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Additionally, I am also confused, when pp refering to the so called "auto/manual mixture control" of a Zeke
(off topic, but anyway they share the almost same engine so I'd ask the question here) :
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As far as I can tell according to the Illegible A6M3取扱説明書抄録, that "A" is so called "高度弁操作把手" (mixture control handle).
It did neither refer to "auto" nor "manual", and I can't find any diagram refering "B" in it.
The only original reference that use the term "auto/manual" is a war time test report by the US.
Saids one is "mixture control"(probably B) which makes the mixture automatic when positioned to the rear.
While the other one is manually operated "idling mixture control"(probably A) which leans the mixture when warming up.
(I do not fully trust the US source)
So, what exactly are handle A & B for ?
高度弁操作把手 Altitude valve control lever
絞弁、高空弁、プロペラ管制把手 Throttle, High-altitude valve and Propeller control levers
二速過給器把手 Two stage super charger lever
プロペラ調速器管制 Propeller governor control
絞弁 Throttle
ブースト Boost
高空弁操作量指示弁 High-altitude valve controller
Your A is "Altitude valve control lever" and B is "High-altitude valve lever".
by1) The blue rectangular handle is the throttle and there is a selector for armament control. You can select MG, cannons, or both. The motorcycle-like handle actuates the brakes with the use of rudder pedal.
2) There are two red knobs labeled A and B. The pilot has to control mixture, propeller rpm, and cowl flap opening for cooling. I am not really sure which is which. I have limited access today, but will try to find out in the future.
I know that in the manual of Ki-43 does mentioned (somewhere), that the "高空弁" need to positioned at "常時"(like takeoff climbing fighting) except for cruising(at high altitude?) which need to positioned at "巡航"(forward).Answer was in ...
by Shinpachi
If so, I have roughly go though carburator chapter -find on p29, No.51 (looks like saying) :急停止弁(idle cutoff) is connected with 高空(high altitude) control , to engage the idle cutoff just make the high altitude control pass the most lean position. Then the engine will shutdown.
It's GREAT MiTasol, I have a low res version of this layout image. So I have saved yours to replace the previous one.You may find this of use for providing US English translations of the various controls. ...
Appreciate that! I would like to read it. Hopeing that scaning won't take much of your sparetime.If you are interested I have a copy of Aircraft Designers Data Book which has a good section on the A6M3 flight controls which I can scan for you.
Thanks ! I've just downloaded both of them. Looks like author is focused on the mechanism of this aircraft. I will read throughlyHere is the rest of the material in that book that applies to the A6M3. Unfortunately nothing on instrument systems or cockpit layout.