Accession Number:

AD0832281

Title:

PRELIMINARY OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SQUIB ADAPTER CHECKOUT CASE (27-5093-1 AND ON) PART NO. 27-53373

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

GENERAL DYNAMICS/ASTRONAUTICS SAN DIEGO CA

Personal Author(s):

• White, E. J.

Report Date:

1959-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

30.0

Abstract:

This manual provides operating and maintenance instruction for Squib checkout case. This equipment is used for the checkout of the XSM-65D IOC missile squib and link circuits. The missile system squibs consists of two main types. The igniter squibs which receive their signal from a ground junction box and autopilot function squibs which receive their signal from the autopilot programmer. The igniters consist of one or more squibs, a link, and the pyrotechnic material, which when ignited, furnishes ignition to the engine or gas generator with which it is associated.

Descriptors:

• *IGNITION CIRCUITS
• *IGNITION
• *EXPLOSIVES INITIATORS
• *LIQUID PROPELLANT ROCKET ENGINES
• SURFACE TO SURFACE MISSILES
• STAGING
• AUTOMATIC PILOTS
• INSTRUCTION MANUALS
• NOSE CONES
• UMBILICAL CORDS(AEROSPACE)
• CHECKOUT EQUIPMENT
• OPERATION
• INSTALLATION
• TEST METHODS
• MAINTENANCE
• REENTRY VEHICLES

Subject Categories:

• Surface-Launched Guided Missiles
• Combustion and Ignition
• Liquid Propellant Rocket Engines

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE