Figure 9-29.—ADU-602A/E nitrogen receiver adapter.
ADU-602A/E Nitrogen Receiver Adapter
The ADU-602A/E nitrogen receiver adapter (fig.
9-29) is an aluminum container with seven hexagonal
tubes. A welded plate is fitted with contoured urethane
pads to fit the nitrogen bottles of the LAU-127 launcher.
The hinged plate is spring loaded and dual clasped for
security. Two handles located on the side aid in lifting
and carrying.
Aero 64B Soft-Belt Adapter
The Aero 64B soft-belt adapter (fig. 9-30) consists
of a flexible, neoprene-covered, woven-wire sling. The
adapter has slots at the ends for attaching tie-down
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A2.
A3.
A4.
A5.
A6.
Figure 9-30.—Aero 64B soft-belt adapter mounted on an
Aero 12C bomb skid.
straps. The adapter is also equipped with brackets for
attaching it to the skid.
Two Aero 64B soft-belt adapters support or store a
soft-skin weapon up to 20 inches in diameter on the Aero
12C bomb skid. Each Aero 64B adapter has an SWL of
2,500 pounds.
ADU-488/E Wing, Fin, and Fuze Adapter
The ADU-488/E wing, fin, and fuze adapter (fig.
9-31) is an aluminum container that contains different
features to transport a variety of ordnance components.
Preformed urethane channels that provide protection for
REVIEW NUMBER 5 ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS Q1. THROUGH Q6.
The components of the HLU-288/E bomb hoist include a gear train, drum and
cable, brake mechanism, fishpole extension tube, and two cranks.
The break crank of the HLU-288/E bomb hoist is used to hoist or lower the load.
The components of the HLU-196/E bomb hoisting unit include gasoline engine,
speed-reducing gearbox and brake, a cable assembly. and storage drum.
The single cable-lift capacity of the HLU-196/E bomb hoist is 2,000 pounds.
Hoisting bands are used to circle a load and as a means of attaching hoisting
equipment or other handling equipment.
Hoisting bands include the short light-gauge hoisting band, long light-gauge
hoisting band, and the heavy-gauge hoisting band.
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