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BOMB SHACKLES - 14023_289
SUU-44 FLARE DISPENSER

Aviation Ordinanceman 2 & 3 - Aviation theories and other practices
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provisions for electrical release, electrical arming, or mechanical arming. However, the shackle can be electrically released if you attach an electrical release unit, such as the Aero 7B-1, to the shackle structure. The shackle can be mechanically armed if you attach arming solenoids to the shackle or to the structure on which the shackle is mounted. The frame of the Mk 8 Mod 5 bomb shackle is an inverted U-shaped member. The frame suspension lugs are also U-shaped. They are attached to the ends of the frame by pivot bolts, which retain the hook link assembly in place within the frame. Inspection holes are located in the frame above each suspension hook so you can visually inspect individual hook latchings. There is also a hole in the frame so you can insert a safety pin that mechanically blocks the linkage to prevent the hooks from releasing. Other components of the Mk 8 Mod 5 bomb shackle are the cocking lever, release lever, latching lever, and associated springs. When you cock the Mk 8 Mod 5 bomb shackle, you move the cocking lever aft until the latching block on the link assembly engages in the slot of the latching lever. The roller on the latching lever rides up and seats on the top of the release lever cam. When the release lever is moved forward, either electrically by the attached release unit or manually, the latching lever moves down and away from the latching block. This action allows the hook-opening spring and the weight of the store to move the hook link assembly forward, releasing the hooks. Keep the Mk 8 Mod 5 bomb shackle in the released position except when it is actually carrying stores. The shackle is designed to operate without lubrication. Maintenance is limited to cleaning the assembly with dry-cleaning solvent (P-D-680), inspecting the components for wear and operation, and replacing the shackle. If you want more information about the Mk 8 Mod 5 bomb shackle, refer to Bomb Shackle Mark 8 Mod 5, NAVAIR 11-5-114. Q1. Q2. REVIEW NUMBER 4 The Mk 8 Mod 5 bomb shackle is mounted on what aircraft? What is the suspension of the Mk 8 Mod 5 bomb shackle ? DISPENSERS AND EJECTORS LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Identify the purpose and use of dispensers and ejectors. REVIEW NUMBER 3 ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS Q1. THROUGH Q8. A1. A2. A3. A4. A5. A6. A7. A8. The BRU-32/A bomb ejector rack is installed on the F/A-18 aircraft. The maximum capacity of the BRU-33/A bomb ejector rack is 2,000 pounds. The major subassemblies of the MER and TER include an adapter assembly, a wiring support assembly, and ejector units. The adapter assembly of the MER houses the wiring support assembly on which you can attach six individual ejector units. You can attach three individual ejector units to the adapter assembly of the ITER. The IMER and ITER ejector units are numbered according to the firing sequence. The stores sensing switch, located on the forward hook of each station, signals the rack whether a weapon is loaded on a particular station or not. If the forward hook is closed, the switch signals the rack that the station is loaded, and will not automatically step to the next station. Custody of the IMER/ITER hardware kit and practice bomb adapter kits is maintained at the organizational level. 10-26







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