Mechanic's Toolbox Powerplant Section:
768 pages and 902 photographs related to the operation, inspection, and maintenance of Lycoming and Continental aircraft engines includes:

1] A detailed and extensive troubleshooting guide far more in-depth than any other offered

2] A detailed troubleshooting guide specifically for Slick and Bendix magnetos, including detailed instructions for setting upinternal timing

3] A troubleshooting and repair guide based on results of oil analysis

4] A complete guide to aircraft hoses

5] a pictorial guide of engine defects showing clear examples of normal and problematic components

6] 58 maintenance and operational articles written by John Schwaner specifically on the operation and maintenance of aircraft reciprocating powerplants

Mechanic's Toolbox section
1] Metals identification using field methods

2] Parts cross references program and database. Over 15,000 cross references give related part numbers and alternatives

3] Pipe Thread Ruler - select proper fitting size and dash number including threads, metric, straight, British, AN SAE, Port threads, JIC, and J type fine threads

4] Vibration computer - converts units of measure that define vibration. Also displacement, velocity, acceleration

5] Magneto Shop - step-by-step directions for inspection of Slick 4300 and 6300 magnetos, includes tools, part numbers, and tips

6] Hose Shop - construct a virtual hose including all fittings

7] Starter analyzer - voltage checks for the starting system

8] Charging System checker - includes regulator diagrams, pin-out diagrams, troubleshooting

9] Velocity - computes velocity change with horsepower change

10] Battery tester - computes battery charge based on voltage, specific gravity, and temperature

11] Galvanic Corrosion Potential of Metals - compares metal combinations and protection methods

12]Shelf Life - computes expiration dates for rubber products. Includes shelf life information for O-ring and hoses

13] Torque Wrench extension calculator

14]Ohms law for mechanics

15] Mechanics Fractions - fractions, decimals, drill size, tap size, screw size, rivet size, hose size, etc.

16] AN bolts - select proper bolt size and length, washer and nut type and size. Displays diameter wrench size, total length, grip length, head markings, torque, cotter key size, etc.

17] Metals - properties, grades, heat treatment, applications, ferrous and nonferrous

18]Plastics - machining properties and types

19] Greases - types, application, and specifications

20] Adhesives - Types and applications

21] Cowl Fasteners - Dzus, Southco, Camlock

22] Screws - screw IDs, specifications, cross references, Tinnerman nuts

23] O-rings - everything about O-rings including sizing, back-up rings, crush gaskets, mil specs, lubricants, lock-o-seals, assembly tips, etc...

24] Reference Charts - drills, taps, rivets, hardness,conversions, metal gauge, thread pitch, prefixes, temperature properties, etc...