Good afternoon
this is my first post on the forum, I am trying to understand what a Cardaflex Drive was on a Halifax III, I have come across several references in maintenance records which simply state “CARDAFLEX DRIVE SHEARED” and would be interested to know what it was, what it did and where they were fitted.
As you can see from my identifier I am particularly interested in 78 Squadron as my uncle flew with them as an Air Gunner before moving to 76 Squadron.
Many thanks
Daz
By: smirky - 22nd August 2017 at 20:30
Might be worth checking the Halifax pilot’s notes for what runs off what engine
By: TonyT - 22nd August 2017 at 13:33
Welcome to the Forums Daz
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By: 78SqnHistory - 22nd August 2017 at 11:51
Smirky,
Thanks for your post, in the records I have it doesn’t seem to be a critical failure as in all the cases where it is mentioned the aircraft completes the operation.
Regards
Daz
By: smirky - 21st August 2017 at 14:10
It looks like a standard rubbery coupling used for example to connect a pump to an engine taking account of less than perfect alignment. This could well be the coupling to the accessory gearbox mounted on the bulkhead and driven from the rear of the Bristol Hercules engine.
Don’t know about the Halifax, but I’m sure someone on here will.
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August 21, 2017 at 12:21 pm