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,...

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...

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...

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...

Scope and Contents Document Type: Air Force ManualDocument Number: AF Manual 52-9From the Foreword: 1. PURPOSE. This Manual provides Air Force personnel with a better understanding of the nature and possibilities of engine conditioning for reciprocating engines.2. APPLICABILITY. The material included is for use by flight crews and operations personnel, as well as maintenance personnel and engine conditioning crews. 3. CONTENT. This Manual explains and defines...

Scope and Contents Document Type: Book (Technical Reference)Purpose: InformationalAuthority: Author ExpertiseSeries: Aeroplane Maintenance and Operation Series, Volume 5Scope: A detailed technical manual "compiled by a panel of experts," overseen by General Editor, E. Molloy and Advisory Editor, E.W. Knott. The editors write that "...this book is offered to the ground engineer and air mechanic in the firm belief that it will be found invaluable whenever any...

Scope and Contents Document Type: Engine Operations ManualDocument Number: PWA109702From the FOREWORD: The aircraft engine is designed to power aircraft in flight. Its construction, installation, servicing, and repair present many interesting and important problems; but its actual operation is, naturally, of more immediate concern to the pilot. A number of texts, handbooks, and manuals are available which discuss the principles of engine design and installation, and describe the...