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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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) superseded the Civil Aeronautics Authority (CAA) in 1958.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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  • Evaluation of the Crane Alweather Flitegage Model No2 1951
    Evaluation of the Crane Alweather Flitegage Model No.2 [1951]
    1951-12-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report describes a short series of flight tests conducted at the Civil Aeronautics Administration, Technical Development and Evaluation Center to evaluate the Crane Alweather Flltegage manufactured by Lapcra Research, Ltd.
  • A Study of the Visibility and Glare Ranges of SlopeLine Approach Lights
    A Study of the Visibility and Glare Ranges of Slope-Line Approach Lights
    1951-11-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    A study of the visibility and glare ranges of slope-line approach lights.
  • A Preliminary Investigation of the Application of the Tangential Approach Principle to Air Traffic Control
    A Preliminary Investigation of the Application of the Tangential Approach Principle to Air Traffic Control
    1951-10-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report describes the base geometry of the tangential approach principle, and ingrates how this principle may be applied to the guidance of aircraft without special electronic equipment or Instrumentation. The study of this approach principle was part of an operational evaluation program on the use of airport surveillance radar as a traffic con ...
  • Evaluation of Hughes Obstruction Warning Radar Model HTR13A
    Evaluation of Hughes Obstruction Warning Radar Model HTR-13A
    1951-10-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report describes recent tests conducted by the CAA Technical Development and Evaluation Center of the Obstruction Warning Radar, Model HTR-13A, built by the Hughes Aircraft Co. The equipment used In the tests was obtained on loan from Trans World Airlines, Inc., and was of the type now m we by that company.
  • Evaluation of Proposed Air Traffic Control Procedures in the Washington Terminal Area by Simulation Technics
    Evaluation of Proposed Air Traffic Control Procedures in the Washington Terminal Area by Simulation Technics
    1951-07-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report describes the evaluation of a number of proposed traffic control procedures for the Washington National Airport terminal area by making comparative operational tests on each proposal, using traffic simulation methods. The equipment used was modified from the original Nava screen pictorial display, and the human element, both in the air ...
  • Evaluation of Flight Fire Protection Means for Inaccessible Aircraft Baggage Compartments
    Evaluation of Flight Fire Protection Means for Inaccessible Aircraft Baggage Compartments
    1951-06-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    The problem of providing adequate fire protection in flight for inaccessible aircraft baggage compartments was investigated in the laboratory. As the packaging, handling and shipping methods used for commercial cargo are subject to existing legislation, this program was c on f i n e d to investigating those fires which could originate within person ...
  • Determination of Ignition Characteristics of Hydraulic Fluids Part I Simulated Flight and Crash Conditions
    Determination of Ignition Characteristics of Hydraulic Fluids Part I, Simulated Flight and Crash Conditions
    1951-05-04 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Determination of ignition characteristics of hydraulic fluids Part I, simulated flight and crash conditions
  • Determination of Ignition Characteristics of Hydraulic Fluids Part II Flammability Reference Scale
    Determination of Ignition Characteristics of Hydraulic Fluids Part II, Flammability Reference Scale
    1951-05-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Determination of ignition characteristics of hydraulic fluids part II, flammability reference scale.
  • Development and Flight Tests of the Caa Type VI Course Line Computer
    Development and Flight Tests of the Caa Type VI Course Line Computer
    1951-05-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report presents the results of flight tests made with the CAA Type VI Course Line Computer, which was designed and constructed in accordance with a CAA specification.
  • Development of an Effective Proficiency Check for Private Pilot Certification
    Development of an Effective Proficiency Check for Private Pilot Certification
    1951-05-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    In this report, particular attention was paid to the accident report categories which showed the type of behavior involved in the pilot error accidents.
  • Performance Tests of the Narco VHF Omnireceiver
    Performance Tests of the Narco VHF Omnireceiver
    1951-04-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report presents the results of tests conducted at the Technical Development and Evaluation Center on the National Aeronautical Corp VHF omni receivers. developed under Civil Aeronautics Administration contract.
  • The TDEC Course Line and Pictorial Computer Programs
    The TDEC Course Line and Pictorial Computer Programs
    1951-03-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report presents a description of five course line computers and three pictorial computers which have been tested, or ere under development, at the Technical Development and Evaluation Center. The development of the pictorial computers Is being sponsored by the Air Navigation Development Board.
  • MountainTop VORSite Flight Tests
    Mountain-Top VORSite Flight Tests
    1951-03-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    In an effort to improve the operation of VOR facilities in mountainous terrain, two mountain-top sites were specially prepared and experimental VOR stations were installed for flight testing.
  • CounterType Distance Indicator for Aircraft
    Counter-Type Distance Indicator for Aircraft
    1951-03-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report describes the construction and the results of experience with a counter or drum-type indicator for use with distance measuring equipment (DME). The indicator was constructed so that operating experience could be gained under actual flight conditions.
  • 30Degree Modified SlopeLine ApproachLight System
    30-Degree Modified Slope-Line Approach-Light System
    1951-02-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report presents the results of an investigation to determine the feasibility of widening the spacing between pairs of slope line lights. This spacing is increased by decreasing the angle between the individual light bars and the horizontal.
  • Air Navigation by Radar in Southeastern Alaska
    Air Navigation by Radar in Southeastern Alaska
    1951-02-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report describes the installation of air navigation by radar in Southeastern Alaska.
  • A Summary Report on Soil Stabilization by the Use of Chemical Admixtures
    A Summary Report on Soil Stabilization by the Use of Chemical Admixtures
    1951-02-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report presents the results obtained from laboratory and field investigations of the soils stabilizing in properties of numerous chemicals with respect to their applicability for road and airport construction.
  • Perspective Analysis of the Proposed Alpha Approach Light System
    Perspective Analysis of the Proposed Alpha Approach Light System
    1951-01-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Perspective analysis of the proposed alpha approach light system.
  • Fire Test of R4360 Engine Nacelle as Used in an Installation Similar to the B50
    Fire Test of R-4360 Engine Nacelle as Used in an Installation Similar to the B-50
    1951-01-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report gives an analysis of fire test of R-4360 engine nacelle as used in an installation similar to the B-50.
  • An Investigation of the CrashFire Problems in Transport Aircraft Fuel Tanks
    An Investigation of the Crash-Fire Problems in Transport Aircraft Fuel Tanks
    1951-01-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report covers an investigation of the crash-fire problems in transport aircraft fuel tanks.
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