Aviation Engines: Design—Construction—Operation and Repair
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AVIATION ENGINES. Their Design, Construction, Operation and Repair.
By Lieut. Victor W. Pagé, Aviation Section, S.C.U.S.R.
A practical work containing valuable instructions for aviation students, mechanicians, squadron engineering officers and all interested in the construction and upkeep of airplane power plants. 576 octavo pages. 250 illustrations. Price $3.00.
AVIATION CHART, or the Location of Airplane Power Plant Troubles Made Easy.
By Lieut. Victor W. Pagé, A.S., S.C.U.S.R.
A large chart outlining all parts of a typical airplane power plant, showing the points where trouble is apt to occur and suggesting remedies for the common defects. Intended especially for aviators and aviation mechanics on school and field duty. Price 50 cents.
GLOSSARY OF AVIATION TERMS.
Compiled by Lieuts. Victor W. Pagé, A.S., S.C.U.S.R. and Paul Montariol of the French Flying Corps on duty at Signal Corps Aviation School, Mineola, L. I.
A complete glossary of practically all terms used in aviation, having lists in both French and English, with equivalents in either language. A very valuable book for all who are about to leave for duty overseas. Price, cloth, $1.00.
THE NORMAN W. HENLEY PUBLISHING COMPANY
2 WEST 45th ST., NEW YORK
Victor Wilfred Pagé
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PREFACE
CONTENTS
CLASSIFICATION BY CYLINDER ARRANGEMENT
CHART FOR DETERMINING COMPRESSION PRESSURES
ACTUAL DURATION OF DIFFERENT STROKES
WIRING THE MAGNETO
LOCATING TROUBLE
CARE OF THE DIXIE MAGNETO
TIMING OF THE DIXIE MAGNETO
DRAINING OIL FROM CRANK-CASE
KNIGHT SLIDE VALVE MOTOR
CONDITIONS THAT CAUSE FAILURE OF IGNITION SYSTEM
COMMON DEFECTS IN FUEL SYSTEMS
DEFECTS IN OILING SYSTEMS
DEFECTS IN COOLING SYSTEMS OUTLINED
SOME CAUSES OF NOISY OPERATION
BRIEF SUMMARY OF HINTS FOR STARTING ENGINE
DEFECTS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS
ADJUSTING MAIN BEARINGS
SPRUNG CAM-SHAFT
GNOME FUEL SYSTEM, IGNITION AND LUBRICATION
STURTEVANT MODEL 5A 140 HORSE-POWER ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS—MODEL 5A TYPE 8
PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
TWELVE-CYLINDER ENGINE
GERMAN AIRPLANE MOTORS
CATALOGUE
INDEX
AUTOMOBILES AND MOTORCYCLES
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AUTOMOBILE AND MOTORCYCLE CHARTS
AVIATION
GLOSSARY OF AVIATION TERMS
BRAZING AND SOLDERING
CHARTS
COKE
COMPRESSED AIR
CONCRETE
WHAT IS SAID OF THIS BOOK:
DICTIONARIES
DIES—METAL WORK
DRAWING—SKETCHING PAPER
ELECTRICITY
FACTORY MANAGEMENT, ETC.
FUEL
GAS ENGINES AND GAS
WHAT IS SAID OF THIS BOOK:
GEARING AND CAMS
HYDRAULICS
ICE AND REFRIGERATION
INVENTIONS—PATENTS
KNOTS
LATHE WORK
WHAT IS SAID OF THIS BOOK:
LIQUID AIR
LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
MACHINE-SHOP PRACTICE
THE WHOLE FIELD OF MECHANICAL MOVEMENTS COVERED BY MR. HISCOX’S TWO BOOKS
MANUAL TRAINING
MARINE ENGINEERING
MINING
PATTERN MAKING
PERFUMERY
WHAT IS SAID OF THIS BOOK:
PLUMBING
RECIPE BOOK
WHAT IS SAID OF THIS BOOK:
“ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST USEFUL BOOKS”
RUBBER
SAWS
STEAM ENGINEERING
STEAM HEATING AND VENTILATION
STEEL
TRACTORS
TURBINES
WATCH MAKING
WELDING