Size: Checklist pocket: 23x18x7.5 (extended with cover open: 35 cm), Scissors pocket: 7.7x18.4 (extended with cover open 29.1 cm). Straps and pockets, total extension: 62 cm.
Part Numbers: A7L-201047-01 and A7L201049-01.
Description: Checklist and scissor pockets with metal buckles and part numbers A7L-201047-01 and A7L-201049-01, respectively. This item comes from the collection of Robert (Bob) Dale Helton, who was an aerospace educator that worked on NASA outreach.
Description: Checklist and scissor pockets with metal buckles and part numbers A7L-201047-01 and A7L-201049-01, respectively. This item comes from the collection of Robert (Bob) Dale Helton, who was an aerospace educator that worked on NASA outreach.
The part number for the checklist pocket and the scissors pocket generally refers to the set, with this identifier sometimes present on the strap that connects both pockets.
The last 2 numbers represent the evolutionary model of the same design. Thus, -01 was the first version of a particular article. The metal snap pockets were used extensively during the training of the Apollo Program astronauts. These types of pockets appear in later versions from Apollo 11 to Apollo 14.
Special features: The model that is part of my collection has some rust spots and a red strikethrough on the part number. On one of the straps it is written "Not for O2 use". Probably, as this item was meant to be used for training some parts of it, might not use the same quality materials and therefore beta cloth might not be present in some parts.
The pockets with part numbers A7L / 201047/03 and A7L-201049-03 were used in the Apollo 11, 12, 13 and 14 missions.
More information:
Follow me