T&R Report R-02: Summary Report of the Investigation of Tailshaft Failures (1966)

There has been a considerable investigation, study, documentation, and discussion on the subject of propeller tail shaft failures with much diversity of opinion expressed. In order to assist in the dissemination of information and to provide guidance for investigations on this subject, The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers formed Panel M-8 (Investigation of Tailshaft Failures) under the guidance of the Ships' Machinery Committee of the Technical and Research Program.

This summary report is a chronological outline of the work of Panel M -8 on the investigation of tails haft failures. Particular emphasis is given to the objectives, accomplishments, and recommendations of the panel as well as the related work of others.