Aeronautical Vest-Pocket Handbook [Possibly the First Edition], Circa 1939 to 1942

Item — Box: TB.S6.003, Folder: TF S6.A.062

Identifier: 20122005

Scope and Contents

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Document Type: Handbook (Technical Reference).

Purpose: Technical reference.

Authority: Company (Other).

Scope: A compilation of useful aeronautical information, published and made available to the aviation community by the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company. This is likely one of the earliest editions, as all of the material relates to piston-driven engines.

Contents (from Table of Contents) Contents include: - Aeronautical Symbols - Aerodynamic and Propeller Coefficients - Approximate Aerodynamic Relationships - International Standards - Standard Atmosphere Values - General Properties of Air - Standard Atmosphere — Table - Impact Pressure — Table - Engine Power Equations - Power at Altitude - Table - Weights — Liquids and Gases, Materials - Lubricating Oil - General - Conversion Factors: - Length, Area and Volume, Velocity, Weight, Pressure, Density and Energy, Power, Miscellaneous - Inch-Fractions Conversion - Table - Drill Size Decimal Equivalents - Letter Drill Size Decimal Equivalents - Centi.-Fahr. Conversion — Table - Color Code for Piping - International Markings - U.S. Military Airplane Model Designation - Manufacturers' Symbols (Navy)

Charts: - Air Speed Chart - Compressibility Factor - Stalling Speed - Propeller Tip Speed - BMEP Charts - Psychrometric Chart - Military Insignia

Dates

Publication: Circa 1939 to 1942

Creator

Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Division (Publisher, Organization)
Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Division (Compiler, 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 booklet)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Folder Contents

Items in the same folder (ID #s): 20170507, 20122003, 20122004 and 20122005.

Related Materials

See also related editions: ID# 20122003 and 20122004.

Format & Physical Description

Stapled 3" (width) x 4.5" (height) booklet (48 pages) with green cardstock covers. Includes black & white charts, graphs and maps, and a color military insignia chart.

Note: Covers are significantly worn from use, however interior pages are only moderately worn.

Publication Data

Compiled and published circa 1939-1942 by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, a Division of United Aircraft Corporation, East Hartford, Conn. Possibly the first edition. The publication date is supported by 1) reference to Vought-Sikorsky Aircraft Company, which was only merged during this period; 2) the military insignia chart also does not include 5-star ranks which were authorized in 1944 and 3) phone number formating.

Note: Made available to the general aviatiion community "Compliments of Pratt & Whitney Aircraft".

Note 2: There are numerous hand-written notes throughout.

Preservation

Preservation Level 4.D. Recommend digital preservation & conservation in conjuntion with other work in the collection.

Note: Recommend removing wire binding when time permits.