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Old 08-28-2006, 10:25 AM
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Default Engine Education
Hi all-Newbie here-Just finished the empennage for my 9A and anxiously awaiting delivery of my QB wings and fuselage from Tony Partain. I've ordered 'lectric Bob's manual to learn about electrical system. I'm also interested in purchasing some type of primer on traditional aviation engines. I'll probably end up with a 320 in my 9A. Would appreciate any recommendations regarding a good starter text to learn more about aircraft engines.
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Old 08-28-2006, 10:54 AM
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Default Here ya go.....
Hi avi8tor,
This link to Lyc's homepage is a start anyway.

http://www.lycoming.textron.com/main...Page=/body.jsp

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Old 09-01-2006, 11:21 AM
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On www.advancedpilot.com they are selling some reprints on some introductory texts. Don't let the age of the books fool you, they are very good.

-jjf
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Old 09-01-2006, 12:50 PM
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Tony Bingelis' books on engines and his "Firewall Forward" are highly recommended. EAA even publishes them for that reason. Hope this helps.
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Old 09-04-2006, 06:13 PM
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You can take the Online version of the Advanced Pilot Seminar without having to travel. It is a very thorough course on engine management and understanding how to save money and time on maintenance.

<http://www.advancedpilot.com>
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Old 09-04-2006, 06:40 PM
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Exclamation Another book for your collection....
This is a pretty complete aircraft engine (traditional... ...) text book that is full of data and facts.....

Sacramento Sky Ranch Engineering Manual - by John Schwaner

http://www.sacskyranch.com/pubsem.htm

gil in Tucson
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Old 09-05-2006, 07:20 AM
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I agree with Gil. The Sky Ranch Engineering Manual is hard to beat.
I've been working on Lycomings for over 30 years and I still refer to ti often.
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Old 09-05-2006, 07:50 PM
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As always, thanks to every one for their responses and interest.
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