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skippiebg

26th Jan 2007 13:56

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..?

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willit Run (Post 3092077)

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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