Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
Plant Equipment - AP3036, Part 11 (1st Ed) & Part 12 (2nd Ed) - Well-boring Equipment/Part 12 (2nd Ed) - Soil Stabilisation Equipment
It would appear that the release of the 1st Edition of AP3036 took place in late 1943/early 1944 as new pages begin to appear from February 194 The original edition was probably replaced by the 2nd edition in late 1950/early 1951 as the first Amendment List (AL1) was issued in March 195 AP3036 (2nd Edition) was also probably the final edition as it numerous ALs were issued until AL99 in November 1960.
The list below shows all the plant equipment shown in both editions of AP3036 between 1944 and 1960 with much of the later equipment still being in use until the RAF Airfield Construction Branch disbanded on 1 April 196 More details on each item of equipment will be added over time. The listings in these documents were divided into a number of Parts covering a general category of equipment and each Part was further split into Sections, each covering a specific type of equipment
(1st Ed) indicates that the Part/Section was in the original 1st Edition of AP3036. (2nd Ed) indicates that the Part/Section was in the original 2nd Edition of AP3036, whilst the addition of AL? indicates which Amendment List, introduced this Part/Section following the original release of AP3036 (2nd Edition)
Part 11 (1st Ed) & Part 12 (2nd Ed) - Well-boring Equipment
Ruston-Bucyrus boring rig, Model 33-W (to Part 14 - AL73) |
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Description |
MT required for transportation -
This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL29 and was transferred to Part 14 by AL73. |
Engine |
Engine - Ford, Industrial, 4-cylinder, water-cooled, petrol: Capacity - 200.57 cu in: BHP - 52 at 2,600 rpm |
Operating Data |
Stroke
Sand Reel - Friction driven, with capacity to carry 7 in. x 10 ft. bailer. Provided with 1,450 ft. of 3/8 in. steel cable Bull Reel - Provided with 1,450 ft. of 5/8 in. steel cable Belt - 6 in. five ply endless Balata Belt Tightener - Adjustable idler pulley |
Dimensions |
Weight - 8,960 lb Frame
Derrick
Sleeve diameters
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Ruston-Bucyrus boring rig, Model 22-RW (to Part 14 - AL73) |
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Description |
This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL60 and was transferred to Part 14 by AL73. |
Engine |
Ruston, Type 2VSH, 2-cylinder, water-cooled, Diesel: Capacity - 143 cu in: BHP - not stated |
Machine Specification |
Frame - Rolled steel sections, welded construction Derrick - Steel channel and strip welded construction telescopic height when extended approximately 36 ft; derrick can be folded along the top of the frame for transit Shock absorber - Rubber and steel discs Jackshaft - Belt-driven from engine Belt - 5 in., 5-ply flat endless balata; tension adjusted by idler pulley. Bull reel - Gear-driven from jackshaft through clutch and sliding pinion; has capacity for 2,600 ft. of 5/8 in. steel cable. Casing reel -Gear -driven from jackshaft through clutch and sliding pinion; has capacity for 350 ft. of 5/8 in. steel cable. Sand reel - Driven from jackshaft through friction pulley; with capacity for 2,090 ft. of 3/8 in. steel cable Spudding beam - Driven from jackshaft through clutch and pinion Stroke
Clutches - Anderton disc type Running Gear Chassis - Forecarriage bolted to drill lower members rear axle attached directly to underside of drill frame. Wheels and tyres - Four, three-piece type wheels with detachable flange; 7.00-20 pneumatic tyres all round, twin at rear. |
Dimensions |
Weight - 8,960 lb Overall Dimensions
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Godwin deep well pump, Type B (Lister 5/1 diesel engine) |
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Description |
MT required for transportation -
This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL15. |
Engine |
Lister, Type 5/1, single cylinder, tank-cooled, Diesel: Capacity - 87.5 cu in: BHP - 6 at 650 rpm |
Operating Data |
Stroke - 12 in. and 15 in. Minimum dia. of borehole - 6 in. for 4½ in. rising main, 6½ in. for 5 in. rising main Diameter of delivery outlet - 4in. Diameter of fast and loose pulleys - 30 in. Width of driving belt - 4 in. The below ground equipment will vary according to the depth of the well and the particular requirements of each installation. The following is an example only of the below ground parts required in a typical installation used to raise water from a 262 foot deep well to a head of 30 feet above the surface. Rising main - 250 feet of 4½ in. dia. rising main pipe Pump rods - 250 feet of tubular pump rods fitted with all necessary couplings, locknuts and guides Suction pipe - 8 ft. of 2 in. suction pipe fitted with ball type foot valve and strainer Borehole pump cylinder - One double acting borehole pump cylinder 3 in. dia. x 18 in stroke The approximate output of the pump when operating at 26 double strokes per minute - that is at an engine speed of 650 rpm, the engine and pump pulleys being 6 in. and 30 in. in diameter respectively - is: - 1,500 Imperial gallons of water per hour with a 15 in. pump stroke 1,200 Imperial gallons of water per hour with a 12 in. pump stroke |
Dimensions |
Weight - 2,688 lb
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Godwin deep well pump, Type B (Petter AV2 diesel engine) |
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Description |
MT required for transportation -
This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL55. |
Engine |
Petter, Type AV2, 2-cylinder, water-cooled, Diesel: Capacity - 67.46 cu in: BHP - 6 at 1,000 rpm, 5.4 when operating 24 hours per day in temperate climate. |
Operating Data |
Stroke - 18 in. Minimum dia. of borehole - 6½ in. for 5 in. rising main Diameter of delivery outlet - 4in. Diameter of fast and loose pulleys - 30 in. Width of driving belt - 4 in. The below ground equipment will vary according to the depth of the well and the particular requirements of each installation. The following is an example only of the below ground parts required in a typical installation used to raise water from a 262 foot deep well to a head of 30 feet above the surface. Rising main - 250 feet of 5 in. dia. rising main pipe Pump rods - 250 feet of tubular pump rods fitted with all necessary couplings, locknuts and guides Suction pipe - 8 ft. of 2 in. suction pipe fitted with ball type foot valve and strainer Borehole pump cylinder - One double acting borehole pump cylinder 3¾ in. dia. x 18 in stroke The approximate output of the pump when operating at 23 double strokes per minute is 1,500 Imperial gallons of water per hour with a 18 in. pump stroke. This represents a countershaft speed of 115 rpm. |
Dimensions |
Weights
Dimensions
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Edeco deep well pump Mk 3 (Petter AV2 diesel engine) |
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Description |
MT required for transportation -
This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL59. |
Engine |
Petter, Type AV2, 2-cylinder, water-cooled, Diesel: Capacity - 67.46 cu in: BHP - 6 at 1,000 rpm, 5.4 when operating 24 hours per day in temperate climate. |
Machine Specification |
Diameter of pulley - 32 in. Drive - 4 x Vee belts Speed of pulley shaft - 160 r.p.m. Pump rods ¾ in. API weldless steel rod in lengths of 15 ft. Rising main - 4 in. nominal bore x 5 wg tubing in lengths of 15 ft.. Working barrel - 5 in. x 24 in. stroke, fitted with cupped bucket and standing valve. |
Operating Data |
The theoretical yield with a total head of 200 ft. and a pump stroke of 24 in. at 25 strokes per minute, is 3,390 gallons per hour. In practice, an allowance of 10% should be made for slip. In tropical climates or at high altitudes, allowance should be made for loss of power from the engine. For each additional 1,000 ft. in excess of 330 ft. above sea level, a deduction of 4% and for every 5 deg. F. rise above 65 deg. F. a deduction of 1 % must be made from the normal rated output. |
Dimensions |
Dimensions
Weights
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Part 12 (2nd Ed) - Soil Stabilisation Equipment (from AL82, August 1956)
Seaman Rotary Pulvi-mixer, Model MHD-72 |
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Description |
MT required for transportation -
This item of equipment was moved to Part 12 in AL82. |
Engine |
Engine - Waukesha, 6 cylinder, water-cooled, petrol: Capacity - 404 cu in: Running Gear - 2 Pneumatic tyred wheels - 7.50 x 16 |
Operating Data |
Width of operation - 75 in. Depth of operation when pulverizing and mixing - The depth of possible mixing is determined by the nature of the soil and aggregates, and by the speed of the tractor or truck towing the pulvi-mixer. Actual depth of mixing operation is determined by the adjustments of the depth shoe and the rotor lifting bar. Speed of travel - 1½ to 2½ mph Power required to tow pulvi-mixer - Any wheeled or crawler type tractor of 30 belt horsepower or more, or any truck of one ton or over, provided it can run slow enough. |
Dimensions |
Weight - 4,625 lb
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The dates of the various Amendment Lists are shown below: -
Amendment List |
Date of issue |
Amendment List |
Date of issue |
Amendment List |
Date of issue |
Amendment List |
Date of issue |
1 |
Mar 1951 |
26 |
Nov 1951 |
51 |
Aug 1952 |
76 |
Mar 1956 |
2 |
May 1951 |
27 |
Nov 1951 |
52 |
Nov 1952 |
77 |
May 1956 |
3 |
Jul 1951 |
28 |
Nov 1951 |
53 |
Mar 1953 |
78 |
May 1956 |
4 |
Jul 1951 |
29 |
Nov 1951 |
54 |
Mar 1953 |
79 |
Jun 1956 |
5 |
Aug 1951 |
30 |
Nov 1951 |
55 |
Mar 1953 |
80 |
Jul 1956 |
6 |
Sep 1951 |
31 |
Dec 1951 |
56 |
Apr 1953 |
81 |
Aug 1956 |
7 |
Sep 1951 |
32 |
Dec 1951 |
57 |
Apr 1953 |
82 |
Aug 1956 |
8 |
Sep 1951 |
33 |
Dec 1951 |
58 |
Jun 1953 |
83 |
Sep 1956 |
9 |
Sep 1951 |
34 |
Dec 1951 |
59 |
Jun 1953 |
84 |
Dec 1956 |
10 |
Sep 1951 |
35 |
Dec 1951 |
60 |
Jul 1953 |
85 |
Apr 1957 |
11 |
Sep 1951 |
36 |
Dec 1951 |
61 |
Sep 1953 |
86 |
Jul 1957 |
12 |
Sep 1951 |
37 |
Dec 1951 |
62 |
Sep 1953 |
87 |
Jul 1957 |
13 |
Sep 1951 |
38 |
Dec 1951 |
63 |
Feb 1954 |
88 |
Oct 1957 |
14 |
Sep 1951 |
39 |
Dec 1951 |
64 |
Mar 1954 |
89 |
May 1958 |
15 |
Sep 1951 |
40 |
Dec 1951 |
65 |
Aug 1954 |
90 |
May 1958 |
16 |
Sep 1951 |
41 |
Dec 1951 |
66 |
Sep 1954 |
91 |
Aug 1958 |
17 |
Sep 1951 |
42 |
Jan 1952 |
67 |
Oct 1954 |
92 |
Sep 1958 |
18 |
Oct 1951 |
43 |
Jan 1952 |
68 |
Oct 1954 |
93 |
Dec 1958 |
19 |
Oct 1951 |
44 |
Feb 1952 |
69 |
Dec 1954 |
94 |
Feb 1959 |
20 |
Oct 1951 |
45 |
Mar 1952 |
70 |
? |
95 |
Mar 1959 |
21 |
Nov 1951 |
46 |
Apr 1952 |
71 |
? |
96 |
Feb 1959 |
22 |
Nov 1951 |
47 |
May 1952 |
72 |
Sep 1955 |
97 |
Apr 1959 |
23 |
Nov 1951 |
48 |
Jun 1952 |
73 |
Nov 1955 |
98 |
Jul 1959 |
24 |
Nov 1951 |
49 |
Jun 1952 |
74 |
Nov 1955 |
99 |
Nov 1960 |
25 |
Nov 1951 |
50 |
Jul 1952 |
75 |
Feb 1956 |
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