KB-50/B-29 schematics

[michael barnette]

Does anyone know of a good source for detailed schematics of the KB-50 or B-29? Trying to identify some details on the fuselage.
Thanks in advance!
Cheers,
Mike

[Larry Kraus]

Michael, here are a few pages from a B-29 Flight Manual

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Some from the B-50A and B-50D Flight Manual

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You can get these manuals in pdf format for a reasonable price here:

https://www.flight-manuals-online.com/p ... rfortress/

https://www.flight-manuals-online.com/p ... rfortress/

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[Larry Kraus]

Here are a few pages from manuals that seem to be no longer available

YB-29J

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WB-29

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KB-29P

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[Larry Kraus]

TB-50A D&H

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RB-50E

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RB-50F

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IMG_1283 by tanker622001, on Flickr

KB-50

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[Cvairwerks]

Air Corps Library has one of the B-25 electrical books available. I believe it's probably a block diagram book, rather than full up schematics.

[Larry Kraus]

These are from the B-50A & D Erection & Maintenance Manual

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[Larry Kraus]

By far the best source of detailed photos of all models of the B-50 is this book. I checked Ginter Books and Amazon but it is apparently no longer available from either outfit. This looks like the best bet to get a copy. It’s well worth the asking price.

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This is the URL for the info above

https://www.alibris.com/search/books/isbn/9780984611492

[michael barnette]

Brilliant! Thank you so much!

[Larry Kraus]

I’m glad to be of assistance. That’s what WIX is all about.

[bdk]

There should be a Technical Order for the B-50 with all the wiring diagrams (i.e. wiring schematics). I have no idea where to get a copy however. I know the maintenance manuals for my T-6 have wiring diagrams but that is a far simpler aircraft. I would guess the B-50 to have a dedicated wiring diagram book.

Also:

https://app.aircorpslibrary.com/documen ... 73010367b9

They may have more stuff that isn't scanned yet.

[Larry Kraus]

Michael, if you are trying to identify items on the fuselage, this might help. These pages are from the B-50A & D Maintenance Manual

IMG_1366 by tanker622001, on Flickr

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[Larry Kraus]

Some additional pages from the B-50A & D Maintenance Manual that might be of interest

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[Randy Haskin]

By far the best source of detailed photos of all models of the B-50 is this book.

Been looking for a reasonably-priced copy of this for several years, but seeing this post I just bought it anyway. The rest of Ginter's books are fascinating and well done, and there's very little out there in print on B-50 details.

Thanks for the point-out!