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SR-71 Flight Manual

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Introduction
For the first time, the SR-71 Flight Manual is available online. The manual was declassified several years ago and has now been made free to the public. When a document becomes declassified, it also becomes public domain. No copyright is asserted for the content that is presented on this web site from the SR-71 Flight Manual.
How to Use this Resource
This resource is to educate the public about the operation of the SR-71 reconnaissance aircraft. All sections of the manual have been included in the web-based reproduction except for the temporary exclusion of Appendix 1 and the Alphabetical Index. This section of this site is best viewed at 1280 x 1024 resolution. A resolution of 1024 x 768 is recommended and a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 is required. Also, it has been found that running this resource in full-screen mode in Microsoft Internet Explorer also enhances the viewing experience.
The Table of Contents below is as how it appears in the actual flight manual, but has been presented in web form for easy access to the manual's content. The manual may be read continuously by clicking on the 'Next' or 'Back' links found on each page.
Missing Pages Report
A few pages are still missing from the manual that this was scanned from and new pages are being sent in on a regular basis. Be sure to check back for updates and new additions. This manual is ISSUE E, CHANGE 2 and is 1052 pages (742 pages are currently available on this web site).
1-28A, 1-28B, 1-174, 1-175: Lost or missing
4-150 through 4-160: Still classified
SR-71 Flight Manual Cover

List of Effective Pages: A, B, C

Security Classification (i)

Foreword (ii)

Table of Contents (iii)
Section I: Description and Operation

Section IA: SR-71 Trainer Aircraft

Section II: Normal Procedures

Section III: Emergency Procedures

Section IV: Navigation and Sensor Equipment

Section V: Operating Limitations

Section VI: Flight Characteristics

Section VII: All Weather Operation

Appendix 1: Glossary and Performance Data
Alphabetical Index
About this Project

Copyright . 2001 SR-71 Online - www.sr-71.org Contact Author: Paul R. Kucher Updated: 18 July 2001
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Section I: Description and Operation

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Table of Contents
The Aircraft Fuel Engine & Afterburner
Throttles Engine Fuel System Afterburner Fuel System Fuel Derich System EGT Trim System Inlet Parameters Exhaust Nozzle & Ejector Engine Bleeds Engine Inlet Guide Vanes (IGV) Oil Supply System Engine Fuel Hydraulic System Accessory Drive System (ADS) External Starter Chemical Ignition (TEB) System
Air Inlet System
Spikes Forward Bypass Aft Bypass Inlet Control Parameters Automatic Restart Controls & Indicators Inlet Control System
Fuel System
Fuel Tanks Feeding & Sequencing Boost Pumps Transfer System Tank Pressurization Heat Sink System Air Refueling System Controls & Indicators
Electrical System
Batteries Emergency AC External Power Circuit Speakers Controls & Indicators
Hydraulic System Landing Gear System Nosewheel Steering System Wheel Brake System
　
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