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This second volume of Helicopter Pilot's Manual provides a natural follow-on to Norman Bailey's first manual. It also aims to instruct and help the would-be pilot to pass the PPL(H) and is concerned with the mechanical aspects of the examination. The large section on gas-turbine engines provides essential reading for those pilots wishing to convert to the type. Of primary importance are the chapters on piston and turbine powerplants, airworthiness, flight instruments and hydraulics. The book is well illustrated with many diagrams and cutaway engine plans, the style is easy to understand and pleasant to read, but nevertheless conveys all the necessary vital information.

The Helicopter Engine

1

(25)

Principle of Operation

3

(1)

The Four-stroke Cycle

4

(2)

Valves and Valve Timing

6

(1)

Detonation

7

(1)

Pre-Ignition

7

(1)

Ignition System

7

(1)

The Magnetos

8

(2)

Ignition Switches

10

(1)

Fuel Systems

10

(6)

Turbocharging

16

(1)

Aviation Fuel

17

(1)

Engine Cooling

18

(1)

Engine Lubrication

19

(1)

Hydraulic Systems

20

(1)

Electrical Systems

21

(1)

Vacuum Systems

22

(3)

Airworthiness

25

(10)

The Certificate of Airworthiness

27

(1)

Helicopter Logbooks

28

(1)

The Maintenance Schedule

28

(1)

Certificate of Release to Service

28

(1)

Certificate of Maintenance Review

28

(1)

Pilot's Responsibility

29

(1)

Pilot Maintenance

29

(1)

Duplicate Inspection

30

(1)

Questions and Answers

30

(5)

Flight Instruments

35

(22)

Pressure-operated Instruments

37

(1)

The Altimeter

38

(3)

Vertical Speed Indicator

41

(1)

The Airspeed Indicator

42

(1)

Gyroscopes

43

(1)

Rigidity in Space

44

(1)

Precession

44

(1)

The Artificial Horizon

45

(1)

The Directional Gyro

45

(1)

The Turn And Slip Indicator

46

(1)

Questions and Answers

47

(2)

Magnetism and Compasses

49

(1)

Basic Principles

49

(1)

Compass Construction

50

(1)

Deviation

51

(1)

Magnetic Dip

52

(1)

Turning Errors

53

(1)

Acceleration and Deceleration Errors

54

(1)

Questions and Answers

55

(2)

Basic Hydraulics

57

(26)

Fundamentals of Hydraulics

59

(1)

Introduction

59

(1)

Fluid Flow

59

(1)

Pascal's Law

60

(1)

Hydrostatic Paradox

60

(1)

Characteristics of Liquids

61

(1)

Relationship of Pressure, Force and Area

62

(1)

Multiplication of Forces

63

(2)

Hydraulic Fluids

65

(1)

Viscosity

65

(1)

Chemical Stability

65

(1)

Flashpoint

65

(1)

Firepoint

65

(1)

Types of Hydraulic Fluids

65

(1)

Contamination

66

(1)

Hydraulic System Components

66

(1)

Reservoirs

66

(2)

Filtration

68

(2)

Cooler Radiators

70

(1)

Hydraulic Pumps

71

(1)

Pressure Regulators

71

(1)

Accumulators

71

(1)

Hydraulic Actuators

71

(1)

A Simple Hydraulic System

72

(2)

Bell 206 JetRanger Hydraulic System

74

(3)

Questions and Answers

77

(6)

An Introduction to Gas Turbine Engines

83

(69)

Gas Turbines -- General

91

(1)

Introduction

91

(1)

Principles of Jet Propulsion

92

(1)

The Jet Engine

92

(1)

Types of Engine

93

(1)

Airflow

93

(1)

Compressors

94

(1)

Introduction

94

(1)

Centrifugal Compressors

94

(1)

Axial Flow Compressors

95

(1)

Compressor Stall and Surge

96

(1)

Airflow Control

97

(1)

Servicing of Compressors

98

(1)

Turbine Assemblies

98

(1)

Turbines

98

(1)

Turbine Assemblies

99

(1)

Servicing

99

(1)

Combustion Systems

100

(1)

Airflow

100

(1)

Types of System

100

(2)

Exhaust Systems

102

(1)

Exhaust cones

102

(1)

Propulsion System (Jet)

102

(1)

Propulsion System (Jet and Reheat)

102

(1)

Lubrication Systems

103

(1)

The Pressure Side

103

(1)

The Scavenge Side

103

(1)

Oil

103

(1)

Servicing

103

(1)

Cooling, Air Sealing and Heating System

104

(1)

Intakes and Guide Vanes

104

(1)

Nozzle Guide Vanes

104

(1)

Turbine Disc and Blades

104

(1)

General De-Icing and Heating

104

(1)

Sealing

104

(1)

Servicing

104

(1)

Summary of Gas Turbines

105

(1)

The Advantages of Gas Turbines over Piston Engines

105

(1)

The Disadvantages of Gas Turbines compared with Piston Engines

105

(1)

Types of Gas Turbine Engines

106

(1)

Fixed Spool

106

(1)

Free Turbine

106

(1)

Multi-Spool

106

(1)

Multi-Spool (Free Turbine)

107

(1)

Surge

107

(2)

The Allison 250 Series Turboshaft Engine

109

(1)

Introduction

109

(5)

Compressor Assembly

114

(3)

Combustion Assembly

117

(3)

Turbine Assembly

120

(3)

Accessory Gearbox Assembly

123

(3)

Lubrication System

126

(1)

Anti-Icing System

126

(1)

Compressor Bleed Air System

127

(3)

Ignition System

130

(1)

Temperature Measurement System

130

(3)

Fuel System

133

(2)

The Fundamentals of the Allison 250 Series

135

(1)

Intake Section

135

(1)

Compressor Section

135

(1)

Combustion Section

135

(1)

Turbine Section

136

(1)

Exhaust Section

136

(1)

More About Compressor Stall

136

(3)

Allison 250 Series -- Helicopter Engine Control

139

(3)

Basic Helicopter Flying Controls

142

(1)

The Cyclic Pitch Control

142

(1)

Anti-torque Pedals

142

(1)

The Collective Pitch Lever

142

(2)

The Twist Grip Throttle

144

(1)

Effects of Low Rotor RPM

145

(1)

Flying Your Turbine Helicopter

146

(1)

Normal Take-off to the Hover

146

(1)

Hovering

146

(1)

Landing

146

(1)

Departure from the Hover to the Climb

147

(1)

Constant Angle of Approach to the Hover

147

(1)

Autorotation

148

(1)

Circuits

149

(1)

Emergencies in the Circuit

149

(1)

Environmental Flying

150

(1)

Questions and Answers

151

(1)

Vibrations

152

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