Covers basic instruments, powerplant instruments, communication and navigation systems, aircraft antennas, and auto pilots. Includes glossary, abbreviations, and index.

Theory, installation, and maintenance of the type of instrumentation and avionics typically found on simple to advanced private aircraft. It is full of photos and diagrams showing the workings of various instruments and the installation and placement of their various senders. Coverage includes engine and flight instruments, pitot-static and gyro systems, radios and navigation gear, and touches slightly on weather radar, radar altimeters, and collision avoidance systems.

Table of Contents

• Basic Instruments 1 aircraft instrument requirements pitot-static system instruments gyro instruments compass systems electronic instruments computers in aircraft Powerplant Instruments and Logic Gates 55 liquid quantity measuring systems fuel flow indicators temperature measuring systems position indicating systems tachometers oil pressure indicators torquemeters pressure ratio indicators manifold pressure gauges power setting instruments vibration indicators logic circuits and digital systems takeoff warning systems angle of attack indicators stall warning systems annunciators FARs for warning systems and annunciators Communication & Navigation Systems 103 Radio fundamentals radio standards and regulations intercom systems communications radios emergency locator transmitters cockpit voice and data recorders navigation systems long range navigation systems instrument landing systems microwave landing systems radar altimeter ground proximity warning systems weather radar TCAS collision avoidance systems Antennas & Autopilots 149 installation and inspection of avionics autopilots and flight directors Glossary and Abbreviations 193