Maintenance phase of daily airplane operation in National Air Transport is described; Curtiss Carrier Pigeons and Douglas biplanes, and Ford and Travelair monoplanes used; method of inspecting plane flown from New York City after its arrival in Cleveland and inspection later in Chicago; decrease in efficiency of fabric-covered airplanes after 1000-hr. flight; company thinks something seriously wrong if forced landing due to mechanical trouble occurs within less than 90,000 mi. of flight. (See also - discussion p 586-588)


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    Title :

    Daily inspection and maintenance of air-mail airplanes


    Additional title:

    Soc. Automotive Engrs. -- Jl


    Contributors:
    Lott, E.P. (author)


    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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