Revolutions per minute Counter

Maker and role
Bendix Aviation Corporation, Manufacturer
 Production date
1939
1945
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Accession number
2006.410
Maker
Bendix Aviation Corporation
Description
Rev counter from a Link trainer, or practise simulator, WWII era. Dial on front states 'LINK TRAINER', counts hundreds of revolutions per minute. As simulating conditions, counter would run on air pressure, explaining reason for text on reverse of black plastic mould stating DO NOT BLOW IN TUBES. Plaque on reverse states TYPE NO. 1498-15A-A1-1484 PIONEER INSTRUMENT. DIVISION OF BENDIX AVIATION CORPORATION BENDIX, NEW JERSEY, U.S.A.
Marks
TYPE NO. 1498-15A-A1-1484 PIONEER INSTRUMENT. DIVISION OF BENDIX AVIATION CORPORATION BENDIX, NEW JERSEY, U.S.A. Maker's Plate
Media/Materials
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Metal
Other name
Link Trainer
Credit Line
Bendix Aviation Corporation. 1939
1945. Revolutions per minute Counter, 2006.410. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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