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Instructional and educational works -- Handbooks and manuals

 Subject

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Subject Source: Loc Genre/Form Terms For Library And Archival Materials (Lcgft)
Scope Note: A topically organized book of reference on a certain field of knowledge, disregarding the size of it

Variants: Companions (Handbooks) // Enchiridia // Enchiridions // Manuals // Pocket Companions // Vade-mecums

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Aircraft Propeller Handbook (Revised Edition), 1943, 1943

 Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 108, Call No.: TL 705 .F36 1943
Identifier: 20061106
Scope and Contents Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).Purpose: Authoritative reference.Authority: Author Expertise.Scope (from Preface): "The aim has been to meet the needs of engineers, draftsmen, students, pilots, service personnel and others in the aeronautic industry who wish to obtain concise, practical data without delving into propeller theory."Contents: 1. Propeller Design 2. Static and Gyroscopic...
Dates: Copyright: 1943; Publication: 1943
Found in: The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections / Aircraft Engine Historical Society Collection / Series III: Aircraft Engines (commercial & military) / Sub-series III.E: Aircraft Engines (Special Collection)

Airmatic Application Fundamentals and Circuitry Handbook for Pneumatic and Hydraulic Valves and Cylinders, 1960-03-12, 1964

 Item — Box TB.S2.001, Folder: TF.S2.A.0010
Identifier: 20060357
Scope and Contents

Document Type: Handbook (Technical Reference).

Purpose: Technical reference.

Authority: Manufacturer.

Scope: TBD.

Contents: TBD.

Dates: 1960-03-12; Publication: 1964
Found in: The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections / Aircraft Engine Historical Society Collection / Series II: Aircraft (commercial & military) / Sub-series II.A: Aircraft Design, Construction & Technical Data

Airplane Sheet Metal Construction, 1941, 1941

 Item — Box TB.S2.001, Folder: TF.S2.A.0005
Identifier: 20060339
Scope and Contents

Document Type: Textbook (Technical).

Purpose: Training and Education.

Authority: Author Expertise.

Document Number: Book No. 1.

Scope: TBD

Contents: TBD

Dates: Copyright: 1941; Publication: 1941
Found in: The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections / Aircraft Engine Historical Society Collection / Series II: Aircraft (commercial & military) / Sub-series II.A: Aircraft Design, Construction & Technical Data

ANC-2 Ground Loads Handbook, 1941-10-15

 Item — Box TB.S2.001, Folder: TF.S2.A.0010.001
Identifier: 20060317.01
Scope and Contents

TBD

Dates: Issued: 1941-10-15
Found in: The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections / Aircraft Engine Historical Society Collection / Series II: Aircraft (commercial & military) / Sub-series II.A: Aircraft Design, Construction & Technical Data

ANC-2a Bulletin: Ground Loads, 1948-03-01

 Item — Box TB.S2.001, Folder: TF.S2.A.0010.001
Identifier: 20060341
Scope and Contents

TBD

Dates: Publication: 1948-03-01
Found in: The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections / Aircraft Engine Historical Society Collection / Series II: Aircraft (commercial & military) / Sub-series II.A: Aircraft Design, Construction & Technical Data

Instruction Manual for Curtiss Electric Propellers: Section 11, Aluminum Alloy Blade Propeller (Three Blade), 1941-10, 1943-03

 Item — Box 096, Folder: 008
Identifier: 20212031
Scope and Contents

Document Type: Instruction Manual. Authority: Manufacturer (authoritative directive)

Contents include chapters on: 1. Operation and Description, 2. Installation, 3. Maintenance and Lubrication Instructions, 4. Removal and Disassembly, 5. Inspection and Parts Replacement, 6. Assembly, 7. Balancing and 8. Operational Inspection

Dates: Publication: 1941-10; Revised: 1943-03
Found in: The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections / Aircraft Engine Historical Society Collection / Series III: Aircraft Engines (commercial & military)

Instruction Manual for Curtiss Electric Propellers: Section 12, Hollow Steel Blade Propeller (Three Blade), 1941-08, 1943-04

 Item — Box 096, Folder: 009
Identifier: 20212032
Scope and Contents

Document Type: Instruction Manual Authority: Manufacturer (authoritative directive)

Contents include chapters on: 1. Operation and Description, 2. Installation, 3. Maintenance and Lubrication Instructions, 4. Removal and Disassembly, 5. Inspection and Parts Replacement, 6. Assembly, 7. Balancing and 8. Operational Inspection

Dates: Publication: 1941-08; Revised: 1943-04
Found in: The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections / Aircraft Engine Historical Society Collection / Series III: Aircraft Engines (commercial & military)

Instruction Manual for Curtiss Electric Propellers: Section 15, Hollow Steel Blade Propeller (Four Blade), 1942-03, 1943-05

 Item — Box 096, Folder: 010
Identifier: 20212033
Scope and Contents

Document Type: Instruction Manual Authority: Manufacturer (authoritative directive)

Contents include chapters on: 1. Operation and Description, 2. Installation, 3. Maintenance and Lubrication Instructions, 4. Removal and Disassembly, 5. Inspection and Parts Replacement, 6. Assembly, 7. Balancing and 8. Operational Inspection

Dates: Publication: 1942-03; Revised: 1943-05
Found in: The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections / Aircraft Engine Historical Society Collection / Series III: Aircraft Engines (commercial & military)

Instrument Pilot FAA Written Exam (Third Edition, 1990-1992), 1990, 1991-09

 Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 164, Call No.: TL 711 .B6 G57 1990
Identifier: 20062050
Scope and Contents Document Type: Training Material (Test/Examine)Purpose: Training and Education.Authority: Company (Services).Scope (Front Matter): "This is the Third Edition designed specifically for private pilots who aspire to the Instrument Rating" Written test book to prepare for the Instrument Pilot FAA written Exam. Complied by Irvin N. Gleim, Ph.D.,CFII, he was a commercial pilot and flight instructor, and a Professor Emeritus at University...
Dates: Copyright: 1990; Printed: 1991-09
Found in: The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections / Aircraft Engine Historical Society Collection / Series V: Aviation Education & Training (commercial & military) / Sub-series V.C: Aviation Education & Training (Special Collection)

Medication and Flying: A Pilot's Guide, 1985, 1985

 Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 188, Call No.: RM 302.5 .M63 1985
Identifier: 20062083
Scope and Contents Document Type: Book (Technical Reference)Purpose: Authoritative Reference.Authority: Author Expertise.Scope (Introduction): "It is hoped that this guide will fill a serious information need that has existed for many years in civil aviation. No single guide can be 100 percent applicable to all people, however, and this guide must be used with the appropriate judgment and care. The following information will help the reader use the guide...
Dates: Copyright: 1985; Publication: 1985
Found in: The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections / Aircraft Engine Historical Society Collection / Series VI: Aviation Operations (commercial & military) / Sub-series VI.E: Aviation Operations (Special Collection)

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