TM 1-1510-224-10
b.
Normal Operation.
NOTE
The fairing should be removed from
the fuselage if the aircraft is to be
flown
with
the
flare
dispenser
assembly removed.
(1)
General. At the present time surface-to-
air intermediate range guided missiles launched against
the aircraft must be visually detected by the aircraft
crew. Crew members must ensure visual coverage over
the ground area where a missile attack is possible. The
aircraft radar warning system will only alert the pilot and
copilot when the aircraft is being tracked by radar-guided
antiaircraft weapons systems. It will not indicate the
firing of weapons against the aircraft.
(2)
Crew responsibilities.
The
pilot,
or
designated crew member, is responsible for removing
the safety pin from the right wing before flight, and for
replacing it immediately after flight. The pilot is
responsible for removing the safety pin and arming the
system, after the aircraft is airborne, and before landing,
he is responsible for re-inserting the safety pin and
selecting SAFE on the MFD. While airborne, the pilot
and copilot are responsible for scanning the terrain for
missile threats. When either pilot recognizes a missile
launch, they will press the FLARE DISPENSE button to
eject flares.
WARNING
Aircraft must be in flight to dispense
flares.
(3)
Conditions for firing. The dispenser
system should not be fired unless a missile launch is
observed or radar guided weapons systems are
detected and locked on. If a system malfunction is
suspected, aircraft commander may authorize attempts
to dispense flares or chaff as a test in a non-hostile area.
(4)
Firing procedure.
(a)
Flares. Upon observing a missile
launch the pilot or copilot (whoever sights the launch
first) will fire a flare. If more than one missile launch is
observed, the firing sequence should be continued until
the aircraft has cleared the threat area.
(b)
Chaff. Upon receiving an alert from
the aircraft radar warning system, the pilot or copilot will
fire the chaff and initiate an evasive maneuver. The
number of burst/salvo and number of salvo/program and
their intervals is established by training doctrine and will
be set on the MFD prior to takeoff (refer to TM 9-1095-
206-13 & P for procedures on setting programmer). If
desired, the operator may override the programmed
operational mode and fire chaff countermeasures
manually by selecting MANUAL on the MFD and
pressing the dispenser switch.
(c)
Firing responsibility. When the pilot
or copilot observe a missile launch or radar warning
indication, they will fire flares or chaff as required and
assume command of the dispenser system. The other
pilot must be advised that a missile launch has been
observed or a radar warning signal has been received,
and announcement made that flares or chaff have been
fired.
4-3.
SYSTEM DAILY PREFLIGHT/RE-ARM TEST.
The following test procedures shall be conducted prior to
the first flight of each day and prior to each re-arming of
the M-130 dispensers. Notify AVUM (aviation unit
maintenance) if any improper indications occur during
the tests.
WARNING
Ensure
payload
module
is
not
connected to dispenser assembly at
any time during the following test
procedure.
a.
Flare Dispenser (Right Fuselage) - Preliminary
Procedure.
1.
Flare dispenser assembly C-F selector
switch F (flare).
2.
M-91 test set Obtain and ensure that
TEST SEQUENCE switch is in the
START/ HOME position.
3.
Clean dust, foreign particles, or moisture
from
breech
and
mounting
plate
of
dispenser.
4.
Connect base plate of test set to breech of
dispenser
assembly.
Secure
both
mounting studs uniformly, using 5/32-inch
hexagonal wrench provided in test set
carrying case.
5.
Obtain test set power cable from loose
tools and connect cable between exterior
connection
J1
(28V
DC)
on
aircraft
fuselage above trailing edge of wing and
aircraft power +28V DC (J1) of test set.
6.
Remove
safety
pins
from
on
right
equipment rack aft of copilot's seat, and
on top skin of right wing.
7.
Provide aircraft power to M-130 system by
4-5
