Autopilot Selector Switch Panel Type N-1, USAF E-4 System,, C-130, 658421 Cold War Another press of the crown

Another press of the crown stops the hands

as well as confirmation of the part number below the illustration

as used in versions of the heavy bomber B-24 (see photo of instrument panel from a B-24 Flight Manual showing the location of the indicator)

Right Main

Autopilot Selector Switch Panel Type N-1, USAF E-4 System,, C-130, 658421 Cold War Another press of the crownThis is an example of an Autopilot Selector Switch Module, Type N 1, for the USAF Autopilot Type E 4 (aka as the Sperry A 12 Gyrosyn Automatic Pilot System). The E 4 System was used in the late 1940 1950's and was still in use in some 1960's aircraft. Lockheed C 130 Hercules transports used this system, as well as civilian aircraft such as DC 3 and DC 6. It has a date stamp of October 1954. The panel is experienced but a fine artifact. The knobs turn.