I'm doing a study for a major avionics manufacturer on checklists. Does anyone know where I could purchase a mechanical checklist? It is ok if this part is used-- and it will not be actually flying. I've already checked Aircraft Spruce and done a basic google search. Any ideas?

 

Try a boneyard.

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Couple of problems with a "Mechanical Checklist" unless this is something you are cooking up for operation under part 91 of the Regulations. You posted in the "Majors" section, so it is assumed you are wanting to develop a Supplemental Type Certificate to add a part to a aircraft Certified under Parts 25 and 43 of the Regulations.

Assuming it is a placarded thing with a switch or a guide bar when the airplane is certified, it is part of the airplane and has to be there, in working order.

How easy is it to modify? Believe me, airlines have hundreds of guys who's entire reason for being is to argue whether a checklist should say "Set," "Verified" or "Checked." The first knee jerk reaction to any problem is to put it on a checklist, until the checklist gets so long that it becomes the problem.

The tried and true solution of a paper copy, the current revision date with the FAA's signed authorization (or equivalent electronic version) is hard to beat.

This guy has several of what you are looking for: (google search )

http://www.angelfire.com/il2/aphs/forsale/forsale.html

MODS: If this "Mechanical Checklist" isn't for Part 25 aircraft operating under FAR 121, can we move it to a part of APC forums most appropriate for its existence.

 

Does American still use them?

 

Yes, we do.

 

AA is in the mechanical checklist era and still a 121 operator of part 25 aircraft. After removing pillows and blankets for fuel savings, the mech checklist survives!
It will be interesting to see how the 1940s technology fits into the Airbus and 787. Never been on the 777, but assume it is displayed on a screen vs the boxy version on other AA aircraft.
Not a fan.