Attitude Indicator [Gyro Vertical - MK I] - Museum of Transport and Technology, New Zealand

Object detail

Accession number

2006.412

Maker

Sperry Gyroscope Company

Description

Sperry Mark 1 Gyro Vertical gauge. Black metal cylindrical flight instrument, with single front dial. At the front is a glass panel through which the Sperry logo is visible, as well as 'MK. I / GYRO VERTICAL'. On the side of the cylinder is written "DO NOT JAR" and "HANDLE LIKE EGGS". On the reverse is a small round mesh screen, above which is printed "W4688" and "SV.471".

Marks

W4688 / S.V.471 Printed
SPERRY / MK. I / GYRO VERTICAL Painted
DO NOT JAR / HANDLE LIKE EGGS Stencilled

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Glass

Credit Line

Sperry Gyroscope Company. Attitude Indicator [Gyro Vertical - MK I], 2006.412. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Component, Aircraft Tools & Equipment for Communication Aerospace Transportation T&E Aerospace Transportation Accessories

Production place

North America Americas

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Light Font Auto part Rectangle Metal Emblem Logo Fashion accessory Gas Titanium

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Attitude Indicator [Gyro Vertical - MK I]