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).
Test report on a sample of 80% Aviation Spirit plus 20% Benzol for the F.X. Engine No. 18.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 1\2\ B001_X 53-page76 | |
| Date | 9th May 1927 | |
| TEST REPORT NO. 2790. NON METALLIC TEST HOUSE. A.I.D. NO.I. STORES DEPOT. R.A.F. KIDBROOKE. F/742. To:- Inspector in Charge. A.I.D. Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd. Derby. Samples submitted by A.M. Form 694 No.F.0.10. of 2.5.27. have been examined with the undermentioned results. 80% Aviation Spirit plus 20% Benzol. dated received 9-5-27. Type Test of F.X. Engine No.18. Sample No. - Specific Gravity 0.749. I.B.P. 38°C/46°C. Distillation Range % 75°C. 15 100°C 56 120°C 80 140°C 91 150°C 94 180°C - H.B.P. 176°C Total Distilled % 98 Aromatic Hydrocarbons 18.00% (by volume) Toluene Equivalent 15.4 % " " C.S.T. after sulphonization 57.3°C. Certified Correct J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} Jarman. | ||