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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, maintenance and the history of their use. |
WWII Bomber Operations from a British Perspective
Accidents Due to Water Injection Serviceing Errors
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Operating the Pratt & Whitney R-4360-59B |
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) has authored a number of papers that promote a correct engine operation philosophy. Several from his collection are presented here, courtesy of Randy.
#1 HYDRAULIC LOCK ON ROUND ENGINES
#2 DECELERATING APPROACH
#3 RECIPROCATING LOAD (MP Vs RPM)
#4 MIXTURE MISCUES & MIX UPS
#5 FEATHER BUTTONS & PROPELLERS
#6 GAUGE INDICATIONS ON A FAILED ENGINE
#7 PRE-IGNITION / DETONATION
#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
#15 PROP FEATHERING SEQUENCE
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