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Engine dataplate
I have a dataplate from a Merlin Engine.
"MERLIN", then a stamp "X" "GEAR UNIT NO GU" Then stamped "46809" (maybe 46909, or even 46309) Any idea if the aircraft could be traced from this info? |
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Re: Engine dataplate
No, it cannot.
You have the data plate for the nose case/gear box. The gear box S/N would not correspond with the engine S/N. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6kTUsTUoZo Each Merlin would have a data plate that includes the engines Serial Number (yours does not) and that particular serial number would then have had to been mentioned/included in the MACR, Accident Report, etc., to give you any chance of finding its history. Data plate with S/N. https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ial9W4wlK...late+style.jpg The "X" may indicate "Merlin X", if so per Wiki, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls-Royce_Merlin
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Re: Engine dataplate
Hi Revi
See photo regards Alan |
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