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While many aircraft engines of great historical significance are hidden safely away in museums, others are routinely operated in aircraft that are truly national treasures. In order to preserve these treasures for future generations, the AEHS encourages the exchange of information about engine operation and maintenance. |
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P&W R-4360 Production (National Archives) |
Operating the Pratt & Whitney R-4360-59B
by Gerard L. Blake
The Making of a Flight Engineer by Floyd J. Stelly
DC-3 Crew Chief Notes (508k PDF)
Randy Sohn's Warbird Notes
Randy Sohn (see bio) is one of four or five people in the world who can check out a pilot in just about any warbird with a piston engine. Over the years, he has authored a number of papers that promote a philosophy of correct engine operation. Several of this growing collection are presented here, courtesy of Randy.
#1 HYDRAULIC LOCK ON ROUND ENGINES
#3 RECIPROCATING LOAD (MP Vs RPM)
#5 FEATHER BUTTONS & PROPELLERS
#6 GAUGE INDICATIONS ON A FAILED ENGINE
#8 FIELD BAROMETRIC POWER CHECK
#9 HYDRAULIC LOCK - - - REVISITED
#10 PRE-OILING WITH THE FEATHER PUMP>
#11 FULL RATED POWER FOR TAKEOFF
#14 CHECKING MAGNETOS ON RUN-UP
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