The information covered includes the specifics required for Airframe and Powerplants Technicians to obtain Federal Aviation Administration certification. All varieties of reciprocating piston, propeller systems, and turbine engines used in aircraft propulsion are referred to as aircraft powerplants. Electronics and engine control systems have undergone significant technological advancements, particularly in the areas of reciprocating ignition systems, turbine engine materials, and control systems.
Authors: Thomas W. Wild and Michael Kroes