T-45A UJPT, E2-C2, ADV & IUT Eng-13
Hydraulic Subsystems
Cockpit controls and indicators used to
operate the NWS system include the
paddle switch, the NWS button, the NOSE
WHL STR caution light, the NOSE WHL
STR advisory light, and the rudder pedals.
C.
Launch bar
Sg 2, fr 13
1.
Major components 1.4.12.3.1
Launch Bar
a.
Power unit: converts hydraulic force
Power Unit
Drive Linkage
into mechanical energy required to
extend launch bar
LAUNCH BAR SYSTEM MAJOR
b.
Launch bar: physically connects to
COMPONENTS
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 to stowed
position when retracted
2.
Controls and indicators 1.4.12.3
Sg 2, fr 13
a.
LAUNCH BAR switch
LAUNCH BAR
RETRACT
(1) Location: below fuel flow and
LBAR
LBAR
EXTEND
EGT indicator gauges, central
instrument panel, forward cockpit
only
LAUNCH BAR SYSTEM CONTROLS
AND INDICATORS (FWD COCKPIT)
(2) Purpose: used to extend and
retract launch bar; spring-loaded
to RETRACT position with weight-
off-wheels
(8-03) Original
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