Attitude indicator [Gyro Horizon]

Object detail

Accession number

2006.413

Maker

Sperry Gyroscope Company

Description

A black metal cylindrical flight instrument with glass panel at front, at bottom of which is printed 'GYRO - HORIZON'. Printed on side in yellow ink are letters 'GA/1059'. Metal plate on reverse of object stating serial no. as 24056 and 'MFRS. PART NO. 643710'. Below that is orange coloured paper disc over part stating 'CAUTION REMOVE THIS RED PAPER DISC BEFORE OPERATING INSTRUMENT'.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Glass

Credit Line

Sperry Gyroscope Company. Attitude indicator [Gyro Horizon], 2006.413. 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

New York United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

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