National Stock Number:
1710-14-559-4528
Federal Supply Class:
1710
National Item Identification Number:
145594528
Description:
ABSORBER,AIRCRAFT A
Detail:
A BRAKING DEVICE DESIGNED TO RESIST OR ABSORB THE FORCE OF AN AIRCRAFT AGAINST THE ENGAGING DEVICE, AIRCRAFT ARRESTING BARRIER BY MEANS OF A HEAVY DRAG CHAIN, EXPANDING PISTON IN A TUBE, FRICTION SHOES AGAINST STEEL STRAPS, TEARING TEXTILE STRAPS OR HYDRAULICALLY. IT IS INSTALLED ON ONE OR BOTH SIDES OF THE RUNWAY AND ATTACHED TO THE ENGAGING DEVICE, AIRCRAFT ARRESTING BARRIER. MAY INCLUDE A CONTROL SYSTEM CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING A SPECIFIED AIRCRAFT DECELERATION, BRAKING FORCE, OR OTHER CONTROL MEANS.
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