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oldscratch
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posted 08-05-2014 12:40 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for oldscratch     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I have what I believe is a Mercury-era Attitude Indicator. I would like to know everything I can about this item.

Is this an important piece in space history?

The only other photo I was able to find was one with different colored dials.

space1
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posted 08-05-2014 04:54 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for space1   Click Here to Email space1     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
It would be helpful to see the data plate on the unit showing the part number, etc.

You are right about the colors - the flight unit had different colors for some needles.

oldscratch
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posted 08-05-2014 12:05 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for oldscratch     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
A photo of the top plate has been posted. Again any information is greatly appreciated.

Lou Chinal
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posted 08-05-2014 04:40 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lou Chinal   Click Here to Email Lou Chinal     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
In all the photos I've taken Roll is in white, Pitch is Tan, Yaw is Yellow.

Some of the early models had the retro attitude indicator marked at 45'. This was later changed to 34'.

DG27
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posted 08-09-2014 06:40 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for DG27   Click Here to Email DG27     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Are there any date stamps on the unit that might indicate when it was made? Do you have a photo of the rear of the unit? I am trying to research other potential uses.

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