Convair B-36H Peacemaker Pilot’s Control Lock PART 1

[@michaelblum4968]

Univair seems to have some grimes lamps for sale ...

[@B36HPeacemaker]

I try to avoid parts houses. They ask $10 for a bolt where I can get a whole box on eBay for $8. But, I’ll check it out.

[@physicsphirst191]

fabulous

[@jamesroets800]

Newby question here: What is the purpose of the control lock? Is this when parked on the ramp, and disengaged before flight? Or some other purpose. Thanks!

[@B36HPeacemaker]

The primary reason is to prevent damage to the flight control surfaces while parked, during high winds. Every control surface had an electrically engaged, hydraulically operated lock. The control featured in this video activated and deactivated them all.

[@jamesroets800]

@@B36HPeacemaker Thanks!

[@woska7493]

Master fabricator.

[@sztosikdang]

Cast magnesium? Wtf lockheed...