Copy of order for components for conversion of W1 into W1A type. Sub-contract under our Air Ministry Contract no. B.104584/40. (C.201693 x 12), 1940-06-10
Scope and Contents
The parts comprise compressor casing; compressor intake assembly; thrust bearing housing; diffuser blades; turbine nozzle ring; set of turbine rotor blades; sets of air cooling blades with stubshaft; exhaust assembly; 'certain extra small components for the main and thrust bearing housing details'; tail shaft and adaptor ring. All of these are of new design and a complete schedule with drawings will be supplied in a day or two.
It is hoped that the W1A will be completed in time for the first flight tests so that the difficulties of water cooling may be avoided.
There follows a list of spares from the W1 and W2 to be used in the engine: auxiliary drives complete (W1 with water pump removed); compressor impeller (W1); stubshaft (W1 modified); quill shaft (W1 modified); compressor discharge pipes (W1); combustion chamber assembly complete with flame tubes, etc. (W1); main bearing housing (W2); main bearing housing details (mainly W2); thrust bearing housing details (mainly W2); front and rear spider brackets (W2). Requirements for nozzle and rotor blades to follow.
Request that a separate shop order number be allotted for all work called for in this order.
Dates
- Creation: 1940-06-10
Extent
1 sheet(s) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Whyte, Lancelot Law
Finding aid date
2015-01-15 14:47:27+00:00
Repository Details
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