T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-27/ENG-28
Engineering Review
after 10 second delay when launch bar fails
to retract after launch and the landing gear
is down and locked
3.
Operating characteristics
a.
Electrically controlled, hydraulically extended,
mechanically retracted
b.
Spring pressure assists hydraulics in providing
positive load on deck
E.
Arresting hook
Sg 7, fr 41
Tail Hook Operation
1.
Major components
a.
Hydraulic actuator/damper
b.
Oleo-pneumatic centering unit
c.
Arresting hook assembly: engages deck
arresting cable or field arresting gear to stop
aircraft
d.
Uplatch mechanism: mechanically retains
arresting hook in UP position
e.
Arresting hook safety pin
2.
Controls and indicators
a.
Arresting HOOK handle
b.
Arresting HOOK warning light: illuminates when
hook is in transit or hook doesn’t match
selected position
c.
HOOK BYPASS switch
(1) When set to CARRIER, AOA indexer and
approach lights flash when aircraft is in
landing configuration and hook is not down
(9-98) Original
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