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Airplanes -- Motors -- Maintenance and repair

 Subject
Subject Source: World Cat Fast Authority File
Scope Note: Listed in LOCSH without an Authority Number

Found in 31 Collections and/or Records:

"731-3/-5 Differences" [presentation of differences between Garrett TFE 731-3 and TFE 731-5 turbofan aircraft engines], 1986-12-08

 Item — Box Series 3-001, Folder: 002
Identifier: 20060310
Scope and Contents

Document Type: Technical Presentation (includes detailed black & white line drawings). Authority: Manufacturer (authoritative reference) Document Number: Garrett TSG-131 & F-72-zz-xxx (appears to be a contract number with zz being section numbers and xxx being page numbers).

Scope: Section One: Specificiations, Section Two: Mechanical Differences & Tooling, Section Three: Electronic Engine Control

Dates: 1986-12-08

Aero Engineering: A Comprehensive Work for Those Engaged in the Production, Assembly, Testing, Maintenance, and Overhaul of Aircraft (Volume III Part 1: Maintenance and Overhaul), 1937-01-01

 Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 123, Call No.: TL 671 .A26 v.3 pt.1
Identifier: 20060303
Scope and Contents Document Type: Book (Technical Reference). Purpose: Authoritative reference. Authority: Author Expertise. Document Number: Volume III, Part 1: Maintenance and Overhaul (pages 1-432)Series: Aero Engineering (3 Volumes in six books, plus Chart Volume)Scope: This illustrated technical reference book, published January 1, 1937, is the 5th of 7 books in the series. It is a compilation of short articles that provide detailed troubleshooting, maintenance and repair...
Dates: Publication: 1937-01-01

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

Aviation Engines: Design, Construction, Operation and Repair, 1917, 1917

 Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 071, Call No.: TL 701 .P3
Identifier: 20180009
Scope and Contents Document Type: Textbook (Technical). Purpose: Training & Education. Authority: Author Expertise. Scope: A COMPLETE, PRACTICAL TREATISE OUTLINING CLEARLY THE ELEMENTS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINEERING WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND REPAIR OF AIRPLANE POWER PLANTS; ALSO THE AUXILIARY ENGINE SYSTEMS, SUCH AS LUBRICATION, CARBURETION, IGNITION AND COOLING. IT INCLUDES COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENGINE REPAIRING AND SYSTEMATIC LOCATION OF...
Dates: Copyright: 1917; Publication: 1917

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

Dyke's Aircraft Engine Instructor, 1928, 1928

 Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 137, Call No.: TL 701 .D85 1928
Identifier: 20180005
Scope and Contents Document Type: Textbook (Technical). Authority: Author Expertise. Purpose: Training & Education.Scope (from Introduction): "This book deals principally with aircraft gasoline engines and their accessories, such as carburetors, magnetos, starters, etc., the idea being to familiarize the student, the mechanic, and the public in general, who are mechanically inclined, with the construction and the principle of operation of the modern gasoline engine designed for aircraft...
Dates: Copyright: 1928; Publication: 1928

Dyke's Aircraft Engine Instructor (Revised Edition with Additions), 1928, 1929

 Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 138, Call No.: TL 701 .D85 1929
Identifier: 20180006
Scope and Contents Document Type: Textbook (Technical). Authority: Author Expertise. Purpose: Training & Education.Scope (from Introduction): "This book deals principally with aircraft gasoline engines and their accessories, such as carburetors, magnetos, starters, etc., the idea being to familiarize the student, the mechanic, and the public in general, who are mechanically inclined, with the construction and the principle of operation of the modern gasoline engine designed for aircraft...
Dates: Copyright: 1928; Publication: 1929