Mike wrote:
Hi,

I'm interested in learning more about airplane construction, say
maybe a Cessna 172. I know the basics of airframes and power plants,
but what I'm having a hard time finding is actual diagrams and
depictions of the actual assembly. For example, wing root
connections, engine mounts, supporting structures, etc. I imagine
this might be available in a mechanics manual, but I don't know where
else to look. I've scoured the Internet with no success.

Thanks for your time.


I've got just the book for you. It dosen't cover any one aircraft but is a
basic hand book.

http://www.amazon.com/Standard-Aircr...e=UTF8&s=books

For more detail you might want to look at some of the kit aircraft maker's
websites. They often have sample plains that you can download.

Here's one to start with http://www.zenithair.com/kit-data/college.html I
know they have some CAD drawings that are available online, free.