Chaff Dispensing Pod
The chaff dispensing pod is constructed of
heat-treated aluminum alloy formed sheet metal,
extruded shapes, and machined parts. The pod is
designed for quick reloading by using the spare loaded
modules with squib boards installed. The pod hardback
(item 3) has a rigid surface for mounting the pod to the
bomb rack. The nose cone (item 1) houses the
intervalometer,
interlock
switch,
and
provides
aerodynamics to the pod. The tail cone (item 4) is
identical to the nose cone, except it has extra markings
and a hole for the insertion of a lanyard pin. An
electrical connector at the aft end of the pod is used to
interface with the aircraft's 28-volt dc power supply for
pod operation. Power is routed internally, through the
electrical wiring (item 14), from the connector to the
intervalometer (item 2).
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1. Nose cone
2. Intervalometer
3. Hardback
4. Tail cone
5. Module cavity
6. Squib board
7. Chaff module
8. Control indicator
9. Module latch
10. Chaff tube
11. Lanyard disconnect switch
12. Access plate
13. Squib board harness
14. Power wiring
Figure 10-24.—AN/ALE-37A countermeasures dispensing set, exploded view.
