precautions are recommended safety precautions that
all personnel should follow when operating and
maintaining equipment.
All persons who supervise or perform work in
connection with ammunition handling should be
familiar with the United States Ordnance Safety
Precautions, NAVSEA OP 3347.
When test firing is conducted using live
ammunition,
observe
all
existing
range
regulations.
Before undertaking any operation for which a
check off list exists, the check off list is read so
all personnel know what to do.
When provided, always use safety devices to
prevent accidents. Keep safety devices in good
operating order at all times.
Do not make changes, modifications, or
additions to a weapons system without prior
approval and authorization from the appropriate
authority.
A hazardous condition exists if a gun
malfunction occurs and there is anything in line
with the gun muzzle. Observe area clearance
requirements during maintenance periods.
Percussion
can
fire
electrically
primed
ammunition. NEVER cycle live ammunition
through a gun for testing purposes.
The explosive elements in electric primers are
highly sensitive to static electricity. Make sure
the primer button does not come into contact
with the human body.
Observe fire regulations and maintain good
ventilation when using cleaning solvents and
other volatile maintenance materials.
Before
performing
maintenance
actions
involving pneumatic or hydraulic pressurized
components, ensure that all pressure is removed
and the component is in the safest possible
condition.
REVIEW NUMBER 7
Q1.
If a check off list is to be used during an
operation, what action must take place first?
Q2.
To
prevent
explosive
primers
on
gun
ammunition from being exposed to static
electricity, what action should be taken?
Q3.
When does a hazardous condition exist?
REVIEW NUMBER 5 ANSWERS
A1.
In F/A-18 aircraft, fired projectiles exit the
aircraft
through
the
gun
blast
diffuser
assembly that is located just forward of the
cockpit windscreen.
A2.
When used on the F/A-18 aircraft, the gun
system holds a maximum of 578 rounds.
A3.
A
round
limiter,
located
in
the
gun
compartment, can be preset to limit the total
number of rounds the pilot can fire.
A4.
When used on F-14 aircraft, the M61A1 gun
system is mounted in the forward fuselage on
the left side of the aircraft.
A5.
The maximum capacity of the gun system
used on the F-14 aircraft is 676 rounds; 576
rounds in the drum and 100 rounds in the
chute.
REVIEW NUMBER 6 ANSWERS
A1.
The breech bolts are changed out when
15,000 rounds have been fired from the
M61A1 gun system.
A2.
The overhaul interval for the M61A1 gun is
120,000 rounds.
A3.
Scheduled maintenance for the handling and
drive system of the LALS should be done
when the gun has fired 30,000 rounds.
REVIEW NUMBER 7 ANSWERS
A1.
If a check off list is to be used during an
operation, it must be read to all personnel
who will take part in the operation.
A2.
To
prevent
explosive
primers
on
gun
ammunition from being exposed to static
electricity, make sure that the primer button
of the ammunition doesn't come into contact
with the human body.
A3.
A hazardous condition exists if a gun
malfunctions and there is anything in line
with the gun muzzle.
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