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Koch, Theodore

 Person

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 1 Collection or Record:

Piper Cherokee Light Aircraft (Interior) [Sound Recording], Circa 1960s, Circa early-mid 1970s

 Item — Case TC.S8.002, Folder: TF.S8.A.008
Identifier: 20220032
Scope and Contents Object Type: Sound Recording.Purpose: Informational.Source: Company (Other).Document Number: BBC Sound Effects (ECS IA9). 148693-S, 148694-S.Scope: Recorded by the BBC for use in BBC radio and television programs.Contents: Piper Cherokee light aircraft (Interior sounds).Front Side: 1. Start and tickover: 2' 2. Taxiing: 1' 3. Take off and climb: 2' 4. Land, Taxi. shutdown (land at 24 seconds):...
Dates: Circa 1960s; Revised: Circa early-mid 1970s