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List of modifications to engine components and the schedule and results of subsequent performance tests.21th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img277
Engine performance tests, including power consumption, boost curves, and fuel rating considerations.21th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img278
Graph showing altitude rating tests for the Goshawk I engine at 2600 RPM.21th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img279
Rated altitude power curve for Goshawk I engines at 12,000 ft altitude.21th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img280
Blueprint graph of constant boost performance curves for the Goshawk I engine.25th Jul 1935Box 179b \ 3  img281
Power and consumption curves for a Goshawk I engine.25th Jul 1935Box 179b \ 3  img282
Power consumption curves for the Goshawk I engine under various conditions.25th Jul 1935Box 179b \ 3  img283
Performance curve showing the fuel consumption loop for a Goshawk I engine at rated boost.23th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img284
Wear balance between front and rear brakes for Dansport.23th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img285
Transcribing a cable from Mr. Lovesey regarding Sir Malcolm Campbell's 'Bluebird' car record attempt.23th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img286
Preliminary development test report for 'R' engine number R27, intended to inform 'Griffon' engine design.28th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img287
Carburettor settings and results from an endurance and full throttle test.28th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img288
Engine oil temperatures and its return to the Fitting Shop for examination.28th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img289
Testing, performance, and leakage of Luvax shock absorbers.2nd Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img290
The high-speed performance testing of two Continental Phantom II cars at Brooklands Track.3rd Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img291
Visit from the Air Ministry to discuss the Junker two-stroke compression ignition engine.3rd Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img292
Revisions to an engine specification for the Air Ministry, covering performance, consumption, and design comparisons.1st Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img293
C.I. four-stroke engine, Ethylene Glycol coolant tests on the Kestrel engine, and government research support.1st Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img294
Semi-expanding carburetter for the Phantom II, noting an approximate 7 B.HP gain.4th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img295
Blueprint graph comparing the power output of a Phantom II engine with standard versus larger expanding carburettors.3rd Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img296
Blueprint graph of engine performance curves plotting BHP, MEP and pressures against RPM.3rd Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img297
Investigation into the value of the redistributor induction system (DES.1653) for Goshawk engines.6th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img298
Test results comparing an induction system with and without a redistributor, and comparisons between Kestrel and Goshawk engines.3rd Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img299
Two graphs comparing specific fuel consumption against B.HP for an induction system, with and without a redistributor.17th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img300
Two graphs showing specific consumption loops for a DES 1653 induction system at different throttle settings.3rd Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img301
Consumption loop charts for Goshawk engines comparing the performance of the induction system with and without a redistributor.8th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img302
Water flow tests for two-piece cylinders in Kestrel engine production.8th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img303
Fitting a water pump to the Kestrel engine to fulfil A.P.1208 requirements.8th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img304
Graph of water pump flow and pressure performance at varying engine speeds for two-piece cylinder blocks.7th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img305
Performance curve graph of water pump flows for Kestrel supercharged engines at constant speed with varying inlet temperature.7th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img306
Performance curve graph for a water pump on a Kestrel supercharged engine.7th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img307
The overheating of engine oil in the Peregrine engine, discussing heat sources and potential reduction methods.13th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img308
Analysis of permissible oil temperatures, bearing conditions, and heat generation in Peregrine engines.13th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img309
Analysis of heat dissipation from plain and ribbed engine oil sumps at various speeds.13th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img310
Oil turbulence in the sump, reduced oil pressure, and a performance comparison with a Bensport model.13th Mar 1938Box 179b \ 3  img311
Comparison of engine and oil cooler performance, including road test observations.18th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img312
Summary of findings on oil cooling, oil consumption, and the performance of different sump designs.13th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img313
Index of reports regarding tests on engine bearings, oil pressure, consumption, and temperature.15th Jan 1933Box 179b \ 3  img314
Diagram of the oil-tank arrangement used in measuring heat flow on Peregrine II engine units 3 & 4.8th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img315
Graph plotting heat dissipated to the cooler versus oil discharge through bearings for a 6 Cylinder Falcon engine at different compression ratios.8th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img316
Graph showing running temperature test results and failure points for white metal bearings at various speeds and loads.8th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img317
Photograph of the internal view of an engine crankcase or sump with oil piping.8th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img318
Two graphs showing oil consumption for a Silver Ghost engine and heat generation from a Peregrine oil pump.8th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img319
Test report on engine oil temperature at the bearings under various conditions.8th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img320
Two graphs illustrating Peregrine oil temperature improvements and Potts oil cooler efficiency.8th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img321
Graph comparing the total heat given to oil by a Peregrine engine compared with two other aircraft engines.8th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img322
Graph comparing heat transfer to oil against RPM for Peregrine, Curtiss, and Bensport engines.8th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img323
Graph plotting temperatures taken on a 6-cylinder Falcon engine test with an 8/1 compression ratio.8th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img324
Blueprint showing a thermocouple installation in a bearing shell and a corresponding performance graph.8th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img325
Two graphs showing Peregrine engine oil temperature tests comparing sump designs and radiator shutter settings.8th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img326
Comparison of ribbed and plain sumps under varying oil pressures and flow conditions against road speed.14th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img327
Compression loading tests on three different types of Kestrel forked connecting rods.14th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img328
Continuation of a report comparing stress, distortion, and cracking on different connecting rod designs under load.14th Mar 1931Box 179b \ 3  img329
Blueprint sketch comparing three types of Kestrel forked connecting rods that have been tested.13th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img330
Sketch showing a forked connecting rod's tendency to splay under load and where cracks occur.13th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img331
Valve failures in Goshawk engines during high-output power tests.14th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img332
Analysis of engine valve failures, including observations on colour, temperature, and fracture causes.14th Jan 1933Box 179b \ 3  img333
Analysis of engine valve failures and proposals for further investigation.14th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img334
Proof tests on the Kestrel 25 engine, specifically focusing on the connecting rods.15th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img335
Preliminary rating and 100-hour endurance test conditions for Engine No. K.111 fitted with a Goshawk supercharger.15th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img336
List of modifications and new parts for various engine components, including references to Goshawk types I and II.15th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img337
Summary of engine test results, detailing power curves, spot readings, water displacement, and detonation checks.15th May 1933Box 179b \ 3  img338
Engine power conditions and rating tests, comparing performance at different altitudes and RPMs.15th May 1933Box 179b \ 3  img339
Graph showing water displacement tests, plotting header tank readings against water outlet temperature at different engine speeds.9th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img340
Full throttle power curve rating test for a Goshawk II engine.13th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img341
The results of testing Aero Shell lubricating oil in car engines.16th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img342
Engine test examining crankpin deposits and overall condition after a prolonged mileage run using Aero Shell oil.16th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img343
Oil recommendations and the viability of using Aero Shell as an alternative.16th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img344
Tests of an improved oil system for the Kestrel engine, aimed at preventing connecting rod failures.20th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img345
Engine oil supply during inversion and the adoption of a relief and non-return valve for existing engines.20th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img346
Photograph of a large engine mounted on a test rig in a workshop.14th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img348
Diagrammatic sketch of the oiling system used for connecting rod rig tests.14th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img349
The Goshawk blower rig tests, analyzing performance and efficiency at various speeds.22th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img350
Blower performance tests, detailing efficiency gains, modifications, and issues encountered during testing.22th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img351
Performance comparison table for Goshawk, Kestrel, and R. Engines.22th Mar 1932Box 179b \ 3  img352
Performance graph plotting delivery pressure, efficiency, and power against air flow for a blower.26th Jan 1933Box 179b \ 3  img353
Performance chart for a Goshawk Blower, showing pressure, efficiency, power, and temperature rise curves.1st Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img354
Performance chart for a standard blower, plotting pressure, efficiency, and horsepower against mixture flow.24th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img355
Performance graph for a Goshawk Blower (144X) showing rig test results for pressure, efficiency, temperature rise, and horsepower against air flow.4th Mar 1935Box 179b \ 3  img356
Performance graph showing rig test results for the Goshawk Blower 144X.14th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img357
Performance graph for a Goshawk Blower showing various rig test results against air flow.26th Jan 1938Box 179b \ 3  img358
Performance graph for a Goshawk Blower 144X, plotting various metrics against airflow.14th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img359
Graph plotting pressure and efficiency, with performance contour lines.14th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img360
Graph of rig test results for the Goshawk Blower 144X, showing pressures and efficiencies against air flow.14th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img361
Blueprint graph displaying a series of numbered performance curves.6th Apr 1933Box 179b \ 3  img362
Performance graph showing carburetor depression vs. mass flow rate at various drive shaft RPMs.6th Apr 1933Box 179b \ 3  img363
The Goshawk blower test with one diffuser passage blocked to ascertain if a magneto drive shaft could be taken through for the Merlin engine.25th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img364
Performance graph comparing the boost, pressure, and efficiency of a Goshawk Blower 144X under different configurations.23th Nov 1933Box 179b \ 3  img365
The testing of W.W. designs for helical silent second gears on various chassis.25th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img366
Repeated piston failures on a Benaport car in France, attributing the cause to faulty castings and dispatching improved replacements.26th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img367
Vibration, whirling, and balancing issues with the Peregrine intermediate transmission shaft.27th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img368
The performance of a steam-cooled Hart aircraft system during climbs and glides.27th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img369
Performance graph showing various engine parameters against flight altitude for a Steam Cooled Hart K.1102 aircraft.22th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img370
Graph plotting various temperatures and a tank level against time during a flight test, including glide and level flight phases.22th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img371
Accompanying a report on the S.Per.II after a 10,000 miles test in France.27th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img372
10,000-mile road test report on a vehicle, detailing performance, comfort, and mechanical issues.25th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img373
Failures and troubles experienced with Engine II PER N°6 during a 10,000-mile test.25th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img374
Test report on engine components including front suspension, pistons, connecting rods, and bearings.25th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img375
Condition report on various engine components including valves, cylinder head, cylinders, and pumps.25th Mar 1933Box 179b \ 3  img376
Report page detailing issues and tests conducted on a petrol pump, carburettor, and oil level indicator.26th Feb 1933Box 179b \ 3  img377


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