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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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) superseded the Civil Aeronautics Authority (CAA) in 1958.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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  • The Phase Comparison Localizer
    The Phase Comparison Localizer
    1950-06-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report covers the development of the phase comparison locator, first tested in August, 1945, at the CAA Technical Development and Evaluation Center, Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • Evaluation of a Combined OmnirangeDistance Measuring Equipment and Racon Installation
    Evaluation of a Combined Omnirange-Distance Measuring Equipment and Racon Installation
    1950-06-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report describes certain teste conducted to determine the feasibility of adding a CPN-6 radar transponder beacon (commonly known as a "Racon") to a standard VHF omnirange and distance measuring.
  • The CAA VHF Omnirange
    The CAA VHF Omnirange
    1950-06-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report describes the development of a VHF omnirange system operating the frequency band of 112 to 118 MC The range furnishes magnetic bearing information with respect to the range station” and provides definite track guidance between the station and any point with its service area.
  • Revisions of the Standard FlightCheck for the Airline Transport Rating Based on the Airline Tryout
    Revisions of the Standard Flight-Check for the Airline Transport Rating Based on the Airline Tryout
    1950-05-15 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    The work described in this report represents the culminated of an extensive and long range program begun late in 1946. The request that this program of research and development to be undertaken by the Committee on Aviation Psychology resulted from the focusing of extension on problems of safety in commercial airline transportation.
  • Investigation of Fires Originating in Aircraft Vacuum Systems
    Investigation of Fires Originating in Aircraft Vacuum Systems
    1950-05-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Investigation of fires originating in aircraft vacuum systems.
  • Evaluation of Federal Communication Laboratories Omnirange Antenna
    Evaluation of Federal Communication Laboratories Omnirange Antenna
    1950-05-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report presents the results of the evaluation of an experimental model of the Federal Telecommunication Laboratories omnirange transmitting antenna.
  • VHF Antenna Characteristics
    VHF Antenna Characteristics
    1950-04-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report covers the measurement of voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) with frequency change and polarization characteristics of several types of antennas submitted to the Technical Development and Evaluation Center by the Office of Federal Airways.
  • Radar Mapping of the ChicagoNew York Airway
    Radar Mapping of the Chicago-New York Airway
    1950-04-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Radar mapping of the Chicago-New York airway.
  • Determination of Means to Safeguard Aircraft from Power Plant Fires in Flight Part IV the Boeing B29
    Determination of Means to Safeguard Aircraft from Power Plant Fires in Flight Part IV, the Boeing B-29
    1950-04-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Determination of means to safeguard aircraft from power plant fires in flight part IV, the Boeing B-29.
  • Evaluation of an Experimental Signal Light Gun
    Evaluation of an Experimental Signal Light Gun
    1950-04-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Evaluation of an experimental signal light gun.
  • The Load Transmission Test for Flexible Paving and Base Courses Part I a Description of the Testing Apparatus Operating Methods and Anticipated Uses of Test Data
    The Load Transmission Test for Flexible Paving and Base Courses Part I, a Description of the Testing Apparatus, Operating Methods, and Anticipated Uses of Test Data
    1950-04-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    The load transmission test for flexible paving and base courses part I, a description of the testing apparatus, operating methods, and anticipated uses of test data.
  • Calibration and Evaluation of a PenetratingCone Type Fabric Tester
    Calibration and Evaluation of a Penetrating-Cone Type Fabric Tester
    1950-03-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Calibration and evaluation of a penetrating-cone type fabric tester.
  • Development of Aircraft Windshields to Resist Impact with Birds in Flight Part III Impact Characteristics of Aircraft Windshields Incorporating Polyvinyl Butyral Plastic Interlayer
    Development of Aircraft Windshields to Resist Impact with Birds in Flight Part III, Impact Characteristics of Aircraft Windshields Incorporating Polyvinyl Butyral Plastic Interlayer
    1950-03-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Development of aircraft windshields to resist impact with birds in flight part III, impact characteristics of aircraft windshields incorporating polyvinyl butyral plastic interlayer.
  • Polarization Errors of Two Different Omnirange Antenna Arrays
    Polarization Errors of Two Different Omnirange Antenna Arrays
    1950-03-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Polarization errors of two Different omnirange antenna arrays.
  • The Slope Line Approach Light System
    The Slope Line Approach Light System
    1950-03-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    This report describes a three-dimensional pattern of lights developed as an approach light system for landing aircraft under conditions of restricted visibility.
  • Development of Aircraft Windshields to Resist Impact with Birds in Flight Part II Investigation of Windshield Materials and Methods of Windshield Mounting
    Development of Aircraft Windshields to Resist Impact with Birds in Flight Part II, Investigation of Windshield Materials and Methods of Windshield Mounting
    1950-02-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Development of aircraft windshields to resist impact with birds in flight part II, investigation of windshield materials and methods of windshield mounting.
  • Combined Tone and Phase Comparison Localizer Facility
    Combined Tone and Phase Comparison Localizer Facility
    1950-02-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Combined tone and phase comparison localizer facility.
  • Investigation of Interference with Lafayette VHF Omnirange
    Investigation of Interference with Lafayette VHF Omnirange
    1950-01-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Investigation of interference with Lafayette VHF omnirange.
  • Evaluation of a Chemical Sprinkler Type Fire Extinguishing System for VORType S Building
    Evaluation of a Chemical Sprinkler Type Fire Extinguishing System for VORType S Building
    1950-01-01 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    Evaluation of a chemical sprinkler type fire extinguishing system for VOR type S building.
  • The Airline Tryout of the Standard FlightCheck for the Airline Transport Rating
    The Airline Tryout of the Standard Flight-Check for the Airline Transport Rating
    1949-12-19 | Civil Aeronautics Administration Reports | PDF
    The study described in this report represents a crucial step in an extended research program directed towards the improvement of procedures used by the Civil Aeronautics Administration in evaluating the proficiency of applicants for the Airline Transport Rating.
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