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).
Suggested gearbox breather for the Goshawk 11, intended to fix oil leaks and rust issues.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\1\ scan0249 | |
| Date | 8th May 1922 | |
| X.4247. To Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to CJ. c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} GOSHAWK 11. GEARBOX BREATHER. X.4247. We send herewith drawing No.KeC.1566 shewing the breather which we suggest for the Goshawk 11. gearbox. This is intended to overcome trouble in connection with oil leaks and the formation of rust on the upper interior fittings of the gearbox. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||