TM 55-1510-219-10
CONTROL
FUNCTION
ARM-SAFE switch
When in the SAFE position,
power is removed from the
M130 system. When in the
ARM position, power is applied
to the M-130 system.
ARM light
An amber press to test indicator
light placarded ARM illuminates
when the ARM-SAFE switch is
in the ARM position, when the
safety pins are removed from
the electronic module and the
wing safety switch. Clockwise
rotation will dim the indicator
light.
RIPPLE FIRE switch
A guarded switch placarded
RIPPLE
FIRE
fires
all
remaining flares when moved to
the up position. It is used in the
event of an inflight emergency
to dispense all flares from the
dispenser payload module.
FLARE counter
Indicates the number of flares
remaining
in
the
dispenser
payload module.
FLARE counter
Facilitates setting FLARE
setting knob
counter to the number of flares
in the payload module before
flight.
CHAFF counter
Indicates the number of chaffs
remaining
in
the
payload
module.
CHAFF counter
Facilitates setting CHAFF
setting knob
counter to the number of chaffs
in the payload module before
flight. SELECTOR SWITCH
MAN
Bypasses the programmer and
fires one chaff each time one of
the chaff dispense switches is
pressed.
PRGM
Chaff is fired in accordance with
the preset chaff program as set
into the electronic module
(count and interval of bursts and
salvo).
(8)
Ammunition for dispenser. Ammunition
for the system consists of countermeasure chaff Ml,
countermeasure flares M206, and impulse cartridges
M796.
(a)
Countermeasure chaff M1. These
units consist of a plastic case 8 inches in length and
0.97 inches square. The base of the chaff case is
flanged to provide one-way assembly into the dispenser
payload module. The chaff consists of aluminum
coated fiberglass strands.
(b)
Countermeasure flare M206. These
units consist of an aluminum case 8 inches in length and
0.97 inches square. The base of the flare is flanged to
provide one-way assembly into the payload module.
The flare material consists of a magnesium and teflon
composition. A preformed packing is required in the
base of the flare unit prior to inserting the impulse
cartridge.
(c)
Impulse cartridge M796.
This
cartridge fits into the base of either the flare or chaff and
is electrically initiated to eject flares or chaff from the
dispenser payload module.
b.
Normal Operation.
NOTE
If aircraft is to be flown with flare
dispenser
assembly
removed,
fairing should be removed from
fuselage.
(1)
General. At the present time surface to-
air intermediate range guided missiles that are launched
against the aircraft must be visually detected by the
aircraft crew. Crew members must insure 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 anti-aircraft 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. After the aircraft is
airborne the pilot is responsible for removing the safety
pin from the electronic module and moving the ARM-
SAFE switch on the dispenser control panel to ARM.
Before landing, he is responsible for re-inserting the
safety pin in the electronic module and moving the
ARM-SAFE switch to SAFE. While airborne the pilot
and copilot are responsible for scanning the terrain for
missile threats. When either pilot recognizes a missile
launch he will press the FLARE DISPENSE button to
eject flares.
(3)
Conditions for firing. The dispenser
system should not be fired unless a missile launch is
observed or radar guided weapons systems is 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.
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