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).
Issues with Kestrel Engine sparking plugs and an agreement with K.L.G. for replacements.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 58\2\ Scan345 | |
| Date | 26th May 1936 | |
| To EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} c. to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} 86000. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst.8/JH. 26.5.36. Kestrel Engine Sparking Plugs. Replying to your EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}12/MH.{M. Huckerby} 25.5.36. we do not consider that you will have any further trouble with KLG. V7/3B plugs as it very often happens with washer type plugs when the washers become damaged due to excessive tightening of the same. We have spoken to K.L.G. regarding this matter and it is understood they will take all faulty plugs and replace them. The plug should not be condemned from a design point of view, in view of the failures experienced, as other tests have shown it to be a very good plug. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst. | ||