Aircraft Survivability Equipment Flashcards
What does CMWS stand for?
What does it do?
Common missile warning system
Detects emissions from missile plumes and will automatically dispense countermeasures if the CMWS safety pin is removed and WOW switch is inactive
What does ICMD stand for?
Improved countermeasure dispensing system
dispenses flares and chaff
What does ATIRCM stand for?
Advanced threat infrared countermeasures
What does RSDS stand for?
Radar signal detecting set
APR-39(v)1
heart of the threat warning suite
What interfaces the RSDS and CMWS?
Digital processor
ceiling station 360
Where are the four spiral antennas located?
What system are they a part of?
How should they be installed on aircraft for preflight purposes?
Nose and aft pylon
RSDS
Smaller antenna installed at the 12 o’clock position
Can automatic dispensing of countermeasures be disabled?
Yes
What does EOMS stand for? How many are there and where?
Electro-optical missile sensors
5
2 on FWD pylon
2 on AFT pylon
1 located on underside forward of the ramp
What does a GO BYPASS caution indicate?
Failure in the ECU
change sw position on ASE panel from NORM to BYPASS and dispense countermeasures manually
What is the IRJH?
Infrared Jam Head Unit
Detects and jams infrared threats by Directing various laser bands at the threat
