Integrated Systems

Operating theory and construction of instruments; mechanical, electromechanical and electronic. Covers EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System)

How information is indicated: on instruments (circular, straight and digital), scales and ranges

Display technologies: LED, LCD, CRT, digital, head-up, panel lay-outs, plumbing systems

Students, engineers and technicians: Keep up-to-date on every conventional and new flight deck instrument---and how they are integrated with other aircraft systems.

Author:

E. H. J. Pallett, Fmr Civil Aviation Authority, UK. Mr. Pallett is also author of "Aircraft Electrical Systems" and other aviation textbooks.

Contents:

Gyroscopic instruments

Air data instruments

Direct-reading instruments

Synchronous data

Digital data transfer

Magnetic heading

Flight directors

Inertial navigation

Electronic displays

EFIS

Engine instruments

Fuel quantity indicators

Engine power and control

Airframe instruments

Flight management systems

Plus

Tables on Mach number/airspeed, temperature/resistance, temperature/millivolts, dielectric consltants and fuel densities, symbols, abbreviations, logic gates and truth tables, acronyms and abbreviations.

Illustrated with tables, charts, block diagrams, photographs and schematics.