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1929
1929 - 0356.PDF
S: implement to FEBRUARY 21, 1929 JJJ^Mf'ifi^I^-I-'-t-'-I-'-I-'-IJ-lJ.IJ-IJ-I.'-l-M.M.M.M.M^. THE AVRO TEN /4 Three Engined Commercial Monoplane The Avro Ten is a British version of the Fokker F.VII-3m., built under licence torn the Fokker Company (N. V. Nederlandsche Vliegtuigenfabriek). It carries eight passengers and is fitted with three 230 h.p. air- cooled Armstrong Siddeley Lynx engines. Monoplanes of this type have attained a world-wide reputation for reliability, ease of maintenance and economy of running—qualities that have been proved during a period of several years. They are used by the principal Dutch, Swiss and Italian Airlines. Leading Features ENDURANCE. 4 or 6 hours according to fuel capacity at a cruising speed of 96 m.p.h. with normal full load. CONTROL. Complete dual control with side-by-side seating for pilots. : Tail trimming gear allows large variation in the position of the centre of gravity, CABIN. Dimensions 10' X5' x6' with seats for eight passengers. Broad windows with wide angle views. Large door and direct access by fixed step. BAGGAGE. Three compartments, total capacity 114 cubic feet. FUSELAGE. Tubular steel with welded joints braced with steel struts and high tensile steel wire. Covered with fabric. UNDERCARRIAGE. Special design of simple construction providing wide track. Rubber shock absorbers with special method of adjustment. ENGINE MOUNTING. Of simple design permitting quick removal. TANKS. Oil tanks fitted behind engines, fuel tanks fitted in wing providing simple gravity feed. Capacity with two tanks 150 gallons. With three tanks 225 gallons. '••. :-:E \Z?r-'v^.~r\.-••'••-J^.:?r:':.\r~;?^x-'Z;.'-'••••:'-" WING. Single unit of cantilever construction. Built of wood and covered with plywood to facilitate maintenance. A. V. E. COMPiHT, LIMITED MANCHESTER HVTVUV y»
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