#150. Curtiss JN4-B Hand Book (1917):
Entitled, The Curtiss Standard JN4-B Military Tractor
Handbook. This manual is full of drawings and text, mainly to do with
the assembly of the Jenny. Four pages of "Hints on Flying." Two fold-out
line drawings, side and front-view. Issued by the Curtiss Aeroplane and
Motor Corporation, Buffalo, NY. Hard-bound, 5 x 7 1/2 , 32 pp. Near-mint
cond. $300 I also Have the following Curtiss Manuals, all similar in format
contact me for details and price.
JN4-D, F-5L Flying Boat, HS-1L Flying Boat, H-16A Flying Boat, OX-5 Parts Book, V-2 Engine and C-6 Engine.
#151. RAF WWl Aero-Engine Technical Notes:
This is an in-depth description of engines in general,
with specific details on the following engines: Beardmore(120 HP), Gnome(80
HP), Clerget(110 HP), LeRhone(80 HP), Monosoupape(100 HP), RAF 1a(90 HP)
and RAF 3a(200 HP). 5 x 7, 170 + pp. Good cond. $150
#152."Hisso"Engine
Manual:
This hard-bound manual was published by the Wright-Martin
Aircraft Corp. Specifically covering the Model 3A (150 HP) engine and printed
Dec. 1917. 5 x 7, 44 pp. w/fold-out drawings. Ex cond $175
#156. Ken-Royce/LeBlond Engine Service
Manual:
Just the thing for that "little round-engined flyer"
in your family. This engine was used on some of the most delightful airplanes
of the 30's. This manual of operation and overhaul of the LeBlond 70 &
85 HP engines should tell all you need to know. Includes IPB w/dwings.
Bendix SB-5 Magneto Manual included. 5 1/2 x 8, 125pp. VG Cond SOLD
#158. Douglas DC-3 Illustrated Parts Catalog:
This original Douglas IPB is of course full of wonderfully
detailed drawings of the world's most revered airplane. This manual was
produced during WW2 for "operators of Douglas transport aircraft". Both
Wright and P&W variations are covered. Dated August 15, 1942 with exception
of P&W engine section (Oct. 1,1943). In excellent cond. with exception
of somewhat tattered Douglas cover. 8 1/2 x 11, over 400 pp. $140
#176. Beechcraft Bonanza Flight Manual (July
1947):
This CAA Approved Temporary Airplane Flight Manual was
issued for NC3055V, S/N D-468 mfg. 7/1947. Powered by E165 Continental.
Full of operating instructions and tables. 8 1/2 x 11, 24 pp. VG cond
W/Beechcraft Cover. $50
#177. Beechcraft Bonanza Handbook Feb.1,
1948:
Slightly later handbook entitled "Facts You Should Know
about the Bonanza." A more typical spiral-bound handbook produced for the
proud owner of a new Bonanza. Complete operating instructions with many
photos and charts. 51/2 x 7, 78 pp. Ex cond $50
#178. Cessna Model 120/140 Parts Manual, 1954:
Original Cessna IPB.
8 x 11, 152 pp. Binding chipped at top 1 inch. This manual is for the early
model 120/140 not 140A. (Single strut) Good cond Have other 170,172,180,182,190/195 parts Books as
well. $40
