
Mechanic's Toolbox
by John Schwaner
41 software programs designed to make your job as a powerplant mechanic easier. Smart Tools with over 3,000 photographs, manuals and videos.
The first is a mechanics guide to inspecting, troubleshooting and operating Lycoming and Continental engines. The second is a Mechanic's Toolbox offering many of the most useful items typically found in printed Mechanic's Handbooks and a few other handy items not found anywhere else.
You'll spend less time looking up information than the old paper catalogs.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Mechanic's Toolbox Powerplant Section:
768 pages and 902 photographs related to the operation, inspection, and maintenance of Lycoming and Continental aircraft engines includes:
1] A detailed and extensive troubleshooting guide far more in-depth than any other offered
2] A detailed troubleshooting guide specifically for Slick and Bendix magnetos, including detailed instructions for setting upinternal timing
3] A troubleshooting and repair guide based on results of oil analysis
4] A complete guide to aircraft hoses
5] a pictorial guide of engine defects showing clear examples of normal and problematic components
6] 58 maintenance and operational articles written by John Schwaner specifically on the operation and maintenance of aircraft reciprocating powerplants
Mechanic's Toolbox section
1] Metals identification using field methods
2] Parts cross references program and database. Over 15,000 cross references give related part numbers and alternatives
3] Pipe Thread Ruler - select proper fitting size and dash number including threads, metric, straight, British, AN SAE, Port threads, JIC, and J type fine threads
4] Vibration computer - converts units of measure that define vibration. Also displacement, velocity, acceleration
5] Magneto Shop - step-by-step directions for inspection of Slick 4300 and 6300 magnetos, includes tools, part numbers, and tips
6] Hose Shop - construct a virtual hose including all fittings
7] Starter analyzer - voltage checks for the starting system
8] Charging System checker - includes regulator diagrams, pin-out diagrams, troubleshooting
9] Velocity - computes velocity change with horsepower change
10] Battery tester - computes battery charge based on voltage, specific gravity, and temperature
11] Galvanic Corrosion Potential of Metals - compares metal combinations and protection methods
12]Shelf Life - computes expiration dates for rubber products. Includes shelf life information for O-ring and hoses
13] Torque Wrench extension calculator
14]Ohms law for mechanics
15] Mechanics Fractions - fractions, decimals, drill size, tap size, screw size, rivet size, hose size, etc.
16] AN bolts - select proper bolt size and length, washer and nut type and size. Displays diameter wrench size, total length, grip length, head markings, torque, cotter key size, etc.
17] Metals - properties, grades, heat treatment, applications, ferrous and nonferrous
18]Plastics - machining properties and types
19] Greases - types, application, and specifications
20] Adhesives - Types and applications
21] Cowl Fasteners - Dzus, Southco, Camlock
22] Screws - screw IDs, specifications, cross references, Tinnerman nuts
23] O-rings - everything about O-rings including sizing, back-up rings, crush gaskets, mil specs, lubricants, lock-o-seals, assembly tips, etc...
24] Reference Charts - drills, taps, rivets, hardness,conversions, metal gauge, thread pitch, prefixes, temperature properties, etc...
RELATED LINKS:
- ...from the 'accessories' Category
- > Mechanic's Toolbox
- > Aircraft Ignition & Electrical Power Systems
- > Magneto Ignition Systems
- > Propeller Making for the Amateur
- > Bingelis on Engines
- > Propeller Repair
- > Aircraft Propellers and Controls
- > Aircraft Fuel Metering Systems
- > Maintaining the RSA Fuel Injection
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