Abstract PREFACE: This volume has been prepared with a twofold aim: 1. It is designed for a textbook in engineering courses for undergraduate and post-graduate students. 2. It forms a collection of material which is largely new, and which should prove valuable to anyone concerned with design, construction, operation, or maintenance of aircraft engines. This book covers the basic theory and principles of aircraft-engine design and operation, and the authors believe it to be one of three volumes...

Topics Non-technical general technical book intended for mechanics and pilots. Chapters include:I. Elementary Theory and Design of Aircraft Engines II. Valve Timing III. Firing Orders IV. Ignition Timing V. Aircraft Magnetos VI. Carburetion VII. Aircraft Engine Carburetors VIII. Supercharges IX. Lubrication X. Trouble Shooting XI. The Pratt & Whitney Hornet Engine XII. The Kinner K-5 Engine. XIII. The Parckard Diesel Engine XIV. Propellers XV. Glossary oF Aircraft...