Where is the fuse box on a 1988 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?
Looking at the bike from the front, it is located under the side cover, on the right hand side, you we need remove saddle bag. Once removed the fuse box is located under the plastic cover.
Are Electra Glides reliable?
Honestly no. It might not even be a good second bike. This is a very heavy machine that takes some skill to operate safely.
What was the cause of the Lockheed Electra crashes?
Three aircraft were lost in fatal accidents between February 1959 and March 1960. After the third crash, the FAA limited the Electra’s speed until the cause could be determined. After an extensive investigation, two of the crashes (in September 1959 and March 1960) were found to be caused by an engine mount problem.
When did the Lockheed L-188 Electra enter service?
Lockheed was awarded a type certificate by the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) on 22 August 1958. The first delivery – to Eastern Air Lines – was on October 8, 1958, but it did not enter service until January 12, 1959. In 1957 the United States Navy issued a requirement for an advanced maritime patrol aircraft.
What causes wings to tear off Lockheed Electra?
When the oscillation was transmitted to the wings and the flutter frequency decreased to a point where it was resonant with the outer wing panels (at the same frequency, or harmonically related ones), violent up-and-down oscillation increased until the wings would tear off.
Who was the first customer for Lockheed Electra?
American Airlines was the launch customer. Eastern Air Lines, Braniff Airways and Northwest Airlines followed. The Electra suffered a troubled start. Passengers of early aircraft complained of noise in the cabin forward of the wings, caused by propeller resonance. Lockheed redesigned the engine nacelles, tilting the engines upwards three degrees.