It was known as the Fairchild Engine Division after World War II.
The Fairchild-Caminez Engine Corporation was founded in 1925 to produce Harold Caminez's 447 engine.
[1] In 1928, it constructed a factory in Farmingdale, New York.
[2] The American Airplane & Engine Corporation was founded by the Aviation Corporation in 1931 to continue manufacturing of Ranger engines.
[3] In 1934, the company name changed to Ranger Engineering Corporation, then in 1939 to Ranger Aircraft Engines, Division of Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation.