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Koch, Theodore

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Biographical Note

Theodore (Ted) Koch is a donor to the Aircraft Engine Historical Society (AEHS).

Biographical Information (from 7 September 2025 email): "In my early career I worked as a Pratt & Whitney Aircraft [P&WA] experimental test development engineer. I developed and tested engines and [engine] components, and [was part of] the fuel cell development for the Apollo Space Program. I was part of the launch team for the first six Apollo launches at KSC [Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida].

As a P&WA Area Director, I became a customer technical representative covering Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.

After retirement from P&WA, I contracted to Martin-Marietta [Company] to develop and implement a Customer Service Department for their recently purchased engine nacelle manufacturing program.

Later I became a supplier to antique aircraft refurbishers making unique individual hardware pieces."

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Aircraft Engines (Volume One), 1940

 Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 087, Call No.: TL 701 .J8V.1 1940
Identifier: 20180003
Scope and Contents Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).Purpose: Informational.Authority: Author Expertise.Scope (from the Preface): "The object of the present book, which is the first of two volumes on aircraft engines, is an endeavour to present the principles and results of relevant research work upon internal combustion engines, for the benefit of those entering or already engaged in aircraft engineering work. It is also written in order to fill...
Dates: Publication: 1940

Aviation Engines: Design, Construction, Operation and Repair, 1917, 1917

 Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 071, Call No.: TL 701 .P3
Identifier: 20180009
Scope and Contents Document Type: Textbook (Technical).Purpose: Training & Education.Authority: Author Expertise.Scope: A COMPLETE, PRACTICAL TREATISE OUTLINING CLEARLY THE ELEMENTS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINEERING WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND REPAIR OF AIRPLANE POWER PLANTS; ALSO THE AUXILIARY ENGINE SYSTEMS, SUCH AS LUBRICATION, CARBURETION, IGNITION AND COOLING. IT INCLUDES COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENGINE REPAIRING AND...
Dates: Copyright: 1917; Publication: 1917

Principles and Problems of Aircraft Engines, 1931, 1931

 Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 086, Call No.: TL 701 .F3 1931
Identifier: 20180002
Scope and Contents Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).Purpose: Informational.Authority: Author Expertise.Scope (from the Preface): ""The writer has attempted to present to the reader, in a non-technical form, a sufficient amount of material on the servicing of aircraft engines for him to pursue intelligently the important groundwork involved in the maintenance of engines.""Contents (from Table of...
Dates: Copyright: 1931; Publication: 1931

"Rules and Regulations" [Employee handbook for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft emplyees)], 1937-07-20

 Item — Box TB.S7.001, Folder: TF.S7.B.013
Identifier: 20170513
Scope and Contents Document Type: Record (Business).Purpose: Business activities.Authority: Company (Manufacturer).Scope: Employee handbook issued to Pratt & Whitney Aircraft emplyees.Contents: Topics include: badges, lockers, hours, starting times, telephone calls, sanitary precautions, cafeteria, cooperation, prevention of accidents, insurance, general shop rules and safety/fire rules.From the Preface: "Pratt...
Dates: Issued: 1937-07-20

The Aircraft Engine and its Operation, 1962-01, 1951

 Item — Box MC-019-TBD, Folder: TBD
Identifier: 20191011
Scope and Contents Document Type: Engine Operations ManualDocument Number: PWA109702From the FOREWORD: The aircraft engine is designed to power aircraft in flight. Its construction, installation, servicing, and repair present many interesting and important problems; but its actual operation is, naturally, of more immediate concern to the pilot. A number of texts, handbooks, and manuals are available which discuss the principles of engine design and installation, and describe the...
Dates: Publication: 1962-01; Copyright: 1951