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Old 26th January 2007 | 13:56
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L-1011 TriStar: visual MLG downlock indicator?
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..?
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Old 26th January 2007 | 14:53
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Yes.
But never heard it called a doorbell type.
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Old 26th January 2007 | 15:08
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Thanks FEHoppy. Doorbell not tech speak; just looks like one...
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Old 27th January 2007 | 02:52
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Its actual name is "Mechanical Down Lock Indicator" reference MM Chapter 32-61-09.
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Old 27th January 2007 | 05:03
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Oh, your talking about the hockey puck, yea, it has them!
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Old 27th January 2007 | 15:34
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Originally Posted by Willit Run
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".
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