A/E32M-4 MAINTENANCE AND
RECONFIGURATION STAND
The A/E32M-4 maintenance and reconfiguration
stand (fig. 9-9) is made of steel and aluminum. The
stand consists of maintenance ring assemblies
MXK-663/E32M-4 (forward), MXK-664/E32M-4
(aft), and deck post assembly MXK-665/E32K-4 that
supports each ring assembly. The ring assemblies can
be rotated 180 degrees for convenient load accessibility.
The A/E32M-4 maintenance and reconfiguration
stand is used to hold the F-14 aircraft weapons rail
during general maintenance. It is also used for
configuring the F- 14 weapons rail with associated bomb
racks.
A/F32K-1/1A BOMB ASSEMBLY STAND
The A/F32K-1/1A bomb assembly stand (fig. 9-10)
consists of three interchangeable and interlocking
49-inch sections. The stand must be secured to the deck.
It has four trays that are placed on top of conveyor rollers
A1.
A2.
A3.
A4.
A1.
A2.
A3.
Figure 9-9.—A/E32M-4 maintenance and reconfiguration
stand.
to permit a 360-degree rotation of the weapon. Stops
are located at each end to prevent the trays from moving
beyond the end of the conveyor. Each of the sections
are collapsible for stowage purposes.
The stand is designed to support Mk 80 series
general-purpose bombs during the assembly process.
However, the stand may be used to support various other
weapons during the assembly process.
REVIEW NUMBER 1 ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS Q1. THROUGH Q4.
For a complete listing and description of approved handling equipment, you
should refer to NAVSEA OP 2173, Volume 1.
The general purpose of the standard four-way wood pallet is for use when shipping
domestic unit loads of ordnance.
The safe working load (SWL) of the Mk 3 Mod 0 and Mk 12 Mod 2 pallets is 4,000
pounds.
Ammunition pallet crates are used at naval shore activities to handle loose
ammunition and inert items during on-station handling and transportation.
REVIEW NUMBER 2 ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS Q1. THROUGH Q4.
A carrier is used as a quick and safe way of attaching a crane cable or other
hoisting device to ammunition for movement from one area to another.
The Mk 49 Mod 1 weapons carrier is constructed of two steel pallets welded
together.
The Mk 49 Mod 1 and Mk 51 Mod 1 weapons carriers are used to lift weapons
with 14-inch suspension lugs. The Mk 51 Mod 1 carrier can also lift weapons
with 30-inch suspension lugs.
A4.
The SWL of the Mk 51 Mod 1 weapons carrier is 4,000 pounds.
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