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Flashlights : Sanyo Brand / Rechargeable Style

Sanyo Bakelite Dual Bulb Rechargeable   Sanyo Bakelite Dual Bulb Rechargeable "Cadnica" Light



Value: $10.00
Manufacturer: Sanyo
Mfgr. Model #: NL-421
Circa: 1980
Battery: N/A
Style: Rechargeable



Views: 2,259
Online Since: 1/23/2007
FM Reference #: SAN0001

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Send E-Mail to Doug Fisher Doug Fisher on Jan 25, 2007 - 3:31 PM
Standard item for gunners on AC-47, AC-119 and AC-130 gunships during Vietnam war. Reloading in blackout conditions made for a rough flight at times and the red lens on the Cadnica worked well for the job. Fit nice in the flightsuit as well
Send E-Mail to Anthony DeVoti Anthony DeVoti on Feb 1, 2007 - 10:40 AM
If there is anyone interested in purchasing one of these Sanyo NL 421 flashlights I have one in the original box. It still works I recently charged it. Please contact me if interested.
Send E-Mail to John Mistretta John Mistretta on Feb 9, 2007 - 10:29 PM
While stationed at Altus AFB, OK , pilots /aircrew in-training had a nice habit of leaving these lights on the aircraft-C-141A &B's & C-5A's. Those of us who fixed these planes loved them. You could hold them in your teeth and work. My wife used one while working at the hospital at night so she wouldn't bother patient's
Send E-Mail to dave dave on Mar 4, 2007 - 10:36 PM
I bought several of these in the fall of 1999 in the Tokyo airport. They had them in both 220 and 110 volt. I wish I could find more.
Send E-Mail to Anthony DeVoti Anthony DeVoti on Mar 7, 2007 - 6:58 PM
Dave,
I have one of these lights that was purchased and never used. It is in the original box. I charged it recently to see if it still worked and it does. If you want to buy it let me know.
Send E-Mail to Ted Ted on Apr 8, 2007 - 9:03 PM
Mr. Anthony DeVoti,
My mom had that flashlight 20 years ago and I have been looking for another one like it. (Sentimental reasons :) If Dave has not purchased it, and you are still interested in selling it, please let me know. It doesn't matter if it works or not.
Thanks.
Ted
Send E-Mail to Fred Muller Fred Muller on Apr 18, 2007 - 4:40 PM
Is this item still available? It was the best aviation flashlight 30 years ago. I just threw away a dead one.
Send E-Mail to Bob Matherly Bob Matherly on May 31, 2007 - 12:45 PM
Have two non- working Sanyo NL 421 flashlights - would like to buy either (1) two more like it or (2) replace the batteries - need to know if they are availablel B-52 crewmember in '70s.
Send E-Mail to Stan Stan on Jul 12, 2007 - 4:13 PM
I have one of these from 30 years ago and I want to replace the battery. Does anyone know how to get it apart?
Send E-Mail to Ted Ted on Jul 12, 2007 - 11:47 PM

It's been 20 years since I took one appart, but I do remember they do come appart - I think there are 2 AA ni-cads inside If I remember correctly. Replacements shouldn't be hard to come by.
Once again, I would love to find even a dead one!
tedkersten@juno.com
OH, did find a reference to them being sold....in South America. I dont' speak Spanish, but here's the link.
http://www.discountcenterweb.com/product_info.php?cPath=193_211&products_id=1412
Good luck Guys!
Send E-Mail to Ted Ted on Jul 12, 2007 - 11:51 PM
Stan,
I'm giving it a rough guess here, but if memory serves me correctly, I think the case splits below the chrome band. I think I remember getting that off (carefully) and then it splits......I think.....hope that helps.
Send E-Mail to Daniel Belisle Daniel Belisle on Aug 28, 2007 - 4:09 PM
Hi i have one of these sanyo cadnica lite flashlights as pic above its all intact in good condition with rubber plug and bulbs going to try to charge it to see if it works as it has been sitting for a long time if anybody is interested in this flashlight will sell.
Send E-Mail to Daniel Belisle Daniel Belisle on Aug 29, 2007 - 7:02 AM
UPDATE TO POST AUG 7/07 THIS FLASLIGHT IS NOW CHARGING AND WORKING
Send E-Mail to Ted Ted on Sep 11, 2007 - 8:30 PM
Daniel,
If you have an idea about price, please email me.
Thanks,
Ted
tedwina@sbcglobal.net
Send E-Mail to Keith Keith on Sep 15, 2007 - 1:06 PM
I have an old one that doesn't work any longer -- I found that, to take it apart, you must remove the silver label that says "Charge before initial use." There is a screw hidden under that label. It doesn't come apart easily, though; I broke some plastic getting mine open. The batteries aren't easy to replace; they're soldered in. I used mine for years as an airline pilot -- great flashlight! (RIP)
Send E-Mail to Phyllis Phyllis on Sep 29, 2007 - 4:38 PM
Had one for years and would like to buy another. Where can I buy one?
Send E-Mail to mich wilson mich wilson on Sep 30, 2007 - 2:46 PM
If any one has one that works I'll gladly buy it. Please contact me at michwilson@roadrunner.com
Send E-Mail to lpadgett lpadgett on Dec 9, 2007 - 8:38 PM
Bought one of these in 1970 in tokyo. Landed at Yakota AB japan on a USAF mission and found it near the Air Base. Still have i.
Send E-Mail to Bob Bob on Dec 17, 2007 - 9:44 AM
If anyone knows where to get one of these, I would like to get a replacement for my worn out one.
Send E-Mail to ted ted on Jan 21, 2008 - 10:43 PM
BOB: If it's just the batteries, you can get replacement ni-cads online if you do some searching. If you don't have the knowledge yourself, you can take it to one of those places that rebuild tool batteries. They should probably be able to help you. I am still looking for one of those and hate to think anyone would dispose of it for only the battery dying.
Send E-Mail to Errol Glidden Errol Glidden on Mar 31, 2008 - 6:52 PM
I'm a contractor and I found the flashlight under a bath tub. Charged it and it still works. Missing a bulb, but it still works.
Send E-Mail to Errol Glidden Errol Glidden on Apr 1, 2008 - 4:09 PM
Is the red side supposed to have a red bulb?
Send E-Mail to ajb ajb on Apr 10, 2008 - 12:07 PM
I have a NL 5100 need to get fixed have been using it since the 70's for flying. Need help.
Send E-Mail to alceu alceu on Apr 17, 2008 - 5:50 PM
I have one and use it since 1980. It work until now! Only the the battery isnt work well. Where can I buy another one? Plese.
Send E-Mail to Lois Lois on May 12, 2008 - 3:58 PM
I have this flashlight but the battery is going and I can't find another one. Any suggestions?