Buckling flat stay between the exhaust pipe and gearbox, proposing a substitution with a light tube.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 101\2\ scan0006 | |
| Date | 21th June 1936 | |
| Wyman. See me Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} To. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} X500a copy sent to E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX(French test region), Indre. France. GWH {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} /IMW {Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} /4/JAB. 21st June 1936 22. G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} V. {VIENNA} We are having repeated trouble with the flat stay between the exhaust pipe and gear box buckling. It then fouls the hole in the gear box undersheet through which it passes. We should like to substitute a light tube with flattened ends, and would be glad to have your views & approval. .080" x .625" 1/4 5/8" - 10 Gauge. E60328 Stay GWH {George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} /IMW. {Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} Ivan M. {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Waller | ||
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