Fuel Quantity Indicator, Front-Reserve Tanks, P-38 Lightning, GE 8DJ12LAN F-8 Crusader according to the Accessories Interchangeability

according to the Accessories Interchangeability Chart dated Feb 1945

Turning the set course knob rotates the course dial to bring the desired track figure under the course index

it was also used across other USN aircraft such as the TBM Avenger

The item shipped will vary slightly from the one illustrated here

The instrument is in very good condition given its age

Fuel Quantity Indicator, Front-Reserve Tanks, P-38 Lightning, GE 8DJ12LAN F-8 Crusader according to the Accessories InterchangeabilityHere is a fine specimen of a Fuel Quantity Indicator for the Reserve (Front) fuel tanks as used in versions of the infamous US Army Air Force twin tailed fighter P 38 Lightning, made by General Electric, Model 8DJ12LAN The P 38 had two fuel quantity indicators.. this was for the front reserve tanks, each holding 0 60 gals. The indicator has two pointers (the second one is barely visible in the photo as it rests behind the other) one for each tank. See