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 Topic: Jumo211a 4 spark plugs /cylinder ? |
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| ckuhns Replies: 1 Views: 253 |
 Forum: DB, Junkers, Other German Engines Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2024 15:21 Subject: Jumo211a 4 spark plugs /cylinder ? |
| I just read on another aviation blog that the engine in the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka has 4 spark plugs per cylinder. Is this correct? Carl | |
| Topic: Axial and centrifugal compressors in the same engine |
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| ckuhns Replies: 9 Views: 5887 |
Forum: Gas Turbines Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 18:00 Subject: Axial and centrifugal compressors in the same engine |
| The History of North American Small Gas Turbine Aircraft Engines.On page 163 is the answer to the question that I proposed to start this thread. I quote it here."In addition,using a centrifugal s ... | |
| Topic: Wrong ADI fluid causes engine failure |
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| ckuhns Replies: 4 Views: 5809 |
Forum: Authors' Corner Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 18:59 Subject: Wrong ADI fluid causes engine failure |
| Maybe I should have used water injection for both the DC-6 and the BAC one -eleven. Water injection as used in piston engines is called ADI [anti detonation injection] Water injection in turbine engi ... | |
| Topic: Wrong ADI fluid causes engine failure |
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| ckuhns Replies: 4 Views: 5809 |
Forum: Authors' Corner Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:18 Subject: Wrong ADI fluid causes engine failure |
| I am searching for information when the wrong ADI Fluid has caused an engine failure and a crash. I have two examples. A Flying Tiger DC-6 was forced down in New York's Jamaica Bay and a BAC one eleve ... | |
| Topic: Axial and centrifugal compressors in the same engine |
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| ckuhns Replies: 9 Views: 5887 |
Forum: Gas Turbines Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 18:38 Subject: Axial and centrifugal compressors in the same engine |
| I was wondering what type of compressors are installed in the APU's of biz jets and ailiners and what is their HP?
apu |
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| Topic: Axial and centrifugal compressors in the same engine |
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| ckuhns Replies: 9 Views: 5887 |
Forum: Gas Turbines Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 17:12 Subject: Axial and centrifugal compressors in the same engine |
| I have noticed that some turbo shaft and turbo prop engines have both a axial and centrifugal compressor. Any reason for this type of construction? A few examples of this are the P & W PT6 serie ... | |
| Topic: R-1300 Wright Cyclone 7 engine data plates |
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| ckuhns Replies: 0 Views: 3757 |
Forum: For Sale Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 11:52 Subject: R-1300 Wright Cyclone 7 engine data plates |
| I have five of these engine data plates for sale consisting of 3 R-1300-1 plates, and 1 R-1300-3 and 1 R-1300-4. I can send photos, prices and more info. Carlkuhns@Yahoo.com | |
| Topic: Wright R-2600 |
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| ckuhns Replies: 93 Views: 125807 |
Forum: Collections/Restorations - General Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 08:04 Subject: Wright R-2600 |
| This engine is now for sale
https://www.barnstormers.com/cat.php?mode=search |
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| Topic: R-3350-CA-2 for the YB-29J |
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| ckuhns Replies: 2 Views: 5506 |
Forum: Wright Engines Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 16:09 Subject: R-3350 exhaust |
| I am no expert on Wright engines but if the Prcusan Dreamboat was powered by the engines named [R-3350-23A] that engine would be a BA
series. BA series engines had their front row cylinder exhaust f ... |
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| Topic: Wright 1820, Wright 3450 and Pratt & Whitney Double Wasp |
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| ckuhns Replies: 1 Views: 4539 |
Forum: Wright Engines Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 19:05 Subject: Wright 1820, Wright 3450 and Pratt & Whitney Double Wasp |
| You have provided one clue. Sounds like the Wrights have low tension ignition systems. I believe most R-3350's built after the war had that ignition system. The last series of 1820's the HE series use ... | |
| Topic: Manfacturer of post war R-3350s ? |
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| ckuhns Replies: 3 Views: 10268 |
Forum: Wright Engines Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 09:52 Subject: Chevrolet manfactured R-3350's |
| Thanks to the AEHS reference section more information can be added on this subject. 1696 R-3350-26WA's were made between 1952 and 1954 by Chevrolet. This engine was used in the Douglas Skyraider. Betw ... | |
| Topic: ASh-62 |
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| ckuhns Replies: 4 Views: 9644 |
Forum: Collections/Restorations - General Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 17:52 Subject: ASh-62 |
| That ASH-62 looks a lot like a Wright R-1820-G100 series. Carl
http://www.enginehistory.org/members/images/C&WImages/170WrightGR-1820-G100.jpg |
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| Topic: Engine Data plates |
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| ckuhns Replies: 2 Views: 6740 |
Forum: Wants Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 17:38 Subject: engine data plates |
| PM sent | |
| Topic: two stage V-1710 |
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| ckuhns Replies: 5 Views: 14803 |
Forum: Allison Engines Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 19:51 Subject: Re: Allison V-1710 G6 |
| The Allison Branch of the Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust in Indianapolis, Indiana has on display a V-1710 G6
Just last week I was able to visit Indianapolis and view the engine collection at Rolls-Royc ... |
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| Topic: Wright R-2600 |
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| ckuhns Replies: 93 Views: 125807 |
Forum: Collections/Restorations - General Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 07:43 Subject: Wright R-2600 |
| Great photos and write up on your R-2600 restoration. I look foward to each new post. I noticed a BSA and Norton motorcycle in your shop. Do you restore old english motorcycles? Many years ago before ... | |
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