T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-27/ENG-28
Engineering Review
NOTE: ANTI-SKID switch must be on in both
cockpits to illuminate the advisory light and for
system operation.
D.
Launch bar
Sg 7, fr 27
Launch Bar Operation
1.
Major components
a.
Power unit: converts hydraulic force into
mechanical energy required to extend launch
bar
b.
Launch bar: physically connects to carrier deck
shuttle to transfer energy of catapult to aircraft
during catapult launches
c.
Redundant launch bar drive linkage system:
dual linkage/springs provide mechanical force
to
(1) Hold launch bar on deck when extended
(2) Return launch bar to up position
(3) Hold launch bar stowed when retracted
2.
Controls and indicators
a.
LAUNCH BAR switch: used to extend and
retract launch bar
b.
L BAR lights
(1) Green L BAR light on when launch bar is
extended on deck with LAUNCH BAR
switch set to EXTEND
(2) Green L BAR light off when launch bar
retracted or RETRACT selected and launch
bar held extended in shuttle
(3) Red L BAR light illuminates (MASTER
ALERT flashes and warning tone sounds)
(9-98) Original
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