WWII US Navy Carrier Based Grumman F-6F Hellcat Aircraft Throttle Quadrant

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This auction offers a vintage and very unique single engine throttle quadrant that is fully functional and in unused, near mint condition without any damage or significant corrosion. In consideration of functionality this quadrant has it all. It was manufactured by Corry Penna as part # 14412/5-2062 for the United States Navy (USN) Grumman F-6F Hellcat and has four control handles shown in photo 1. The most outboard lever with a black button on top of a black grip is the throttle that controls the amount of fuel being fed to the engine. The button on the top is for voice communications. The throttle also has a forward stop that can be adjusted to limit the maximum continuous power and be manually overridden by forcing it full forward to reach “military” or “take-off” power in a critical situation. The lever next to the throttle with a black knob on top that is labeled “SC” is used to control the super charger air output or engine manifold pressure and it has detents and both ends to hold it in the “high” or full aft position and the “low” or full forward position. The next or third lever with a red knob on top that is labeled “M” controls the engine fuel-air ratio or mixture and it has a locking arm under it to lock it at a particular position. The fourth lever extends from the back of the quadrant with a black knob labeled “P” and it controls the propeller speed in revolutions per minute. This lever also has a locking arm to hold its position and a vernier wheel to make very fine adjustments. The quadrant also has a knob on the lower face that can be used to adjust the amount of friction applied simultaneously to the movement of all four levers. The blue arrow in photo 6 shows the position of the quadrant in an F-6F cockpit. It weighs 3 lbs. & 7 oz. and the shipping weight will be about 4 lbs. The Hellcats combat reputation makes this quadrant a very definitive historical artifact of the Pacific War and Grumman`s ingenuity in development and manufacturing of a carrier- based fighter with a claimed “kill ratio” against the A6M Zero of 13:1. Hellcats are credited with destroying over 5,200 aircraft and their straightforward design quality was such that they were the least modified fighter of the war. The Hellcat is credited with 75% of the aerial victories recorded by the USN and it earned the nickname “ace maker” from pilots like those shown in photo 7 who appear to be very happy with their Hellcat assignments. WW2, World War Two, World War II, Pacific War, aviation, cockpit, restoration, warbird, warplane, militaria, part, relic, aeroplane, restauration, restore, flying, flight, simulation, simulator, attack, bomber, cockpit. Please do not submit a payment after winning this auction until notified of the total cost including shipping and insurance. Once the winning bidder’s shipping address is known notification of the final sale price will be promptly sent as well as seller’s email address, home address, and telephone number. BUYER MUST CONTACT SELLER WITHIN 3 DAYS (72 HOURS) OF A SUCCESSFUL BID/PURCHASE AND PROVIDE A SHIPPING ADDRESS Payment in US currency is required within seven days of auction closing unless the buyer makes other arrangements with the seller. Seller does NOT devalue items or mark customs forms in a fraudulent manner. It is the buyer’s responsibility to research and understand the import laws, taxes, tariffs, and fees of your country. Seller is not responsible for any duties, taxes, fees, tariffs, or any other costs your country might assess when importing this item. Requests for other forms of shipping may be considered. The buyer is responsible for contacting and settling any shipping damage, loss, or delayed delivery claims with the carrier and seller will assist if necessary. Sold As Is This item is sold as is for display purposes only and according to the pictures and descriptions without warranty or certification of any kind, expressed or implied. It is offered as aviation collectible and not as a certified or flight... read more

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