T-45A UJPT, E2-C2, ADV, & IUT Eng-01
Introduction to NATOPS & T-45A Configuration
c.
When launch bar is extended, nose
wheel is disengaged. NWS steering
may be selected by pressing and
holding the NWS button but travel is
limited to +/- 20 degrees either side of
center
J.
Launch bar system 1.4.12.3.1.1
1.
Description: electrically controlled,
hydraulically extended, and mechanically
retracted launch bar
2.
Function: connects the aircraft to catapult
shuttle during catapult launches
Sg 3, fr 9
K.
Arresting hook system 1.4.13.3.1.1
SELECTOR
VALVE
HYD1RETTURN
1REURN
HYD 1 PRESSUREE
HYD 1 PRESSUR
1.
Description: extended by gravity with
HOOK
nitrogen damper and retracted hydraulically
2.
Function: extended hook engages deck
UPLATCH
ASSEMBLY
arresting cable or field arresting gear to
ACTUATORDAMPER
stop aircraft
ARRESTING HOOK OPERATION
L.
Flight control system 1.4.14.3.1.1
Sg 3, fr 10
1.
Description: ailerons, stabilator, and rudder
Rudder
control surfaces
Trim
Aileron
Strake
Tab
Flap
Stabilator
Slat
Speed Brake
Flap
2.
Function: provides control of aircraft about
Aileron
roll (longitudinal), pitch (lateral), and yaw
Slat
(vertical) axes of flight
T-45A FLIGHT CONTROLS
M. Canopy and ejection systems 1.3.5.1.4.1
Sg 3, fr 11
1.
Canopy
SAFETY PIN
a.
Description: side opening, one-piece
MDC FIRING
CANOPY
HANDLES
CONTROL LEVERS
molded acrylic, attached to rigid frame,
covers both cockpits (manually
operated)
CANOPY SYSTEM AND CONTROLS
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