Figure 2-15. Removing flare from dispenser assembly

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Figure 2-15. Removing flare from dispenser assembly

(4) Throw flare from helicopter (fig. 2-17),

base end first, assuring that flare clears helicopter.

c. Jettisoning Dispenser Assembly With Flares

Due to Emergency in Flight.

WARNING

NOTE

If flare does not separate from static line

During flight, bail must be out from under

XM164, do not attempt to pull flare back

handle of firing device, and safety valve

into helicopter. Detach static line XM164

handle must be in ARM position.

from tiedown ring and let static line and

flare fall away.

To jettison dispenser assembly, pilot must lift safety

switch cover on firing panel, place safety switch in ARM

(5) After flare has fallen away from aircraft,

position, and press firing device handle. The dispenser

retrieve static line and retain pull cable assembly for

assembly, with flares, is automatically ejected from

disposal after landing. Stow static line XM164 in

helicopter.

helicopter as soon as last flare is launched.

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