Consolidated C-87 Long Range Procedure, Flight Analysis Charts, Cruising horsepower charts and other Materials for Long Range Flying [Likely using Pratt & Whitney R-1830-43 engines], Circa mid-to-late 1940s
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Technical Data (Charts and Tables).
Purpose: Operations (authoritative) and Authoritative reference.
Authority: Operator (Commercial) and Company (Manufacturer).
Scope: Materials for conducting Consolidated C-87 long range flights, issued circa mid-to-late 1940s.
Note: Some pages are marked "Restricted", a WW II-era msrking which are no longer applicable.
Contents:
- Two 11"x16" pre-printed Flight Analysis charts [likely for C-87]. One chart is blank, and the other appears to be used for training, as Pilot is listed as Dilbert, Navigator as Weems and Engineer as Casey Jones. Chart has some data entered.
- One 8.5"x11" page titled "Long Range Procedure: Consolidated C-87". Page # in upper left is 4B and page is marked "Restricted" in upper right and lower left.
- One 8.5"x11" page titled "Fuel and Time Allowance for Takeoff & Climb". Likely goes with Long Range Procedures page above. Page is marked "Restricted" in upper right and lower left.
- Two 8.5"x11" pages titled "Cruising Horsepower Chart". Likely goes with Long Range Procedures page above. Page is marked "Restricted" top and bottom. Second page appears to be smaller version of first page.
Dates
- Publication: Circa mid-to-late 1940s
Creator
- Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation (Publisher, Organization)
- Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation (Author, 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
6 Pages
Language of Materials
English
Digital Scan Location
spc_aehs_000033
Format & Physical Description
Loose-leaf, 16"x11" charts (2) and 8.5"x11" pages (3 pages).
Note: Printed on wartime paper, some of which has significant browning. Flight Analysis chart as some tearing at the crease.
Publication Data
Commercially printed charts and manual pages.Unknown publisher, Circa mid-to-late 1940s.
Note: Some pages are marked "Restricted", a WW II-era msrking which are no longer applicable.
Preservation
Preservation Level 2.F. Digital preservation completed 15 Jul 2024.
Source
- Stelly, Floyd J., Flight Engineer (Donor, Person)
- Aircraft Engine Historical Society, Inc. (Donor, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections Repository
M. Louis Salmon Library
301 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville Alabama 35899 United States of America
256-824-6523
archives@uah.edu
