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Finding Aid: Tom Sullivan Collection Item Number: 11750000000

Association Collection (Air America Association)
Location: D055.4D, Museum Objects

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Scope & Content:

This collection contains several artifacts related to Tom Sullivan's experiences with Air America while in Vietnam. Also present in the collection are several original manuals distributed to Air America pilots and crewmembers. The collection consists of flight crew check lists, flight mauals for various Navy and Air Force aircraft, and study materials regarding the same aircrafts.

Access Level:

Unrestricted

Collection Inventory:

Location	Box	Folder	Contents
D055.4D	1	1	Pilot's and Flight Mechanic's Abbreviated Flight Crew Checklist: Navy Series C-54 Aircraft
		2	Pilot's and Flight Mechanic's Flight Crew Checklist: USAF Series C-118A and VC-118A Aircracft (May 1, 1973)
			18 Cylinder Engine Low-Tension Ignition System Pratt and Whitney R-2800 or Wright R-3350
		3	Pilot's Abbreviated Flight Crew Checklist: USAF Series T-29A, B, C, and D (December 5, 1967)
		4	Pilot's Abbreviated Flight Crew Checklist: USAF Series T-29A, B, C, and D (December 5, 1967)
		5	Emergency Procedures Checklist: C-47B and D (January 1, 1957)
		6	Operational Supplement. Technical Manual, Maintenance: Radio and Communications. USAF Series T-29A, B, C, and D Aircraft (May 31, 1974)
		7	Flight Manual: USAF Series C-118A and VC-118A Aircraft (May 1, 1973) Sections 1 - 4
			Section 1: Description
			Section 2: Normal Procedures
			Section 3: Emergency Procedures
			Section 4: Auxilary Equipment
		8	Flight Manual: USAF Series C-118A and VC-118A Aircraft (May 1, 1973) Sections 5 - 9 and Appendix and Index
			Section 5: Operating Limitations
			Section 6: Flight Characteristics
			Section 7: Systems Operation
			Section 8: Crew Duties
			Section 9: All Weather Operation
			Appendix: Peformance Data
			Index
		9	Flight Manual: USAF Series T-29A, B, C, and D Aircraft (December 5, 1967) Sections 1 - 7
			Section 1: Description
			Section 2: Normal Procedures
			Section 3: Emergency Procedures
			Section 4: Auxilary Equipment
			Section 5: Operating Limitations
			Section 6: Flight Characteristics
			Section 7: Systems Operation
		10	Flight Manual: USAF Series T-29A, B, C, and D Aircraft (December 5, 1967) Sections 8 - 9, Appendix 1 and 2, and Index
			Section 8: Crew Duties
			Section 9: All Weather Operation
			Appendix 1 and 2: Performance Data
			Index
		11	Flight Manual: USAF Series T-29A, B, C, and D Aircraft (December 5, 1967) Appendix 1 and 2, and Index
		12	Operational Supplement Flight Manual. USAF Series C-54, EC-54, HC-54, and Navy C-54 (R5D) Aircraft (February 15, 1972)
			Flight Manual. USAF Series C-54, EC-54, HC-54, and Navy C-54 (R5D) Aircraft (August 30, 1963) Sections 1 - 2
			Section 1: Description
			Section 2: Normal Procedures
		13	Flight Manual. USAF Series C-54, EC-54, HC-54, and Navy C-54 (R5D) Aircraft (August 30, 1963) Sections 3 - 9
			Section 3: Emergency Procedures
			Section 4: Auxilary Equipment
			Section 5: Operating Limitations
			Section 6: Flight Characteristics
			Section 7: System Operation
			Section 8: Crew Duties
			Section 9: All Weather Operation
		14	Flight Manual. USAF Series C-54, EC-54, HC-54, and Navy C-54 (R5D) Aircraft (August 30, 1963) Appendix and Index
			Appendix 1: Performance Data
			Index
		15	Flight Guide: C-47, DC-3 (December 7, 1967)
			Emergency Locator Transmitter Operating Procedures and Informaion (October 1972)
			Key to Aviation Weather Reports
		16	T-29 Study Guide / Flight Simulator
			T-29 / C-131A Daily Systems Examination: Hydraulic Systems (November 12, 1971)
			T-29 / C-131A Daily Systems Examination:Heat, Anti-Icing, and Pressurization Systems (November 12, 1971)
			T-29 / C-131A Daily Systems Examination: Propeller, Fire Direction, and Extinguisher Systems (November 12, 1971)
			T-29 / C-131A Daily Systems Examination: APG and Electrical Systems (November 12, 1971)
			Aircrew Weapons System Information Guide
		17	Airline Transport Pilot (airplane) Written Examination Guide (2 copies)
		18	Directed Study Program USFAA Examination Guide (June 1, 1966)
		19	Directed Study Training Program: Airline Transport Pilot Test
		20	DC-6 General Data and Specifications / Study Guide
		21	Flight Manual C-118
		22	Trouble Shooting Guide C-118
			Study Guide C-118
		23	Pilot's Weight and Balance Handbook
			Weight and Balance Data Technical Manual
			US Navy Aircraft Weight and Balance Control Technical Manual
		24	Hand-written notes
			Flight log sheets
			Random business cards
		25	Article from Approach: Pilot in Command vs. Pilot at the Controls (August 1988)
			Quote to Ponder
			Airplane parts guide from Spencer Aircraft
			Aircraft specifications from Atlas Aircraft Corporation
			Miscellaneous papers printed from computer
			Convair 240 - 640 USA Census printed from the Internet
			Hand written notes ranging from electrical systems to survival equipment for life rafts

Separated Materials:

Museum Objects:	Radio Operators Kit Bag (black leather) Safety glasses Ear plugs with plastic case Plastic navigation plotter Epaulets (2 pair) Hand-held microphone with chord Load adjuster with brown leather case Aerial Delivery Logistics Computer Aircraft.
	Planning Guide.

Digitized Materials

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