Aircraft Engine Historical Society, Inc.
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Found in 47 Collections and/or Records:
Gas Turbines and Jet Propulsion for Aircraft (Fourth Edition), 1946
Item — Book 085, Book: 000
Identifier: 20180014
Abstract
AUTHOR'S NOTE In the comparatively short space of five years, the turbine power unit has established itself on military types, and its employment is now being extended to civil aircraft. Already the modern gas turbine is available in units of far greater power than are obtainable with orthodox reciprocating engines. After the successful early stage of development of turbine-jet units, the industry is now engaged on a second phase comprising turbines driving air-screws, which give improved...
Dates:
Publication: 1946
GE Aircraft Engines F404-400 Training Guide (Sixth Edition), 1989-10
Item — Box 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: 20060312
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Instructional Guide
Authority: Manufacturer (authoritative reference - "For Training Purposes Only")
Document Number: SEI-477Scope (From Introduction): "This Training Guide provides introductory information for users of General Electric F404-GE-400 Turbofan Engine. It is not intended for any use other than student training at the General Electric Technical Training School.Material contained herein is written and assembled for the sole purpose of...
Dates:
Modified: 1989-10
GE Aircraft Engines (Misc F404 Instructional materials), Circa early 1990
File — Box 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: 20060312
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Instructional Material (mixed)
Authority: Manufacturer (authoritative reference - "For Training Purposes Only")Scope: Includes a mix of loose leaf materials for General Electric F404-GE-400 Turbofan Engine. It is not intended for any use other than student training at the General Electric Technical Training School. Includes:
- Photoopy of F404 Controls Outline
- Photoopy of F404 Student Worksheets (Lubrication system)
- Photoopy of F404-GE-400 Engine...
Dates:
Publication: Circa early 1990
Guide to Pre-1930 Aircraft Engines, 1972
Item — Book 092, Book: 000
Identifier: 20212025
Abstract
The GUIDE TO PRE-1930 AIRCRAFT ENGINES is offered as testimony and a source of reference for the aircraft engines of that "golden age" of aviation. It brings together under one cover the details and important information concerning the great rarity of American aircraft powerplants which contributed to America's tremendous achievements in aviation. Because of the variety of combinations possible between engines and carburetors and propellers, each engine is covered only in its basic-design...
Dates:
Publication: 1972
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. Includes detailed black & white photos and line drawings.
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; Modified: 1943-03
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. Includes detailed black & white photos and line drawings.
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; Modified: 1943-04
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. Includes detailed black & white photos and line drawings.
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; Modified: 1943-05
Jet: The Story of a Pioneer, 1954
Item — Book 080, Book: 000
Identifier: 20180008
Abstract
Preface: This book is not an autobiography. It is primarily the history I of my association with the development of the turbo-jet engine in Great Britain. I have included a very brief account of my life prior to my practical work on the turbo-jet engine, in order that the reader may have some idea of the nature of the soil in which the seed of an idea took root and flourished. I have been unable to resist the temptation to include a certain amount of "There I was, upside down, nothing on the...
Dates:
Publication: 1954
JT9D-7 Troubleshooting Handbook, 1972-07-01
Item — Box 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: 20060311
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Instructional Troubleshooting Manual.
Authority: Manufacturer (authoritative reference - marked "For Training Purposes Only")Contents include sections on:
- Performance Analysis as an Approach to Troubleshooting
- Engine-Airframe Interface Troubleshooting
- Engine Component Familiarization
- Bleed System Troubleshooting
- Bleed System Idle Check Troubleshooting
- EVC System Troubleshooting
- Fuel System Troubleshooting
- Water Injection System Troubleshooting
-...
Dates:
Publication: 1972-07-01
Lycoming Flyer Key Reprints: A Compilation of Key Maintenance and Performance Articles taken from the Textron Lycoming "FLYER" Newsletter, 1996
Item — Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: 20060309
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Engine Maintenance Information (compilation of articles).
Authority: Manufacturer (authoritative reference).From page 1: “Facts About The Flyer and Key ReprintsTextron Lycoming has been pleased and impressed by the number of requests for copies of the "Key Reprints" - pleased by your many favorable comments concerning it, and impressed by the thirst for knowledge by operators of General Aviation aircraft engines.Some of our readers may...
Dates:
Publication: 1996