A-1 Combat Journal
Appendix 4


Skyraider Tech Order Tidbits

From time to time, in this section I will include material from the A-1 Skyraider aircraft technical order, T.O. 1A-1E -1 (dated 30 April 1971), the "Dash 1". This detailed document is the pilot's "owner's manual" and includes the following :

Section I. Description
Section II. Normal Procedures
Section III. Emergency Procedures
Section IV. Auxiliary Equipment
Section V. Operating Limitations
Section VI. Flight Characteristics
Section VII. Systems Operation
Section VIII. Crew Duties (N/A)
Section IX. All Weather Operation
Appendix 1 Performance Data

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SECTION I

The Airplane

Power Plant

Power Plant Controls

Engine Cooling

Engine Instruments

Propeller

Oil System

Figure 1-3, General Arrangement Model A-1H/J

Figure 4-7, Armament Panel A-1H/J

Figure 1-4, Pilot's Instrument Panel - A-1H/J

SECTION II

Engine Runup

Takeoff

After Takeoff

Landing

Figure 2-4, The Landing Pattern

SECTION III

Spin Recovery

Oil Sump Warning Light

Abandoning the Airplane

Preparation for Abandoning the Airplane

Pilot and Crewmember Extraction

Pilot Extraction

Passenger Bailout

Pilot and Crewmember Bailout

SECTION IV

Winshield Degreasing System - A-1E/H

Windshield Wiper - A-1E/G

Gun Charging Switches and Gun Pods Charging Switch

Yankee Escape System (Link to The Ejection Site)

SECTION VI

General Flight Characteristics

Stalls

Spins and Spin Recovery


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