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Instructional and educational works -- Handbooks and manuals

 Subject
Subject Source: Loc Genre/Form Terms For Library And Archival Materials (Lcgft)
Scope Note: A topically organized book of reference on a certain field of knowledge, disregarding the size of it

Variants: Companions (Handbooks) // Enchiridia // Enchiridions // Manuals // Pocket Companions // Vade-mecums

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Instruction Manual for Curtiss Electric Propellers: Section 11, Aluminum Alloy Blade Propeller (Three Blade), 1941-10, 1943-03

 Item — Box 096, Folder: 008
Identifier: 20212031
Scope and Contents

Document Type: Instruction Manual. Authority: Manufacturer (authoritative directive)

Contents include chapters on: 1. Operation and Description, 2. Installation, 3. Maintenance and Lubrication Instructions, 4. Removal and Disassembly, 5. Inspection and Parts Replacement, 6. Assembly, 7. Balancing and 8. Operational Inspection

Dates: Publication: 1941-10; Modified: 1943-03
Found in: The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections / Aircraft Engine Historical Society Collection / Series III: Aircraft Engines (commercial & military)

Instruction Manual for Curtiss Electric Propellers: Section 12, Hollow Steel Blade Propeller (Three Blade), 1941-08, 1943-04

 Item — Box 096, Folder: 009
Identifier: 20212032
Scope and Contents

Document Type: Instruction Manual Authority: Manufacturer (authoritative directive)

Contents include chapters on: 1. Operation and Description, 2. Installation, 3. Maintenance and Lubrication Instructions, 4. Removal and Disassembly, 5. Inspection and Parts Replacement, 6. Assembly, 7. Balancing and 8. Operational Inspection

Dates: Publication: 1941-08; Modified: 1943-04
Found in: The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections / Aircraft Engine Historical Society Collection / Series III: Aircraft Engines (commercial & military)

Instruction Manual for Curtiss Electric Propellers: Section 15, Hollow Steel Blade Propeller (Four Blade), 1942-03, 1943-05

 Item — Box 096, Folder: 010
Identifier: 20212033
Scope and Contents

Document Type: Instruction Manual Authority: Manufacturer (authoritative directive)

Contents include chapters on: 1. Operation and Description, 2. Installation, 3. Maintenance and Lubrication Instructions, 4. Removal and Disassembly, 5. Inspection and Parts Replacement, 6. Assembly, 7. Balancing and 8. Operational Inspection

Dates: Publication: 1942-03; Modified: 1943-05
Found in: The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections / Aircraft Engine Historical Society Collection / Series III: Aircraft Engines (commercial & military)

New Lessons in Arc Welding (Second Edition), 1957, 1957-08

 Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 066, Call No.: TK 4660 .L485 1957
Identifier: 20061129
Scope and Contents

Document Type: Textbook (General). Purpose: Training & Education. Authority: Author Expertise.

Scope: TBD

Contents: TBD

Dates: Copyright: 1957; Publication: 1957-08
Found in: The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections / Aircraft Engine Historical Society Collection / Series II: Aircraft (commercial & military) / Sub-series II.E: Aircraft (Special Collection)

The Aircraft Engine and its Operation, 1962-01, 1951

 Item — Box MC-019-TBD, Folder: TBD
Identifier: 20191011
Scope and Contents Document Type: Engine Operations ManualDocument Number: PWA109702From the FOREWORD: The aircraft engine is designed to power aircraft in flight. Its construction, installation, servicing, and repair present many interesting and important problems; but its actual operation is, naturally, of more immediate concern to the pilot. A number of texts, handbooks, and manuals are available which discuss the principles of engine design and installation, and describe the...
Dates: Publication: 1962-01; Copyright: 1951
Found in: The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections / Aircraft Engine Historical Society Collection / Series III: Aircraft Engines (commercial & military) / Sub-series III.A: Aircraft Engine Design, Construction & Technical Data

The Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine and its Operation, 1952-06, 1958-02

 Item — Box MC-019-TBD, Folder: TBD
Identifier: 20220214
Scope and Contents Document Type: Operations Handbook and Manual Authority: Manufacturer (authoritative reference) Document Number: PWA Operating Instruction 200 (PWA Part No. 182408) From the Preface: “The Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine and Its Operation, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Operating Instructions 200, has been rewritten to provide aircraft flight and ground crews with a practical basic manual for aircraft gas turbine engines. Numerous good texts are available to the student of theory and...
Dates: Publication: 1952-06; Modified: 1958-02
Found in: The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections / Aircraft Engine Historical Society Collection / Series III: Aircraft Engines (commercial & military) / Sub-series III.A: Aircraft Engine Design, Construction & Technical Data

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