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A small collection of old aircraft mechanic books/manuals. Some are from the now defunct Northrop school & some are from the Govt (CAM 18 etc). Already had the third edition of the Northrop books (1960s), now I also have the first (1940s) & second (1950s).
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First of the six books showed up. This one looks like it was put on a bookshelf 74 years ago & forgotten about. The white stain on the cover wiped off with a damp cloth.

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2nd one showed up. This is about 5/16in thick, I have a newer FAA version & that one is 1 3/4in thick...

1943 CAM 18. This is the book that predates the AC 43-13 (for you aviation wallahs)

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Today's arrival, 1948 First Edition.

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This pair showed up last month (1939 & 1940)

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Well pleased :)
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Following my recent Ebay splurge on some old aviation mech & machinist books last week: Apparently this triggered some algorithms...
This morning I log onto Ebay to check progress. Under the "recommended for you" category was the DSM-5 :(
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Shift forks in the ZRX & ZX series of engines are a weak point. ZRX11 & ZX11 use the same three parts. They're $90 each. I just scored a NOS set, still in the Kaw bags, for $40 :)
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ZRX61 wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:39 pm Following my recent Ebay splurge on some old aviation mech & machinist books last week: Apparently this triggered some algorithms...
This morning I log onto Ebay to check progress. Under the "recommended for you" category was the DSM-5 :(
I hate to say it, but you'll have to elaborate...
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Rockburner wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:18 pm
ZRX61 wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:39 pm Following my recent Ebay splurge on some old aviation mech & machinist books last week: Apparently this triggered some algorithms...
This morning I log onto Ebay to check progress. Under the "recommended for you" category was the DSM-5 :(
I hate to say it, but you'll have to elaborate...
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders, 5th edition.

https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/doi/bo ... 0890425596
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ZRX61 wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:13 pm
Rockburner wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:18 pm
ZRX61 wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:39 pm Following my recent Ebay splurge on some old aviation mech & machinist books last week: Apparently this triggered some algorithms...
This morning I log onto Ebay to check progress. Under the "recommended for you" category was the DSM-5 :(
I hate to say it, but you'll have to elaborate...
Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders, 5th edition.

https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/doi/bo ... 0890425596
Ah, you're researching self medication?
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Rockburner wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:23 pm Ah, you're researching self medication?
There's probably an entire chapter on aircraft mechanics.
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ZRX61 wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:05 am
Rockburner wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:23 pm Ah, you're researching self medication?
There's probably an entire chapter on aircraft mechanics.
It's never too late to learn about yourself. :thumbup:
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It's an old purchase, but now mine :)

The missus was clearing the top floor and decided that we don't need this speaker up there.

So it's now in the man cave :)

450 Watts of ROCK :obscene-birdiedoublered:
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Looks like an Easter Island head. The robot edition.
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Skub wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2024 5:10 pm Looks like an Easter Island head. The robot edition.
Sounds greeeeeaaaat :obscene-birdiedoublered:
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Skub wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2024 5:10 pm Looks like an Easter Island head. The robot edition.
I was thinking Robbie the Robots Chest.
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Today's haul...

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Inside the green one:

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My 3rd copy of this:

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I looked up the name on the cover, it belonged to this bloke:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/124 ... -kappmeyer
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I may need an intervention...

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Based upon a post I saw on here, I bought a book. This is how it showed up:

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FFS...

A few seconds with the lemon Pledge later:

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Obsolete my arse :thumbup:
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