Propeller Feathering Switch, 560B24 Signal Corps US Army

Propeller Feathering Switch, 560B24 Signal Corps US ArmyThe Propeller Feathering Switch was located on the Pilots' instrument panel or pedestal of US Army Air Force and US Navy multi engine aircraft, one for each engine. In the event of engine malfunction or damage while in flight, the pilot or co pilot 'feathered' the propellor of the stricken engine, which placed the pitch of the engine's propeller blades parallel to the direction of flight. This would prevent the propellor from 'windmilling', or

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This is a Beam Compass Indicator

The 7-component Flux Gate Compass system was designed to provide accurate navigational guidance using the earth's magnetic forces by minimizing interference from the systems of the aircraft

Mecklenburg Germany on the 30th of April 1945 by aircraft of the RAF 350th Squadron reported as being Spitfires or Tempests

the clock seems to operate as it should

Despite slight discoloring of the cover

Maintenance by a knowledgeable technician is suggested

The white label indicates that it has been through Naval Air Station Norfolk VA

Ground Handling and Lubrication

Pipsqueak used an aircraft's voice radio set to periodically send out a 1 kHz tone which was picked up by ground-based high-frequency direction finding (HFDF

and UC-78 Bobcat utility aircraft

a scratch pad