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Please note that as of 04/2009, the section about "Avionics Documents" has been moved to a new page that is to be found at [[Avionics Development Resources]].
Please note that as of 04/2009, the section about "Avionics Documents" has been moved to a new page that is to be found at [[Avionics Development Resources]].
Also the section on aircraft operating manuals/handbooks has now been moved to a new dedicated page: [[Aircraft Manuals]].


== Definitions ==
== Definitions ==
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== Aircraft Resources ==
== Aircraft Resources ==
=== General ===
=== General ===
* [http://www.aftd.com/Library.html Aeroflight Tech Data Aeronautical Library]
* [http://www.airlinercafe.com/list.php?c=walkarounds Airlinercafe] Detailed and high resolution pictures of major components on airliners. ('''Recommended''')
* [http://www.airlinercafe.com/list.php?c=walkarounds Airlinercafe] Detailed and high resolution pictures of major components on airliners. ('''Recommended''')
* [http://www.aftd.com/Library.html Aeroflight Tech Data Aeronautical Library]
* [http://www.avialogs.com Avialogs.com] Huge amount of aircraft and engine manuals. ('''Recommended''')
* [http://www.bh.com/companions/034074152X/appendices/default.htm Civil Jet Aircraft Design]
* [http://booksite.elsevier.com/9780340741528/appendices/default.htm Civil Jet Aircraft Design]
*[http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/ Dimension data for various aircraft]
* [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/ Dimension data for various aircraft]
*[http://www.meriweather.com/ Meriweather's flightdeck simulations & photo/video gallery]
* [http://www.meriweather.com/ Meriweather's flightdeck simulations & photo/video gallery]
*[http://www.myairplane.com/databases/airspec/ Specifications for various aircraft]
* [http://www.flightlevel400.com/manuals.html Numerous Manuals and other Data] ('''Recommended ''')
*[http://www.smartcockpit.com/ Smart Cockpit]
* [http://simviation.com/designresources.htm Simviation- lots of 3-views]
* [http://www.smartcockpit.com/ Smart Cockpit]
* [http://www.myairplane.com/databases/airspec/ Specifications for various aircraft]
* http://www2.nlr.nl/public/hosted-sites/hybridge/documents/R5.6%20061_HSCC2005.pdf
* http://www2.nlr.nl/public/hosted-sites/hybridge/documents/R5.6%20061_HSCC2005.pdf
* [http://www.flightlevel400.com/manuals.html Numerous Manuals and other Data ]  ('''Recommended ''')
 
*[http://simviation.com/designresources.htm Simviation- lots of 3-views]
=== Diagrams and 3-views ===
===Diagrams and 3-views===
''See also:[[Modeling Resources]]''
''See also:[[Modeling Resources]]''
*http://www.umt.fme.vutbr.cz/~ruja/modely/podklady.htm Lots of 3 views of early to mid 20th century aricraft.
* http://www.umt.fme.vutbr.cz/~ruja/modely/podklady.htm Lots of 3 views of early to mid 20th century aricraft.
*http://www.seawings.co.uk/reference.htm Diagrams and other data on seaplanes
* http://www.seawings.co.uk/reference.htm Diagrams and other data on seaplanes
*http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/org4-4.htm Navy aircraft
* http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/org4-4.htm Navy aircraft
*http://www.aircraftdesign.com/acpix.html Lots of 3-views on prototype and experimental  
* http://www.aircraftdesign.com/acpix.html Lots of 3-views on prototype and experimental  
*http://www.aviastar.org/index.html only helicopters
* http://www.aviastar.org/index.html only helicopters


=== Airbus ===
=== Airbus ===
* {{cite web
| url        = http://www.airbus.com/support/maintenance-engineering/technical-data/aircraft-characteristics/
| title      = Aircraft Characteristics – Airport and Maintenance Planning
| publisher  = Airbus
| accessdate = 2 August 2015
}} – Comprehensive resources for all the models (in production?), a few hundred pages each.
* [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/atable1.xls Dimension data for all Airbus aircraft]
* [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/atable1.xls Dimension data for all Airbus aircraft]
* '''A300'''
* '''A300'''
** [http://www.aftd.com/TCDS_PDFS/A35EU_19.pdf A300 Type certificate]
** [http://www.aftd.com/TCDS_PDFS/A35EU_19.pdf A300 Type certificate]
* '''A320'''
* '''A320'''
** http://www.chipsplace.com/helpful/Airbus/Airbus320TOC.htm
**
** http://www.airbusdriver.net
** http://www.airbusdriver.net
** http://www.e-flight.com/a320.htm
** http://www.e-flight.com/a320.htm
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=== Boeing ===
=== Boeing ===
* [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/atable2.xls Dimension data for all variants of Boeing 707, 717, 727, and 737]
* [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/atable2.xls Dimension data for all variants of Boeing 707, 717, 727, and 737]
*[http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/atable3.xls Dimension data for all variants of Boeing 747, 757, and 767]
* [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/atable3.xls Dimension data for all variants of Boeing 747, 757, and 767]
*[http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/atable4.xls Dimension data for all variants of Boeing 777]
* [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/atable4.xls Dimension data for all variants of Boeing 777]
* '''737'''
* '''737'''
** http://www.737cockpit.com/
** http://www.737cockpit.com/
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=== Cessna ===
=== Cessna ===
* '''C152'''
* '''C152'''
** [http://www.ginecoweb.com/Piloto%20Privado/Cessna152Manual.pdf Cessna C152 Manual]
** [http://www.ginecoweb.com/Piloto%20Privado/Cessna152Manual.pdf Cessna C152 Manual]
** [http://www.fmfa.org/docs/c152_checklist.pdf Checklist]
** [http://www.fmfa.org/docs/c152_emergency.pdf Emergency Checklist]
** [http://www.fmfa.org/docs/c152_complete.pdf Combined Checklist]
** [http://www.texins.org/flyingclub/reference/ApolloGX_QuickReference.pdf 1976 C150 Quick Reference]
** [http://www.texins.org/flyingclub/reference/ApolloGX_QuickReference.pdf 1976 C150 Quick Reference]
** [http://www.texins.org/flyingclub/reference/ApolloGX_UserManual.pdf 1976 C150 User Manual]
** [http://www.texins.org/flyingclub/reference/ApolloGX_UserManual.pdf 1976 C150 User Manual]
* '''C172'''
* '''C172'''
* [http://www.servantairministries.org/multimedia/C172M_POH_N5141R.pdf C712M Pilot Operating Handbook]
* [http://www.pacificcoastflyers.org/files/POH/C172N_POH.pdf C172N Pilot Operating Handbook]
** http://www.fortmeadeflyingactivity.org/docs/c172p180_n9871fm_combined_procedures_checklist.pdf
** http://www.fortmeadeflyingactivity.org/docs/c172p180_n9871fm_combined_procedures_checklist.pdf
** http://www.sierra.aero/Files/172%20RG%20POH%20FULL.pdf
** http://www.sierra.aero/Files/172%20RG%20POH%20FULL.pdf
** [http://www.fmfa.org/docs/c172p180_poh_addendum.pdf C172p180 POH Addendum]
** [http://www.fmfa.org/docs/c172p180_n9871fm_standard_procedures_checklist.pdf Standard Procedures Checklist]
** [http://www.fmfa.org/docs/c172p180_n9871fm_emergency_procedures_checklist.pdf Emergency Procedures Checklist]
** [http://www.fmfa.org/docs/c172p180_n9871fm_combined_procedures_checklist.pdf Combined Checklist]
* '''T-41C (military training version of c172)'''
** [http://www.fmfa.org/docs/t41c_poh.pdf Aircraft Manual]
** [http://www.fmfa.org/docs/t41c_checklist.pdf Aircraft Checklist]
** [http://www.fmfa.org/docs/t41c_usaf_checklist.pdf USAF Checklist]
** [http://www.fmfa.org/docs/t41c_emergency.pdf Emergency Procedures]
** [http://www.fmfa.org/docs/t41c_complete.pdf Combined Checklist]


=== Cirrus ===
=== Cirrus ===
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** http://www.ginecoweb.com/Piloto%20Privado/Cessna152Manual.pdf
** http://www.ginecoweb.com/Piloto%20Privado/Cessna152Manual.pdf
** http://servicecenters.cirrusdesign.com/TechPubs/pdf/POH/International/OnlineBR21400-001.pdf
** http://servicecenters.cirrusdesign.com/TechPubs/pdf/POH/International/OnlineBR21400-001.pdf
=== Diamond ===
''' DA20 Katana '''
** http://www.diamondaircraft.com/library/16/10/DA20-A1-AFM-inc-Rev17.pdf


=== Fokker ===
=== Fokker ===
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=== Lockheed Martin ===
=== Lockheed Martin ===
*[http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/atable6.xls Dimension data for L1011 (last column)]
* [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/atable6.xls Dimension data for L1011 (last column)]


=== Iyushin ===
=== Iyushin ===
*[http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/atable6.xls Dimension data for all variants of Il-62, Il-86, and Il-96]
* [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/atable6.xls Dimension data for all variants of Il-62, Il-86, and Il-96]


=== McDonnel Dogulas ===
=== McDonnell Douglas ===
*[http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/atable5.xls Dimension data for all variants of DC8, DC9, MD-81, MD-82, MD-83, and MD-87]
* [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/atable5.xls Dimension data for all variants of DC8, DC9, MD-81, MD-82, MD-83, and MD-87]
*[http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/atable6.xls Dimension data for all variants of MD-90, DC-10, MD-11, and MD-12]
* [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/atable6.xls Dimension data for all variants of MD-90, DC-10, MD-11, and MD-12]


=== Mil ===
=== Mil ===
* Fantastic detail on most aspects of the Mi-2 and Mi-8 including detailed cockpit photos, system diagrams and descriptions from a former pilot (in German). Also excellent sections full of diagrams on aerodynamic theory for both fixed and rotary wing. http://nva-flieger.de/
* Fantastic detail on most aspects of the Mi-2 and Mi-8 including detailed cockpit photos, system diagrams and descriptions from a former pilot (in German). Also excellent sections full of diagrams on aerodynamic theory for both fixed and rotary wing. http://nva-flieger.de/


=== Piper ===
=== Piper ===
* '''Piper Archer'''
* '''Piper Archer'''
** http://home.stny.rr.com/bkw/ace/PA-28-181-POH.pdf
** http://home.stny.rr.com/bkw/ace/PA-28-181-POH.pdf
* '''Piper Arrow'''
** [http://www.fmfa.org/docs/pa28r_checklist.pdf pa28r Checklist]
** [http://www.fmfa.org/docs/pa28r_emergency.pdf Emergency Procedures]
** [http://www.fmfa.org/docs/pa28r_complete.pdf Combined Checklist]


=== Tupolev ===
=== Tupolev ===
*[http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/atable7.xls Dimension data for all variants of Tu-134, Tu-154, Tu-200, Tu-204, and Tu-334]
* [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Aircraft%20data/atable7.xls Dimension data for all variants of Tu-134, Tu-154, Tu-200, Tu-204, and Tu-334]


== Gas Turbine Data ==
== Gas Turbine Data ==
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** [http://www.jet-engine.net/civtfspec.html Civilian Turbojet/Turbofan Specifications]
** [http://www.jet-engine.net/civtfspec.html Civilian Turbojet/Turbofan Specifications]
** [http://www.jet-engine.net/miltfspec.html Military Turbojet/Turbofan Specifications]
** [http://www.jet-engine.net/miltfspec.html Military Turbojet/Turbofan Specifications]
**[http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Gas%20turbine%20data/ More gas turbine data]
** [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Gas%20turbine%20data/ More gas turbine data]
** [http://easa.europa.eu/environment/edb/individual-engine-datasheets.php Aircraft Engine Emissions] (also includes more useful data, like fuel consumption)


* '''CFM'''
* '''CFM'''
**[http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Gas%20turbine%20data/btable1.xls Gas turbine data for CFM56-3C1, CFM56-5A1, CFM56-5A2, and CFM56-7B20]
** [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Gas%20turbine%20data/btable1.xls Gas turbine data for CFM56-3C1, CFM56-5A1, CFM56-5A2, and CFM56-7B20]


* '''International Aero Engines'''
* '''International Aero Engines'''
**[http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Gas%20turbine%20data/btable3.xls Gas turbine data for the following engines by General Electric: CF34-3A, CF34-3B, CF6-80A2, CF6-80C2-A5, CF6-80C2-B1F, CF6-80C2-B2, CF6-80E1A2, and GE90-85B]
** [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Gas%20turbine%20data/btable3.xls Gas turbine data for the following engines by General Electric: CF34-3A, CF34-3B, CF6-80A2, CF6-80C2-A5, CF6-80C2-B1F, CF6-80C2-B2, CF6-80E1A2, and GE90-85B]


* '''International Aero Engines'''
* '''International Aero Engines'''
**[http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Gas%20turbine%20data/btable1.xls Gas turbine data for IAEV2500, IAEV2522, IAEV2533, and IAE2525]
** [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Gas%20turbine%20data/btable1.xls Gas turbine data for IAEV2500, IAEV2522, IAEV2533, and IAE2525]


* '''Pratt & Whitney'''
* '''Pratt & Whitney'''
**[http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Gas%20turbine%20data/btable2.xls Gas turbine data for JT8D-219, PW2037, PW4052, PW4056, PW4152, PW4168, and PW4084]
** [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Gas%20turbine%20data/btable2.xls Gas turbine data for JT8D-219, PW2037, PW4052, PW4056, PW4152, PW4168, and PW4084]


* '''Rolls Royce'''
* '''Rolls Royce'''
**[http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Gas%20turbine%20data/btable4.xls Gas turbine data for the following engines by Rolls Royce: RB-183-555-15P, RB-211-524H, RB-211-E4/E4-B, SPEY 511-8, TRENT 772, TRENT 892, TAY 611, and TAY 651]
** [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Gas%20turbine%20data/btable4.xls Gas turbine data for the following engines by Rolls Royce: RB-183-555-15P, RB-211-524H, RB-211-E4/E4-B, SPEY 511-8, TRENT 772, TRENT 892, TAY 611, and TAY 651]


* '''Miscellaneous Engine Manufacturers'''
* '''Miscellaneous Engine Manufacturers'''
**[http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Gas%20turbine%20data/btable5.xls Gas turbine data for ALLIEDSIG LF507, ALLIEDSIG LF502R-5, ALLISON AE3007, CFE CFE738, P&W CANADA JT15D, and P&W CANADA PW305B]
** [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Gas%20turbine%20data/btable5.xls Gas turbine data for ALLIEDSIG LF507, ALLIEDSIG LF502R-5, ALLISON AE3007, CFE CFE738, P&W CANADA JT15D, and P&W CANADA PW305B]
**[http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Gas%20turbine%20data/btable6.xls Gas turbine data for BMW:RR BR710, BMW:RR B715-55, WILL:RR FJ44, JASC AVIA D-30KU II, JASC AVIA PS-90A, ZMKB D-18T, and ZMKB D-436T1]
** [http://www.soton.ac.uk/~jps7/Aircraft%20Design%20Resources/Lloyd%20Jenkinson%20data/Gas%20turbine%20data/btable6.xls Gas turbine data for BMW:RR BR710, BMW:RR B715-55, WILL:RR FJ44, JASC AVIA D-30KU II, JASC AVIA PS-90A, ZMKB D-18T, and ZMKB D-436T1]
 
== Tire data ==
These reference books both contain terminology, engineering data, lists of all tire dimensions and also lists of aircraft and what tires to use with each of them.
 
* {{cite web
| url            = http://www.airmichelin.com/uploadedFiles/MichelinAirDev/StandardContent/Resource/databook.pdf
| title          = Aircraft Tire Engineering Data
| publisher      = Michelin Aircraft Tire
| format          = pdf
| accessdate      = Sat, 6 June 2015
}}
* {{cite web
| url            = http://www.goodyearaviation.com/resources/pdf/databook_4_2015.pdf
| title          = Aircraft Tire DataBook
| date            = April 2015
| publisher      = Goodyear
| format          = pdf
| accessdate      = Sat, 6 June 2015
}}


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Revision as of 21:20, 14 July 2016

Please note that as of 04/2009, the section about "Avionics Documents" has been moved to a new page that is to be found at Avionics Development Resources. Also the section on aircraft operating manuals/handbooks has now been moved to a new dedicated page: Aircraft Manuals.

Definitions

Useful for all aircraft:

Aircraft Resources

General

Diagrams and 3-views

See also:Modeling Resources

Airbus

Boeing

Cessna

  • C152

Cirrus

Diamond

DA20 Katana

Fokker

Dornier

Grob

Lockheed Martin

Iyushin

McDonnell Douglas

Mil

  • Fantastic detail on most aspects of the Mi-2 and Mi-8 including detailed cockpit photos, system diagrams and descriptions from a former pilot (in German). Also excellent sections full of diagrams on aerodynamic theory for both fixed and rotary wing. http://nva-flieger.de/

Piper

Tupolev

Gas Turbine Data

Tire data

These reference books both contain terminology, engineering data, lists of all tire dimensions and also lists of aircraft and what tires to use with each of them.