Aircraft Engine Historical Society, Inc.
Organization
Found in 855 Collections and/or Records:
Wright Aeronautical GR-1820-G102 Engine Cruising Power Calculator, 1937-01-20
Item — Box TB.S6.003, Folder: TF S6.B.026
Identifier: 20170188
Scope and Contents
Object Type: Realia (Tool / Device).
Purpose: Authoritative reference.
Source: Company (Manufacturer).
Scope: Issued by Wright Aeronautical in 1937 for use with the Wright GR-1820-G102 air-cooled radial engine.
Contents: Contains various engine charts and tables for use by aircrew, especially flight engineers, to calculate optimal engine cruising performance during long-distance flights.
Dates:
Issued: 1937-01-20
Wright Aeronautical TurboCompound (TC) 18 Engine Cruising Performance Computer, Circa 1950s
Item — Box TB.S6.003, Folder: TF S6.B.026
Identifier: 20170189
Scope and Contents
Object Type: Realia (Tool / Device).Purpose: Authoritative reference.Source: Company (Manufacturer).Scope: Issued by Wright Aeronautical for use with the Wright R-3359-18DA4 Turbo Compound air-cooled 18-cyinder double row radial engine, used on the Douglas DC-7 and DC-7B, among other airplanes. The engine went into production in March of 1950.Contents: Contains various engine charts and tables for use by aircrew,...
Dates:
Issued: Circa 1950s
Wright Aircraft Engine Performance Chart (Models 739C18BA1 & 739C18BA2), 1945-11-30, 2024-07-03
Item — Box TB.S3.001, Folder: TB.S3.A.001
Identifier: 20060316.1
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Technical Data (Charts and Tables).Purpose: Authoritative reference.Authority: Company (Manufacturer).Scope: Chart shows engine performance for Wright Model 739C18BA1 and 739C18BA2 aircraft engines at various altitudes.Content: Using these engine charts and known factors, trained flight engineers and pilots can determine true airspeed, aircraft performance, etc. Possibly intended for aircrew of...
Dates:
Issued: 1945-11-30; Digitized: 2024-07-03
Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone Airplane Engine Cylinder, Circa 1941 to mid 1950s.
Item — Cabinet East Art Storage, Bay / Shelf: 5.4
Identifier: 20240015
Scope and Contents
Object Type: Realia (Equipment / Parts).Purpose: Operations.Source: Company (Manufacturer).Scope: One steel and aluminum radial engine cyclinder from a Wright Aeronautical R-3350 Duplex Cyclone airplane engine.Contents: Cylinder has been steam-cleaned and has a light coating of Cosmoline on it.For further information regarding the Duplex Cyclone engine, see...
Dates:
Circa 1941 to mid 1950s.
WWII British Aircraft Carrier Activity [Sound Recording], 1944-12, Circa 1970s-1980s
Item — Case TC.S8.002, Folder: TF.S8.A.012
Identifier: 20220036
Scope and Contents
Object Type: Sound Recording.Purpose: Informational.Source: Company (Other).Document Number: BBC Sound Effects (EC 501L ). #154723, #154724.Scope: Recorded during World War II by the BBC for use in BBC radio and television programs.Contents: Sounds recorded on-board a British Royal Navy aircraft carrier.Front Side:
1. Klaxon and aircraft lift descending: 36 seconds
2. Aircraft lift ascending:...
Dates:
1944-12; Revised: Circa 1970s-1980s