CHEMICAL SPRAY TANKS Chemical spray tanks are containers which are designed  for  external  use  on  aircraft  for  the dissemination  of  toxic  chemical  agents,  smoke,  and incapacitating chemical agents. Aero 14B Spray Tank The  Aero  14B  spray  tank  is  a  pressure-controlled, combination storage container and airborne dispersion munition for chemical warfare agents, Aero 12 Aircraft Chemical Tank The Mk 12 chemical tank is designed to generate a smoke screen capability for high performance aircraft. SAFETY  PRECAUTIONS LEARNING   OBJECTIVE:   Recognize   the safety precautions to follow when working with bombs,  fuzes,  and  associated  components. Most fuzes contain a charge of high explosives and must  be  handled  carefully.  When  compared  to  the burster  charge,  the  amount  of  explosives  is  small; however,  the  explosives  in  fuzes  are  much  more sensitive. Fuzes are manufactured to meet all safety requirements when used properly. However, the safety features   designed   in   any   weapon   or   explosive component are only as reliable as the person using them. Fuzes   are   packed   in   sealed,   moistureproof containers,  and  should  not  be  unsealed  until  they  are required for use. Fuzes unpacked and not used should be  returned  to  their  original  condition,  repacked,  and dated. Once the hermetic seal is broken, these fuzes should be used before those that are still hermetically sealed. Mk 344 or Mk 376 electric fuzes that have been removed  from  their  sealed  containers  and  whose shipping caps have been removed and repacked for more than 30 days must be disposed of according to current  directives. Additionally,  dispose  of  electric fuzes  exposed  to  excessive  moisture,  regardless  of length of time. Fuzes must be handled carefully at all times and should never be dropped, tumbled, dragged, or thrown. They should not be struck with a hammer or any tool, either to open the container or to align them in a stowage rack. Fuzes should not be packed or unpacked in the magazine. When  a  fuze  is  unpacked,  it  should  be examined to ensure that the shipping seals are intact and that the arming stem is not unscrewed Safety cotter pins,  shipping  wires,  and  seals  should  be  left  in  place until the arming wire is assembled into the fuze. Arming vane assemblies must not be bent or distorted. The   hazards   of   bomb   ammunition   will   vary, depending on the types and quantities of explosives involved.  Regardless  of  the  particular  weapons  being handled,  potential  hazards  are  always  present. Explosive bomb ammunition is hazardous because of its tendency,  when  detonated,  to  set  off  all  explosive material that is near it. Although   bomb   ammunition   containing   high explosives causes greater injury to personnel and loss of equipment, the improper handling of practice bombs causes  more  frequent  injury  to  personnel.  When handling practice bombs, the weight factor alone can cause severe injury or even loss of limb. Dropping a practice bomb, even a short distance, with a practice bomb signal cartridge installed can cause the cartridge to detonate, resulting in severe and permanent injury to personnel. Accidents  are  prevented  through  good  design, testing,  and  careful  handling  of  ordnance.  Safety precautions must be followed, All personnel involved in weapons handling must be briefed on particular safety precautions  before  actually  handling  weapons,  All personnel who handle ordnance must be qualified and certified.  Newly  assigned  personnel,  still  under training,  are  assigned  as  crew  members  and  never permitted to work alone until they are fully qualified and certified. Specific  safety  precautions  for  bomb  ammunition are   outlined   in   the   publications   for   the   specific ammunition and the aircraft loading manuals. Q1. Q2. Q3. Q4. REVIEW NUMBER 11 What is the maximum length of time that the Mk 344 and Mk 376 electrical tail fuzes can be used after  they  are  removed  from  their  container? In  what  location  should  you  never  pack  or unpack fuzes ? Why  is  explosive  bomb  ammunition  hazardous? Handling ________ causes more injuries than handling  ________  . 1-51