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Renault 12 Fe V-12 Engine

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    Data plate on side of V-12 Engine. GRAISSAGE Le remplissage devra être fait avant chaque vol jusqu'au trait marqué sur la jauge. Ne jamais laisser descendre le niveau de l'huile en dessous du trait marqué sur la jauge. Nettoyer la crépine toutes les 10 heures. L'huile devra être renouvelée toutes la 20 heures. // Le réservoir d'huile supplémentaire devra être prévu à raison de 6 litres par heure de vol. — Translation: LUBRICATION The oil must be filled before each flight up to the line marked on the dipstick. Never let the oil level drop below the line marked on the dipstick. Clean the strainer every 10 hours. The oil must be renewed every 20 hours. // The additional oil tank must be provided at a rate of 6 liters per hour of flight.

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Dane Penland

Date Created

09/12/2013

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, National Air and Space Museum Original Photography, NASM Acc. 2012-0026

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Aviation; Engines; Piston; Propulsion; World War I

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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway
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