21st Century U.S. Army Fundamentals of Rotor and Power Train Maintenance for Helicopter (FM 1-514) - Department of Defense, Illustrated, Ring-bound

• ISBN-13   9781592483396 | 978-1-59248-339-6
• ISBN   1592483399 | 1-59248-339-9
• Format   Ring-bound
• Author(s)   Department of Defense
• This is the latest edition of an important U.S. Army field manual (FM) dealing with helicopter rotor and power train maintenance. In the preface, it states: "This manual is a guide for Army repairers on aircraft rotor and power train maintenance. It includes descriptions, construction features, operating principles, elementary repair procedures, and basic repair shop allied subjects." Some highlights of the contents: PRINCIPLES OF HELICOPTER FLIGHT – Aerodynamics, Lift and Thrust, Stress, Vibration, Nondestructive Inspection FUNDAMENTALS OF ROTORS – Rotor system, Forces acting on rotors ROTOR SYSTEM OPERATION – Single and tandem rotors, flight controls, main rotor head assemblies, tail rotor hubs, rotor blades ALIGNMENT AND TRACKING PROCEDURES The manual is illustrated with detailed line drawings. This manual is produced by Headquarters, US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC).