TM 55-1520-240-23-10
16-59.14 AN/ALE-47 PAYLOAD MODULE LOADING
16-59.14
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Electronic Equipment Tool Kit,
NSN 5180-00-064-5178
Materials:
Flare, Aircraft: Countermeasure, XM211
Flare, Aircraft: Countermeasure, XM212
Flare, Aircraft: Countermeasure, M206
Personnel Required:
Avionics Mechanic
Equipment Condition:
Payload Module Removed (Task 16-59.12)
General Safety Instructions:
WARNING
Missions in a threat environment
require the AN/ALE-47
Countermeasure Dispenser
System be loaded with Advanced
Infrared Countermeasures Munitions
(AIRCMM) flare combination. The
dispenser is divided into 3 zones
and each zone is loaded with 10 of
the same type flares. A correctly
loaded dispenser will have an equal
number of M206, XM211, and
XM212 Aircraft Countermeasure
Flares. This combination provides
optimal countermeasure capability.
Deviations from this AIRCMM
flare combination will significantly
reduce countermeasure capability
and increase aircrew vulnerability
to Infrared (IR) missile threats.
Aircraft shall not be flown into threat
environments with any combination of
flares other than this AIRCMM flare
solution unless authorized by the unit
commander. Failure to comply could
result in death or injury to personnel
or damage to equipment.
Viewed from the front of the payload module looking
at the flare end caps.
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