1930 Imperial Japanese Army Aviation Engine Mechanics Training Manual Aircraft
WWII-era precursor aviation technical manual titled. “Hatsudoki-ko Kyotei (Engine Mechanics Course)”, published in 1930 (Showa 5). This book was issued by Shoheikan with a foreword written by Kiyoshi Furuya, who served as Chief of the Imperial Japanese Army Aviation Headquarters at the time. The manual was designed as an instructional textbook for personnel involved in the maintenance and understanding of aircraft engines used by the Japanese Army aviation units. The contents cover the fundamental structure and operation of aircraft engines, including. Engine construction and components. Fuel supply mechanisms. Measuring instruments and diagnostic tools. Engine assembly and adjustment procedures. Maintenance and operational guidelines. Numerous diagrams and technical illustrations are included throughout the book, providing insight into early Japanese aviation engineering education and aircraft engine technology during the pre-WWII period. Publications related to Japanese Army aviation technical training from the early Showa period are relatively scarce today, making this an interesting reference for collectors and researchers of military aviation history. Age-related wear including stains, toning, and damage to the cover due to age. Pages remain readable with technical diagrams intact. Please examine the photos carefully for overall condition. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
