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 108 Collections and/or Records:
Aircraft Engines of the World, 1957 (15th Edition), 1957, 1957-07
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 091, Call No.: TL 701 .W46 1957
Identifier: 20170283
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).Purpose: Informational.Authority: Author Expertise.Series: Aircraft Engines of the World (15th Edition)Scope: This "international reference book...referred to as the "bible" of the aircraft engine industry" was written and published in July 1957 by Paul H. (Howard) Wilkinson, "Member, Aviation Writers Association; Associate Fellow, Royal Aeronautical Society; and Associate Fellow, [American] Institute...
Dates:
Copyright: 1957; Publication: 1957-07
Aircraft Engines of the World, 1959/60 (17th Edition), 1959, 1959-06
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 092, Call No.: TL 701 .W46 1959/60
Identifier: 20170285
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).Purpose: Informational.Authority: Author Expertise.Series: Aircraft Engines of the World (17th Edition)Scope: This "international reference book...referred to as the "bible" of the aircraft engine industry" was written and published in June 1959 by Paul H. (Howard) Wilkinson, "Member, Aviation Writers Association; Member, International Society of Aviation Writers; Associate Fellow, Royal Aeronautical...
Dates:
Copyright: 1959; Publication: 1959-06
Aircraft Engines of the World, 1964/65 (21st Edition), 1965, 1965-01
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 093, Call No.: TL 701 .W46 1964/65
Identifier: 20170286
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).Purpose: Informational.Authority: Author Expertise.Series: Aircraft Engines of the World (21st Edition)Scope: This "international reference book...referred to as the "bible" of the aircraft engine industry" was written and published in January 1965 by Paul H. (Howard) Wilkinson, "Member, Aviation/Space Writers Association; Associate Fellow, Royal Aeronautical Society; and Associate Fellow, American...
Dates:
Copyright: 1965; Publication: 1965-01
Aircraft Engines: Theory, Analysis, Design and Operation, 1936, 1936
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 085, Call No.: TL 701 .D58
Identifier: 20180011
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).Purpose: Informational.Authority: Author Expertise.Scope (from Preface):
"This volume has been prepared with a twofold aim:
1. It is designed for a textbook in engineering courses for undergraduate and post-graduate students.
2. It forms a collection of material which is largely new, and which should prove valuable to anyone concerned with design, construction, operation, or maintenance of...
Dates:
Copyright: 1936; Publication: 1936
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
Aircraft: Vickers VC-10 [Sound Recording], Circa 1962-1970, Circa early-mid 1970s
Item — Case TC.S8.002, Folder: TF.S8.A.009
Identifier: 20220033
Scope and Contents
Object Type: Sound Recording.Purpose: Informational.Source: Company (Other).Document Number: TBD.Scope: Recorded by the BBC for use in BBC radio and television programs.Contents:Front Side: Aircraft [Vickers] VC-10 (Interior)
1. Descends, lands, taxis: 1' 30"
2. Taxis, terminal; slow down; stop; switch off: 4' 00"Back Side: Aircraft [Vickers] VC-10 (Exterior)
- Warms up;...
Dates:
Circa 1962-1970; Revised: Circa early-mid 1970s
A.M. Fuel Systems for Aircraft, 1938
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 105, Call No.: TL 702 .F8 D42
Identifier: 20180016
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).Purpose: Informational.Authority: Author Expertise.Scope: Technical work on aircraft fuel systems written by "Basile Demtchenko, Ph.D. with an introduction by Paul Dumanois, General Inspector of Aeronautical Research and Instruction at the [French] Air Ministry. Translated from the French by M. E. Boname, B.A." Note: a 4" x 5.25" paper insert is in the book. A.M Pumps was a fuel pump producer and it was...
Dates:
Publication: 1938
"Army-Navy "E" Award for Production Achievement to Pratt & Whitney Plant M, East Longmeadow, Mass." [Ceremony Program], 1943-05-06
Item — Box TB.S7.001, Folder: TF.S7.B.013
Identifier: 20170109
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Award ProgramPurpose: Informational.Authority: Government Military.Scope: Award program for a ceremony in which military representatives award the "E" [Excellence] Award pennant to personnel of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company's Plant M [engine plane] in East Longmeadow, Mass. Contents: This award was meant to recognize and celebrate the company and employee efforts to ramp up...
Dates:
Publication: 1943-05-06
Avialite [copper alloy] brochure [American Brass Company], 1930, 1930
Item — Box TB.S3.001, Folder: TB.S3.A.002
Identifier: 20170468
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Sales Material (Technical).Purpose: Sales and marketing.Authority: Company (Manufacturer).Scope: Manufacturer's trade catalog/sales brochure published in 1930 by The American Brass Company.Content: Describes "Avialite", a copper alloy made expressly for valve seats, spark-plug bushings and other units inserted into aluminum alloy cylinder heads of aircraft engines. Includes "Service...
Dates:
Copyright: 1930; Publication: 1930
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