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Comparing the F.XII and Curtiss engine performance curves due to their similar compression ratios.1st Jan 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 143
Power and consumption curves comparing the FXII and Curtiss D12 aero engines at a 6/1 compression ratio.5th Jan 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 144
Heavily faded internal document with a handwritten reference and a Print Room stamp.9th Jan 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 145
F.XI supercharger's compliance with contract specifications and the proposal to submit an engine for acceptance.30th Jan 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 146
Altitude power curves for a supercharged F.XI engine using 100% benzol and 20/80 benzol/aviation fuel mixtures.30th Jan 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 147
The effects of using 100% benzol, spark plug trials, and altitude corrections for supercharged engines.28th Jan 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 148
Graph of altitude power curves for the supercharged R.R. F.II (No 25) engine.28th Jan 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 149
Page with a handwritten reference number and a date stamp.30th Jan 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 150
Progress of a type test on an F.11 7/1 compression ratio engine.2nd Feb 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 151
Engine testing, comparing bench tests to in-air performance regarding spark plugs and fuel mixtures.31th Oct 1927Box 36 \ 2  scan 152
Graph of average power and fuel consumption curves for F11 and F12 production engines.31th Oct 1927Box 36 \ 2  scan 153
Blank document cover page with a handwritten reference number and a date stamp.23th Feb 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 154
Proposal from Short Bros. to fit four F. type engines into a Singapore Mark II Aircraft.8th Mar 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 155
Letter from the Air Ministry requesting various tests on 'F' type engines for the Singapore Mark II aircraft.29th Feb 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 156
Performance graph for the Singapore I aircraft with four Falcon II engines at an altitude of 8000 ft.29th Feb 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 157
The reverse side of a document showing a handwritten date and a 'Print Room' stamp.29th Feb 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 158
Test report on detonation characteristics of a 7/1 compression engine using a 20/80 Benzol/Aviation fuel mix.10th Mar 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 159
Engine fuel consumption and a comparative test of different spark plug types.9th Mar 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 160
Fixed throttle power curves for the F.II 7/1 compression engine, plotting Brake Horse Power against RPM.9th Mar 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 161
Cover sheet with a handwritten reference number and date, and a date stamp.10th Mar 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 162
Power curves for a ground-boosted RR.F.XI engine.16th Mar 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 163
Technical memo comparing supercharger gear ratios and their effect on engine performance and temperatures.16th Mar 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 164
Power & B.M.E.P. Curves for a Ground Boosted R.R. F.II (Nº25) engine.16th Mar 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 165
Cover page with a handwritten reference number and a date stamp.19th Mar 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 166
Letter to De Havillands Ltd. regarding an F.XII engine for a DH.9a, requesting airscrew modification and radiator repair.16th Mar 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 167
From Hs/Rn to RG regarding information on petrol consumption.27th Mar 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 168
Power and consumption curves for the F.XII aero engine with a 6/1 compression ratio.5th Jan 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 169
Endurance test report on an F.11 No.33 supercharged engine.1st May 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 170
Engine performance test results, observations, and identified issues.7th Jul 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 171
Letter to Fairey Aviation regarding consumption charts for a 7/1 compression ratio engine and arranging a meeting.7th Jul 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 172
Test report on a supercharger slipper drive to determine the torque at which slipping occurs.23th Jul 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 173
Graph showing the results of tests on an F.XL supercharger drive with two gears to determine limiting torque.23th Jul 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 174
Petrol consumption tests on an F engine with different compression ratios for a long-distance postal machine.20th Aug 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 175
Proposed specification for an engine test of the F.XIV.B. engine for the Fairey Postal Aeroplane.16th Jul 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 176
Graph showing consumption tests for a Fairey Postal engine (F.12-45) used in a DH.9 machine.17th Aug 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 177
Additional instructions for running the long duration test on engine F.11-27, detailing changes in fuel and measurement requirements.1st Oct 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 178
Instructions for engine testing, focusing on fuel consumption, wastage, and running adjustments.1st Oct 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 179
Instructions for engine testing procedures, detailing fuel consumption, temperature management, and post-run fuel handling.1st Oct 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 180
Revised chart for the F.II No. 27 engine duration test.1st Oct 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 181
The reverse side of a document with a handwritten reference number and a Print Room date stamp.1st Oct 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 182
Fuel consumption tests on an F.11.27 engine, showing graphs for throttled and full throttle performance alongside tabulated data.28th Sep 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 183
Cover sheet with a handwritten reference number and a date stamp.1st Oct 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 184
General report on the F. engine long duration test.10th Oct 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 185
Engine induction systems, fuel mixture economy, and carburettor settings for power and acceleration.10th Oct 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 186
Engine testing, discussing carburettor performance, induction systems, and oil consumption issues.10th Oct 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 187
Engine testing regarding oil control, spark plug gaps, ignition systems, and timing to resolve unstable running.10th Oct 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 188
Engine testing regarding ignition timing, air intake shielding, and fuel recommendations for different throttle levels.10th Oct 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 189
100-hour engine test detailing fuel mixtures, consumption, and performance over various stages.10th Oct 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 190
Engine testing issues, post-test examination, and subsequent carburettor adjustments for air trials.10th Oct 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 191
Engine testing concerning forward pressure type intakes and carburation for long-duration flights.8th Oct 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 192
Non-stop duration test data for the F.11 engine, showing fuel consumption against horsepower at a 7:1 compression ratio.8th Oct 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 193
Cover sheet with a handwritten reference, date, and a date stamp.10th Oct 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 194
Final test results for an 'H' engine prior to despatch to Hawkers for installation in a Hawker Horsley aircraft.13th Nov 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 195
Full throttle power curve graph for the H MS-3 engine.12th Nov 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 196
Supercharger rotor vane fractures during high-speed engine tests and a proposed design modification to strengthen them.1st Nov 1928Box 36 \ 2  scan 197
Power curve for Full S/C F Engines with the throttle set at maximum permissible boost at 1850 R.P.M.19th Feb 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 198
Power curve graph for engine FXI-S-25 showing Corrected B.H.P and Boost against Engine R.P.M.20th Feb 1925Box 36 \ 2  scan 199
Visit to Farnborough comparing performance figures for the F.XII.B and Lion X.A engines, and discussing related development issues.14th May 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 200
20-hour endurance test of an F.XI supercharged engine, detailing performance, consumption, and detonation.1st Mar 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 201
The condition of various engine parts after a run, detailing issues and running hours.1st Mar 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 202
Status of cylinder liners and total engine running time.4th Mar 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 203
Power curve graph for a full supercharged 'F' engine showing corrected BHP and boost against engine RPM.4th Mar 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 204
Cover sheet with a handwritten reference number and a date stamp.6th Mar 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 205
Suggested modification to a supercharged F induction manifold to prevent leakage at the ends.27th Feb 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 206
Cover sheet with a handwritten reference number and a date stamp.6th Mar 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 207
Relative merits of M.S. and S. engines for 'Night Bomber' aircraft.3rd Mar 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 208
Graph of fuel consumption versus brake horse power for 'F' MS engines at various throttled RPMs.27th Aug 1927Box 36 \ 2  scan 209
Blank archival document with a handwritten reference number and a date stamp.12th Mar 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 210
Graph of throttled fuel consumption against brake horse power for R. F.S. (12-1) supercharged engines at various RPM.26th Mar 1930Box 36 \ 2  scan 211
Cover page with a handwritten reference number and date, and a company date stamp.12th Mar 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 212
Issuing altitude power curves for the F.S. engine in Fairey 111F machines.6th May 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 213
Type test report on increasing the RPM of M.S. 'F' engines, detailing fuel consumption and power figures.11th May 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 214
Confirming a checked engine rating, noting an extra margin for production engines.10th May 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 215
Graph of constant speed throttle curves for a 'F' type engine at 2400 RPM.10th May 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 216
Cover sheet with a handwritten reference and a date stamp.11th May 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 217
Graph of a 2400 RPM type test on an F Engine, showing a throttle curve.6th May 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 218
Altitude power curve graph for an M.S. engine at 2400 RPM.6th May 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 219
Gate power curve for a 2400 RPM Type F Engine.6th May 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 220
Reference note and a print room date stamp.13th May 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 221
Performance tests of 'F' engines in 3F machines at Farnborough.8th Jun 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 222
Analysis of engine performance, specific consumption, and rate of climb for different compression ratios, with a comparison to a Napier 10.A engine.8th Jun 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 223
Comparison of engine performance and oil temperatures between high and low rate oil circulation systems.8th Jun 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 224
Report page discussing engine circulation systems, performance tests, fuel consumption, and improvements to carburation.9th Jun 1927Box 36 \ 2  scan 225
Graph of test bed power curves for 'F' engines in 3F aeroplanes at Farnborough.9th Jun 1927Box 36 \ 2  scan 226
Filing cover page with a handwritten reference number and a print room stamp.8th Jun 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 227
Performance test results for unsupercharged 'F' engines in Fairey 3F aeroplanes at R.A.E. Farnborough.10th Jun 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 228
Document cover sheet with a reference number and a date stamp.10th Jun 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 229
Detonation tests on a 'Vee' 'F' engine with 7/1 compression ratio pistons at 2400 R.P.M.21th Jun 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 230
Graph charting the results of detonation tests on an 'F' engine, plotting brake horse power against RPM.21th Jun 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 231
Cover sheet with a handwritten reference and a date stamp.21th Jun 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 232
Rating of 'F' engines, including an agreement to increase engine revolutions and details of endurance testing.1st Jul 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 233
Aero engine performance, detonation test failures, and proposed solutions involving piston compression ratios.20th Feb 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 234
Engine speed, compression ratios, and performance negotiations with the Ministry.20th Feb 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 235
Continuation of a memo detailing amended engine test procedures for supercharged engines on Single Seater Scouts.20th Feb 1929Box 36 \ 2  scan 236
Instruction to fit lagging on the rear swan neck exhaust pipe for three chassis to address an overheating issue.7th Apr 1914Box 36 \ 3  scan 001
Internal request to expedite the supply of three sets of swan neck exhausts with asbestos covering for an experiment.2nd May 1914Box 36 \ 3  scan 002
Agreeing to standardise the asbestos covering on the rear exhaust pipe.4th May 1914Box 36 \ 3  scan 003
Urgent instruction to load a chassis to check the clearance of an asbestos-lagged swan neck.4th May 1914Box 36 \ 3  scan 004
Requesting a test to check the clearance of an asbestos-lagged swan neck on chassis 58NA.5th May 1914Box 36 \ 3  scan 005
To Mr. Hives regarding a report for the standardization of an asbestos-lagged exhaust swan neck.5th May 1914Box 36 \ 3  scan 006


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