T-45A UJPT, E2-C2, ADV & IUT Eng-23
Other T-45A Systems
C.
Gun trigger: operates in conjunction with
weapons selector and station select GUN mode;
when pressed, sounds the simulated gun tone
D.
Master armament override switch: safety
measure, allows aft cockpit pilot armament
override capability
1.
NORMAL allows armament system to
function normally
2.
OVERRIDE removes 28 VDC power from
armament control bus, disabling any trigger
or weapons release button signals
a.
When initiated, switch is solenoid-held
in OVERRIDE position, preventing
further functioning of armament system
b.
Automatically resets to NORMAL when
master armament switch set to SAFE
or electrical power removed
c.
Can be manually reset to NORMAL
E.
Emergency jettison (PUSH TO JETT) button:
guarded momentary push-button switch, used to
jettison stores carried on pylons (does not
jettison pylon)
NOTE: Pressing PUSH TO JETT jettisons the
entire bomb rack or rocket pod with ordinance
still in place, not individual bombs or rockets.
1.
When PUSH TO JETT is pressed in either
cockpit, 28 VDC electrical power from
essential services bus electrically fires twin
pyrotechnic cartridges (which looks like dull
silver/gray stubby metal shotgun shells) in
each pylon, ejecting the stores carried on
that station
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