Low aromatic content in a 20% Benzol mixture for the Eagle XV Type Test and suggesting potential fuel separation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 1\2\ B001_X 53-page67 | |
| Date | 29th October 1926 | |
| X53 Mr. Rowledge. c to Mr. Hives. Mr. Bailey. Mr. Grinage. A.I.D. W/HB {C. E. Harcombe} /G25/29-10-26 20% BENZOL MIXTURE. The figure for aromatic content obtained on the Eagle(Aero Engine) XV Type Test was low for a 20% mixture. In view of this, a special sample has been selected and forwarded to A.I.D. Test House, Kidbrooke, for examination. The result is attached, and it will be seen that the aromatic content is 29.2% as against 17.8% on the previous occasion. These results rather suggest that there may have been separation in the main tank on the previous occasion and I would suggest that suitable precaution be taken to prevent any possibility of this on future Type Tests. [Signature] A.I. For - B.D.A.I. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} [Stamp] RECEIVED [Stamp] OCT 29 1926 A.I.D. | ||
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