SHELF AND SERVICE LIFE TEST ON PRIMACORD CHARGE ASSEMBLY

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Abstract:

The primacord charge assembly is designed to sever the elevator control rod on B-57A RB-57 aircraft prior to seat ejection. The primacord charge assembly presently has a one year service life and a four year combined shelf and service life. Tests were conducted to determine if the shelf and service life of the primacord charge assembly could be extended beyond four years. The primacord charge assemblies were subjected to high and low temperatures high humidity sensitivity, impact and function tests. All assemblies functioned satisfactorily. As a result of these tests, it is recommended that the service life be extended to two years, and the combined shelf and service life extended to six years. Author

Author(s):
Higgins, James L.
Author Organization(s):
OGDEN AIR MATERIEL AREA HILL AFB UTAH
Pagination:
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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TR61 32
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*DETONATING CORD, *RELEASE MECHANISMS, BOMBER AIRCRAFT, DETONATIONS, EJECTION SEATS, ELEVATORS, HUMIDITY, JET BOMBERS, JET AIRCRAFT, JETTISONABLE EQUIPMENT, LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE), SENSITIVITY, STORAGE, TEMPERATURE, TEST METHODS
Keyword(s):
B 57 AIRCRAFT
Report Date:
1961 Jul 01