positioning of the two rotary selector switches (BURST
RATE and SINGLE/DOUBLE) on the pod control
indicator. There is also a reset switch and reset light
indicator on the pod control indicator so the
intervalometer can be recycled to the starting position.
Cockpit Control Indicator
The cockpit control indicator (fig. 10-43) is an
optional feature of the dispensing set. The controls on
the cockpit control indicator override those on the pod
control indicator, letting the operator select the burst rate
and dispensing pattern after the aircraft is airborne.
In addition to the burst rate and single or double
rotary switches, the cockpit control indicator has four
pod select switches, a power ON switch, and four chaff
remaining counters. This gives the pilot individual or
simultaneous control of four separate dispensing sets
while airborne. The cockpit control indicator has no
reset feature. When the aircraft doesn’t use the cockpit
control indicator, any 28-volt dc power source having a
cockpit control switch may be used for operation. When
the system is used, the burst rate and dispensing pattern
are controlled by the preset controls on the pod control
indicator.
For further information on the AN/ALE-37A chaff
dispensing set, you should refer to Countermeasures
Chaff Dispensing Set, AN/ALE-37A, NAVAIR
16-30ALE37-1.
REVIEWER 6
Q1. What chaff dispenser is installed in Navy combat
aircraft?
Q2. List the two major subassemblies of the
AN/ALE-39A countermeasures chaff dispensing
set.
Q3. What is the maximum capacity of the
AN/ALE-39A?
Q4. When the AN/ALE-37A is fully loaded, what is
its weight?
Q5. The AN/ALE-37A chaff dispenser contains
modules.
Q6. There are
chaff tubes contained in an
AN/ALE-37A chaff module.
Figure 10-43.—Cockpit control indicator.
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