A Wide Variety of Information
For the last several months we've added a lot of manuals to AirCorps Library, but for the most part they have been related to only a few topics. However, this week there is a little bit of everything!
Consolidated/Vultee BT-13:
The BT-13 Valiant is fast becoming a popular warbird. It has a much lower price point that other warbirds, and allow operators to break into the warbird community without (completely) breaking the bank. This week we added the specification below, but we also have almost 70 manuals and short Technical Orders for the BT-13 available for purchase and downlow. Click Here to browse them all. And of course if you're a member of AirCorps Library you also have access to over 3,000 BT-13 engineering drawings, or blueprints as some people call them. Create a membership today to access these, and the almost a half a million other warbird part drawings that we offer to our members!
BT-13, BT13A, BT-13B, BT-15, SNV-1, and SNV-2, Revision 8, A-2-571, 23-Jan-1950
North American Aviation (NAA) AT-6 Texan:
AT-6 and SNJ Series, Revision 9, A-2-575, 7-Aug-1959
Erection and Maintenance Instructions for T-6G, AN 01-60FFA-2, 10-April-1951
Naval Aircraft Factory N3N:
While the N3N is a small and relatively simple aircraft, there is a lot of interest, and a very strong community who loves and supports the aircraft. It's been several years since we added N3N info to AirCorps Library, and now are up to 15 manuals, the spec below, and of course several different sets of engineering drawings available to members. I think this is a really neat plane, and always love finding new information to better support the N3N community.
N3N-3, Revision 5, A-2-569, 21-Dec-1950
NAA/Ryan Navion:
You've already heard my harping on how excited I am about adding Navion resources to AirCorps Library over the last few weeks, so I won't bore you anymore with that. We found a straggler specification for the Navion this week, and I wanted to make sure that it got added in with the rest of the info.
Navion and L-47, Revision 36, A-782, 22-June-1959
Ryan PT-22
The PT-22 Recruit is an aircraft that I'd definitely like to get more information for, but for now I'll have to settle for the 8 manuals we currently have available, and the new spec we just added this week. Slow and steady wins the race!
PT-22, PT-22A, and ST-3KR, A-749, 1-June-1949
Allison V-1710 Engine:
Depending on who you talk to, the Rolls-Royce V-1650 Merlin or the Allison V-1710 engine can dominate the conversation. Personally, I see the merits of both engines, and love to discuss either. It's always fun to find info for such a well known item - look for the counterpart to the manual below in the coming weeks (the instructors version of the instructional charts).
Aircraft Instructional Charts for Allison Engines - Students Preliminary Instruction Manual, ASC-1M-17, 16-Aug-1942
Component Manuals:
If you're a warbird pilot you've no doubt heard, or been involved in, a recent discussion related the the changes in aircraft fuels. While there are many different viewpoints on this subject, the general consensus seems to be that there will definitely be a fuel solution that will work just fine for the aircraft we hold so dearly. The fuel document below is one of a handful that discuss the fuel topic back during the war. Also, the parachute document below is a really fun one to take a look at - great images.
Engines and Maintenance Parts - Use of Alternate Grade Fuel for Aircraft Engines, T.O. No. 02-1-38, 11-Aug-1944
The Interesting Story of Parachutes
Manuals of a General Nature:
Air Science - Introduction to Aviation, Volume II, June-1953
Civil Pilot Training Manual, Bulletin No. 23, Sept-1940
Numerical Index of Technical Publications, T.O. No. 00-1, 1-Oct-1946
Airdromes Guide to the Southwest Pacific Area, 1-Dec-1944
Instructors Manual for Basic Flying
Air Corps Maintenance System, M-28-3, 24-Jan-1941
Handbook of Weight and Balance Data, AN 01-1-40, 15-May-1943
Pilot's Information Index, 1-Aug-1942
Instructions for American Servicemen in Britain, 1942
Handbook for Army Air Forces Officers, 3-May-1943
Manuals for Different Aircraft:
The aircraft manuals added to AirCorps Library this week came to us from a variety of different donors. Since we launched the site we've had great support from individuals who believe in what we are doing, and are willing to share their manuals with us for preservation!
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress:
Pilot Training Manual for the B-17 Flying Fortress, 1944
Boeing B-29 Superfortress:
B-29 Gunner's Information File
Grumman F6F Hellcat:
Erection and Maintenance for F6F-3, F6F-3N, F6F-5, and F6F-5N, AN 01-85FB-2, 1-June-1945
Curtiss SB2C Helldiver:
Service Mechanics Handbook for Model SB2C Helldiver, BG 1604
Piper L-4 Grasshopper:
Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions for Army Model L-4J, AN 01-140DC-1, 25-Mar-1945
North American P-51 Mustang:
Flight Handbook for F-51D, T.O. No. 1F-51D-1 (Formerly AN 01-60JE-1), 20-Jan-1954
North American P-82 Twin Mustang:
Pilot's Handbook for Army Models P-82F and G, AN 01-60JJB-1, 10-Sept-1947
Military Stock Lists:
Stock lists from World War II are interesting documents. They are categorized by topic, and each edition organizes parts and components numerically by part number. Most of the time the unit cost for each item is listed, like $2.24 for an engine tachometer adapter - fascinating. Some supplements are also illustrated, which is really fun to look at! A personal favorite of mine is the Clothing & Parachutes edition!
Stock List for Field and Hanger Equipment, No. S-19, 1-July-1937
Stock List for Cordage, Fabrics, and Leathers, No. S-21, 15-Jan-1942
Stock List for Office Supplies, No. S-25-B, 1-Oct-1941
Stock List for Aircraft Engine Instruments, No. S-05-D, 1-Feb-1942
Stock List for Bombing Equipment and Accessories, No. S-11-A, 10-Feb-1942
Stock List for Fuel & Lubricating Equipment and Supplies, No. S-12, 1-Oct-1940