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CAA and FAA Reports

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) superseded the Civil Aeronautics Authority (CAA) in 1958. This collection contains digitized reports from the CAA and FAA dating from 1938 to 1960. Bookmark this collection: https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/collection_caa_faa.

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  • Bright Display Equipment for Surveillance Radar
    Bright Display Equipment for Surveillance Radar
    1952-06-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Bright display equipment for surveillance radar.
  • A Study of Pilots Eye Movements During Visual Flight Conditions
    A Study of Pilots' Eye Movements During Visual Flight Conditions
    1952-06-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    A study of pilots' eye movements during visual flight conditions.
  • The Development of Airport Taxi Guidance Signs
    The Development of Airport Taxi Guidance Signs
    1952-06-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    The Development of airport taxi guidance signs.
  • MTI Performance of The ASR1 and ASR2 Radars
    MTI Performance of The ASR-1 and ASR-2 Radars
    1952-05-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    MTI performance of the ASR-1 and ASR-2 radars.
  • The Measurement of Soil Moisture by Heat Diffusion
    The Measurement of Soil Moisture by Heat Diffusion
    1952-04-02 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    The Measurement of soil moisture by heat diffusion.
  • Modifications of the SlopeLine Approach Light System
    Modifications of the Slope-Line Approach Light System
    1952-04-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report describes the results of certain modifications in the design and arrangement of the basic slope line approach light system. These modifications include changes in horizontal and vertical settings of the lamps.
  • Development of an Automatic Counting Accelerometer
    Development of an Automatic Counting Accelerometer
    1952-04-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report describes an automatic counting accelerometer for recording and classifying the acceleration to which various preselected parts of an airplane are subjected This device was developed by the Civil Aeronautics Administration Technical Development and Evaluation Center.
  • Characteristics of a Representative Group of CAA Ils Facilities
    Characteristics of a Representative Group of CAA Ils Facilities
    1952-03-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This paper contains the results, a description of the methods employed, and some conclusions regarding the which were compiled, and some conclusion regarding the data which were compiled on 2 selected group of ILS facilities.
  • An Experimental Counterrotating Marker Beacon
    An Experimental Counterrotating Marker Beacon
    1952-02-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report describes the development of a counterrotating marker beacon for use as a visual aid to airplane pilots in circulating approaches.
  • VHF Omnorange Wave Reflections from Wires
    VHF Omnorange Wave Reflections from Wires
    1952-02-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report presents data obtained both by measurements made on the ground and during flights of a very-high-frequency omnidirectional radio range (VOR) with horizontal wires, metallic fences, and wooden fences located near the station for the purpose of determining the effect on the performance of the omnirange.
  • Investigation of the Vulnerability of Aircraft Engine Oil Tanks to Accessory Section Fires
    Investigation of the Vulnerability of Aircraft Engine Oil Tanks to Accessory Section Fires
    1952-02-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Investigation of the Vulnerability of Aircraft Engine Oil Tanks to Accessory Section Fires.
  • Nuclear Meters for Measuring Soil Density and Moisture in Thin Surface Layers
    Nuclear Meters for Measuring Soil Density and Moisture in Thin Surface Layers
    1952-02-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Nuclear meters for measuring soil density and moisture in thin surface layers.
  • An Investigation of Temperature Conditions in the Proximity of Jet Aircraft Exhaust System Failures
    An Investigation of Temperature Conditions in the Proximity of Jet Aircraft Exhaust System Failures
    1952-02-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    An investigation of temperature conditions in the proximity of jet aircraft exhaust system failures.
  • A Vtype Aircraft Antenna
    A V-type Aircraft Antenna
    1952-02-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report discusses aircraft antenna for use with navigation and communication receiving equipment must meet a number of electrical requirements. ln regard to gain bandwidth field pattern and polarization as well as adhere to sound aerodynamic principles in mechanical construction.
  • An Omnirange Receiver Test System
    An Omnirange Receiver Test System
    1952-02-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report describes a system for testing the calibration accuracy of aircraft VOR receiving equipment either in flight or on the ground Standard omni test signals having a simulated bearing of 0” FROM or 180’ TO the station are transmitted in all directions.
  • Development of a Photographic Instrument Recorder
    Development of a Photographic Instrument Recorder
    1952-02-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    A satisfactory method of recording data from the instruments in the cockpit of an airplane has long been needed The Technical Development and Evaluation Center has developed a photographic instrument recorder for this purpose.
  • Evaluation of the Crane Alweather Flitegage Model No2 1952
    Evaluation of the Crane Alweather Flitegage Model No.2 [1952]
    1952-01-02 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report discusses the principles of operation, the details of the circuits used and the calibrations and adjustments required to make the Type I Course Line Computer operable.
  • Development of a Retractable SlopeLine ApproachLight Unit
    Development of a Retractable Slope-Line Approach-Light Unit
    1952-01-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report discusses the development of a slope-line approach-light unit which when not in use.
  • Development of an Instrument for Measuring Aircraft Cockpit Visibility Limits
    Development of an Instrument for Measuring Aircraft Cockpit Visibility Limits
    1952-01-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Development of an instrument for measuring aircraft cockpit visibility limits.
  • Some Considerations of Wide Aperture Localizer Antennas
    Some Considerations of Wide Aperture Localizer Antennas
    1952-01-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Some Considerations of Wide Aperture Localizer Antennas.
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