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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).
Instructions and record of a 'Goshawk II' front bumping test, detailing parts fitted and breakages over time.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 119\2\  scan0154
Date  14th December 1921
  
R.R. 26 (10M Bks) (SE 591 13-3-18). M.P. 189358
ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED.
INSTRUCTIONS.
X4268

To Mr Hives
Date 14-12-1921
Order No.
Customer's No.

Re Goshawk II. Bumping Test, Front
Record of run from 9.12.21 to 14.12.21.
New Parts fitted:-
Chassis frame sides with modified dumb iron fixing, not previously bumped.
Total hrs. running - 16 1/4

Date | Breakages | Time Run hrs.
9.12.21 | O.S. Pivot arm, with pivot flange, spring clips & bolt. | 25 1/2
12.12.21 | R.R. Top leaf, 5" from centre, O.S. | 14 1/4
" | " " " " ", N.S. | 18 3/4
" | No. 5 leaf, N.S. | 19 3/4
" | Front axle, N.S. at clip. | 19 3/4
13.12.21 | Top leaf, O.S, Whitehead, 1" from C. | 8 3/4
13.12.21 | " " N.S. " | 19 1/2

Signed
This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work.
  
  


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