Interchangeability of parts, modifications to an existing centre casing, and a propeller shaft coupling.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\1\ scan0177 | |
| Date | 29th March 1940 | |
| -2- EV {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} /HH6/JH.29.3.40. With reference to the parts RG. {Mr Rowledge} 698 RG. {Mr Rowledge} 700/1/2/3-7/8 and 709 these do not differ in any way from the "EXS" numbers issued under cover of Memo. By {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /Ald. {F. Allwood - Experimental Design} 1/W.9.5.39. and it is intended that these existing parts be used, together with the existing centre casing EXS.1614 modify to suit by RG. {Mr Rowledge} 699. We understand that there is a propellor shaft in existence which will accommodate the position of the coupling provided by SCD.1326. EV {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} /HH. | ||
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).