Discussion of C. H. Biddlecombe's Aeronautic Meeting paper; experience with Wright Whirlwind engine in 13 months of flying operation over Boston-and-New York City Air Mail route; 193,000 airmiles; Curtiss Lark, Fokker Universal and Fokker Trimotor fitted with Wright J-4B engine; inspection and maintenance system; commercial aviation turning to larger engines; failures due to lubrication trouble; special fuel and oil not needed; shielding of magnetos.


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    Title :

    Wright Whirlwind engine operation


    Additional title:

    Soc. Automotive Engrs. -- -- Jl


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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