J-Hook

Abstract

Deployed A-10 units are reporting increased breakage/failure on weapons pylon retention snap hooks (J-Hooks) resulting in damage to the 1760 wiring harness at a rate of 4 to 6 times per week. Breaking J Hooks/damaged 1760 cables were initially identified in 2009 during the PE program. A-10 SPO East contracted Lockheed Martin Owego to develop a solution. The design was successfully put through DT at Eglin AFB. OT was subsequently conducted for 30 days, dropping >100 munitions with no defects noted. A-10 SPO has no documentation from OT. J-Hook T-2 Modification was shut down and the design shelved. This J-Hook modification design is now government property.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2021
Source ID
87a5218708b1a548037cf881926508c7

Tags

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Marine Propulsion Engineering and Naval Architecture

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