Includes information critical to maintaining an aircraft. Your single source for:
applicable mathematics, conversions, and formulas
aircraft nomenclature, controls, and system specs
material/tool identifications
hardware sizes/equivalents
metal fabrication and fabric covering techniques
composite materials
aircraft batteries
inspections, corrosion detection/control
aircraft tire and spark plug information
the most frequently used measurements, scales, charts, diagrams... and much more.
The Seventh Edition contains information on aircraft batteries and the latest industry practices. Softcover, indexed, black and white with some color illustrations, 4-7/8" x 7-1/8", 392 pages. Stay-flat flexible spiral binding is easy on all surfaces, and allows for easy on-the-job reference.