REVIEW NUMBER 3

fragments can be ejected from the tube to cause severe personal injury. For further information concerning flight deck operational procedures, you should refer to the NATOPS Manual, NAVAIR 00-80T-105, and the LHA, LPH, LHD NATOPS Manual, NAVAIR 00-80T-106. REVIEW NUMBER 3 Q1. What maximum amount of subcaliber practice bombs should be assembled at any one time? Q2. When loading certain bombs, AOs tend to be careless and get injured. What type of bombs usually causes this attitude? REVIEW NUMBER 2 ANSWERS A1. During a weapons inspection, you find a weapon or component that doesn't meet inspection criteria. You should reject the weapon, and notify the proper authority. A2. You are authorized to manually load up to 1,000 pounds. A3. When manually loading GP bombs, you should use the HLU-256/E hoisting bar. A4. If a sway brace on a bomb rack isn't being used, it should remain in the fully up position with the jam nuts tightened. A5. The maximum tightening range of a sway brace screw is not to exceed one-half turn. A6. When you begin dearming an aircraft, the first step you should take is to make sure fuzes or arming devices or firing mechanisms are in a safe condition. Also, install arming wires through the fuze vanes and pop-out pins. REVIEW NUMBER 3 ANSWERS A1. Only assemble the amount of practice bombs needed for the next event at any one time. A2. When loading certain bombs, AOs tend to be careless and get injured. Practice bombs usually cause this attitude. 14-13