Fowler Flaps for Airplanes: An Engineering Handbook, 1948, 1948

Item — Special Collection: MC-19, Book: 044, Call No.: TL 574 .A4 F6

Identifier: 20060361

Scope and Contents

Document Type: Book (Technical).

Purpose: Authoritative Reference.

Authority: Author Expertise.

Scope (from Foreword):”... it has been possible to gather very valuable data sufficiently complete in details to enlighten those in the aircraft industry as to the reason the Fowler flaps have become so popular.

I am therefore very grateful of having the privilege of examining all this data which made it possible to round out the intricate design phases of this important deveopment."

Contents: A historical and technical overview of the development and function of the Fowler Flap. Contains extensive images with various models and closeups, schema drawings, tables displaying technical information, and graphs comparing different variations across a variety of measurements.

Dates

Copyright: 1948
Publication: 1948

Creator

From the Collection: Aircraft Engine Historical Society, Inc. (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Full Extent

1 Volume (1 book)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Format & Physical Description

Hardcover bound book, 11.25” height x 8.625” depth x 0.375" thickness (100 pages including flyleaf pages). Printed on semi-glossy paper. Includes black & white photographs, drawings, tables, and charts.

Note: Overall very good condition.