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 Contents): Preface 1. Elementary Theory and Design of Aircraft Engines 2. Valve Timing 3. Firing Orders 4. Ignition Timing 5. Aircraft Magnetos 6. Carburetion 7. Aircraft Engine Carburetors 8. Superchargers 9. Lubrication 10. Trouble Shooting 11. The Pratt & Whitney Hornet Engine 12. The Kinner K-5 Engine 13. The Packard Diesel Engine 14. Propellers 15. Glossary of Aircraft Engine Terms Index

Dates

Copyright: 1931
Publication: 1931

Creator

Farleigh, Minor M. (Author, Person)
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (Publisher, 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, 9.25” height x 6” depth x 1.125"" thickness (296 pages, including flyleaf pages). Printed on matte paper. Includes black & white photographs, drawings, and tables.

Note: Overall very good condition with moderate browning of paper. Errata bounded into the book after frontmatter.