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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Fitting of oil and water pump drive towers to experimental Falcon and Eagle engines.11th Apr 1918Box 37 \ 4  scan 054
Changing the material of the camshaft drive's lower housing nut from steel to a lighter alloy.20th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 055
Instruction to manufacture two Camshaft Drive Lower Nuts in aluminium for testing on Falcon engines.3rd Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 056
Cover memo regarding a duralumin camshaft drive lower nut for 'Falcon' engines.5th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 057
Requesting a set of Lower Housing Nuts for 'Eagle' engines be made in aluminium for experimental testing.25th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 058
The camshaft drive lower half housing nut in aluminium for Eagle Engines.26th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 059
Experimental parts fitted to the 'E' Engine, reference X.3030.24th Aug 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 060
Replacing an altered blueprint with a new tracing for the 'Eagle' engine camshaft drive lower housing nut.24th Aug 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 061
Camshaft drive lower housing nut for Eagle Engines.30th Aug 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 062
Recommendation to retain a steel nut over an aluminium one for a camshaft drive, citing difficulty in threading aluminium.22th Oct 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 063
Experiment memo regarding an aluminium camshaft drive lower nut for the Eagle engine.25th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 064
Chasing outstanding prints of drawings.25th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 065
Experimental water outlet pipes for Eagle and Falcon engines, referencing blueprint Lec.813.27th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 066
'Falcon' Water Outlet Pipes.10th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 067
To Mr. Clark from RHC seeking confirmation on the cancellation of Falcon water outlet pipes.13th Sep 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 068
List of experiments to be incorporated into the 100 hours endurance test of the experimental Falcon 'B' engine.21th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 069
Modification of Eagle engines for use in seaplanes.21th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 070
From 'E' detailing a discussion with Mr. Royce regarding modifications to the Eagle engine for seaplane work.25th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 071
Recommendation on the power output and testing of Eagle engines for seaplanes.29th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 072
Letter to the Air Board Office suggesting a trial of the 'Eagle' engine on a seaplane.5th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 073
Cancelled experiment to determine the carburetter throat size on 1001 engines to give 330 HP24th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 074
Proposed design for an inverted 12-cylinder vee engine, focusing on component placement.23th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 075
New air pump for the Falcon X engine, comparing its performance and modifications.22th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 076
Relief valve design and placement to manage tank pressure and prevent breakdowns.9th Aug 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 077
Blueprint LeC.824 for a new increased capacity air pump for the Falcon engine.25th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 078
To halt work on the E.8804 Air Pump and introduce a new pump for the 'Falcon' engine from serial number 501 onward.26th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 079
Mr. Royce's instructions on the use of new air pumps for Falcon and Eagle engine repairs.2nd Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 080
Instruction to bring in an air pump for the Falcon Engine from series 501 onwards.4th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 081
The manufacture of a set of parts for a 'Falcon' engine air pump for experimental testing.4th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 082
Increased capacity air pump for 'Falcon' B engines.7th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 083
Requesting an order for a list of parts for the Falcon Engine air pump.9th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 084
Alterations to parts for the Falcon Engine Air Pump for experimental purposes at Mr. Royce's request.9th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 085
Cover memo forwarding a copy of another document regarding the 'Falcon' engine air pump.10th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 086
The Falcon Engine Air Pump and the issuance of prints to the Experimental Dept. Stores.10th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 087
'Falcon' Engine Air Pump, noting a related memo and the issuance of a print.10th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 088
Record of a telephone conversation with Captain Briggs regarding the supply of relief valves for air pumps.10th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 089
Engine pump upgrades for Eagle/Falcon engines and petrol lifting systems.12th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 090
Upton Lewis machine test results and fracture diagrams for Magnalium metal.12th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 091
Test results diagram and material composition for Levitt Metal.12th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 092
Material fatigue test record for an aluminum alloy, conducted on an Upton Lewis Machine.2nd Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 093
Test specifications for an Aluminum Copper Antimony alloy, including material composition and test parameters.5th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 094
Test record for Miralite metal conducted on an Upton-Lewis machine, detailing material composition and test parameters.12th Feb 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 095
Test report for a Magnalium sample on an Upton Lewis Machine, converted by Messrs Blackwell.4th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 096
Test results and fracture diagrams for a Magnalium sample from an Upton Lewis Machine.4th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 097
Test report from an Upton Lewis machine on Royal Aircraft Factory Piston Alloy B4, showing test parameters and resulting diagrams.1st Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 098
Confirmation of a telegram to expedite single valve pumps for American Eagle and Falcon engines.11th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 099
Progress report on the single valve air pump and relief valve.14th Aug 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 100
The progress and testing of a single valve air pump and separate relief valve.1st Aug 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 101
List of experiments to be incorporated into the 100 hours endurance test of the experimental Falcon 'B' engine.21th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 102
List of experiments to be incorporated into the 100-hour endurance test of the experimental Falcon 'B' engine.21th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 103
Cancellation notice for experiment X.3099 on an air pump, superceded by a new horizontal type.3rd Jan 1918Box 37 \ 4  scan 104
Series of tests to be carried out on a range of aluminium alloys.9th May 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 105
Proposal for a scheme of tests on alloys, detailing the types of tests and specifications for test pieces.15th Feb 1916Box 37 \ 4  scan 106
Instructions for conducting specific gravity and Brinell tests on various alloys and compiling a comparative report.15th Feb 1916Box 37 \ 4  scan 107
To Mr. Clark detailing the dispatch of 12 test pieces of Miralite to Mr. Purdon.17th May 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 108
To Mr. Clark regarding 12 test pieces of Mirallite sent to Mr. Purdon.17th May 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 109
To Mr. Clark regarding the dispatch of 30 stamped test pieces to Mr. Purdon.19th May 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 110
Dispatch of nine stamped test pieces to Mr. Purdon.24th May 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 111
To Mr. Clark regarding the dispatch of tensile and Upton Lewis test pieces to Mr. Purdom.25th May 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 112
To Mr. Clark regarding the dispatch of stamped test pieces.30th May 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 113
Request to the tracing department for diagrams of various aluminium alloys tested on an Upton Lewis machine.4th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 114
Page 2 of a document detailing the percentage composition of a material.23th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 115
List detailing the composition of eight different aluminium alloys for testing purposes.23th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 116
Table of test results for various alloys, including Stanton Test figure, Specific Gravity, and Hardness Test.9th May 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 117
Test results from an Upton Lewis Machine for a standard piston alloy, showing fracture points.12th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 118
Test results from an Upton Lewis machine for a special piston metal alloy.12th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 119
Fatigue test results for a standard crankcase alloy using an Upton Lewis machine.12th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 120
Outlining the required tests for an R.A.F. proposed aluminum alloy.29th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 121
Sending 24 test pieces to stores and requesting a number for an R.A.F. alloy.2nd Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 122
To Mr. Clark regarding 12 test pieces sent to Mr. Coverley.4th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 123
Specific gravity test results for two samples of Magnalium metal.11th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 124
Test results for various aluminium alloys, including Stanton, Upton Lewis, Specific Gravity, and Brinell tests.27th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 125
Page noting that tensile tests are delayed pending the arrival of a new heating coil.1st Aug 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 126
Accompanying the Upton Lewis Test Record for the R.A.F.B.4. Piston Alloy.1st Aug 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 127
Complete set of tests to be conducted on a range of eight different aluminium alloys.9th May 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 128
Proposed scheme of tests for various alloys, detailing test types, procedures, and specifications for test pieces with a diagram.15th Feb 1916Box 37 \ 4  scan 129
Instructions for material testing of various alloys, including specific gravity, porosity, and hardness tests, and a request for a comprehensive report.15th Feb 1916Box 37 \ 4  scan 130
Requesting confirmation that instructions for tests on Aluminium Alloys have been issued.15th May 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 131
Confirming instructions to conduct tests on various Aluminium Alloys.17th May 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 132
The dispatch of 12 'Mirallite' test pieces for tensile, Upton-Lewis, and Stantom tests.17th May 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 133
Instruction sheet detailing the results of a Brinell hardness test on various components.7th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 134
The composition of eight different aluminium alloys for testing.23th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 135
Table of alloy test results showing Stanton Test figures, Specific Gravity, and Hardness Test values.9th Aug 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 136
Instruction sheet detailing Specific Gravity and Brinell hardness test results.26th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 137
The results of Stanton, Specific Gravity, and Brinell Hardness tests on aluminium alloys.26th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 138
Outlining the required tests for an R.A.F. proposed aluminium alloy.29th Jun 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 139
Instruction sheet for 12 test pieces stamped 'A F' to be sent to Mr. Coverley.4th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 140
Specific gravity test results for two samples of Magnalium metal.11th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 141
Laboratory instruction sheet detailing Brinell test results and specific gravity for various alloys.27th Jul 1914Box 37 \ 4  scan 142
Request for specific gravity and Brinell hardness test figures for aluminium alloys.27th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 143
Test results for various aluminium alloys including Stanton, Upton Lewis, Specific Gravity, and Brinell tests.27th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 144
Report page stating that tensile tests have been delayed pending a new heating coil.14th May 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 145
List of experimental parts fitted to the 'A' Engine, with a test result for the propeller shaft.14th May 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 146
Destruction test of an epicyclic gear on an 'Eagle' engine.23th May 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 147
Test report on the failure of an epicyclic gear's sun wheel carrier and testing of a low Stanton figure shaft.10th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 148
100-hour test report on a new camshaft drive and other experimental engine parts, detailing failures encountered.19th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 149
Examination report on the condition of engine components following a test run.19th Jul 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 150
Page 3 of a report describing a severe test on a comparatively cool piston.14th May 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 151
Experimental parts fitted to the 'A' Engine.14th May 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 152
Destruction test conducted on an epicyclic gear for an Eagle engine.23th May 1917Box 37 \ 4  scan 153


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