Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
99 Pages               $14.95

A specialized book from Jeppesen on aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems. It covers the function, installation, and maintenance of all of the components of brakes, retractable landing gear, and various high and low pressure control systems, plus a seperate chapter on aircraft wheels, tires, and tubes.  Making hydraulic tubes and the use of proper AN fittings are covered in detail.  Highly illustrated.

Table of Contents

History of Fluid Power                            1
Basic Laws of Fluid Power                         3
Hydraulic Fluids                                  9
    types of fluids
    contamination detection and protection
Aircraft Hydraulic Systems11
    sealed brake system
    vented brake system
    single acting actuating system
    power pump systems
Pneumatic Systems15
    backup pneumatic systems
    low pressure pneumatic systems
    full pneumatic systems
Hydraulic Systems Components                     19
    reservoirs
    hydraulic pumps
    hydraulic valves
    accumulators
    filters
    fluid lines
    fluid line fittings
    fluid line installation
    high pressure seals
    acuators
Aircraft Landing Gear                            59
    shock absorbers
    wheel alignment
    nose wheel steering
    retraction systems
Aircraft Brakes                                  67
    wheel units
    brake energizing systems
Wheels, Tires, & Tubes                           79
    wheels
    tires
    tubes and repairs
    tire & tube storage
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting                 87
    principles of troubleshooting
    troubleshooting procedures