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).
Carburation test for an 'F' engine with 90mm venturis, detailing power, consumption, and flying qualities.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 10\4\ 04-page34 | |
| Date | 28th October 1929 | |
| HUCKNALL A.E.H./F.B. A.F.C.H./23 28.10.29 Ref. 54126/No. 2. CARBURATION TEST ON "F" ENGINE WITH 90 M/M VENTURIS With reference to your letter of the 24th inst., to the writer, on the above test. POWER TEST. The results of a F.T.B. test on this Engine with standard carburation are given on Test Sheet No. 876. CONSUMPTION TEST. This has not yet been carried through, owing to shortage of available running time. FLYING QUALITIES. Pilots report that acceleration is much better than with the standard carburettors. Chief Test Pilot. | ||