SERVICE LIFE TEST OF CARTRIDGE SHACKLE EJECTOR FOR THE GAM-72 MISSILE
Abstract
Tests were initiated to determine the effects of operational service conditions on the useful life of the Cartridge, Shackle Ejector AMF 105-023 1100. The actual life in service had not exceeded two years on any of the test cartridges. The cartridges were fired in a closed chamber having a volume approximately equal to the shackle ejector in locked shut condition. The average of maximum pressures obtained in the tests were close to those obtained during the qualification test. However, the maximum pressures were more random in nature. The length of time between firing of the primer and the buildup of pressure in the closed chamber was longer than that obtained during the qualification test. The results of the tests show that there was a slight decline in performance of the cartridges after two years of operational service. The test data shows that the cartridges were in stalled for two years are still serviceable. It is recommended that the service life of the cartridge be extended from one year to two years.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0407548
Entities
People
- Kenneth A. Kartchner
Organizations
- Ogden Air Logistics Complex