"Methods Used in Preparing Engine Specifications" by E.F. Pierce, Wright Aeronautical Corporation, 1939-06-20, 2024-07-03

Item — Box: TB.S3.001, Folder: TB.S3.A.001

Identifier: 20060316.07

Scope and Contents

Document Type: Report (Technical).

Purpose: Authoritative reference.

Authority: Company (Manufacturer).

Scope: Commercially printed document prepared by E. F. Pierce (Specification Engineer) for internal use in Wright Aeronautical Corp, as well as for external use by Wright Aeronautical aircraft engine customers.

Content: "The engine specification inherently is a compromise as it represents two distinct functions; first, that of a guarantee which requires that the performance shown shall be a minimum as is normally the monstrance of a guarantee, and the second, it represents the performance of the average engine which requires that the data shown must be the average performance and subject to a plus or minus tolerance."

Dates

Copyright: 1939-06-20
Digitized: 2024-07-03

Creator

Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Wright Aeronautical Division (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

12 Pages

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Folder Contents

Items in the same folder (ID #s): 20060316.07, 20060316.08, 20060316.09 and 20060316.10.

Digital Scan Location

spc_aehs_000010

Format & Physical Description

Stapled 8.5" x 11" typed booklet (12 pages). Includes black & white technical charts and drawings. Staples removed.

Publication Data

Commercially printed document prepared by author for internal use in Wright Aeronautical Corp, as well as for external use with customers. Typed: 20 Jun 1939.