Pump, Hand, "Wobble", Curtiss NC-3 Failed Transatlantic Flight

Full view of a circular bronze structure with rivets attached. Extending from the front is a black handle with a silver tip.

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Object Details

Physical Description

7/8 in inlet and outlet

Summary

The NC-3 aircrew used this pump to move coolant or fuel in the event of an in-flight mechanical breakdown.

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Sara Hargraves

Date

1919

Inventory Number

A19360010000

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

CRAFT-Aircraft Parts

Materials

Brass

Dimensions

3-D: 32 × 16 × 13.8cm (12 5/8 × 6 5/16 × 5 7/16 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv934db3664-e1d1-4ee7-9a7a-12e9fdf33e75

Record ID

nasm_A19360010000