Fuel Quantity Indicator, Simmonds Pacitor 0-5800 lbs Liaison Aircraft The 7-component Flux Gate Compass

The 7-component Flux Gate Compass system was designed to provide accurate navigational guidance using the earth's magnetic forces by minimizing interference from the systems of the aircraft

and Martin P5M Marlin Floatplane of the US Navy

The center knob adjusts the indexing indicator for the view angle of the pilot

type T-203

which indicate airspeed in 100 km/h increments

Fuel Quantity Indicator, Simmonds Pacitor 0-5800 lbs Liaison Aircraft The 7-component Flux Gate CompassThis is what seems to be a 1950s vintage aircraft Fuel Quantity Indicator made by Simmonds Aerospace under the Pacitor brand name, part # 37413 203A. We have not been able to link this to a specific aircraft, but we recently sold another with US Navy label on its case and 1955 service label. The instrument is in exceptional condition for its age. The dial markings are clear and the glass and case are intact. Measures ~2. 5in diameter and ~3. 5inches