Avotek Information Resources Announces third edition of "Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance"

July 30, 2012
Content has been added on corrosion and cleaning, safety and ground handling, aerospace materials and FAA parts certification standards

Weyers Cave, Virginia – Avotek Information Resources is pleased to announce the release of the third edition of its “Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance” textbook.  This textbook is the first in their series of four Aviation Maintenance Technician textbooks.  This series covers the basic curriculum for CFR Part 147 schools.

The third edition has been redesigned to better align with traditional curriculum structure.  Information has been included to better or more fully answer more than 70 known FAA airframe and powerplant test questions.

Content has been added on corrosion and cleaning, safety and ground handling, aerospace materials and FAA parts certification standards. Updated illustrations and additional color have been added throughout the book to enhance the concept explanations.

This revised edition covers the following topics:

-          General mathematics

-          Principles of aerodynamics

-          Hardware and materials

-          Aircraft inspection

-          Tools and techniques

-          Basic electricity

-          Maintenance documentation

-          Privileges and responsibilities

The book is available directly from Avotek at www.avotek.com or by calling 1-800-828-6835.

Avotek develops and publishes aircraft maintenance training materials for the world’s general aviation, corporate, commercial and military markets.