T-45A UJPT, E2-C2, ADV, & IUT Eng-26
Engineering Review
sponding caution light. Inopera-
tive NWS caused by a weight-on-
wheels.
CAUTION: If the EMER GEAR
handle is not fully stowed, nose
wheel steering authority may be
diminished.
3.
Launch bar
Sg 4, fr 8
a.
Major components
(1) Power unit: converts hydraulic
force into mechanical energy
required to extend launch bar
(2) Launch bar: physically connects to
LAUNCH BAR SYSTEM
MAJOR COMPONENTS
carrier deck shuttle to transfer
energy of catapult to aircraft during
catapult launches
(3) Redundant launch bar drive link-
age system: dual linkage/springs
provide mechanical force to
(a) Hold launch bar on deck when
extended
(b) Return launch bar to up
position
(c) Hold launch bar stowed when
retracted
Sg 4, fr 9
b.
Controls and indicators
(1) LAUNCH BAR switch: used to
extend and retract launch bar
(2) L BAR lights
LAUNCH BAR SYSTEM
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
(8-03) Original
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