Accession Number:

AD0481867

Title:

EVALUATION OF THE M-44B ARRESTING GEAR USING DEADLOADS AND AIRCRAFT.

Descriptive Note:

Interim rept.,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL AIR TEST FACILITY LAKEHURST NJ SHIP INSTALLATIONS

Personal Author(s):

• Cocco, Nick

Report Date:

1966-04-29

Pagination or Media Count:

58.0

Abstract:

A program was conducted to determine the performance characteristics of the M-44B arresting-gear system. A deadload program, conducted over a selective weight range from 17,000 to 80,000 lbs, proved to be highly satisfactory. Testing was continued with the A-4B aircraft at 16,000 lbs, and the A-3A aircraft at 55,000 and 70,000 lbs. The results of the aircraft program indicate the M-44B arresting-gear system should be considered as a replacement for emergency gear now in use. Author

Descriptors:

• *ARRESTING GEAR
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• NAVAL AIRCRAFT
• ATTACK BOMBERS
• JET BOMBERS
• WEIGHT
• LANDING FIELDS
• AIRCRAFT LANDINGS
• COMPATIBILITY
• TEST METHODS
• TAPES
• NYLON
• MECHANICAL CABLES
• CABLE REELS
• HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT

Subject Categories:

• Terminal Flight Facilities
• Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE