AT-6 Texan, Stearman, and more Engine Manuals

WWII Manuals At Their Best: Who Doesn't Love the Texan, Stearman, And Staggerwing?

As always, I am amazed at the sheer number of manuals that were published during WWII. Just when you think you've got everything covered, someone comes forward with a manual (or manuals) that you've never seen before!

North American Aviation AT-6 Texan Manuals:

Instructors Manual for Advanced Single Engine Flying, 1945

Boeing Stearman Manuals:

Did you know that we restored a Stearman here at AirCorps Aviation? BU.No 3347 is one of five in existence that was flown by George H.W. Bush when he was a cadet in the Navy! Click Here to check out the project page for photos and the project updates that were published during the restoration.

Structural Repair Inst for PT-13D and N2S-5 Stearman, AN 01-70AC-3, 15-Mar-1945

Parts Catalog for PT-13D and N2S-5, AN 01-70AC-4, 2-May-1947

Reinforcement of Rudder Horn for PT-13, -13A, -13B, -17, & -27, T.O. No. 01-70A-32, 12-Sept-1944

Modification of Mixture Control for PT-13, -17, -18 & -27, T.O. No. 01-70A-33, 20-April-44

Replacement of Safety Belt Guide for PT-17, -13D, N2S-5, -3, -4 & -5, T.O. No. 01-70A-34, 16-May-1945

Reinforcement of Pilot's Wooden Seat for PT-17, -13D, and N2S-5, -3, -4, T.O. No. 01-70A-35, 18-April-1947

Wing Inspection for PT-13, -17 & -27, T.O. No. 01-70A-36, 8-Jan-1945

Wing Rework for PT-13 & PT-17 Series, T.O. No. 01-70A-37, 8-Jan-1945

Rerouting of Shoulder Harness Straps for PT-13 & PT-17, T.O. No. 01-70A-40, 24-June-1947

Replacement of Tachometer Generator Support Bracket for PT-13D & N2S-5, T.O. No. 01-70AC-9, 30-April-1944

Removal of Engine Mount Vibration Absorber Washers for PT-13 & N2S-5, T.O. No. 01-70AC-8, 2-Mar-1944

Beechcraft Staggerwing Manuals:

Honestly, who doesn't love a Staggerwing! Last year AirCorps Library partnered with the Staggerwing Club to offer specialized manuals to Club members via a private area of the website. It's been really fun to work with this amazing group of people. If you have an interest in the Staggerwing, and would like to see the private information we have for this aircraft, you'll need to become a Club member via the Club website (www.StaggerwingClub.com) and then shoot me an email at estera@aircorpsaviation.com to get the details on how to sign up (or transition your existing AirCorps Library membership).

Beechcraft Model G17S Maintenance Manual, Sept-1946

Erection and Maintenance Instructions for UC-43, GB-2, and D17S, AN 01-90CC-2, 20-June-1945

Franklin Engine Service Bulletins:

Check Eisemann Magneto for Correct Timing, No. 2, 12-Dec-1939

Freezing of Condensation in Breather Tubes, No. 3, 1-Feb-1940

Carburetor & Engine Adjustments Necessary for Proper Idling, No. 4, 18-Mar-1940

Exhaust Valves, No. 10, 10-April-1941

Franklin Engines 4AC-199-E2 & -E3, 6AC-264-f2 & -F3, 6AC-298-F2 & -F3, No. 11, 1-May-1941

Operating Recommendations for Proper Use of Altitude Control Carburetors, No. 12, 1-May-1941

Additions & Corrections to No. 11 & 12, No. 13, 16-June-1941

Concerning the use of Gasoline with High Lead Content, No. 16, 16-Feb-1942

Crankcase Cover Oil Leaks, No. 17, 13-Feb-1942