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Airspeed Indicator F7f Tigercat & Ad-2 Skyraider Usnavy R88-i-350-25 500 Knots on 2040-parts.com

Location:

Danville, California, United States

Danville, California, United States
Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

Airspeed Indicator F7F Tigercat & AD-2 Skyraider USNavy R88-I-350-25 500 Knots

Airspeed Indicator F7F Tigercat & AD-2 Skyraider USNavy R88-I-350-25 500 Knots

This offer is for a vintage 500 Knot Airspeed Indicator as used in the Cold-War-era Grumman F7F Tigercat and AD-2 Skyraider of the US Navy, made by US Gauge. See photo of the indicator the F7F Flight Manual  dated 1947. It has an overhaul stamp on the rear case from Naval Air Station Penscacola (FL) dated Aug 1959. Measures 3.25in diameter and ~4in deep. 

It is in nice condition given its age.  The dial markings are clear and the glass and case are intact. See photos.

Please note that seller does not represent that this specific instrument was actually removed from any aircraft cited in the description, but that any documentation referenced here is evidence that it is the same type number and/or manufacturer's part number, used in these aircraft, or if such numbers are not available, the item closely resembles photos of the aircraft's instrument panel. We do our best to link instruments to specific aircraft, but Buyer accepts responsibility to perform the research to verify the item's use in specific aircraft.

2BAnAviator is presenting vintage military aircraft instruments from the 1940's, 50's, 60's, and 70's, ready for casual or serious collectors interested in aviation history. Our inventory includes instruments from aircraft of the US Navy, US Army Air Corps (i.e., pre March 1942), US Army Air Force (March 1942 to Sept 1947) and the US Air Force (post Sept 1947). Watch 2BAnAviator for many more listings coming soon.

Note that items are sold for collectors. Unless otherwise specified, seller makes no representation of the item’s serviceability or fitness for use in an aircraft other than for static display.

Will ship once payment is processed. Please note that ex-US shipments have a handling fee due to the additional documentation required. Payment within 2 days of winning bid is appreciated. Thanks for looking

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