Pratt & Whitney R-4360 radial engines

2015-06-03T15:07:03-04:00

I'm looking for information that will give me the technical data on the engine - specifically the parts listing. I suppose I could go to the AF Historical Museum, but that's a far drive from Florida to Ohio.... Any solid advice is appreciated. This information will help a veteran in his arguement with the VA on his asbestosis and it's source.

Response by PFC Alex Rivers made Jun 3 at 2015 3:31 PM

2015-06-03T15:31:25-04:00

The best I could find is http://tinyurl.com/qebpxhy unfortunately it is a 43$ book.

R-4360

Leaving no stone unturned, this book provides a detailed account of the inner workings of the R-4360. Also covered is the engineäó»s development history, variations, and its military, commercial, and racing applications.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2015 3:36 PM

2015-06-03T15:36:35-04:00

These may help:

http://asbestosnewsdaily.com/trade/9995/pg/1/Jet_Engine_Mechanic.html
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22867741

That last one is a study of the Pratt & Whitney R2800 Engine, however it admits that "Similar results should be found in other aircraft piston engines that use metal clad and non-friable asbestos gaskets, which are the current standard in aircraft piston engines."

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2016 12:23 PM

2016-03-18T12:23:12-04:00

I just did a survey on RP on converting the B52 to the powerplants on the KC-135, I need your input! thanks!

Response by MSgt Marvin Kinderknecht made Mar 23 at 2016 11:47 AM

2016-03-23T11:47:25-04:00

I flew the KB-50J & K. We had the R-4360. I know it had asbestos insulation on the engine. Hell, if you worked on them you must have been around the Aircraft and they are loaded with asbestos. Keep at them. Search every place you worked. Engine shop is good enough. Back then everything had asbestos. Don't take NO for an answer, Dam good question for once. Somebody asking for help. Let's load him down RP.

Response by MSgt Marvin Kinderknecht made Mar 23 at 2016 11:53 AM

2016-03-23T11:53:11-04:00

If you need a lawyer, try you base/post legal office. It is free. There is also loads of information there. I did my "brief" on a case I got there.

Response by MSgt Marvin Kinderknecht made Mar 23 at 2016 11:57 AM

2016-03-23T11:57:50-04:00

I am not sure which TO covers engines but I know the Air Force has them The C-124 also used R-4360. Google the dang thing! Keep digging. Some body some place has the answer--even if you have to look upward!!

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2016 9:04 AM

2016-03-25T09:04:11-04:00

P & W had it's HQ at United Technologies back in '85'. P & W may have been "bought out" since it's been 30 years( is this Kansas???) dating myself.....