What is it?

[PutPut]

What is the appendage on the right wing leading edge of a Douglas TBD-1 Devastator? It is circled in the attachment. My reference material does not identify it. I know it is not a landing light. Thanks in advance, Paul

 

[Sundog]

According to this cutaway, it's the oil cooler.

 

[stansdds]

Yep, that would be the oil cooler.

 

[PRB]

A TBD-1! Can't wait for this one!

 

[glh]

Paul:

Yes, Oil Cooler Intake. Look on your DC-3; Douglas did the same thing on both of the DC-3 engines.

 

[PutPut]

Thanks, all. I thought it probably was an oil cooler, but, like I said, none of my references came out and said.

Best, Paul