Applied aeronautics; the airplane - Beeldbibliotheek

::—:—74 APPLIED AERONAUTICSEach tool should be kept in a certain designated place and whenanybody borrows a tool, be sure that he puts it back where it belongs.Estimating time.—When any repairs are to be made, learn to estimatethe time required for the job. With a little practice this can bedone very accurately. It may help some time in making a report to anofficer in charge as to when an airplane will be ready to go out again.Weekly Airplane Inspection CardDate 191Airplane No Make ModelEngine No Make ModelNote : This card must be made out by Field Inspector for every machineunder his charge, signed by him, and must be turned over to the Chief Inspectoras soon as made out.I.,anding gear:Wire tensionWire terminalsStrut sockets (nuts, bolts)Loose spokesAxles greasedSecurity of wheels to axleShock absorber rubbersTirePropellerinflationCondition of bladesHub assembly (bolts, washers, cotters)Security to shaftThrustFuselage noseTension fuselage bracingTension and terminals wing drag bracingEngine bed and boltsWater system:LeakageRadiatorEngineValvesfullIntake clearanceExhaust clearanceSpark plugsCleanGapCarburetorSecurity to manifoldBracingManifold joints