Tools and Hardware, Sextant, Bubble, Averaging, Link, A-12
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Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Navigational
Manufacturer
Link Aviation Devices Inc. Physical Description
Miscellaneous parts accompanying link bubble sextant (octant), model A-12. Includes: 3 light bulbs, 1 metal canister with lid containing 5 small screwdriver heads, 2 spare drums, and 1 bubble assembly.
Dimensions
3-D (drums, each): 1.6 × 8.1cm (5/8 × 3 3/16 in.)
3-D (canister): 4.1 × 0.8cm (1 5/8 × 5/16 in.)
3-D (bubble assembly): 4.1 × 4.1cm (1 5/8 × 1 5/8 in.)
3-D (large light bulbs, each): 2.9 × 1cm (1 1/8 × 3/8 in.)
3-D (small light bulb): 2.2 × 1cm (7/8 × 3/8 in.) Materials
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloys
Aluminum Alloy
Plastic
Glass
Copper Alloy
Steel
Unknown Sealant
Unknown Plating
Graphite Inventory Number
A20040088001
Credit Line
Donated by Maureen O'Hara Blair
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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