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Diagram of an apparatus for investigating the contact breakers and magnetos.6th Feb 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 093
Indicator Diagram Apparatus and the utility of its epicyclic gear.24th Mar 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 094
Test and investigation records for high-speed contact breakers and magnetos.15th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 095
Test report on a high-speed contact breaker.27th Apr 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 096
Issues with a magneto, including friction, component fitment, and overheating due to suspected eddy currents.2nd May 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 097
Preliminary report on a high-speed contact breaker test, noting spark performance and issues at various speeds.2nd May 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 098
Troubleshooting ignition magneto and distributor issues causing a false image.15th Mar 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 099
The endurance testing of magneto, distributor, and cam components on Falcon and Eagle engines.3rd May 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 100
Ignition issues with the 'Falcon' engine, covering contact breaker performance at high revs and preparations for spark vision tests.15th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 1  scan 101
Cover note for a list of outstanding work to be done on a contact breaker.8th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 102
List of magneto experiments arranged by urgency, detailing tests on various contact breakers and components.9th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 103
Instructions for an electrical test on a Z.A.2 component and a request for a new lubricated cam for a Z.R.6.29th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 104
Progress on a list of magneto experiments, including delays and the setup of a new test.12th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 105
Delays with a contact breaker for magneto experiments and requesting its delivery for inspection.15th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 106
Investigation into the contact breaker motion of a Dixie Model 20 motorcycle magneto at high speeds, including a diagram of the test setup.22th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 107
The motion of a Dixie contact breaker, tested up to 6500 RPM, with an accompanying diagram.22th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 108
The motion and performance of a contact breaker mechanism at various speeds.22th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 109
Test report on the wear and performance of a magneto over an extended run, noting measurements and observations.30th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 110
Cover memo for reports on the testing of Bosch Z.A.2 two-cylinder motorcycle magnetos.30th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 111
Investigation of contact breaker motion on a Bosch Z.A.2 two-cylinder motor cycle type magneto.30th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 112
Test report detailing arcing issues with a contact breaker at various engine speeds.30th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 113
The behavior of a fibre block and contact gap at different engine speeds, with diagrams.30th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 114
Diagram and explanation of the path of platinum points within a circular component.30th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 115
Magneto duration test which resulted in a broken rocker arm and spring, including a table of minimum firing speeds.15th Feb 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 116
Modifications to the 'Eagle' and 'Falcon' valve spring washers.15th Feb 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 117
Broken washer and potential improvements to engine jackets following an Admiralty test of a sixth series engine.15th Feb 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 118
List of experiments fitted to the Eagle Experimental A Engine.25th Apr 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 119
Technical note on improved valve spring washers for the 'Eagle' engine.23th May 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 120
Instruction to issue prints for a set of improved valve spring washer parts for testing on Falcon engines.25th May 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 121
The fitting of new valve spring washers for an Experimental Eagle 'E' Engine endurance test.22th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 122
Cancellation notice for experiment X.2925 on improved valve spring washers.24th Aug 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 123
The failure of valve spring caps during engine and test rig trials.24th Aug 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 124
Instruction memo to manufacture and test a modified set of 12 washers for an 'Eagle' engine valves and fittings jumping test.28th Aug 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 125
Requesting the creation of 12 modified washers for a jumping test on an 'Eagle' engine's valves and fittings.29th Aug 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 126
Urgent testing of stronger valve spring washers for Eagle and Falcon engines.3rd Sep 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 127
Shorter valve springs to suit stronger washers, referencing an attached drawing.4th Sep 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 128
The suitability of existing Falcon engine valve spring washers for increased speeds.6th Aug 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 129
Instructions for experiments to be included in the endurance test of the Experimental Falcon 'B' Engine.21th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 130
The testing of Eagle valve gear components.15th Sep 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 131
Continued note discussing issues with a batch of valves from the supplier Linotype which have poor threads.17th Sep 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 132
Stronger washer and shorter spring for 'Falcon' engine valves.17th Sep 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 133
Design of tapered valve stem tops for Eagle and Falcon engines and the procedure for holding the valve during maintenance.18th Sep 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 134
Failures of split pins in the Eagle 8 valve gear and testing alternative solutions.18th Sep 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 135
Procedure and tooling for changing springs or washers on 'Eagle' & 'Falcon' valves.20th Sep 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 136
Valve test rig for the Eagle Valve Gear, detailing issues with springs, split pins, and rivets.26th Sep 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 137
Test report on the 3rd Series Falcon valve gear detailing component failures.9th Feb 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 138
Instructions regarding the testing and fitting of various valve spring washers for the Eagle engine.5th Oct 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 139
The conversion of an experimental C2 engine into an Eagle 8 type, listing the new parts used.5th Oct 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 140
Confirming the completion of an experiment on strengthened valve spring washers.8th Oct 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 141
The satisfactory performance of improved valve spring washers fitted to Falcon engines.28th Dec 1917Box 36 \ 1  scan 142
Follow-up memo chasing a response regarding thin valves for Falcon engines.8th Mar 1918Box 36 \ 1  scan 143
The failure of Condor valve spring washers during high-speed testing.23th Nov 1927Box 36 \ 1  scan 144
Analysis of component failure in a spring and washer assembly, including hardness test results and proposed modifications.22th Nov 1927Box 36 \ 1  scan 145
Drawing of a Condor Tee spring washer, indicating a fracture point.22th Nov 1927Box 36 \ 1  scan 146
Faded document with a red ink stamp from the Print Room.23th Nov 1927Box 36 \ 1  scan 147
The failure analysis of valve spring washers, focusing on Brinell hardness.26th Nov 1927Box 36 \ 1  scan 148
The manufacturing process for washers, comparing the use of heat-treated bar versus post-machining heat treatment.25th Nov 1927Box 36 \ 1  scan 149
The strength and potential failure of a Condor Valve Spring Washer.28th Nov 1927Box 36 \ 1  scan 150
Letter chasing up corrected consumption figures for the 190 HP engine curves for the Admiralty.27th Nov 1916Box 36 \ 2  scan 001
Results of a twenty-hour endurance test on a Falcon engine.27th Nov 1916Box 36 \ 2  scan 002
Follow-up report on a burnt valve caused by overheating from an ignition plug, awaiting confirmation from an Admiralty Inspector.1st Feb 1916Box 36 \ 2  scan 003
Test department figures for Falcon engine powers, consumptions, and efficiencies (uncorrected).1st Feb 1916Box 36 \ 2  scan 004
Powers, consumptions, and efficiencies test data for the Falcon engine.24th Jan 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 005
Performance data sheet for a Falcon engine, detailing powers, consumptions, and efficiencies at various speeds.15th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 2  scan 006
Data table showing powers, consumptions, and efficiencies for the Falcon engine.10th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 2  scan 007
Powers, consumptions, and efficiencies data table for Falcon Engines, Series 1.10th May 1916Box 36 \ 2  scan 008
Dynamometer test results for a 190 HP engine, showing Power Curve and Throttle Curve data.15th Feb 1915Box 36 \ 2  scan 009
Test Department figures for a 190 HP engine, detailing power and throttle curve data.15th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 2  scan 010
Test results for an experimental 190 HP engine before despatch to Farnborough.16th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 2  scan 011
Throttle curve data for a Falcon engine from two different dynamometer tests.20th Apr 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 012
Providing figures for plotting power curves for the Eagle and Falcon engines.20th Apr 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 013
Power and consumption curves for Series 6 'Eagle' and Series 1 'Falcon' engines.15th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 2  scan 014
Table of figures showing powers, consumptions, and efficiencies for the 'Falcon' engine.15th Feb 1918Box 36 \ 2  scan 015
Comparative table of power and consumption data for various series of Eagle engines.2nd May 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 016
Official testing requirements for increased horsepower engines.4th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 017
Urgent update regarding the testing of the type 2-Falcon engine.15th Feb 1916Box 36 \ 2  scan 018
Routine tests for increased horsepower on Series 2 Falcon engines.13th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 019
Modifying and standardizing aero engine endurance test routines.15th Sep 1916Box 36 \ 2  scan 020
Letter from the Aeronautical Inspection Department detailing the acceptance test procedure for Series 2 Falcon Engines.7th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 021
Request for a horsepower chart for a Series 1 Falcon engine.19th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 022
Request for average power and consumption figures for the Series 2 'Falcon' engine to construct performance curves.20th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 023
Confirming a blueprint of the HP Chart for the Series 1 Falcon Engine has been sent.1st Jun 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 024
Delay in obtaining performance and consumption curves for the Series 2 - 250 HP Falcon engine.26th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 025
Table of engine fuel consumption (EFC) data at various RPMs and horsepower outputs.26th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 026
Dynamometer test data for a Series 1 Falcon engine, showing powers, consumptions, and efficiencies.26th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 027
Performance data table showing powers, consumptions, and efficiencies for the Falcon Engines Series 2.26th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 028
Dynamometer test results showing powers, consumptions, and efficiencies for Series 1 'Falcon' engines.26th Jun 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 029
Performance data table for Falcon Series 2 engines showing powers, consumptions, and efficiencies at various speeds.6th Jul 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 030
Confidential letter discussing propeller efficiency, direct drive, and the performance of 'Hispano Suiza' and 'Falcon' engines.6th Jul 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 031
Letter from Martinsyde Ltd. detailing engine fuel consumption test results at 14,000 ft.6th Jul 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 032
Blueprints for power and consumption curves of Falcon engines.18th Jul 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 033
Incorrect blueprints for the Falcon Engine, requesting the correct Series II versions.21th Jul 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 034
Mistake with the Power and Consumption curves for the Falcon Engine.21th Jul 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 035
Distributing a blueprint of power and consumption curves for Series 2 Falcon engines.26th Jul 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 036
Request for reduced scale photostats of power curves for filing, while continuing to send blueprints to Mr. Royce for decoration.8th Sep 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 037
Engine dynamometer and throttled-down test results for a 3rd series Super Falcon engine.8th Sep 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 038
Instruction sheet with a performance data table for a Falcon HP engine with Standard and Condor pipes.7th Feb 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 039
Comparison table of Brake Horse Power for various series of the 'Falcon' engine at different RPMs.26th Jan 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 040
Table comparing the fuel consumptions of various series of 'Falcon' engines.26th Apr 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 041
Table of comparative fuel consumptions for various series of the 'Falcon' engine at different RPMs.26th Apr 1917Box 36 \ 2  scan 042


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