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Tom Sullivan Collection (1175) Finding Aid

Collection Item Number: 11750000000
Collection
Tom Sullivan Collection
Association
Air America Association
Title
Finding Aid
Pages
1
Language(s)
English
Dates
Creation: 16 June 2003
Scope and Contents
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.
2
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
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  • Box 1: [Barcode: 1] [TTU - Southwest Collections Building, Stacks [D055.4 ]]
  • Box 1
  • Folder 1
  • Pilot's and Flight Mechanic's Abbreviated Flight Crew Checklist: Navy Series C-54 Aircraft
  • Folder 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
  • Folder 3
  • Pilot's Abbreviated Flight Crew Checklist: USAF Series T-29A, B, C, and D (December 5, 1967)
  • Folder 4
  • Pilot's Abbreviated Flight Crew Checklist: USAF Series T-29A, B, C, and D (December 5, 1967)
  • Folder 5
  • Emergency Procedures Checklist: C-47B and D (January 1, 1957)
  • Folder 6
  • Operational Supplement. Technical Manual, Maintenance: Radio and Communications. USAF Series T-29A, B, C, and D Aircraft (May 31, 1974)
  • Folder 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
  • Folder 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
  • Folder 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
  • Folder 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
  • Folder 11
  • Flight Manual: USAF Series T-29A, B, C, and D Aircraft (December 5, 1967) Appendix 1 and 2, and Index
  • Folder 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
  • Folder 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
  • Folder 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
  • Folder 15
  • Flight Guide: C-47, DC-3 (December 7, 1967)
  • Emergency Locator Transmitter Operating Procedures and Informaion (October 1972)
  • Key to Aviation Weather Reports
  • Folder 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
  • Folder 17
  • Airline Transport Pilot (airplane) Written Examination Guide (2 copies)
  • Folder 18
  • Directed Study Program USFAA Examination Guide (June 1, 1966)
  • Folder 19
  • Directed Study Training Program: Airline Transport Pilot Test
  • Folder 20
  • DC-6 General Data and Specifications / Study Guide
  • Folder 21
  • Flight Manual C-118
  • Folder 22
  • Trouble Shooting Guide C-118
  • Study Guide C-118
  • Folder 23
  • Pilot's Weight and Balance Handbook
  • Weight and Balance Data Technical Manual
  • US Navy Aircraft Weight and Balance Control Technical Manual
  • Folder 24
  • Hand-written notes
  • Flight log sheets
  • Random business cards
  • Folder 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
Perma Link
https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=11750000000
Citation
Tom Sullivan Collection (1175) Finding Aid, Tom Sullivan Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=11750000000, Accessed 04 Mar 2026.
Pub Credit Line
11750000000, Tom Sullivan Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University
Added: 15 Jun 2003 [Updated: 14 Jan 2010]

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