RAF Notebook - Maintenance and rigging
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RAF Notebook - Maintenance and rigging
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Includes notes on: maintenance organisation, form 700, maintenance orders, flight testing of aircraft and rigging.
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Multi-page notebook with handwritten notes
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MRosserLV745193-190517-36
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[underlined] 74 SIG3 SGT. ROSSER. [/underlined]
MAINTENANCE
RIGGING
Form 174.
ROYAL AIR FORCE.
Rough Notebook for use in Laboratories and Workshops.
T.2246 Wt. 11732. 302,000 Bks 6.S8. E.J.A. & S. Ltd.
[Page Break]
[underlined]Maintenance Organisations [/underlined] – [underlined] Look up in K.P’s if poss. [/underlined]
Research and Maintenance dept. of A/M – Bomber Command. Service Command etc [symbol]split into Groups 1-34.
Under each group number of stations i.e. squadrons.
[underlined] One definite system [/underlined] for maintenance of all aircraft for any station.
Any repairs to service aircraft must be carried out under the approved A/M repair scheme. Any person not doing so is held responsible for consequences.
Modification – improvement.
Testing – Testing aircraft in flight for safety and flying capabilities after repairs or modifications by qualified pilot detailed by flight commander.
[underlined] Section 1. [/underlined] – Maintenance Organisation.
[underlined] Section 2 [/underlined] – Maintenance Organisation and responsibilities of following
C.O.
Flight Comm.
Pilots
N.C.O’s
Station engineer officer
[underlined] Section 3. [/underlined]
Inspection and supervision of Maintenance work.
Minor & Major inspections
Form 700.
Air frame & engine log books.
Flight testing of aircraft.
[Page Break]
[underlined] FORM 700 [/underlined]
Tasks for 30 flying hrs.
A new form 700 is used after each inspection.
When Pilot signs 700.
A. Certifies that he is satisfied with daily inspections have been carried out.
B. Sufficient Petrol for flight including 1 1/2hrs over required.
C. He does [underlined] not [/underlined] sign to effect that a/c is serviceable.
D. He is satisfied that a/c may be [underlined] regarded [/underlined] as serviceable.
Note – when pilot signs Form 700 he should note that a/c has been signed as serviceable by competent N.C.O or officer in column 14. Usually, N.C.O in charge of flight – If pilot does sign Col – 14 he does not take responsibility of serviceability of a/c but people before him.
[underlined] An a/c is considered serviceable for 24 hrs after a daily inspection except in following:- [/underlined]
Defect found during inspection
Defect found between inspections
A/C becomes due for prioritised inspection.
Machine has been subjected to abnormal stress in flying or landing.
Night flying may be ordered when a further daily inspection is necessary especially covering night flying equipment.
A daily inspection may be waived by the Flight Commander only for a period not exceeding 7 days.
Ex: - Daily inspection carried out.
Bad Weather for 10 days – no flying.
To comply with regulations machine should have a further daily inspection on the 7th day and another in the 24 hrs immediately preceding next flight.
[Page Break]
[underlined]Object of Unit Maintenance Orders Pt I & II. [/underlined]
1./ To describe unit maintenance organisation, to co-ordinate the technicle [sic] work on the station, to cover the procedure to be adopted for workshops, to define individual responsibility for maintenance & to ensure serviceability of a/c, safety of personal & the adequacy of maintenance and records.
2./ The Maintenance schedules as issued by A/M & forming part 2 of volume 2 of the airframe [deleted] of th [/deleted] publication, they are incorporated by the C/O who issues & certifies to that effect.
N.B. These PT.2. orders can be ammended [sic] to suit local conditions by application through the usual channels.
Read up Chapt. II. AP 129.
[Page Break]
[underlined] Flight Testing of Aircraft. Chapter: 4 Paras 105-9 AP Rg [/underlined]
[underlined] Occasions on which a/c should be flight tested [/underlined]
1/ All a/c must be flight tested after any adjustments, alterations, repair or replacement has taken place that would effect safety or flying capabilities of a/c. This includes on erection from storage or manufacturers and after a complete overhaul.
5/ Unit Maintenace Orders. Pt.1. are for the guidance of all personnel in regard to the maintenance of a/c of a particular unit. They lay down the period at which a/c are to be inspected and contain a [deleted] bit of inspection to be carried out [/deleted] procedure for he carrying out of these inspections.
They are issued by the C/O of a unit.
[deleted] The F/SGT in charge of ground personnel [/deleted]
The Pilot.
[symbol – crossing both pages]
3/. a) Satisfied daily inspection is carried out.
b) A/C is serviceable.
c) A/C has sufficient fuel oil & coolant for needs with reasonable reserve.
4/. Cockpit drill
Test controls
Look in tanks to test petrol supply.
1./ He must see that all inspections are carried out
No work must be left standing to accumulate.
He may defer inspection.
[Page Break]
[underlined] Q’s on Maintenance [/underlined]
1./ What action can be taken by the F/L in order that the maximum number of a/c may be kept serviceable avoiding accumulation of work in the maintenance flight.
2./ Give description of Form 700.
[inserted] Maintenance Record Form containing fuel capacity, allocation of duties & general con of a/c. [/inserted]
3. When pilot signs [deleted] form [/deleted] col 26 of 700 what does this indicate.
4./ [indecipherable word] at the points of inspection carried out by the pilot in order, prior to flight.
5. What is purpose of unit maintenance order pt. 1.
By whom are they [indecipherable word]
Who is responsible for amount of fuel, oil & coolant before each flight.
[Page Break]
[Blank Page]
[Page Break]
[underlined] RIGGING [/underlined] – Syllabus
[underlined] Hydraulic Systems [/underlined] General Knowledge and layout, including oleo legs, brakes, retractable undercarriages, flaps etc.
Knowledge of layout of controls including correct trimming devices.
Detection of damage caused by heavy landings.
Methods of checking up aircraft and changing wheels
Reports on A/C flying capabilities.
[underlined] Object of Unit Maintenance order [/underlined]
[underlined] The Chord Line [/underlined] – A line passing through the centres of curvature of the leading and trailing edges.
[underlined] Lift [/underlined]
[Diagram]
Slimmer the aerofoil more speed but less lift.
Lift is increased the faster aerofoil moves through air.
[page break]
[blank page]
MAINTENANCE
RIGGING
Form 174.
ROYAL AIR FORCE.
Rough Notebook for use in Laboratories and Workshops.
T.2246 Wt. 11732. 302,000 Bks 6.S8. E.J.A. & S. Ltd.
[Page Break]
[underlined]Maintenance Organisations [/underlined] – [underlined] Look up in K.P’s if poss. [/underlined]
Research and Maintenance dept. of A/M – Bomber Command. Service Command etc [symbol]split into Groups 1-34.
Under each group number of stations i.e. squadrons.
[underlined] One definite system [/underlined] for maintenance of all aircraft for any station.
Any repairs to service aircraft must be carried out under the approved A/M repair scheme. Any person not doing so is held responsible for consequences.
Modification – improvement.
Testing – Testing aircraft in flight for safety and flying capabilities after repairs or modifications by qualified pilot detailed by flight commander.
[underlined] Section 1. [/underlined] – Maintenance Organisation.
[underlined] Section 2 [/underlined] – Maintenance Organisation and responsibilities of following
C.O.
Flight Comm.
Pilots
N.C.O’s
Station engineer officer
[underlined] Section 3. [/underlined]
Inspection and supervision of Maintenance work.
Minor & Major inspections
Form 700.
Air frame & engine log books.
Flight testing of aircraft.
[Page Break]
[underlined] FORM 700 [/underlined]
Tasks for 30 flying hrs.
A new form 700 is used after each inspection.
When Pilot signs 700.
A. Certifies that he is satisfied with daily inspections have been carried out.
B. Sufficient Petrol for flight including 1 1/2hrs over required.
C. He does [underlined] not [/underlined] sign to effect that a/c is serviceable.
D. He is satisfied that a/c may be [underlined] regarded [/underlined] as serviceable.
Note – when pilot signs Form 700 he should note that a/c has been signed as serviceable by competent N.C.O or officer in column 14. Usually, N.C.O in charge of flight – If pilot does sign Col – 14 he does not take responsibility of serviceability of a/c but people before him.
[underlined] An a/c is considered serviceable for 24 hrs after a daily inspection except in following:- [/underlined]
Defect found during inspection
Defect found between inspections
A/C becomes due for prioritised inspection.
Machine has been subjected to abnormal stress in flying or landing.
Night flying may be ordered when a further daily inspection is necessary especially covering night flying equipment.
A daily inspection may be waived by the Flight Commander only for a period not exceeding 7 days.
Ex: - Daily inspection carried out.
Bad Weather for 10 days – no flying.
To comply with regulations machine should have a further daily inspection on the 7th day and another in the 24 hrs immediately preceding next flight.
[Page Break]
[underlined]Object of Unit Maintenance Orders Pt I & II. [/underlined]
1./ To describe unit maintenance organisation, to co-ordinate the technicle [sic] work on the station, to cover the procedure to be adopted for workshops, to define individual responsibility for maintenance & to ensure serviceability of a/c, safety of personal & the adequacy of maintenance and records.
2./ The Maintenance schedules as issued by A/M & forming part 2 of volume 2 of the airframe [deleted] of th [/deleted] publication, they are incorporated by the C/O who issues & certifies to that effect.
N.B. These PT.2. orders can be ammended [sic] to suit local conditions by application through the usual channels.
Read up Chapt. II. AP 129.
[Page Break]
[underlined] Flight Testing of Aircraft. Chapter: 4 Paras 105-9 AP Rg [/underlined]
[underlined] Occasions on which a/c should be flight tested [/underlined]
1/ All a/c must be flight tested after any adjustments, alterations, repair or replacement has taken place that would effect safety or flying capabilities of a/c. This includes on erection from storage or manufacturers and after a complete overhaul.
5/ Unit Maintenace Orders. Pt.1. are for the guidance of all personnel in regard to the maintenance of a/c of a particular unit. They lay down the period at which a/c are to be inspected and contain a [deleted] bit of inspection to be carried out [/deleted] procedure for he carrying out of these inspections.
They are issued by the C/O of a unit.
[deleted] The F/SGT in charge of ground personnel [/deleted]
The Pilot.
[symbol – crossing both pages]
3/. a) Satisfied daily inspection is carried out.
b) A/C is serviceable.
c) A/C has sufficient fuel oil & coolant for needs with reasonable reserve.
4/. Cockpit drill
Test controls
Look in tanks to test petrol supply.
1./ He must see that all inspections are carried out
No work must be left standing to accumulate.
He may defer inspection.
[Page Break]
[underlined] Q’s on Maintenance [/underlined]
1./ What action can be taken by the F/L in order that the maximum number of a/c may be kept serviceable avoiding accumulation of work in the maintenance flight.
2./ Give description of Form 700.
[inserted] Maintenance Record Form containing fuel capacity, allocation of duties & general con of a/c. [/inserted]
3. When pilot signs [deleted] form [/deleted] col 26 of 700 what does this indicate.
4./ [indecipherable word] at the points of inspection carried out by the pilot in order, prior to flight.
5. What is purpose of unit maintenance order pt. 1.
By whom are they [indecipherable word]
Who is responsible for amount of fuel, oil & coolant before each flight.
[Page Break]
[Blank Page]
[Page Break]
[underlined] RIGGING [/underlined] – Syllabus
[underlined] Hydraulic Systems [/underlined] General Knowledge and layout, including oleo legs, brakes, retractable undercarriages, flaps etc.
Knowledge of layout of controls including correct trimming devices.
Detection of damage caused by heavy landings.
Methods of checking up aircraft and changing wheels
Reports on A/C flying capabilities.
[underlined] Object of Unit Maintenance order [/underlined]
[underlined] The Chord Line [/underlined] – A line passing through the centres of curvature of the leading and trailing edges.
[underlined] Lift [/underlined]
[Diagram]
Slimmer the aerofoil more speed but less lift.
Lift is increased the faster aerofoil moves through air.
[page break]
[blank page]
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L V Rosser, “RAF Notebook - Maintenance and rigging,” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed April 24, 2024, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/document/36710.
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