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
