Bureau of Naval Personnel. Airplane Structures

Washington: US Government Printing Office, 1945. — 166 p.Starting with the basic principles of aerodynamics, this book discusses the purpose of various parts of the airplane, the materials and the construction. It follows with information on fabric and metal and plastic repairs. Then comes maintenance of flight controls, major assemblies and disassemblies, rigging, landing gear maintenance, and corrosion precautions. In conclusion, there is a section on the necessary inspections prior to flight.