Description: Selling is the book: R-2800 PRATT & WHITNEY’S DEPENDABLE MASTERPIECE Written by Graham White Published by Society of Automotive Engineers Inc., 2001 ISBN 0-7680-0272-9 All about Pratt & Whitney’s R-2800 radial airplane engine. Lots of info, photos, illustrations, tables etc. Quoting the rear cover “This book is on what was arguably the finest aircraft piston engine ever produced - the Pratt & Whitney R-2800. It was an engine that was put together with the invaluable help of those who were actually there at the drawing boards, in the test cells and at the test flights. An aircraft engine, however, does not stand alone. R-2800: Pratt & Whitney s Dependable Masterpiece provides a background of Pratt & Whitney, and delves into the design challenges faced by its engineers when building the R-2800; answering questions like, "How did the airframe designers mount the engine?"; or "How was the intercooler supplied with cooling air?" In addition, this comprehensive book covers propellers, carburetors, and the many famous and not so famous aircraft the R-2800 powered. From the Preface ... As the heyday of the R-2800 is rapidly becoming a fond memory, the younger generation needs to realize how commercial and military -aviation gained prominence in this country thanks to the R-2800. Today's generation, raised on the pungent stink of kerosene and the high pitched whine of a gas turbine's compressor, can take solace in knowing that at one time the wonderful aroma of burned oil and high performance fuel used to waft through airports along with that wonderful, loping idle of the R-2800, or its ferocious roar at takeoff power. That they dripped oil, and always looked messy with exhaust stains and oil leaks only added to their charisma." The book is soft cover, 7.5” x 10.5” with 718 pages. The covers have light wear along the edges with a small rip (less than ½ inch) on front, lower edge. There is a previous-owner’s embossing stamped on the half-cover page, otherwise great condition. Back not broken, no penned names or markings. Buyer to pay actual shipping cost, I don't add any shipping/handling fees: Canada Post is expensive enough as it is! I'll combine shipping to save you even more. Please email me with your mailing address for other postage options or if you have any questions. Click Here To Visit My eBay Store: Busybeas books and ads Hundreds of items Anything I find that looks interesting! Please see my other auctions for more goodies, books and magazines. I'll combine wins to save on postage. Thanks For Looking! Luke 12: 15 Note to CANADIAN purchasers: eBay is automatically charging you PST/GST/HST . I do NOT collect it or remit it, eBay does. Note to UNITED STATES purchasers (and some other international spots too) eBay is automatically charging you the sales tax (for some USA states) or VAT (for some countries). I do NOT collect it or remit it, eBay does.
Price: 100 CAD
Location: Hubbards, Nova Scotia
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Language: English
Book Title: R-2800 PRATT & WHITNEY’S DEPENDABLE MASTERPIECE
Author: Graham White
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