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Box 096

 Container

Contains 11 Results:

Facts about the Wright Turbo Compound, 1956-05

 Item — Box: 096, Folder: 001
Identifier: 20210012
Scope and Contents Type: Technical Sales Brochure From the Foreword: The Turbo Compound introduced new concepts of engine economy and performance to the aircraft engine operator. Higher powers are now available without substantial change in cylinder working conditions. With the compound engine these powers have proved practical, and they are achieved with lower specific fuel consumption and without danger of detonation or increased cylinder stress. Furthermore, they are available without...
Dates: Publication: 1956-05

Continental Operators Handbook (A50 Series 4 & 5, A65 Series 1 & 3, A75 Series 3), 1939-06-15

 Item — Box: 096, Folder: 002
Identifier: 20210014
Scope and Contents Document Type: Operators Handbook and Manual Authority: Manufacturer (authoritative directive) Document Number: AV8Special Note on page 2: “This Operators Handbook and Table of Fits and Clearances combines in one unit engines; A50 Series 4 and 5, A65 Series 1 and 3 and A75 Series 3, and therefore cancels and supersedes all previous instructions and clearance data which may have been published or issued on the above engines.”Contents: Warranty, Continental...
Dates: Publication: 1939-06-15

Operator's Handbook: A and C Series 4 cyclinder Continental Red Seal Aircraft Engines for your Piper Airplane, Circa late 1930s-early 1940s

 Item — Box: 096, Folder: 003
Identifier: 20212020
Scope and Contents Document Type: Operators Handbook Authority: Manufacturer (authoritative directive)Note under "Service": "The engines described in this Handbook are of similar design and construction, their differences being in accessory drives, piston size, etc. Cylinders of aluminum heads and steel barrels are individually assembled to crankcase. Provisions are made for a Starter, Fuel Pump, Fuel Injector, and Oil Cooler on all "A" series en-gines. Provisions are made on all "C" series engines...
Dates: Publication: Circa late 1930s-early 1940s

Curtiss OX-5 Aeronautical Engine Handbook and Repair Manual, 1925

 Item — Box: 096, Folder: 004
Identifier: 20212021
Scope and Contents

Document Type: Handbook and Repair Manual Authority: Manufacturer (authoritative directive)

From Page 1: "The Curtiss OX-5 motor has been conceded to be by far the most practical and reliable motor on the American market for light aircraft. Our stock of these motors is sufficient to take care of the needs for several years. We maintain an enormous stock of parts for both OX-5 and OXX-6 motors. These parts are new and in perfect condition."

Dates: Publication: 1925

The Story of Harriman Motor Works: Manufacturers of Aeroplanes and Aviation Motors 1906-1916 -- South Glastonbury, Connecticut, 1984

 Item — Box: 096, Folder: 005
Identifier: 20212022
Scope and Contents

Document Type: Historical Monograph

From Page 1: "As will be seen in this narrative, the Harriman Motor Works was not a highly successful venture that had a lasting impact on aviation. Nevertheless, it was a part of aviation when the field was in its earliest and most formative stages. Therefore, it seems worthwhile to document all that is known of the operation for those who are excited about the development of aviation."

Dates: Publication: 1984

The Gnome Engine, a Revolutionary Engine for its Time, 1984-10-13

 Item — Box: 096, Folder: 006
Identifier: 20212023
Scope and Contents Document Type: Historical Monograph (condensed version of author's Masters Thesis)Contents primarily contain a reprint of an article titled "50 hp Gnome Omega #1" published in World War I Aeroplanes magazine (Issue No. 96, September 1983) "with thanks and credit to Leo Opdycke." Author added several small footnotes.From Page 1: ""The following article and accompanying photographs and drawings have been contributed by Lauren McCready as noted below.We are...
Dates: Publication: 1984-10-13

Menasco Aircraft Engines (Technical Sales Brochure), 1935-04

 Item — Box: 096, Folder: 007
Identifier: 20212028
Scope and Contents

Document Type: Technical Sales Brochure Authority: Manufacturer (authoritative reference)

Contents consist of detailed information regarding 5 Menasco in-line, air-cooled, inverted aircraft engines: B4 (95 h.p.), C4 (125 h.p.), B6 (160 h.p.), C4S (150 h.p.), and the B6S (200 h.p.). Each engine is covered in 4 color-coded pages which include descriptions of each engine, technical specifications, black and white photographs and example installation drawings.

Dates: Publication: 1935-04

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; 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 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; 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 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; Modified: 1943-05