Possibly out of print, but "Fly the Wing" written by Eastern Airlines DC-9 training and check captain Jim Webb is a good guide for any pilot about to do a type rating. It has an
excellent chapter on how to study systems and prepare oneself. Good used copies are available and reasonably cheap.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...0292704&sr=1-1
I also suggest:
- Most training centres/sim centres should provide you with a cockpit poster. If not search the web for "paper trainer" or "cockpit poster" for your type. It is invaluable to stick them up in your study, sit in your chair and do touch drills for memory items and abnormal checklists.
- Might not sound like good learning theory, but you CAN commit a checklist to memory without having to understand it! Likewise for standard calls during takeoff, rejected takeoff, EFATO, approach, instrument approach, go around, etc.
- Revise your AIP or Jeppesen for any new rules that apply to your aircraft, that is, if it is now heavier/faster/flies in different airspace to your current aircraft.
- Revise your generic systems knowledge from ATPL theory.
Good luck!