SB 742-1370-94-720
hot temperature (para 9e)
person assigned to set-up and function the device will carry
will
be
reported
for
the control box key at all times to prevent unauthorized access
information only.
to the lanyard.
f. Report the occurrence of all malfunctions or
f. Open the metal signal container, take out the signal,
nonstandard conditions classified as defects in paragraphs 13
and remove the aluminum firing cap from the lower end of the
and 14 below or in SB 742-1; and report anything, even if not
signal.
classified as a defect, which, in the opinion of responsible
g. Complete the visual inspection for non-functioning
personnel, merits consideration.
defects according to this SB and SB 742-1; and record the
appropriate observations as instructed in paragraphs 10 and
12 below.
11. Classification of defects. Defects observed during
h. Point the ejection end of the signal upward and away
inspection and testing will be classified and reported in
from personnel, and slowly push the firing cap onto the primer
accordance with paragraphs 13 and 14 below and with SB
end of the signal until open end of the cap is in alignment with
742-1. Any defects or nonstandard conditions observed that
the red band.
are not listed below or in SB 742-1 will be described fully and
i. Place the signal in the holding device, and attach the
reported with the recommendations of the QASAS as to
lanyard as shown in the APE 1918 Operational Manual.
classifications.
j. From inside the shelter, unlock the lanyard control
box and pull on the lanyard to launch the signal.
12. Nonfunctioning defects.
k. Record the appropriate observations for each signal
a. Critical
as instructed in paragraphs 10 and 13 below.
(1) Primer is above flush.
(2) Firing cap is assembled on the pr imer end.
10.
Observations.
All observations of nonstandard
b. Major
conditions and malfunctions, especially those not included
(1) Instruction label is missing.
among the defects listed in paragraphs 12 and 13 below or in
(2) Container key is missing.
SB 742-1, should be described in full detail. Pictorial evidence
(3) An internal component is missing. NOTE: :
of nonstandard conditions should be included whenever
Shake the signal in an up-and-down (vertical) movement. A
pertinent and practical. The following observations, as a
noticeable "clanking" sound would indicate that a component
minimum, must be reported:
is missing (major defects).
However, some feeling of
a. Report any marking which is incorrect, misleading,
movement can be expected with older signals as sealing
incomplete or unidentifiable.
components tend to "settle"; this phenomenon is not a defect.
b. Give the location and extent of any rust, corrosion,
(4) There is major damage to any important
c. Record the launch angle from the vertical to the
component, such as the
nearest degree. This angle is measured between a vertical
(a) Key.
line from the point of launch and a line from the point of launch
(b) Inner sealed container.
to the point of functioning.
(c) Launch tube (or rocket barrel).
d. Report the functioning altitude to the nearest 5 feet
(d) Firing cap assembly.
(1.5 meters). Altitudes will be measured from the point at
(e) Or any other component (specify).
which the smoke assembly ejects and the point at which the
(5) Primer is missing or not sealed.
first trace of smoke is visible. The altitude and drift measuring
(6) Signal cannot be removed from its container
device, APE 1908, should be used for these measurements.
(even by using tools).
e. Record the smoke emission time to the nearest half-
(7) Cork sealing disc is loose.
second. This is the time during which smoke is of good
c. Minor-
volume, easily visible, and with color that is clearly
(1) Marking (other than color) is misleading,
distinguishable.
illegible or unidentifiable.
NOTE
(2) There is evidence of moisture inside the
sealed container.
While
an
improper
(3) Removal of the signal from its container
emission time (too short or
requires the use of hand tools.
too long) is a defect only
(4) The container tear strip breaks or terminates,
for
those
signals
preventing normal removal of the signal.
preconditioned by cold
temperature (para 9c) or
13. Functioning defects.
by normal temperature
a. Critical
(para 9d), the smoke
(1) Signal bursts (explodes) in the launcher.
emission time for all
(FKOO1)
signals must be recorded
(2) Signal bursts (explodes) within 100 feet (30
and
reported.
The
meters) of the launcher. (FK002)
emission time for those
(3) Smoke assembly ejects at an altitude (vertical
signals preconditioned by
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