MISSILE PERIODIC INSPECTION
What are the 3 categories of periodic inspections for an AUR?
A, C, and D
When inspecting the container humidity indicators, you notice the circle has turned white and shows no blue, pink or lavender. What is the likely cause of this?
The indicator has probably become wet
If the LOW PRESSURE indicator light illuminates on the test set but the pneumatic pressure is not low, what action is to be taken?
operate the PRESSURE RESET switch in order to reset the indicator.
Do you place the AOTD inside the test set cavity when performing a "LEAD RESISTANCE TEST" ?
No. A short plug goes in place of an AOTD.
What does the TS-4044B/D (GCS) test?
Tests operation of GCS
What is a CAT A inspection?
Sample inspection/test of All-Up-Round (AUR) missiles or GCS's in containers both have which have not been opened since last inspection.
You just dropped an unpackaged Target Detector on the floor from 2 inches. What is the required action?
Reject it. unpackaged TD's dropped from any height are rejected.
Why is it important to properly "NULL" (or ZERO) the GCS during the test?
When shall the PTS-15 calibration test be carried out? (frequency)
Once per year
What does the Spring Pin Gauge test?
Safe-Arm selector handle spring pin
!!DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!
What is a CAT C inspection?
A complete inspection/test of AUR missiles or GCSs removed from the container for seven or more consecutive days but not flown on aircraft since last inspection.
You just dropped a Wing on the floor from a height of 4 feet. What is the required action?
Inspect for damage. Continue using if not damage found.
What is the torque value for the GCS nitrogen plug?
50 in/lb +/- 10
If the test set fails its calibration test. What is the required action?
Contact LCMM await further instruction
What does the Amptec 620A-4 Igniter Circuit Tester test?
Tests GCS squib resistance, rocket motor igniter circuit
What is a CAT D inspection?
Inspection/test of AUR missiles flown one or more times since last inspection. The category has 20 captive flights, 60 day and 180 day inspection requirements.
To check the Safe Arm selector handle spring, the spring pin inspection gauge must be used. How many pounds of pressure is applied and for what duration is the force applied?
30 lbs @ 5 seconds
You get a "NO-GO" on test number 51. Before troubleshooting the problem, you must first repeat the test. How is this accomplished? Your test then passes, what is your next COA?
Place test set switch into RESERVED position. Press and release the PROCEED button. Once GCS has a "GO", place switch into GCS position and press and release PROCEED
!! DOUBLE JEOPARDY !!
When should the PTS-15 LEAD RESISTANCE TEST be carried out?
Quarterly or when the AOTD harness has been replaced.
What does the 0-4 lb scale instrument test?
Cager release-pull test
What event must occur for a missile to be downloaded and inspected for the following special inspection: "missile subjected to extreme vibration"
a missile subjected to over "G" during captive flight.
Inspect coupling rings and grooves, fins, wings. Inspect and test GCS. Replace AOTD
!! DOUBLE JEOPARDY !!
What is the cookoff time for a warhead?
80 seconds
Prior to sending a GCS to depot level repair for failed test, what 4 things must you do as part of your due diligence?
You just dropped a containerized TD from less than 1.5 feet (0.4572 m), what is the required action?
Inspect IAW CFTO (Table 2 of WP006_02)
What is the Safety Clip Assembly device used for?
To prevent unintended arming of the rocket motor and to provide an easily seen indication of rocket motor being in the SAFE position.