Airworthiness: An Introduction to Aircraft Certification 2nd Edition

“ … introduces aerospace engineering students and engineers into this world consisting, on the one hand, of designers, manufacturers and operators, and on the other, of airworthiness authorities, in two disciplines that should work in unison, because they should aim at a common goal: flight safety. The book discusses certification regulations, the agencies that write them and the agencies that verify they are followed from aircraft design to construction. ― Aviation Safety World

“A veteran pilot and aircraft certification professional, De Florio emphasizes that this is not a certification manual, but an introduction to the principles of airworthiness as they are articulated by the European Aviation Safety Agency and other international organizations. His topics include flight safety, airworthiness requirements, the type-certification process, continued airworthiness and operation, and from airworthiness to spaceworthiness.”–SciTech Book News

The only airworthiness guide available―

a unique single reference covering the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the US Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

A thorough understanding of airworthiness is central to maintaining and operating aircraft safely. While no book can replace the official regulatory documentation, this unique guide provides readers with a single reference covering and interpreting the relevant US and European regulations, helping anyone involved in the design, manufacture, maintenance and operation of aircraft to understand this complex yet essential topic.

Setting the requirements in a real-world context, Airworthiness: An Introduction to Aircraft Certification offers a clearly arranged overview and guidance on the world of aircraft certification. Key topics covered include:

• Airworthiness standards and requirements for all classes, including large and small aircraft, rotorcraft, sailplanes and unmanned aircraft

• Type certification of aircraft, engines, and propellers and the type certification process

• Parts and appliances approval

• Design and production certification approval

• Continued Airworthiness and Operation

With updates throughout to bring the book up to date with current rules and requirements, this second edition also includes a new chapter on the growing commercialization of human space flights and related airworthiness considerations.

New companion website at http://www.elsevierdirect.com/companions/9780080968025 features articles, links to pertinent resources for ease of reference and updates to the book as regulatory information changes, ensuring you have the most up-to-date information at your finger tips