BRU-15/A BOMB RACK

in the normal release mode. The auxiliary unlock assembly is a cartridge-actuated device (CAD) that provides a mounting point for the aft end of the IFOBRL. When actuated, the unlock assembly releases the IFOBRL and allows it to move forward. This frees the sear link from restraint and lets the rack linkage function normally. The BRU-14A bomb rack has a secondary release assembly. It initiates hook release if the LEMA fails to function. The secondary release assembly is a CAD that consists of a housing, piston, and release slider assembly mounted on the top of the bomb rack frame. When actuated, the secondary release moves the sear link forward to release the bomb rack. The BRU-14/A doesn't have remote manual-release capabilities. If you want more information about the BRU-14/A bomb rack, refer to Bomb Rack BRU-14/A and BRU-15/A, NAVAIR 11-5E-18. BRU-15/A BOMB RACK The BRU-15/A bomb rack (fig. 10-4) is installed on the wing stations of the P-3 aircraft. It is used with the aircraft wing store launcher assembly, which is modified to launch a Harpoon missile. You can attach Aero 1A adapter assemblies to increase the bomb rack to 30-inch suspension capacity. The BRU-15/A bomb rack is a modification of the BRU-14/A bomb rack. The functional and physical characteristics of the BRU-15/A are shown below. · The IFOBRL mechanism and associated auxiliary unlock device are not included. · There is a safety mechanism to positively lock the release mechanism of the bomb rack when a safety pin is installed. · There is a cable-actuated manual release mechanism that operates the primary release linkage through an added manual release cable and lever. REVIEW NUMBER 1 Q1. The BRU-14/A bomb rack is installed in what aircraft? Q2. What bomb rack is used on the wing stations of the P-3C aircraft? BOMB EJECTOR RACKS LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Identify the purpose and use of bomb ejector racks to include their principles of operation, maintenance requirements, and operational description. When in flight, today's high-speed fighter and attack aircraft create a vacuum under the fuselage and wings. If a weapon/store is released from the bomb rack, this vacuum can prevent the weapon/store from entering the airstream and falling to the target. If this happens, the weapon/store may physically contact the aircraft structure, causing serious damage to or loss of the aircraft. Bomb ejector racks are different from bomb racks. Bomb ejector racks use electrically fired impulse 10-3 Figure 10-4.—BRU-15/A bomb rack.