Looking for aircraft engine info

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knievel

Member

• Mar 3, 2019

• #1

I'm looking for a good source of info on common aircraft engine design.

i.e. why the intake comes through the sump. Etc.

I'm familiar with automotive engines, I'm just looking a book or website with the theory behind the differences.

Still in the dreaming stage of my rv9 build.

 

JTJones

Well Known Member

• Mar 3, 2019

• #2

Free manuals on faa.gov

Downfall free manuals from FAA at FAA.gov:

https://www.faa.gov/regulations_pol.../media/FAA-H-8083-32-AMT-Powerplant-Vol-1.pdf

 

DHeal

Well Known Member

• Mar 3, 2019

• #3

Two good books:

Sacramento Sky Ranch Engine Manual: Operation, failure, repair, piston aircraft engines Paperback ? 1991

Mike Busch on Engines: What every aircraft owner needs to know about the design, operation, condition monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting of piston aircraft engines 1st Edition

 

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PilotjohnS

Well Known Member

• Mar 3, 2019

• #4

knievel said:

Still in the dreaming stage of my rv9 build.

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Dont dream, do.

The tail feathers dont take up much room.

 

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Robin8er

Well Known Member

• Mar 3, 2019

• #5

PilotjohnS said:

Dont dream, do.

The tail feathers dont take up much room.

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