PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-563
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 563
OCTOBER 1999
Hellfire Missile System . . .
If the connectors pass this test,
gently insert the missile verification
tool, NSN 1450-01-437-9670, in each
missile connector. The tool should seat
easily in the connector. If it doesn’t,
clean the connector again. If the tool
still won’t seat in the connector, turn
in the missile for inspection and get a
new missile.
missiles
. Use a flashlight to check the
launcher connectors for plugged holes.
If you spot any, clean them with soap,
water, and an acid swab brush. See
Para 3-12 in TM 9-1425-475-23&P
for more cleaning info.
Then, check the missile connectors
with the flashlight and clean out any
dirt or sand the same way you did the
launcher connectors.
them up in their cases as soon as
possible.
Keep missiles in cases as much as possible
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Don't expect
me
to pass any tests
in
this
condition!
f the connectors for the Hellfire’s
missiles or launcher have dirt and sand
in them, the missile connector
pins will be bent when the mis-
sile is slid into place on the
launcher. That puts the missile
out of action. In the case of a
tactical Hellfire, it has to go to
depot for repair.
Apache crews and repairmen
can protect Hellfire connectors
by following two simple rules:
Keep Hellfires shut up in their
cases until you’re ready to load them
on the launcher
. If missiles are left
unprotected on the ground, dirt and
sand will be blown inside the connec-
tors. When you download missiles, shut
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OCT 99
If you’re ever in a position where
you don’t have the cases, cover the
connectors with a plastic bag or any-
thing that will seal out dirt.
Inspect both the launcher and
missile connectors before loading
Inspect
launcher
and missile
connectors
for dirt or
sand
Check connectors with verification tool
my bad!
i've got some
cleaning
to do!
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