Hydraulic Subsystems
T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-11
2.
Controls and indicators 1.4.12.3
Sg 2, fr 14
Fig 19: Launch Bar
a.
LAUNCH BAR switch
System Controls and
Indicators (FWD
(1) Location: below emergency gear handle,
Cockpit)
left instrument panel, forward cockpit only
(2) Purpose: used to extend and retract
launch bar; spring-loaded to RETRACT
position with weight-off-wheels
NOTE: If the launch bar switch is left in the
EXTEND position on catapult, the launch
bar switch will automatically return to the
retract position with weight off wheels.
b.
L BAR lights
(1) Location: above turn & slip indicator, upper
left instrument panel, both cockpits
(2) Purpose
(a) Green L BAR light illuminates when
launch bar is extended, the LAUNCH
BAR switch is set to EXTEND, and the
aircraft is on the deck
(b) Green L BAR light off when L BAR
switch is set to RETRACT and launch
bar held extended in shuttle
mechanism
(c) Red L BAR light illuminates (MASTER
ALERT) flashes and warning tone
sounds) after 10-second delay when
launch bar fails to retract after launch
and the landing gear is down and
locked
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