Bendix & Hamilton Standard Service Bulletins and Training Manuals

WWII Era Training Manuals and Service Bulletins take center stage (again) this week!

We all know the old adage "when it rains, it pours", and that's definitely a good way to describe the documents that we've added to AirCorps Library in the past month - we've got service bulletins coming out of our ears! It's no wonder though, since manufactures put our reams of service bulletins on almost every topic imaginable. In addition to the latest slough of bulletins, this weeks additions include a selection of training manuals covering a variety of topics.

Instrument Training Manuals

As you can see, most of the manuals below were published by the Air Force and cover some pretty basic aspects of instrument flying.

Instrument Flying - AF Manual No. 51-37

Instrument Flying - AF Manual No. 51-45

Instrument Flying Techniques and Procedures - AF Manual No. 51-37, Jan-1951

Instrument Flying Techniques and Procedures - AF Manual No. 51-37, Oct-1953

Theory of Instrument Flying - AF Manual No. 51-68, Jan-1951

Theory of Instrument Flying - AF Manual No. 51-68, April-1954

Operating Instructions for AN & APN-1, -1A, and -1B Aircraft Radio Altimeter Equipment - AN 08-10-213

Miscellaneous Training Manuals

Of these training manuals, the two titled "Aircraft Engineering for Pilots" are definitely a highlight. The title makes them seem a bit dull, but they cover every aspect of how an airplane functions. I've always wanted to read them cover to cover. If you had a photographic memory I feel like once you finished you'd be able to pass your A&P exam with flying colors - just using this manual alone! : )

Air Navigation - AF Manual No. 51-40, 1-June-1951

Air Navigation - AF Manual No. 51-40, Sept-1954

Air Navigation - AF Manual No. 51-40, 15-Oct-1959

Aircraft Engineering for Pilots - AF Manual No. 51-42, Jan-1952

Aircraft Engineering for Pilots - AF Manual No. 51-42, Oct-1955

Aircraft Emergency Procedures Over Water - CG No. 306, OPNAV No. 3730.4, AFM No. 64-6

Maintenance, Repair, & Alteration of Airframes, Powerplants, Propellers, & Appliances - Civil Aeronautics No. 18

Aircraft Accident Prevention, Flying Safety - MM No. 62-1

Bendix Service Bulletins

This weeks batch of Bendix Service Bulletins centers around carburetors, carburetors, and more carburetors, with w few exceptions. Its interesting to think about the number of components that Bendix as a parent company produced during WWII and post war. With control of Eclipse, Pioneer, and Stromberg the list of components goes on and on.

Carburetor, Bendix Stromberg, Injection Type, Bleed Check Test Procedure, Barometer Correction - No. 270

Fuel Metering Units, Replacement of Inspection Plates - No. 716

Operational Difficulties Experienced with Reciprocating Engines when Operating Under Atmospheric Rain, Ice and Snow - No. 720

Carburetor, Bendix Stromberg, Improved Balance Diaphragm Clamping Configuration and/or Front Body Cover - No. 745

Carburetor, Bendix Stromberg, Gasket and Diaphragm Sets, Discontinuance - No. 771

Carburetor, Bendix Stromberg, All PD, PT, and PR Series, Diaphragm Retaining Plate, Replacement - No. 779

Carburetor, Bendix Stromberg, Electric Primer Unit Needle Replacement - No. 803

Carburetor, Bendix Stromberg, Electric Primer Unit Solenoid Washer Replacement - No. 825

Hamilton Standard Service Bulletins

Another week, another 25 Hamilton Standard Service Bulletins added to the site. We've still got a ton more to go, but if you'd like to browse all of the ones below, plus all the ones added in prior weeks, just click here to see them all!

Double Capacity Relief Valve Modification, Ref 743 - No 175

Solenoid Valve Washer, Ref 746 - No. 176

Inspection and Repair of Steel Blades, Ref 751 - No. 177

Low Pitch Stop Assembly Oil Seal Rings, Ref 752 - No. 178

Electric De-Icing Assembly Modifications, Ref 757 - No. 179

Propeller Lubrication, Ref 763 - No. 180

New Stop Lever Assembly, Ref 765 - No. 181

New Spiral Retaining Ring, Ref 766 - No. 182

Loose Stepmotors, Ref 771 - No. 183

Solenoid Valve Modification, Ref 775 - No. 184

Cam Roller Assembly, Ref 777 - No. 185

Model 23260 Barrel Dimension Changes, Ref 781 - No. 186