Chapter I: Front Matter

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AVIATION ENGINES

Design--Construction--Operation and Repair

by

FIRST LIEUT. VICTOR W. PAGE, A. S. S. C., U. S. R.

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~JUST PUBLISHED~

=AVIATION ENGINES. Their Design, Construction, Operation and Repair.=

By Lieut. VICTOR W. PAGE, Aviation Section, S.C.U.S.R.

A practical work containing valuable instructions for aviation
students, mechanicians, squadron engineering officers and all
interested in the construction and upkeep of airplane power
plants. 576 octavo pages. 250 illustrations. Price $3.00.

=AVIATION CHART, or the Location of Airplane Power Plant Troubles Made Easy.=

By Lieut. VICTOR W. PAGE, A.S., S.C.U.S.R.

A large chart outlining all parts of a typical airplane power
plant, showing the points where trouble is apt to occur and
suggesting remedies for the common defects. Intended especially
for aviators and aviation mechanics on school and field duty.
Price 50 cents.

=GLOSSARY OF AVIATION TERMS.=

Compiled by Lieuts. VICTOR W. PAGE, A.S., S.C.U.S.R. and PAUL
MONTARIOL of the French Flying Corps on duty at Signal Corps
Aviation School, Mineola, L. I.

A complete glossary of practically all terms used in aviation,
having lists in both French and English, with equivalents in
either language. A very valuable book for all who are about to
leave for duty overseas. Price, cloth, $1.00.

=THE NORMAN W. HENLEY PUBLISHING COMPANY=

2 WEST 45TH ST., NEW YORK

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CENSORED

This Book Entitled

AVIATION ENGINES

By LIEUT. VICTOR W. PAGE

has been censored by the United States Government, and pages and parts of pages have been omitted by special instructions from Washington.

The book has been passed by THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC INFORMATION and is as complete as we can furnish it, and we so advise the purchaser of it.

THE NORMAN W. HENLEY PUBLISHING COMPANY

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AVIATION ENGINES

Design--Construction--Operation and Repair

A Complete, Practical Treatise Outlining Clearly the Elements of Internal Combustion Engineering with Special Reference to the Design, Construction, Operation and Repair of Airplane Power Plants; Also the Auxiliary Engine Systems, Such as Lubrication, Carburetion, Ignition and Cooling.

It Includes Complete Instructions for Engine Repairing and Systematic Location of Troubles, Tool Equipment and Use of Tools, Also Outlines the Latest Mechanical Processes.

by

FIRST LIEUT. VICTOR W. PAGE, A. S. S. C., U. S. R.

Assistant Engineering Officer, Signal Corps Aviation School, Mineola, L. I.

Author of "The Modern Gasoline Automobile," Etc.

Contains Valuable Instructions for All Aviation Students, Mechanicians, Squadron Engineering Officers and All Interested in the Construction and Upkeep of Airplane Power Plants.

New York The Norman W. Henley Publishing Company 2 West 45th Street 1917

Copyrighted, 1917 By The Norman W. Henley Publishing Co.

Printed in U. S. A.

All Illustrations in This Book Have Been Specially Made by the Publishers, and Their Use, Without Permission, Is Strictly Prohibited

Composition, Electrotyping and Presswork by the Publishers Printing Co., New York