Airplanes -- Motors -- Operation
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Includes aircraft engine operations manuals, handbooks, checklists, etc.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Aircraft Engine Operation and Test (War Department Technical Manual TM 1-408), 1940-09-16
Item — Box TB.S6.003, Folder: TF S6.B.035
Identifier: 20170200
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Manual (Technical).Purpose: Technical reference.Authority: Government Military.Document Number: War Department Technical Manual TM 1-408, dated September 16, 1940.Scope: Intended for aircrew, mechanics and other military personnel using or supporting aircraft engines.Contents: Contains basic information and instruction on airraft engine controls, operation, testing, troubleshooting and...
Dates:
Issued: 1940-09-16
The Aircraft Engine and its Operation, 1962-01, 1951
Item — Box MC-019-TBD, Folder: TBD
Identifier: 20191011
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Engine Operations ManualDocument Number: PWA109702From the FOREWORD: The aircraft engine is designed to power aircraft in flight. Its construction, installation, servicing, and repair present many interesting and important problems; but its actual operation is, naturally, of more immediate concern to the pilot. A number of texts, handbooks, and manuals are available which discuss the principles of engine design and installation, and describe the...
Dates:
Publication: 1962-01; Copyright: 1951
Wright Aeronautical GR-1820-G102 Engine Cruising Power Calculator, 1937-01-20
Item — Box TB.S6.003, Folder: TF S6.B.026
Identifier: 20170188
Scope and Contents
Object Type: Realia (Tool / Device).
Purpose: Authoritative reference.
Source: Company (Manufacturer).
Scope: Issued by Wright Aeronautical in 1937 for use with the Wright GR-1820-G102 air-cooled radial engine.
Contents: Contains various engine charts and tables for use by aircrew, especially flight engineers, to calculate optimal engine cruising performance during long-distance flights.
Dates:
Issued: 1937-01-20
Wright Aeronautical TurboCompound (TC) 18 Engine Cruising Performance Computer, Circa 1950s
Item — Box TB.S6.003, Folder: TF S6.B.026
Identifier: 20170189
Scope and Contents
Object Type: Realia (Tool / Device).Purpose: Authoritative reference.Source: Company (Manufacturer).Scope: Issued by Wright Aeronautical for use with the Wright R-3359-18DA4 Turbo Compound air-cooled 18-cyinder double row radial engine, used on the Douglas DC-7 and DC-7B, among other airplanes. The engine went into production in March of 1950.Contents: Contains various engine charts and tables for use by aircrew,...
Dates:
Issued: Circa 1950s