Powerplant Maintenance for reciprocating engines AF Manual 52-12

Washington DC: Department of the Air Force, 1953. Post bound. Good. [4], 452 pages. 11 x 8 1/2 inches. Aluminum post binding with flexible blue card covers. Previous owner name, occasional note or underlining. A sound working copy with the expected minor soiling from use. Post bound. Many diagrams and procedures, a useful and essential reference manual.

"This manual is designed for use by graduate mechanics as a refresher course and convenient reference index to the maintenance of reciprocating powerplants. Since data on detailed operation and construction of units and systems is included, the Manual may also provide the student mechanic with basic information on powerplant principles. [it also] presents background and maintenance information on approved procedures, equipment, and associate materials necessary for the maintenance of aircraft reciprocating powerplants. The material is presented in logical sequence, with related maintenance information on the various powerplants and associated accessories compiled into coherent units. Concentrated study and frequent reference to the Manual should improve over-all efficiency on the flight line." (foreword). (Inventory #: 29459)