to functionally check the AGM-84 system prior to
loading.
TS-3519/DSM TEST SET SIMULATOR
The TS-3519/DSM test set simulator (fig. 16-21) is
a portable test set. It is used to simulate a Harpoon
missile for wing station checkout, power-on fictional
testing, and fault isolation. The TS-3519/DSM is used
with the P-3 and S-3 aircraft.
AN/ASM-373A AIRBORNE TORPEDO
PRESETTER TEST SET
The AN/ASM-373A airborne torpedo presetter test
set (fig. 16-22) has capabilities for functionally testing
the presetter portion of the armament control panel
subassembly in the aircraft. It can also be used to check
aircraft wiring and the torpedo umbilical connector. The
AN/ASM-373A test set is used with the S-3 aircraft.
FORCE RETENTION GAUGE
The force retention gauge (fig. 16-23) is used to
functionally check the bomb rack nose and tail arming
solenoids. You should refer to the applicable
maintenance instruction manual for the proper retention
readings.
REVIEW NUMBER 2
IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 1 THROUGH 5,
MATCH THE DESCRIPTION WITH THE TEST SET.
DESCRIPTION
Q1.
Q2.
Used to evaluate the
operational readiness
of the Walleye weapon
guidance section
cockpit television
display
Used to perform the
operational checks of
the AIM-9 missile
launching, visual
target acquisition
system (VTAS), and
Sidewinder expanded
acquisition mode
(SEAM)
TEST SET
A. TS-3279
B. B203 torpedo heat
and control system
test set
Q3.
Q4.
Q5.
Figure 16-23.—Force retention gauge (typical).
Used to check the
C. AN/DSM-77
VTAS/SEAM system
on AIM-9 missiles
Used to verify the
D. Sparrow missile
operational status and
test set
function of the AIM-7
Sparrow missile on
the F-14 aircraft
Used to perform
E. AN/ASM-464
circuit continuity tests
on Mk 46 torpedo
preset circuits
TEST EQUIPMENT SAFETY
SUMMARY
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Recognize the
safety precautions to follow when working with
aircraft weapons systems test equipment.
The test equipment discussed in this chapter is
designed to perform various functions. Two of the most
important functions are—
1. to ensure the correct firing voltage is available
at the appropriate station when the cockpit
switches are properly set, and
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