Handbook of operation and flight instructions for the model C-54 airplane, C-54A airplane.

Handbook of operation and flight instructions for the model C-54 airplane, C-54A airplane.

C-54 serial nos. AC40-20137 to AC40-20145 incl., AC42-32936 to AC42-32951 incl. C-54A serial nos. AC41-37268 to AC41-37319 incl.

Dated June 1942.

Includes alphabetical index.

Summary: "This manual has been prepared to afford all personnel concerned with the operation of the Model C-54 and C-54A airplanes, a ready means of becoming acquainted with its features, and a useful source of information concerning operating methods and procedures." -- foreword.

Partial contents: pt. I. Introduction -- General description -- General information -- pt. II.The airplane -- Fuel system -- Hydraulic system -- Automatic pilot -- Electrical system -- Communications equipment -- Miscellaneous equipment -- pt. III. Power plant -- Engines -- Carburetors -- Propellers -- Lubrication system -- pt. IV. Location and operation of controls -- Flight controls -- Power plant controls -- Fuel and oil controls -- Landing gear controls -- Instrument and electrical controls -- Miscellaneous controls -- pt. V. Operation -- Performance -- Standard procedures -- Trouble shooting -- Emergency procedures -- pt. VI. Index.

1942

Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc.

Santa Monica, Calif. : Douglas Aircraft Co.

1 v. (various pagings) : ill. (some color) ; 30 cm

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