The most up-to-date airframe textbook available. Written to meet FAR Part 147 standards. Updated information includes rotorcraft structures, winglets, T-tails, composites, flight control balancing, expanded hydraulic and pneumatic system sections, landing gear safety devices and maintenance, nose wheel steering system, fire detection systems, electronic instruments, electronic systems monitoring displays, storm scope systems, and installation of communication and navigation equipment. Color illustrations, charts, and diagrams