MIL-STD-1289-SUP-2 AIRBORNE STORES, GROUND FIT AND COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTSThis standard establishes the requirements and testing procedures for installations of all munitions and stores carried on an aircraft. It includes testing of all stores defined in 3.2.

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MIL-STD-1289D

CONTENTS

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4.4.2 Access for store adjustment....................................................................................11

4.5 Sway bracing..............................................................................................................11

4.6 Ejection mechanism. ..................................................................................................11

4.7 Release system electrical devices and wiring.............................................................11

4.8 Armament weapons support equipment (AWSE) compatibility. ..................................11

4.8.1 Special tools. ..........................................................................................................11

4.8.2 Store cradling or handling area. ..............................................................................12

4.9 Safety.........................................................................................................................12

4.9.1 Ground safety device..............................................................................................12

4.9.2 Erroneous switch selection and single component failure. ......................................12

4.9.3 Safetying................................................................................................................. 12

5. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................................12

5.1 General. .....................................................................................................................12

5.2 Test stores. ................................................................................................................12

5.3 Installation test methods.............................................................................................13

5.3.1 Store loading. .........................................................................................................13

5.3.2 Loading procedure test. ..........................................................................................13

5.3.3 Clearance tests.......................................................................................................13

5.3.4 Accessibility tests....................................................................................................14

5.3.5 Store reinforced area test. ......................................................................................14

5.3.6 Electrical function test.............................................................................................14

5.3.6.1 Electrical interface. ..........................................................................................14

5.3.6.2 Store functional check. ....................................................................................14

5.3.6.3 Armament control system check......................................................................14

5.3.7 Armament Weapons Support Equipment (AWSE) compatibility test. ......................15

5.3.7.1 Test conditions. ...............................................................................................15

5.4 Documentation of observations. .................................................................................15

5.5 Safety standards. .......................................................................................................15

6. NOTES..............................................................................................................................16

6.1 Intended use. .............................................................................................................16

6.2 Acquisition requirements. ...........................................................................................16

6.3 Types of tests.............................................................................................................16

6.4 Subject term (keyword list) listing. ..............................................................................16

6.5 International standardization agreements...................................................................17

6.6 Changes from previous issue. ....................................................................................17

APPENDIX A............................................................................................................................18

Test Item Descriptions................................................................................................18

FIGURES

1. Definition of a five-degree half angle cone (see 4.3.2.8b)……………………………….10

2. Internal carriage clearance (see 4.3.3.7a).………………………………………………..11

3. Internal carriage clearance (see 4.3.3.7b).………………………………………………..12