Problems leading up to final approval of aircraft for flight, methods of testing additional parts of power plant provided by aircraft constructor, and manner of circumventing detuning that occurs the moment airplane engine leaves the ground are described; oil, water, and gasoline systems; ignition; carburetors and carburetion; effect on carburetion of high altitude flying; balancing and altitude control; features of three carburetors; factors affecting economy in flight. (see also (discussion) p 350-356; Instn. Automobile Engrs. Proc., vol. 23, 1928-29, pp. 124-186, 2 figs)


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    Title :

    Aero engine problems in flight with particular reference to carburetion


    Additional title:

    Roy. Aeronautical Soc. -- Jl


    Contributors:
    Penn, R.J. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    26 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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