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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).
Progress report on modifications and drawings for the 'Kestrel' engine.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 30\4\  Scan288
Date  4th October 1934
  
- 2 - BY.1/G.4.10.34.

"KESTREL" ENGINE.

DES. 2249 Throttle Control. Increased Boost ................ Recd. 6.9.34.
Detail drawings completed and issued ........ 21.9.34.

DES. 2254 Modfn. to Separated Scavenge Pump Casing ...... Recd. 7.9.34.
Detail drawings are in hand.

DES. 2258 Lewis Gunners Installation ............... Recd. 12.9.34.
Detail drawings completed and issued ........ 21.9.34.

DES. 2251 Control Stop. Auto. Mixture Controls ....... Recd. 17.9.34.
Detail drawings completed and issued ........ 21.9.34.

RR. Sch. 717 Fuel Pump Relief Valve (Twin) ...........
Detail drawings completed and issued ........ 19.7.34.

RR. Sch. 722 Modn. to Red'n. Gear Rear Top Brg. Nut.
This will be submitted to Air Ministry for approval in the usual way.

RR. Sch. 726 Modified Exhaust Ports.
Scheme not yet approved.

RR. Sch. 728 Modified Dynamo Drive (Rotax M.F. Generator).
This will be detailed when we receive order for the parts from Holland.

RR. Sch. 730 Venturi Condensate Extractor & Ball Valve.
Detail drawings completed and issued ..... 1.10.34.

RR. Sch. 731 Modification to Gallery Oil Pipes.
This has been submitted to Air Ministry for approval in the usual way.

RR. Sch. 735 Mods. to Sealing & Relief Valve for Inverted Flying.
Detail drawings completed and issued ........ 1.10.34.

LeC. 4055 S/C. Unit - Ramp Head No.11. .......... Recd. 27.7.34.
Detail drawings completed and issued ........ 3.9.34.
  
  


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