Jeppesen's Powerplant textbook is the most comprehensive aviation powerplant reference available, exceeding FAR Part 147 standards. Includes over 400 illustrations, with more than 140 color drawings of turbine and reciprocating engine cross-sections, instruments and control systems. Arranged in a logical, practical order, with emphasis on *hand on* learning. Includes two new chapters for airworthiness inspections and engine troubleshooting. Also includes new information on diesel engine theory and design. 672 pages.