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skippiebg
26th Jan 2007, 13:56
Can anyone confirm whether this type had a "doorbell" indicator on its upper wing surface to show when the main gear was down and locked..?

FE Hoppy
26th Jan 2007, 14:53
Yes.
But never heard it called a doorbell type.

skippiebg
26th Jan 2007, 15:08
Thanks FEHoppy. Doorbell not tech speak; just looks like one... :)

glhcarl
27th Jan 2007, 02:52
Its actual name is "Mechanical Down Lock Indicator" reference MM Chapter 32-61-09.

Willit Run
27th Jan 2007, 05:03
Oh, your talking about the hockey puck, yea, it has them!

glhcarl
27th Jan 2007, 15:34
Oh, your talking about the hockey puck, yea, it has them!

Only to you "Canucks" most of the L-1011 world called it the 'button".