Pilot's Powerplant Manual
Civil Aeronautics Bulletin No. 28 - October 1940
Shedenhelm, L.E. (Senior Aircraft Inspector, CAA) - Parker, John S. Jr.
This book has been prepared for use in the Civilian Pilot Training Program. Contents Preface Chapter I. - The powerplant and the pilot Chapter II. - Fundamental powerplant requirements Chapter III. - Powerplants available Chapter IV. - Engine nomenclature Chapter V. - Cycles of Operation and power Output factors Chapter VI. - Valve operating mechanisms and timing Chapter VII. - Engine design and construction practices Chapter VIII. - Powerplant installation Chapter IX. - Lubricants and lubrication Systems Chapter X. - Fuel and fuel systems Chapter XI. - Carburetion, fuel injection, and supercharging Chapter XII. - Starting, charging, and ignition Systems Chapter XIII. - Propellers Chapter XIV. - Powerplant Operation Chapter XV. - Powerplant maintenance
Softcover
392 Seiten / pages
with 208 photos and illustrations, one fold out color drawing
good condition, cover worn
Washington D.C. - 1940 - U.S. Department of Commerce - Civil Aeronautics Administration
Art.Nr. 13656
