Radio Altimeter Altitude Limit Selector Switch, SA-1/ARN-1 for AN/APN-1 P-63 or Machmeter

or Machmeter

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

5 inches diameter by 2

It was fitted with a louvered shutter and shot panoramic

part number 3416-3A-A1

Radio Altimeter Altitude Limit Selector Switch, SA-1/ARN-1 for AN/APN-1 P-63 or MachmeterThe WWII era Radio Altimeter Altitude Limit Selector Switch, SA 1 ARN 1 was a component of Radio Set AN APN 1, used to measure and indicate to the pilot the altitude over the terrain during flight. See image of spec sheet. The Radio Altimeter was used in a number of aircraft of the US Navy where close monitoring of height over terrain was critical, such as torpedo bomber TBM Avenger (see image from TBM Flight Manual), dive bomber SB2C Helldiver,