Lot 43W
GRUMMAN APOLLO LUNAR MODULE LANDING GEAR MAIN COMPONENT
20 July 2016, 13:00 EDT
New YorkSold for US$1,875 inc. premium
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GRUMMAN APOLLO LUNAR MODULE LANDING GEAR MAIN COMPONENT
LUNAR MODULE PRIMARY LANDING STRUT, THE LARGEST PIECE OF THE LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY
Lunar Module Leg Main Strut with both telescoping pieces, aluminum alloy, with titanium fittings and fasteners, first piece approx 6 feet 4 inches long and 6½ inches in diameter, second part approx 6 feet long and 7 inches in diameter, end cap approx 15 inches tall and 6½ in diameter. Metal labels read "TSI T4587-2 S/N 56065 S/B 510724-2" and " TSI T4587-2 S/N 56067 S/B 10724-2", body of struts labeled in red "LDW 938-10248-1", "ITM320-51502-1 ASSY", "LTM320-51501-3 ASSY" and "67831 MFR.". Without the two adapter rings which connect the three pieces.
PROVENANCE: Property of an institution.
The largest piece of the landing gear assembly. The landing gear assemblies of the Lunar Module extend from the front and rear of both sides of the descent stage. They consist of struts, trusses, a footpad, as well as a locking and deployment mechanism. The left, right, and aft footpads have a lunar surface sensing probe. The landing gear not only buffers the impact of the lunar landing, but also prevents the vehicle from tipping over, and supports it during lunar stay and lunar launch. The lunar surface landing probes are stowed against the primary strut until the landing gear is deployed.
Lunar Module Leg Main Strut with both telescoping pieces, aluminum alloy, with titanium fittings and fasteners, first piece approx 6 feet 4 inches long and 6½ inches in diameter, second part approx 6 feet long and 7 inches in diameter, end cap approx 15 inches tall and 6½ in diameter. Metal labels read "TSI T4587-2 S/N 56065 S/B 510724-2" and " TSI T4587-2 S/N 56067 S/B 10724-2", body of struts labeled in red "LDW 938-10248-1", "ITM320-51502-1 ASSY", "LTM320-51501-3 ASSY" and "67831 MFR.". Without the two adapter rings which connect the three pieces.
PROVENANCE: Property of an institution.
The largest piece of the landing gear assembly. The landing gear assemblies of the Lunar Module extend from the front and rear of both sides of the descent stage. They consist of struts, trusses, a footpad, as well as a locking and deployment mechanism. The left, right, and aft footpads have a lunar surface sensing probe. The landing gear not only buffers the impact of the lunar landing, but also prevents the vehicle from tipping over, and supports it during lunar stay and lunar launch. The lunar surface landing probes are stowed against the primary strut until the landing gear is deployed.