• Condition: Used (100% authentic, untouched 'As-Removed' state) • Brand: Bendix Aviation Corp. • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States • Theme: Militaria / Cold War Aviation History • Aircraft Type: Republic F-84 Thunderjet / Thunderstreak (Allison J35 Turbojet)
Description
💥 UNIQUE PIECE – THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE ON THE MARKET 💥 Up for sale/auction is an incredibly rare, museum-quality Cold War relic: an original Bendix Gas Turbine Fuel Control unit, Model TJ-A5.
This mechanical-pneumatic fuel regulator was a vital component of the Allison J35 turbojet engine, the powerful heart of the iconic Republic F-84 Thunderjet fighter-bomber. Widely deployed across NATO air forces in the 1950s (including the US, Dutch, and Belgian Air Forces), this part represents a tangible piece of jet-age history.
Why this specific unit is an absolute collector's dream:
• 100% Untouched 'As-Removed' State: This unit was kept completely original from the day it was dismantled from the aircraft decades ago. It features an unmatched, completely genuine patina—never artificially cleaned or altered.
• Perfect Free & Smooth Movement: Unlike most vintage units that are completely seized up after 70 years, the throttle control lever (clearly marked 'IDLE', 'MIL. A/B MIN.', and 'MAX.') moves completely free and silky smooth!
• Complete Identification: All original metal data plates are intact, highly legible, and secured with original safety lockwire.
Technical Details on Data Plates:
• Manufacturer: Bendix Products Div., Bendix Aviation Corp., South Bend, IND. • Model: TJ-A5 • Serial Number: 143330 • Parts List No.: 380200-6 / 350812-A
📦 ATTENTION: PREFERABLY SOLD IN MATCHING SYSTEMS/SETS!
This item is part of a larger, highly documented single-aircraft teardown of an F-84 Thunderjet. To preserve the historical value, I highly prefer to sell these items in matching sets/sub-systems. If you are a museum, premium collector, or cockpit restorer, you can combine this fuel control unit into the following logical sets. Please contact me directly to negotiate a package deal!
SET A: The Complete Jet Engine Fuel, Drive & Ignition System
• Bendix TJ-A5 Gas Turbine Fuel Control (This listing)
• Woodward Governor Company Actuator / Control Unit (P/N 355, S/N 586260, dated 1Q77.)
• Bendix Gas Turbine Starting Control Valve (Aerospace Div., P/N 118870, S/N C-3073)
• Bendix Aviation 'Scintilla Magneto Division' Jet Ignition Distributor (Spec 10-55440-1, S/N 1886. Features original red high-voltage 1000V warning plate)
• Heavy Jet Engine Multi-Spline Couplings & Brass Retainer Rings (Gearbox shafts and knurled locking rings from the Allison J35 engine core)
SET B: The Jet Cockpit Avionic, Indicator & Power Monitoring System
• Bendix Aviation Cockpit Radio / ADF Frequency Receiver Control Panel (Iconic faceplate with original rolling digit display, tuning knobs, and function switches)  • Dowty "Undercarriage" Cockpit Position Indicator Gauge (Original landing gear status panel indicator, Type 1224Y MK10, marked with Port/Starboard/Nose flags)
• Voltron Expanded Scale DC Voltmeter (Premium aerospace instrument from Pasadena, California. Model 122.90 | Serial No. 3H4400. Features a color-coded voltage arc arching from green to red)
• Voltron D.C. Amperes Expanded Scale Panel Meter (Power monitoring cockpit gauge. Model 122.902B | Serial No. 3J5536. Scale displays 6.0 to 8.0 Amps)
• Litton Clifton Precision "Angle Position Assembly" (High-end synchro/resolver component used for flight surface or radar angle transmission. P/N 4351-427 | Serial No. 0004. Includes integrated Clifton Precision Linear Transformer Model LTH-8-E-8, complete with color-coded military wiring harness)
Send a direct message now if you want to acquire a full system set before components are sold individually!
Shipping & Handling
This is a heavy, high-grade mechanical component. It will be packaged with professional care using heavy-duty padding to guarantee safe arrival anywhere in the world.
• International bidders: Please contact me prior to bidding/purchasing for an accurate shipping quote tailored to your country. Sold strictly as-is for historic display, museum exhibition, or the ultimate aviation man-cave centerpiece.
Note for European / Local Buyers: Personal delivery within the Netherlands or personal pickup is available upon request to avoid shipping risks for this heavy 20 kg historic unit. Please contact me for details.