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Specification revision for a Kestrel FS. 6 Cylinder Unit No.1, detailing changes to the exhaust valves.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 54\4\  Scan128
Date  25th November 1933
  
Y4659

To Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from RHC {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} /WSC. {W. S. Cassel}
C. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /mg
C. Mr. Jaques.(A.I.D)
C. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Man.

RHC {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} /WSC. {W. S. Cassel} F1/AP.25.11.33.

Kestrel(Aero Engine) FS. {F. Steele} 6 Cylinder Unit No.1.

Specification of the above Unit issued in RHC {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} /WSC. {W. S. Cassel} 10/AP.25.11.33. is revised as follows:-

Passed to Test 17/11.33.

Previous Specification.
Valves & Fitts.LOP.E.40218.

Revised Specification.
Valves & Fitts.LOP.E.40218.
Existing Ex.12760 Exhaust valves re-machined on seats to give 44º 20' to give 40' heavy bed on outer edge.

Remaining parts to complete are existing.

RHC {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} /WSC. {W. S. Cassel}
  
  
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