Airplanes -- Motors -- Design and construction
Subject
Subject Source: World Cat Fast Authority File
Found in 42 Collections and/or Records:
Aero Engines: With A General Introductory Account of the Theory of the Internal Combustion Engine (Eighth Edition), 1917
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 069, Call No.: TL 701 .B8 1917
Identifier: 20180004
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).
Purpose: Informational.
Authority: Author Expertise.Scope: Written by G. A. Burls, M.Inst.C.E, "Member of the Institution of Automobile Engineers; Whitworth Exhibitioner." (from the "Preface to the First Edition" [1914]):
"A short course of lectures on Aero Engines was given by the author at the Northampton Polytechnic Institute during 1914. On the suggestion of Mr Charles E. Larard, M.Inst.C.E., M.I.M.E., Head of the...
Dates:
Publication: 1917
Aero Engines: With A General Introductory Account of the Theory of the Internal Combustion Engine (Eighth Edition), 1917
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 070, Call No.: TL 701 .B8 1917
Identifier: 20123103
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).
Purpose: Informational.
Authority: Author Expertise.Scope: Written by G. A. Burls, M.Inst.C.E, "Member of the Institution of Automobile Engineers; Whitworth Exhibitioner." (from the "Preface to the First Edition" [1914]):
"A short course of lectures on Aero Engines was given by the author at the Northampton Polytechnic Institute during 1914. On the suggestion of Mr Charles E. Larard, M.Inst.C.E., M.I.M.E., Head of the...
Dates:
Publication: 1917
Aeronautical Engines: A Critical Survey of Current Practice with Special Reference to the Balancing of Inertia Forces, 1916
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 068, Call No.: TL 701 .K4
Identifier: 20123104
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).
Purpose: Informational.
Authority: Author Expertise.Scope: A technical reference book on aeronautical engiens sub-titled, "A critical survey of current practice with special reference to the balancing of inertia forces." Written and published in 1916 by Francis John Kean, B.Sc. (Lond.), "1st Class Honourman in Engineerig; Temporary Second Lieutenant in the Army Service Corps (inspection Branch of Mechanical Transport)."From...
Dates:
Publication: 1916
Aircraft Diesels [Second Printing], 1940
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 103, Call No.: TL 704.2 .W47
Identifier: 20170272
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).
Purpose: Informational.
Authority: Author Expertise.Scope: Technical monograph written for a knowledgable audience by Paul H. Wilkinson. From back flap: "Mr. Wilkinson served his engineering apprenticeship with the British Thomson-Houston Company, Ltd. (English branch of the General Electric Company). Later, he went to the Royal Aircraft Establishment and spent most of his time during the World War (1914-1919) on inspection of British...
Dates:
Copyright: 1940
Aircraft Engine Maintenance, 1942, 1942-12
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 142, Call No.: TL 701.5 .S8
Identifier: 20122034
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Textbook (Technical)
Purpose: Training & Education
Authority: Author ExpertiseScope: Textbook written by James H. Suddeth, "Lieutenant, A-V(S), U.S.N.R [United States Naval Reserve], Formerly Maintenance Engineer, Eastern Air Lines, Inc." Audience appears to be the large number of military aircraft mechanics, especially in the Navy, being trained by the U.S. military during WWII. From the Preface: "Theoretically, a book on maintenance should deal...
Dates:
Copyright: 1942; Publication: 1942-12
Aircraft Engine Maintenance for the Engine Mechanic, 1939
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 140, Call No.: TL 701.5 .B7
Identifier: 20121109
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Textbook (Technical)
Purpose: Training & Education
Authority: Author ExpertiseScope: Book written by "Daniel J. Brimm, Jr., M.A., AFIAeS (Licensed Pilot; Licensed Airplane and Engine Mechanic; Instructor in Airplane Engines, New York City School of Aviation Trades. Formerly Test Pilot; Manager Marine Flying Services; Chief Engineer Ireland Aircraft, Inc." and "H. Edward Boggess (Licensed Pilot; Licensed Airplane and Engine Mechanic; Instructor in Airplane...
Dates:
Copyright: 1939
Aircraft Engine Maintenance for the Engine Mechanic, 1939
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 141, Call No.: TL 701.5 .B7
Identifier: 20122036
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Textbook (Technical)
Purpose: Training & Education
Authority: Author ExpertiseScope: Book written by "Daniel J. Brimm, Jr., M.A., AFIAeS (Licensed Pilot; Licensed Airplane and Engine Mechanic; Instructor in Airplane Engines, New York City School of Aviation Trades. Formerly Test Pilot; Manager Marine Flying Services; Chief Engineer Ireland Aircraft, Inc." and "H. Edward Boggess (Licensed Pilot; Licensed Airplane and Engine Mechanic; Instructor in Airplane...
Dates:
Copyright: 1939
Aircraft Engine Mechanics Manual (Second Printing), 1932, 1934-10
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 139, Call No.: TL 701 .M65
Identifier: 20170270
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Textbook (Technical)
Purpose: Training & Education
Authority: Author ExpertiseScope: Textbbok written by C. John Moors "Chief Instructor, Department of Mechanics, Air Corps Technical School, United States Army"From Preface: "Safety in flying depends largely upon the reliability of the engine; this can be attained only by skillful operation, maintenance, and repair. The engine manufacturer employs only the highest grade of material and workmanship,...
Dates:
Copyright: 1932; Issued: 1934-10
Aircraft Engines, 1948, 1948
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 143, Call No.: TL 701 .D7
Identifier: 20121112
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Textbook (Technical).
Purpose: Training & Education.
Authority: Author Expertise.
Series: 4th book in Drake's Aircraft Mechanic SeriesScope (from the Preface): "For many years man was hindered in his conquest of air by the lack of a light, powerful engine to pull his aircraft through the air. It was not until the Wright Brothers built their great four cylinder gasoline engine, which developed approximately 12 horsepower and weighed more than 13 pounds per...
Dates:
Copyright: 1948; Publication: 1948
Aircraft Engines, 1948, 1948
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 144, Call No.: TL 701 .D7
Identifier: 20160209
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Textbook (Technical).
Purpose: Training & Education.
Authority: Author Expertise.
Series: 4th book in Drake's Aircraft Mechanic SeriesScope (from the Preface): "For many years man was hindered in his conquest of air by the lack of a light, powerful engine to pull his aircraft through the air. It was not until the Wright Brothers built their great four cylinder gasoline engine, which developed approximately 12 horsepower and weighed more than 13 pounds per...
Dates:
Copyright: 1948; Publication: 1948