FOREWORD
This handbook is issued for the guidance of all concerned in the operation, maintenance and overhaul of Gipsv Major Scries 10 engines. This information is also applicable to Gipsy Major Mk.8 engines; see also page ix. As a book of reference, it should always be at hand and careful attention to the information and advice it contains will do much to ensure satisfactory service. This handbook should not be regarded as being a text-book of current general engineering and aeronautical engineering knowledge but must be interpreted against a background of such knowledge.
Every effort is made to ensure the technical accuracy of both text and illustrations at the time of going to press but insignificant changes may occur which will slightly alter the final product In some minor detail. Essential modifications will be dealt with by amendment sheets so that the handbook can be kept up to date.
This har.Jhr.ok should be used in conjunction with the Technical News Sheets and Modification News Sheets ssued r. :he Service Department of the Company, as these will give interim information of developments in Jw' jm and recommendations in servicing technique pending the issue of further amendments.
Operators are stronglv advised to consult the Service Department of the Company in all cases of difficulty or uncertainty, and are reminded that the Company’s service engineers are always at their disposal should they require technical assistance. Maintenance, repair, and complete overhaul service are also available and estimates for these services will be supplied on request. All enquiries should be adressed to:
The Technical Services Department,
H+S Aviation Ltd. , Division One.
Airport Service Road,
Ports1110Uth, Hampshire , F03 SPJ
England
Details of modification sets are provided by the Engine Service Department and are issued in the form of Modification News Sheets concurrently with Quotation Sheets giving the availability dates, or prices for sets of modification parts. Where no flotation Sheet is available, such information may be obtained on application to:
H+S Aviation Ltd. , Division One.
Airport Service Road,
Ports1110Uth, Hampshire , F03 SPJ
England
When making an enquiry concerning modifications. it would be appreciated if operators indicated the: approximate number of modifications sets they may eventually order.
NOTE: Where the name "de Havilland". or "Bristol Siddeley" appears in this publication it should be read as “Rolls-Royce Limited”.
