Fuzes and/or warheads dropped 5 feet or more onto a hard surface and rockets that have been accidentally released from aircraft launchers upon aircraft landing must be disposed of according to current directives. If a loaded launcher is dropped, you should NOT use it until the launcher tubes, latching mechanisms, and rockets are inspected for damage. Rocket launchers should NOT be suspended from a bomb rack that does not have independent ignition and jettisoning  circuits.  To  prevent  possible  explosion,  do NOT expose airborne rockets or loaded launchers to the exhaust  from  jet  engine  starter  pods  or  gas  turbine compressors. A minimum distance, as indicated on the unit,   must   be   maintained   between   the   gas   turbine exhaust  path  and  rocket  assemblies  upon  which  the exhaust impinges. In the absence of specific information on the unit, a minimum distance of 10 feet must be maintained. Rockets  should  NOT  be  loaded  or  unloaded  from launchers while on the flight deck. RF barriers should remain  in  place  on  the  launcher  while  on  the  flight deck. The detent pin must be in the breaker switch at all times.  The  only  exceptions  are  when  you  are  making certain electrical checks, or when the aircraft is ready for flight. Do NOT, under any circumstances, perform an electrical test with rockets in the launcher. REVIEW NUMBER 6 Q1. If you are working around rockets or loaded pods, the preferred position is __________. Q2. Smoking is not permitted within what minimum range of rocket ammunition? Q3. What  is  the  maximum  distance  that  a  rocket motor can be dropped and still be used as a serviceable motor? Q4. What minimum distance must be maintained between    gas    turbine    exhaust    paths    and rockets? REVIEW NUMBER 5 ANSWERS A1. The center section of the launcher that houses or   supports   all   other   components   of   the launcher. A2. RF barriers are used on 2.75-inch rocket pods to prevent entry of electromagnetic radiation into the igniter circuit. A3. The  components  that  are  common  to  rocket launcher  packages  are  as  follows:    fairings, breaker  switch,  mode  selector  switch,  and intervalometer. A4. The   breaker   switch,   found   on   all   rocket launchers,    prevents    loaded    rockets    from firing. A5. The detent pin in the rocket launcher safe/arm device is removed immediately before takeoff. A6. The weight, depending on configuration, of a fully    loaded    LAU-10    rocket    launcher    is approximately 500 to 550 pounds. REVIEW NUMBER 6 ANSWERS A1. If you are working around rockets or loaded pods, the preferred position is at the sides of the  rocket  or  pod.  Never  work  in  front  or behind them. A2. Smoking  is  not  permitted  within  200  feet  of rocket ammunition. A3. A rocket motor can be dropped 2 feet and still be used as a serviceable motor. A4. A  minimum  of  10  feet  must  be  maintained between    gas    turbine    exhaust    paths    and rockets. 2-21