Module/Servo Mod, #188998, Autopilot

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Identifier2000-06-20_object_079Parts2000-06-20_object_079_012000-06-20_object_079_022000-06-20_object_079_032000-06-20_object_079_042000-06-20_object_079_052000-06-20_object_079_062000-06-20_object_079_072000-06-20_object_079_082000-06-20_object_079_092000-06-20_object_079_102000-06-20_object_079_112000-06-20_object_079_122000-06-20_object_079_132000-06-20_object_079_142000-06-20_object_079_152000-06-20_object_079_162000-06-20_object_079_17Accession Number2000-6-20Catalog Number2000-6-20/79Object NameModuleDescriptionServo Module A-5 automatic pilot equipment made out of solid black metal. There are components screwed into the main body, each circular in form. "M-1” is painted in white on the side of the object. There are two metal plates screwed into the object with equipment information. The first plate reads, "A-5 Automatic Pilot, Air Corps U.S. Army, spec no. 27361, order no. AC-17194, serial no. AC-41-1387; Servo no. 644833, M.F.D. by Vickers Inc. patents owned by Sperry Gyroscope co. Inc." The second reads, “Direct Current Mottor, made in U.S.A. The Holtzer-Cabot Electric Co., Boston-Chicago, RBD 2210, no.1145635, 24 volts, 1/10 H.P., 4.6 Amps, 6000 R.P.M." There is also an attached canvas bag with parts inside and a tag that reads, "Important Servo Mod. The Gyropilot name and plate must be prominently mounted in the cockpit, C.A.A. regulations."MaterialMetalSteelPaintRubberCanvasManufacturerSperry Gyroscope Co.Datecirca 1940s-1950sSignature/MarksMarks: M-1

Medium of Sign: Makers TagDimensionsH: 10.25 in/W: 13 in/D: 10 inPart/Serial NumberSpec no. 27361; order no. AC-17194 / AC-41-1387Bibliographic CitationThe Museum of Flight CollectionRightsIn copyright

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Module/Servo Mod, #188998, Autopilot