Pilots' and Mechanics' Aircraft Instrument Manual by GC DeBaud 1942 P-63

Pilots' and Mechanics' Aircraft Instrument Manual by GC DeBaud 1942 P-63This textbook on aircraft instruments covers essential knowledge of the fundamentals, operation, servicing, and repair of instruments known in 1942. This 490 page book is in fair condition given its age. Pages appear to be intact with some page wrinkling due to water ingress.

the knob turns

local magnetic variation can be set in at the master indicator so that all indications will be in relation to true north

the cord with modification (for AC

It has the female coupling but is missing the male fitting

manufactured in 1940 by R

It is an excellent example and in exceptional condition given its age

which measures 8 inches wide by 18 inches long by 11 high

Used for sighting 3"/50 guns

this indicator appears to have a production year of 1937 (3768/37)

which would release the lens for replacement

is the instrument specified for the B

The black paint on its face shows some minor micro blistering