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Illustrated technical information covering Vol 2 Over 800 multi-choice systems questions Close up photos of internal and external components Illustrated history and description of all variants of 737 Databases and reports of all the major 737 accidents & incidents History and Development of the Boeing 737 - MAX General flightdeck views of each generation of 737's Technical presentations of 737 systems by Chris Brady Detailed tech specs of every series of 737 A collection of my favourite photographs that I have taken of or from the 737 Press reports of orders and deliveries Details about 737 production methods A compilation of links to other sites with useful 737 content Study notes and technical information A compilation of links to major 737 news stories with a downloadable archive A quick concise overview of the pages on this site

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The Boeing 737 Technical Site is available as a printed book or an ebook

This book takes you right from the original concept that lead Boeing to design the 737 through its 50 year evolution, in language that is easily understood. It looks at each system in turn, supported by over 500 high resolution colour photographs, diagrams and schematics, placing each system component in context. It collates information from many different sources and combines over 18 years of the authors own flying experiences to lead the reader through the 737 from radome to tail-cone. The book goes beyond the flight deck on a grand tour of the worlds' most prolific airliner in a way that is as relevant to the type rating candidate as it is to a company Fleet Technical Captain. To complete the picture, the book also contains Pilots notes, a detailed guide to airtesting and the accident history of the type, which serve to make this book the most practical and comprehensive technical guide to the 737 available today.

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Note that there is a second book "The Boeing 737 Technical Channel". This book is a compilation of the slides from all of the systems videos that I have produced on my YouTube channel. The aim is to give viewers of the channel a copy of all of the text and images from the videos which you can keep on your tablets for reference or to browse off line at your leisure. You could also use the book to follow the videos while you watch them on YouTube. This book contains updates to many of the video presentations either with new information, improved photos and, inevitably, some corrections. Because of its large size, over 3,000 pages, I have only been able to produce the book for Amazon Kindle. For Apple users, there is a free Kindle App from Amazon which enables you to download and read books made for the Kindle on your iPad or iPhone. When in the App just search for 737 Technical and you will find this book. The book of the Boeing 737 Technical Channel can be found at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPDN4D91
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All of the information, photographs & schematics from this website and much more is now available in a 374 page printed book or in electronic format.

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The printed version is a softback, perfect bound, 8" x 10" book containing 404 full colour pages.

The electronic version is available for most devices but only the version from the Apple bookstore can be updated.

Both versions have identical content, far surpassing that found on the website.

So, after many years work, the website and all the supporting information that went into its' creation, is now available in print. If you have found the website useful but would like the bigger picture, follow the links below to buy the book.

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*** Book content last updated 27 Jul 2026 ***

 

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Note that the book is also available from Lulu, Kindle, Kobo and Nook. However, due to problems with the original publisher that I have been unable to overcome, these versions finish at V82 November 2020 and will not be updated. I therefore recommend that you purchase your copy of the book from Apple Books to ensure that you have an up to date copy as the Apple books version includes free updates from the Apple bookstore.

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Update Information

Version 86 – Jul 2026

  • Alt text added to all photos on EPUB version
  • Removed repeated DAC section in powerplant from the EPUB version
  • Removed repeated static dischargers section from the EPUB version
  • Navigation – Plan mode. Elaborated on the heading display on Classics Vs NG/MAX
  • Air conditioning pack flow photo corrected to show correct primary and secondary heat exchanger positions
  • GEN OFF BUS light description revised
  • Outsourcing section rewritten following Boeings reacquisition of Spirit AeroSystems at Wichita.
  • New ISFD with alternate navigation added
  • EC-MFE Swiftair Accident added
  • HL8088 JeJu Accident added
  • CVR & FDR power source specified
  • Updated orders and delivery stats & prices to July 2026
  • 5Y-CKD Nyala 737-200 accident added
  • AP-BOI K2 737-400F accident added
  • History & Development – The Idea stats updated
  • 737-7 & 737-10 certification dates and features updated
  • 737-10 MLG graphic added
  • Production - The new Everett “North Line” added
  • QR code to video list added in the Foreword
  • FMC Schematic updated
  • Comms – ULB and ADS-B added
  • 737 sales figures revised to distinguish gross and net orders
  • MAX dimensions, weights, ranges and technical specifications updated
  • MAX enhanced AoA, engine anti-ice and overspeed/stall-warning inhibit systems added
  • E-7 and P-8 programme, order and operator information updated
  • APU cooling section rewritten and new photo used
  • Cargo version section rewritten and summary table added
  • Boeing Flight Management System (BFMS) section added
  • P-8A aft electronics panel added
  • Dozens of minor typos and formatting errors corrected

Note that if you have purchased an earlier version of the electronic book, the iBooks app supports book updates. That means that when the book is republished with new or additional content, iBooks lets you know. You can download the updated version free, and it automatically replaces the older copy in your library.

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Extras included in the book:

  • All text and explanations updated and expanded, new sections added.

  • Chapter on airtesting the 737.

  • Approximately 600 high definition photos, diagrams & schematics - many more than the website.

  • Complete listing of all CDS Block Point updates.

  • Complete listing of all FMC updates.

  • Complete listing of all FCC hardware & software updates.

  • NG electrical busses services list.

  • Labelled hi-res photos of the 737NG wheel-well.

  • Systems schematics of air conditioning (3/5/6/700 and 4/8/900), fuel, hydraulics, electrics (1/200, 3/4/500 and NG).

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