Wheel and Flap Position Indicator, AN-5780-2 P-40 The metal seal is in

The metal seal is in place in the lower right of the case

Bendix Magnesyn

It is experienced but in good condition given its age

It was for aircraft with shallow/slow climb/descent speed i

see the listing for the Encyclopedia of US Air Force Aircraft Volume 1 Post WWII Fighters

Wheel and Flap Position Indicator, AN-5780-2 P-40 The metal seal is inHere is a Type AN 5780 2 Wheel and Flap Position Indicator used in WWII and post WWII aircraft with a nose wheel (vs tail wheel aircraft). According to the US Army Air Force Interchangeability Cross Reference Chart dated February 1945, the AN 5870 2 indicator was used in bombers B 26, A 26, and A 20, as well as in the fighter P 38. The position of the wheels were indicated by the 3 small window insets, one each on the nose and each wing. The position