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Specification revision for Kestrel FS. 6 Cylinder No.1 engine, detailing part changes.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 54\4\  Scan142
Date  28th April 1934
  
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To Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from RHC {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} /WSC. {W. S. Cassel}
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c. Hey/Pen.
RHC {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} /WSC. {W. S. Cassel} 1/AP.28.4.34.

KESTREL(Aero Engine) FS. {F. Steele} 6 CYLINDER No.1.

Specification of the above Engine is revised as follows:-

PASSED TO TEST 15.3.34.

Previous Specification.
Wheelcase & Gears LOP.E.32298.
1-E.31724/1 Shaft.
1-E.30213 Pinion.
1-E.28146/1 Housing.
1-E.31691 Gear.
1-E.27234 Nut.
1-No.117 Hoffmann Ball Bearing.
1-No.125 Hoffmann Ball Bearing.
Removed.

Revised Specification.
Wheelcase & Gears LOP.E.32298.
The following new replacement parts fitted:-
1-E.31724/1 Shaft.
1-E.30213 Pinion - Cam Drive.
1-E.28146/1 Housing.
1-E.31691 Gear.
1-E.27234 Nut.
1-No.117 Hoffmann Ball Brg.
1-No.125 " " "
Remaining parts to complete are existing.

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