OP 2719 Vol 1 20mm Gun Pod Mk.4

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FIRST REVISION
20MM AIRCRAFT GUN POD MARK 4 MOD 0
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE
THIS PUBLICATION SUPERSEDES NAVWEPS OP 2719

(VOLUME 1) DATED 1 NOVEMBER 1964
PUBLISHED BY DIRECTION OF
THE CHIEF OF THE BUREAU OF NAVAL WEAPONS
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VWEPS OP 2719 (VOLUME 1)
FOREWORD
NAVWEPS OP 2719 (Volume 1) describes 20MM Aircraft Gun Pod Mk 4

Mod 0, and provides instructions for its operation and maintenance at the organ-
izational level.
This publication consists of four volumes.
Volume 1 - Description, Operation, and Maintenance

Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Description
Chapter 3 - Installation
Chapter 4 - Operation
Chapter 5 - Maintenance
Volume 2 - Illustrated Parts Breakdown

Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Group Part Assembly Parts List
Chapter 3 - Numerical Index
Chapter 4 - Reference Designation Index
Volume 3 - Overhaul
Chapter 1 - Description and Leading Particulars
Chapter 2 - Test Equipment and Special Tools
Chapter 3 - Maintenance Beyond Capabilities of Field
Chapter 4 - Dismantling and Disassembly
Chapter 5 - Cleaning
Chapter 6 - Inspection
Chapter 7 - Repair and Replacement
Chapter 8 - Assembly and Testing of Assemblies and
Subassemblies
Chapter 9 - Reassembly and Testing of Components
Chapter 10 - Final Assembly
Chapter 11 - Inspection, Testing, and Packaging
Volume 4 - Support Equipment with Parts Breakdown

Chapter 1 - Link Loading Machine Mk 11 Mod 0
Chapter 2 - Control Box Tester Mk 38 Mod 0
Chapter 3 - Pocket Charger
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NAVWEPS OP 2719 (VOLUME 1) Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Page Chapter Page
1. INTRODUCTION. 1-1 2-92 Automatic Charging and Dud

1-1 Chapter Contents. 1-1 Sensing Circuit. 2-26
1-3 Purpose. 1-1 2-94 Slow Firing Rate Circuit. 2-26
1-4 Weapon System. 1-1 2- 96 Mk 11 Gun Clearing Circuit. 2-26
1-5 System Application. 1-1
1-6 System Features. 1-1 3. INSTALLATION. 3-1
1-7 System Nomenclature. 1-1 3- 1 Pre-Installation Instructions .... 3-1
1-8 Pod Assembly. 1-1 3-2 Inspection. 3-1
1-9 20MM Aircraft Gun Mk 11 Mod 5 . 1-1 3-3 Repair or Replacement. 3-1
1-10 Ammunition and Links. 1-2 3-4 Servicing. 3-1
1-11 Support Equipment. 1-2 3-5 Special Tools. 3-2
1-12 Capabilities... 1-2 3-7 Transporting Gun Pod to Aircraft . 3-2
1-14 System Description. 1-2 3-10 Installation Instructions. 3-2
1-16 Reference Data. 1-2 3-11 Preparing Aircraft Ejector Rack. . 3-2
1- 18 Serialization. 1-2 3-12 Preparing The Pod. 3-3
3-16 Locating Gun Pod. 3-3
2. DESCRIPTION . 2-1 3-18 Adjusting Sway Braces. 3-4
2- 1 Description. 2-1 3-19 Boresight Check. 3-4
2-3 Physical Description. 2-1 3-20 Installation Checkout. 3-5
2-4 Gun Pod Mk 4 Mod 0. 2-1 3- 21 Gun Pod Function. 3-5
2-5 Gun Mk 11 Mod 5. 2-1
2-6 Gun Mechanism Mk 11 Mod 5 . . . . 2-2 4. OPERATION. 4-1
2-7 Gun Loader Mk 2 Mod 1. 2-4 4- 1 General Operation. 4-1
2-9 Pod Assembly. 2-4 4-3 Detailed Operating Procedures. . . 4-1
2-11 Ammunition Magazine. 2-6 4-4 Preparation for Use. 4-1
2-12 Ammunition Beits. 2-6 4-5 Special Tools and Accessory
2-13 Feed System. 2-6 Equipment. 4-1
2-16 Feed Chutes... 2-6 4-6 Link Loading Machine Mk 11 Mod 0 4-1
2-17 Ejection Tubes . .. 2-6 4-8 Hand Loading Links. 4-4
2-18 Pneumatic System. 2-6 4-9 Magazine Loading. 4-4
2-19 Electrical System. 2-7 4-10 Pneumatic System Charging. 4-7
2-20 Cook-off Control, Blast Control, 4-11 Pre-Operational Checkout. 4-7
and Cooling Systems . 2-7 4-12 Arming Gun Mechanism. 4-7
2-25 Ammunition. 2-7 4-13 Typical Operation. 4-9
2-30 Identification . 2-10 4-14 Shutdown. 4-9
2-32 Assembled Rounds. 2-10 4-15 Preparation for Shutdown. 4-9
2-33 Handling and Safety Precautions . . 2-11 4-16 Gun Mechanism Cleared,
2-35 General Functional Description . . 2-12 Magazine Emptied. 4-10
2-37 Gun Pod. 2-12 4-17 Gun Mechanism Not Cleared,
2-39 Mk 11 Gun. 2-12 Loader, Feed Chutes and
2-46 Gun Mechanism. 2-16 Magazine Empty. 4-10
2-60 Loader . 2-17 4-18 Gun Mechanism Cleared, Car-
2-67 Pod Assembly .. 2-20 tridges in Loader, Feed Chute
2-70 Ammunition Magazine. 2-20 and Magazine. 4-10
2-72 Feed System. 2-21 4-19 Gun Mechanism Not Cleared,
2-73 Pneumatic System. 2-22 Cartridges in Loader, Feed
2-75 Electrical System. 2-22 Chute and Magazine. 4-10
2-77 Cook-off Control, Blast Control, 4-20 Post Shutdown Procedures. 4-12
and Cooling System. 2-23 4- 21 Post Flight Procedures. 4-12
2-81 Boresighting... . 2-24
2-83 Mk 11 Gun Cycling and Charging . 2-25 5. MAINTENANCE . 5-1
2-85 Recoil Loads. 2-25 5- 1 Introduction. 5-1
2-86 Detailed Circuit Analysis. 2-25 5-3 Failure Reports. 5-1
2-87 Electrical Circuit. 2-25 5-4 Part Number Identification. 5-1
2-88 Charging Circuit. 2-25 5-5 Parts Replacement Schedule. 5-1
2-89 Firing Circuit. 2-25 5-6 Special Tools and Test Equipment. . 5-1
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Page Chapter Page

Chapter
5-39 Cleaning . 5-30

5-7 Special Maintenance Tools. 5-1
5-41 Inspection. 5-30
5-8 Pocket Charger. 5-1
5-43 Lubrication... 5-30
5-10 Control Box Tester Mk 38 Mod 0 . 5-3
5-45 Assembly of Gun Mechanism . . 5-41
5-11 Control Box Functional Test. 5-3
5-46 Assembly of Loader. 5-41
5-12 Gun Pod Tester Mk 39 Mod 0 ... 5-4
5-47 Assembly of Pod Body. 5-41
5-13 Maintenance Checks. 5-4
5-48 Assembly of Electrical System. 5-41
5-15 Preflight Maintenance Checks . . . 5-4
Post Flight Maintenance Checks . . 5-5 5-49 Assembly of Ammunition
5-16
Magazine. 5-41
5-17 Lubricants. 5-5
5-18 Cleansers. 5-5 5-50 Assembly of Pneumatic
System . 5-42
5-19 Periodic Maintenance Checks .... 5-5
5-51 Assembly of Feed System .... 5-42
5-21 Overhaul. 5-7
5-52 Assembly of Gun Pod. 5-42
5-22 Operational Tests. 5-7
5-53 Component Repair. 5-42
5-24 Component Replacement. 5-7
5-55 Adjustments. 5-42
5-26 Gun Pod Disassembly. 5-7
5-56 Gun Junction Box . 5-42
5-27 Pod Nose and Pod Tail Sections
5-57 Gun Sequencing Switch. 5-42
Removal. 5-7
5-58 Recoil Booster Assembly .... 5-42
5-28 Blast Suppressor Insert Removal . 5-7
5-59 Rammer Piston Rings. 5-43
5-29 Gun Barrel Mechanism Removal. . 5-7
5-60 Anti-Bounce Spring. 5-43
5-30 Loader Removal. 5-8
5-61 Gas Check Valve . 5-43
5-31 Gun Mechanism Removal. 5-10
5-62 Pod Latches. 5-43
5-32 Pod Body Disassembly. 5-11
5-63 Fault Isolation. 5-43
5-33 Feed System Removal. 5-11
5-34 Pneumatic System Disassembly . . 5-12 APPENDIX A, Parts Replacement
Ammunition Magazine Removal . . 5-14 Schedule . A-l
5-35
5-36 Electrical System Disassembly. . . 5-15 APPENDIX B, Barrel and Revolver
Gun Mechanism Disassembly .... 5-16 Cylinder Erosion
5-37
Characteristics . . . . B-l
5-38 Loader Disassembly.. 5-24
INDEX. . Index-1
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fAVWEPS OP 2719 (VOLUME 1) List of Illustrations
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure Page Figure Page
1-1. Three Gun Pods Mk 4 Mod 0 3-2. Gun Pod Mounted on Bomb Trailer
Installed on A4 Aircraft.. x With Standards Up. 3-2
1-2. Typical Gun Pod Suspension Lugs 3-3. Gun Suspension Lugs. 3-3
and Sway-Brace Pads. 1-1 3-4. 30-Inch Lug Kit Installation. 3-4
1-3. System Block Diagram. 1-2 3-5. Forward Lug Indexes. 3-5
1- 4. Gun Pod on Mk 7 Bomb Trailer .... 1-3 3- 6. Aft Lug Index. 3-5
2- 1. Gun Pod Mk 4 Mod 0 With Gun Mk 11 4- 1. Link Loading Machine Mk 11 Mod 0. 4-2
Mod 5. 2-1 4-2. Hand Loading Tools. 4-2
2-2. Gun Mk 11 Mod 5. 2-2 4-3. Loading Tools... 4-2
2-3. Gun Mechanism Mk 11 Mod 5. 2-2 4-4. Loading Trays. 4-2
2-4. Gun Mechanism Mk 11 Mod 5, 4-5. Ammunition Sprocket Crank. 4-2
Cut-away View. 2-3 4-6. Magazine Indexing Crank . 4-2
2-5. Gun Loader Mk 2 Mod 1. 2-4 4-7. Link Loading Machine Operating
2-6. Gun Loader Mk 2 Mod 1, Cut-away Personnel Positions. 4-3
View.. 2-5 4-8. Link Loading Machine (Feed Side). . 4-3
2-7. Ammunition Magazine. 2-6 4-9. Link Loading Machine (Delink
2-8. Mk 6 Links Loaded With TP Latch Side). 4-3
Ammunition. 2-6 4-10. Link Identification. 4-4
2-9. Electrical System Diagram. 2-7 4-11. Attaching Link Using Linking Tool. . 4-4
2-10. Complete Round for 20MM Aircraft 4-12. Ammunition Feed Clutch Lever. ... 4-4
Guns Mk 11 and 12. 2-8 4-13. Magazine Loading Setup. 4-5
2-11. HPT Round Mk 101 Mod 0, Section 4-14. Magazine Segment Alignment. 4-5
View. 2-8 4-15. Left Hand Loading Tray Installed . . 4-6
2-12. LPT Round Mk 102 Mod 0, Section 4-16. Ammunition Positioned for
View. 2-8 Magazine Loading. 4-6
2-13. Dummy Round Mk 103 Mod 0, 4-17. Removing Link Using Delinking
Section View . 2-8 Tool. 4-6
2-14. TP Round Mk 105 Mod 0, Section 4-18. Leading Link in Position. 4-7
View. 2-9 4-19. Valve and Tray Assembly Control
2-15. HEI Round Mk 106 Mods 0 and 1, Handle. 4-7
Section View. 2-9 4-20. Filling Pneumatic Reservoir. 4-7
2-16. API Round Mk 107 Mod 0, Section 4-21. Dummy Round Positioned in First
View. 2-9 Round Ram Station. 4-7
2-17. AP T Round Mk 108 Mod 0, Section 4-22. Dummy Round Positioned in Last
View... 2-9 Round Ram Station. 4-8
2-18. Revolver Cylinder Station Locations . 2-12 4-23. Attaching Feed Chute Aft Latch ... 4-8
2-19. Camming Mechanism Operation .... 2-13 4-24. Attaching Feed Chute Forward
2-20. Momentum Cancellation. 2-14 Latch . 4-8
2-21. Breech Revolver and Barrel 4-25. Ammunition Positioned in Feed
Schematic Cross Section. 2-16 Chutes. 4-8
2-22. Projectile Rotation and Linear 4-26. Loader Sprocket Disengaged. 4-9
Speeds. 2-17 4-27. Rate of Fire Control. 4-9
2-23. Searing and Ramming Action. 2-18 4- 28. Removing a Cartridge Using
2-24. Ammunition Magazine Functional Debelting Tool. 4-11
Diagram. 2-20 5- 1. Ramming Mechanism Holding
2-25. Feed System Diagram. 2-21 Fixture. 5-2
2-26. Pneumatic System Operational 5-2. Latch Depressing Tool. 5-2
Diagram. 2-22 5-3. Pocket Charger and Adapter. 5-2
2-27. Blast Control. 2-23 5-4. Control Box Tester Mk 38. 5-2
2-28. Cook-off Control and Cooling. 2-24 5-5. Gun Pod Tester Mk 39. 5-2
2-29. Forward Lug Collar. 2-24 5-6. Barrel Insert Removal Tool. 5-2
2-30. Aft Lug Base End . 2-24 5-7. Ring Seal Removal Tool. 5-2
2-31. Electrical Schematic. 2-27 5-8. Control Box Installed. 5-3
2-32. Pod Junction Box Wiring Diagram . . . 2-29 5-9. Control Box Connected to Control
2- 33. Control Box Wiring Diagram. 2-31 Box Tester. 5-3
3- 1. Borpsiffht Tool. 3-2 5-10. Firing Pin Test Setup. 5-6
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (Continued)
Figure Page Figure Page
5-11. Opening Pod Nose and Tail Section 5-55. Breech Assembly Removal. 5-22
Latches. 5-7 5-56. Counter Recoil Damper Assembly
5-12. Blast Suppressor Insert Removal . . . 5-8 Removal . 5-22
5-13. Main Access Door Latches. 5-8 5-57. Counter Recoil Damper Assembly. . 5-22
5-14. Ejection Tube Removal. 5-9 5-58. Preparation for Slider Assembly
5-15. Loader Electrical and Pneumatic Removal. 5-23
Line Removal. 5-9 5-59. Slider Assembly Removal. 5-23
5-16. Loader Pneumatic Line in Stored 5-60. Slider Assembly. 5-23
Position. 5-9 5-61. Cam Follower Lock Key Removal . . 5-23
5-17, Loader to Gun Attachment. 5-9 5-62. Anvil Nuts and Anvils. 5-24
5-18. Loader Removal. 5-9 5-63. Breech Assembly Firing Pin
5-19. Gun Mechanism Aft Electrical Latches and Yoke. 5-24
Cable Removal. 5-10 5-64. Receiver Assembly. 5-24
5-20. Gun Mechanism Forward Electrical 5-65. Loader Front Sprocket Ring
Cable Removal. 5-10 Removal . 5-25
5-21. Gun Mechanism Removal. 5-10 5-66. Ramming Mechanism and Attached
5-22. Feed System Removal. 5-11 Parts Removal. 5-25
5-23. Ammunition Feed Assembly. 5-12 5-67. Loader Frame and Ramming
5-24. Throat Adapters. 5-12 Mechanism With Attached
5-25. Pneumatic System Components. 5-12 Parts . 5-25
5-26. Pneumatic Reservoir Removal. 5-13 5-68. Preparation for Ramming
5-27. Valve and Tray Assembly Removal . . 5-13 Mechanism Disassembly. 5-25
5-28. Valve and Tray Assembly. 5-13 5-69. Disconnecting Check Valve
5-29. Ammo-Drive Pneumatic Motor Valve Pneumatic Tubes. 5-25
Removal . 5-14 5-70. Preparation for Buffer Assembly
5-30. Ammo-Drive Pneumatic Motor Valve. 5-14 Removal . 5-26
5-31. Ammunition Magazine Removal .... 5-14 5-71. Check Valve Removal. 5-26
5-32. Electrical System Components. 5-15 5-72. Buffer Assembly Removal ....... 5-26
5-33. Pod Junction Box Cover Removal . . . 5-16 5-73. Buffer Assembly. 5-26
5-34. Firing Pin Mechanism Removal .... 5-16 5-74. Ramming Mechanism Pneumatic
5-35. Firing Pin Holder Assembly. 5-16 Components Removal. 5-27
5-36. Gun Sequencing Switch Removal .... 5-17 5-75. Check Valve and Poppet Removal . . 5-27
5-37. Gun Junction Box Removal. 5-17 5-76. Guide and Poppet. 5-27
5-38. Gun Junction Box and Sequencing 5-77. Manifold Removal. 5-27
Switch. 5-17 5-78. Rammer Retainer and Nut. 5-27
5-39. Right Hand Air Tube Assembly 5-79. Preparation for Rammer Housing
Attaching Parts. 5-17 Removal . 5-28
5-40. Air Tube Assembly Removal. 5-17 5-80. Rammer Housing and Associated
5-41. Revolver Cylinder Assembly. 5-18 Parts . 5-28
5-42. Detail Components in Breech Area . . 5-18 5-81. Disassembled Rammer
5-43. Outer Extractors. 5-18 Components. 5-28
5-44. Round Positioner Assembly. 5-19 5-82. Disassembled Rammer Housing . . . 5-28
5-45. Ring Seal Retainer Assembly and 5-83. Declutch Components Removal .... 5-29
Tube Supports. 5-19 5-84. Declutch Piston and Declutch
5-46. Revolver Cylinder Assembly and Cylinder . 5-29
Ring Seal. 5-19 5-85. Clutch Pin Removal. 5-29
5-47. Charger Valve Removal.. . 5-19 5-86. Slider Removal. 5-29
5-48. Charger Valve.. . . 5-20 5-87. Back Plate Assembly. 5-30
5-49. Preparation for Recoil Booster 5-88. Loader Frame and Oscillating
Assembly Removal. 5-20 Guides .. 5-30
5-50. Recoil Booster Assembly and 5-89. Gun Hanger Tracks and AP T
Barrel Removal . 5-20 Brackets Lubrication Points. 5-40
5-51. Recoil Booster Assembly 5-90. Pneumatic Motor Lubrication
Exploded View. 5-21 Points.* 5-40
5-52. Gun Barrels and Barrel Inserts .... 5-21 5-91. Revolver Cylinder Installation .... 5-41
5-53. Hold Forward Assembly Removal . . . 5-21 5-92. Sequencing Switch Adjustment .... 5-42
5-54. Hold Forward Assembly. 5-21 5-93. Pod Latch Adjustment. 5-43
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LIST OF TABLES
Table Page Table Page
1-1. Gun Pod Mk 4 Mod 0 Capabilities . . 1-3 5-5. Lubrication. 5-39

1-2. Reference Data. 1-4 5-6. Failure Indications. 5-44
3-1. Pre-Installation Inspection. . 3-1 5-7. Failure to Fire Cause Analysis. . . . 5-45
4-1. Special Tools and Accessory 5-8. Failure to Ram Cause Analysis. . . . 5-46
Equipment for Operation ....... . 4-1 5-9. Failure to Eject Cause Analysis . . . 5-48
4-2. Shutdown Procedure Reference 5-10. Failure to Feed Cause Analysis . . . 5-48
List. . 4-11 5-11. Failure to Charge Cause Analysis . . 5-50
5-1. Special Maintenance Tools . . 5-1 5-12. Failure to Clear Cause Analysis . . . 5-51
5-2. Lubricants . 5-5 5-13. Link Loading Machine. 5-51
5-3. Cleansers... 5-5 A-l. Parts Replacement Schedule. A-l
5-4. Inspection. . 5-31
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SAFETY SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
The weapons system described in this publication is fundamentally a safe

ordnance system. For example, live rounds are isolated from firing circuits
except when the weapon system is deliberately being fired. The weapon system
is RADHAZ safe and completely shielded from radiation fields. Provision is
made for charging and clearing the gun inflight, so the aircraft may take off and
land without live rounds in firing position. Although the sole purpose of all
ordnance is to destroy an enemy, the equipment cannot identify friend from foe.
Therefore the meticulous observation of all safety precautions is MANDATORY
at all times. The following summary is divided into general precautions and the
special precautions applicable to the weapons system.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
The following general safety precautions are not related to any specific
equipment or procedure, and therefore do not appear elsewhere in this publi¬
cation. These precautions are recommended safety precautions that all per-
sonnel concerned must understand and apply during operation and maintenance
of the equipment.
All persons who supervise or perform work in connection with the han-
dling of ammunition shall be familiar with the Bureau of Naval Weapons safety
precautions. Shore activities shall observe the requirements specified in
OP 3347. Fleet activities shall follow the instructions specified by the bureaus
concerned.
In every case where test firing is to be conducted with live ammunition,

all existing range regulations shall be observed.
Before undertaking any operation such as loading, firing, test, unloading,

disassembly, reassembly, overhaul, routine maintenance, or any other proce¬
dure for which a check-off list exists, the checkoff list shall be read thoroughly
to assure complete understanding by all involved.
When provided, safety devices shall always be used to prevent the possi -
bility of accidents, and shall be kept in good operating order at all times.
Changes, modifications, or additions to this weapon system shall not be

made without the prior approval and explicit authorization from the bureaus
concerned.
SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following special safety precautions are issued for the Gun Pod Mk 4
Mod 0, incorporating the 20MM Aircraft Gun Mk 11 Mod 5. These checks are
MANDATORY for safe and effective tactical operation of the weapon.
1. Before connecting the aircraft electrical plug into the gun pod recep-
tacle, make certain the master armament switch is off and that the
ready switch is in the safe position.
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2. Check that all safety wires are in place, and that the short ends are
turned in to prevent injury to personnel.
3. Check the air supply to the Mk 11 gun. Keep hands away from moving
parts when air pressure is on.
Ammunition
Additional precautions to be observed when ammunition is handled are:
1. Do not use ammunition in a gun for which it is not intended.
2. Use dummy ammunition only for drill.
3. Protect all ammunition against abnormally high temperatures.
4. Do not alter ammunition.
5. Live ammunition should be loaded into guns for firing purposes only.
However the first two rounds loaded into the revolver cylinder
chambers must be Mk 103 dummy rounds. Test or inspection of'live
ammunition by fitting it into guns is prohibited, except when specifi-
cally authorized by the Bureau of Naval Weapons.
6. Ammunition arming and de-arming procedures must be carefully

followed to avoid accidental firing.
7. Never leave ammunition in a gun when through firing.
8. Observe fire regulations strictly.
Disassembly
The following precautions are to be observed when disassembly of the

gun pod is undertaken.
1. Place the manually operated valve handle in the dump position to re¬
lease pressure in the air hoses to the gun mechanism and loader.
2. Before removing any pneumatic component be sure that the portion

of the system is depressurized.
Cleaning and Lubrication
The following precautions should be observed for the protection of per¬

sonnel and equipment:
1. When working on any gun pod component, place it in a well-supported

position so it will not fall.
2. Continued use of dry-cleaning solvent P-D-680, Type I, without gloves

will dry the skin and may cause slight irritation. Rub grease or oil
into the skin to replace natural skin oils.
3. Observe fire regulations when using flammable materials.
4. Always use the prescribed lubricant, unthinned.
5. Lubricants containing silicone are irritating to the eyes. Use caution

in handling to avoid contact.
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The folio wing WARNINGS are repeated from the text for the protection
of personnel.
WARNINGS
Fuzes shall not be disassembled. Any attemptto dis-

assemble fuze in the field is dangerous and is pro-
hibited. (Page 2-11)
Boresight tooi must be removed before firing gun

pod. (Page 3-5)
Although cartridge primers are designed to be fired

by electrical impulses, it is possible that they also
may be fired by high impact, static electricity, and
exposure to electromagnetic energy. When loading
HEI rounds into links use extreme caution to prevent
impacts to the round that would damage the fuze.
(Pages 4-3, 4-4 and 4-12)
The first two rounds foliowing empty leading link

must be either target practiee (TP) or armor piercing
(AP T) rounds. (Page 4-6)
Do not attempt to clear rounds from revolver cylinder

in ROD HAZ area. (Page 4-9)
When using gun pod tester to test firing pin voltages,

be sure that the charger valve electrical cable (1,
figure 5-20) is not connected to the charger valve
on forward end of Mk 11 gun. (Page 5-6)
Alert personnel in the area to the high frequency

sound that results when the pneumatic motor is
operated with no load. Do not operate pneumatic
motor more than a fraction of a second. (Page 5-6)
When charging Mk 11 gun using gun pod tester,

personnel are to stay clear of the central pod area
during the succeeding operations. (Page 5-6)
Weight of the gun mechanism is approximately 190

pounds. During removal from the pod body, the
gun mechanism must be supported. (Pages 5-8,
5-10)
Before disconnecting pneumatic lines or removing

pneumatic components, pneumatic tubes and reservoir
must be bied. (Page 5-13)
Recoil booster assembly push button (8) is spring

loaded. Maintain pressure on push button while re¬
moving spring pin (7). (Page 5-20)
Avoid inhaling fumes from solvents. Avoid skin

contact with solvent. Avoid directing compressed
air against any part of body. (Page 5-30)
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The following major CAUTIONS are repeated from the text because if
not strictly observed the effectiveness of the equipment may be destroyed.
CAUTIONS
The gun pod and Mk 11 gun will function only with

negative grounded dc power. (Page 2-25)
Do not charge after clearing because a link jam will

occur. During clearing, the links in the loader do not
advance. If the loader is re-engaged after clearing,
there will be no rounds in the revolver to eject into
and decouple these extra links. (Page 2-26)
Do not remove straps from gun pod until after ejector

racks have closed on gun pod lugs, and the sear indi¬
cators show that gun pod is secured to the aircraft.
(Page 3-3)
If link loading machine hangs up and rounds are prop-

erly positioned, do not adjust clutch. Refer to para-
graph 5-63, fault isolation, and table 5-8. (Page 4-3)
Dummy rounds must be inserted far enough into re¬

volver cylinder so latches (see figure 4-21 and 4-22)
are aft of the cartridge cases. (Page 4-7)
Make certain all four forward latch pins are engaged

on each feed chute. (Page 4-8)
Empty leading link must be positioned directly aft

of the hand-loaded dummy cartridge. (Page 4-9)
Make certain clutch is re-engaged. (Page 4-9)
If aircraft control system is used for charging, dis-

connect electrical cable (2, figure 5-81) to prevent
ammunition drive from pulling ammunition out of
magazine during charge cycle. (Page 4-11)
Verify that polarity and ground connections are made

correctly. (Page 5-4)
Do not actuate the TRIGGER switch for more than

10 seconds because of possible damage to trans-
formers in the control box. Allow a minimum
cooling period of one minute between operations.
(Page 5-6)
Extensive and costly damage will result from high

pneumatic motor speed resulting from more than
momentary no-load operation. (Pages 5-6, 5-7)
When placing the gun pod tester gun switch to CLEAR

and returning to SAFE, use care not to overtravel to
the READY position. (Page 5-6)
Before reinstating barrels make certain ring seals in

revolver cylinder are in place. (Page 5-8)
With nut (12, figure 5-22) tightened and no end play

at the shaft, verify that magazine is free to rotate.
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1-1. CHAPTER CONTENTS. reaction loads, and fires a 20MM 1700 grain pro-
jectile at a 3300 ft/second muzzle velocity at 4000
1-2. This chapter presents the information required shots per minute. The gun pod features smooth-bore
to understand the physical characteristics and oper- barrels for longer barrel life, and a nose configuration
ating capabilities of the 20MM Gun Pod Mk 4 Mod 0 that provides an internal air flow for revolver cooling
and its supporting equipment. The information is and a reverse flow within the barrels (breech to
presented in four categories: purpose; capabilities; muzzle) for cook off protection. The barrels are
System description; and reference data. Purpose quick-disconnect and can be removed without re-
includes a brief description of the basic equipment moving the gun from the pod. Removal of an empty
and its intended use. Capabilities provides aconcise, gun pod and replacement with a loaded, exchange gun
tabulated statement of the capabilities and limitations pod takes less than 10 minutes for faster-than-fueling
of the equipment. System description consists of a turnaround during critical combat conditions. The gun
graphical, nontechnical presentation that diagrams pod may also be loaded after installation on the air¬
the functional relationship of equipment components. craft. The gun pod can be jettisoned in an emergency.
Reference data describes, in tabular form, the official
designations, significant weights, dimensions, and 1-7. System Nomenclature. The Gun Pod Mk4Mod 0
oper ating characteristics of the equipment. is composed of the 20MM Aircraft Gun Mk 11 Mod 5
and the pod assembly. The 20MM Aircraft Gun Mk 11
1-3. PURPOSE. Mod 5 fires 20MM ammunition in the Mk 100 series,
belted with 20MM Ammunition Links Mk 6 Mods 4, 5,
1-4. WEAPON SYSTEM. The aircraft gun pod weapon and 6. Refer to table 1-2 for the official designations
system described in this publication consists of the of major components making up the aircraft gun pod
Gun Pod Mk 4 Mod 0, 20MM ammunition in the Mk 100 weapon system. Refer to the block diagram shown
series, Mk 6 ammunition links, and gun pod support in figure 1-3 for their relationship.
equipment.
1-8. Pod Assembly. The pod assembly is a stream-
lined, lightweight container which houses the Mk 11
1-5. SYSTEM APPLICATION. The gun pod is designed
gun and 750 rounds of belted 20MM ammunition. The
for installation on naval attack aircraft toprovide air-
pod assembly is composed of the pod body, the pod
to-ground attack capability for destruction ofareaand
nose, and the pod tail (see figure 1-4). Five active
point targets (see figure 1-1). Italsohas a secondary
subsystems and one passive subsystem are contained
air-to-air capability. Supplied in kit form, to match
within the pod body. The five active subsystems are
a particular aircraft, are aircraft attachment lugs and
the pod body structure; the gun pod electrical sys¬
sway brace pads (see figure 1-2). Both 14 inch and
tem; the gun pod pneumatic system; the ammunition
30 inch mounting capabilities are provided.
feed system; and the ammunition magazine. The
passive subsystem is referred to as a ghost system
because it has no parts and noformalname. lts func-
tion is to control combustible gun gases released into
the pod assembly by the Mk 11 gun. The gases are
allowed to ignite and burn at random; gas pressure
is relieved by louvers in the main access doors and
in other skins in the pod assembly. Pod body com¬
ponents include feed chutes and ejection tubes. The
pod nose incorporates a blast suppressor (see para-
graph 2-10) and air ducts which match mating ducts
on the gun for revolver cooling.
1-9. 20MM Aircraft Gun Mk 11 Mod 5. The 20MM
Aircraft Gun Mk 11 Mod 5 is composed of the 20MM
Gun Loader Mk 2 Mod 1 andthe20MM Gun Mechanism
Figure 1-2. Typical Gun Pod Suspension Lugs
Mk 11 Mod 5. The 20MM Gun Barrel Mk 19 Mod 3
and Sway-Brace Pads
and the 20MM Gun Barrel Mk 20 Mod 3 are smooth
bore and parts of the gun mechanism. Projectile
1-6. SYSTEM FEATURES. The gun pod is a self- stability is provided by prespinning the projectile
powered, self contained gun system capable of being within the revolver to 130,000 rpm prior to barrel
installed, loaded ready to fire, on an external store entry. The Mk 11 gun is a twin-barrel, air-cooled,
mount on an aircraft. It features a supersonic shape, belt-fed, combination gun gas and recoil-operated
two rates of fire, automatic and manual charging, automatic gun, firing electrically primed ammunition
clearing, improved safety, and superior gun accu- from an eight-chamber cylinder. The revolver cylin-
racy due to single mount harmonization and reduced der revolves about the horizontal centerline of the two
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barrels. The Mk 11 gun is charged pneumatically by 1-12. CAPABILITIES.

a 1500 psi system regulated from a 3000 psi reservoir
contained in the pod body, is fired electricaHy from 1-13. Capabilities, limitations and power require-
switches in the aircraft cockpit, and is controlled by ments of the equipment are presented in table 1-1.
relays in the pod body. TheMkll gun has a selective
rate of fire, which may be set at either 4000 rounds 1-14. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION.
per minute or 700 röunds per minute, and reaches
full rate of fire instantaneously to deliver maximum 1-15. The relationship of system components to the
projectile density on short-burst targets. other components of the equipment is described
graphically in figure 1-3. The manner in which sys¬
1-10. Ammunition and Links. The Mk 11 gun fires tem components operate in respect to the other com¬
the 20MM Ammunition Mk 100-Series Cartridge which ponents of the equipment is described in Chapter 2.
is retained by the 20MM Cartridge Link Mk 6 Mods
4, 5, and 6. The links are connected together to form 1-16. REFERENCE DATA.
beits, with the cartridges being inserted into the beits
by use of a 20MM Link Loader Machine Mk 11 Mod 0. 1-17. Basic reference information about the equip¬
The loaded beits are c ar ried within the ammunition ment is presented in table 1-2.
magazine in the gun pod, from where they are con-
veyed to the Mk 11 gun by the ammunition feed system.
1-18. SERIALIZATION. It is to be noted that the gun
pod is not serialized; i.e., does not have a serial
1-11. Support Equipment. The support equipment of
number for records accountability. Several of the
the aircraft gun pod weapon system consists of this
gun pod's components are serialized so that account¬
publication, three other volumes of gun pod documen-
ability can be maintained during the service life of
tation, attack aircraft documentation, and the tools
the equipment. These components are: pod body, gun
and test equipment listed in tables 4-1 and 5-1. A
mechanism, barrels, and loader.
Maintenance Requirement Card (MRC) set is available
as additional documentation for routine maintenance.
In those instances where a conflict exists between NOTE: These serial numbers shall be included
the manuals and the MRC set, the MRC shall prevail. in equipment reports (refer to paragraph 5-2).
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TABLE 1-1. GUN POD MK 4 MOD 0 CAPABILITIES
Capabilities
Firing Rate:
Fast 4000 ± 200 rounds/minute
Slow 700 ± 100 rounds/minute
Time to rate Instantaneous
Projectile energy:
Rate 5000 horsepower
Density 22 hp/lb of Mk 11 gun
Muzzle velocity 3300 ± 50 ft/sec
Capacity 750 rounds
Limitations
Airspeed during firing
Mach 1.2 10,000 ft attitude
Mach 2.2 60,000 ft attitude
Load tolerances:
Vertical 10 g
Side 6.5 g
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Limitations (Continued)
Load tolerances: (Cont.)
Catapult 9 g
Arresting 9 g
1 Firing (under acceleration) 6 g
Power Requirements
AC 120 volt, 400 cycle
Current (maximum line) 6. 4 amperes (peaks during firing of bursts)
DC 28 volt, negative-grounded
Current (maximum) 7.0 amperes maximum (intermittent during
firing) and 0. 3 amperes at standby
Pneumatic reservoir 3200 ± 200 psig
Operating pressure 1500 psig
TABLE 1-2. REFERENCE DATA
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Nomenclature
Official Designation Abbreviated Designation
Gun Pod Mk 4 Mod 0 Gun Pod
Gun, Aircraft, 20MM Mk 11 Mod 5 Mk 11 Gun
Gun Mechanism, 20MM Mk 11 Mod 5 Gun Mechanism
Gun Loader, 20MM Mk 2 Mod 1 Loader
Cartridge, 20MM, Electric; Mk 100 Series Rounds
Link, Ammunition, 20MM Mk 6 Mod 4 Link
Link, Cartridge, 20MM Mk 6 Mod 5 (leading) Leading Link
Link, Cartridge, 20MM Mk 6 Mod 6 (trailing) Trailing Link
Machine, Link Loading, Mk 11 Mod 0 Link Loading Machine
Barrel, Gun, 20MM Mk 19 Mod 3 (First round barrel) First Round Barrel
Barrel, Gun, 20MM Mk 20 Mod 3 (Last round barrel) Last Round Barrel
Operating Characteristics and Features
Gun Pod Mk 4 Mod 0:

Structure Semi-monocoque
Gun Mk 11 Mod 5:
Type Twin-barrel, revolver
Operation Combination gas-recoil
Cooling Air
Headspace Fixed
Charging Pneumatic
Firing Electrical impulse
Case ejection Rear of loader at 100 ft/sec
Direction of feed Both sides of loader
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Operating Characteristics and Features (Continued)

Gun Mk 11 Mod 5 (Cont.)
Barrel mounting Interrupted locking lug (quick disconnect)
Barrel type Smooth bore
Accuracy A radial dispersion of 6 mils per barrel
for 80% of projectiles
Recoil loads at pod mounts
Peaks 8000 Ibs recoil
5000 lbs counter-recoil
Average 2500 lbs
Ammunition:
Primer Electrical ignition
Link End-stripping, metallic
Link belt pitch 1. 60 in.
Weights and Dimensions

Center of gravity:
Fully loaded 21.6 in. aft of fwd lug (30 in.)
Magazine empty (no air) 5.6 in. aft of fwd lug (30 in.)
Gun Pod Mk 4 Mod 0
Fully loaded (with air) 1390 lbs
Magazine empty (no air) 787 lbs
Without gun 547 lbs
Gun Mk 11 Mod 5 240 lbs
Gun Mechanism Mk 11 Mod 5:
With barrels 195 lbs
Without barrels 142 lbs
Gun Loader Mk 2 Mod 1 45 lbs
Ammunition:
750 rounds, linked 594 lbs
Gun Pod Mk 4 Mod 0:
Overall length 191.35 in.
Diameter 22. 50 in.
Center section 101.12 in.
Nose section length 46. 89 in.
Tail section length 43.34 in.
Gun Mk 11 Mod 5:
Overall length 78.50 in.
Mechanism length (no barrels) 32.6 in.
Loader length 22.00 in.
Barrels 56. 50 in.

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DESCRIPTION
2-1. DESCRIPTION. 2-3. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION.
2-2. This chapter presents the information required 2-4. GUN POD MK4MODO. The Gun Pod Mk 4 Mod 0
to understand the physical configuration of the equip- is a fabricated, cylindrical container within which are
ment and the way the equipment performs its functions. housed the Systems, subsystems, and components
The information is presented in three categories: necessary for its function (see figure 2-1). The gun
physical description (paragraph 2-3), general func- pod-to-aircraft attachment fittings and sway brace
tional description (paragraph 2-35), and detailed cir¬ pads (which are supplied in kit form) are positioned
cuit analysis (paragraph 2-86). Physical description on the outside of the gun pod at the top. The dimen-
consists of a concise description of the significant sions of the gun pod are given in table 1-2. The re-
physical details of the equipment. General functional lationship between the gun pod, systems, subsystems
description provides an overall understanding of the and components is shown in figure 1-3.
way the equipment functions. Detailed circuit analy¬
sis describes all complex circuits and how they 2-5. GUN MK 11 MOD 5. The Mk 11 gun (see figure
accomplish their functions. 2-2) consists of a gun mechanism and a loader which
POD TAIL
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Figure 2-2. Gun Mk 11 Mod 5
together weigh 240 pounds and are 78.5 inches long other components are attached), a booster housing
with barrels installed. The gun mechanism islocated assembly, a counter recoil damper assembly, a cyl-
forward of the loader, and its barrels project into the inder shaft, a charger valve, a gun sequence switch,
pod nose section. The loader is mechanically con- a gun junction box, eject tubes (gun gas and air),
nected to the rear of the gun mechanism. The Mk 11 and air cooling tubes. The recoiling parts are in or
gun has two main mounting holes (which engage the attached to the breech assembly which slides along
locking pins of the pod trunnion mounts) built into the the receiver. The breech mounts the revolver cylin-
front upper and lower surf ace of the receiver. The der, firing pins and holder, cam followers and slider,
receiver also incorporates two flangesfor aft support, barrels, and miscellaneous small hardware. The
which slide into keyways riveted to the gun pod at the barrels are attached to the breech, with one above the
forward end of the main access door s. The two barrels other in nor mal operating position. The eject tubes
incorporate interrupted locking lugs which mate with and air cooling tubes are stationary but coupled to the
lugs in the forward portion ofthebreech. The barrels recoiling breech assembly with slip joints to their
are secured by flats on the booster block assembly corresponding supports. The gun junction box is
which prevent the barrels from turning. The barrels mounted on the receiver, and contains the gun elec-
are removed by removing the booster block assembly trical connectors. The gun sequence switch is
which in turn is held in place by a single lever oper- electrically connected to the gun junction box but is
ated quick-disconnect. mounted on the receiver rail. Electrical contacts on
the gun junction box conduct firing impulses to match-
2-6. Gun Mechanism Mk 11 Mod 5. Basic components ing contacts in the firing pin holder. Timing is
of the gun mechanism (see figures 2-3 and 2-4) are achieved by the relative motionbetween the two sets of
divided into non-recoiling parts and recoiling parts. contacts from breech movement during gun cycling.
The non-recoiling parts consist of a receiver, which Electrical continuity to the firing pins is integral
is the basic frame of the gun mechanism (and to which within the firing pin holder.
Figure 2-3. Gun Mechanism MK 11 Mod 5

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TYPICAL FIRING PIN INSTALLATION (2 PLACES)
RING SEAL RIFLED INSERT

RING
SEAL SEAT
FIRING PIN HOLDER

FIRING PIN BREECH ASSY
CYLINDER SHAFT,
COUNTER RECOIL
DAMPER ASSY
CHARGER VALVE
SLIDER
CAM FOLLOWER
LAST ROUND
BARREL SHIFT LEVER PIN
SHIFT LEVER
CAM FOLLOWER
GUN SEQUENCE SWITCH
EJECTION GAS TUBE
HOLD FORWARD ASSY
RECEIVER
FIRST ROUND
BARREL
Figure 2-4. Gun Mechanism Mk 11 Mod 5, Cut-away View

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2-7. Gun Loader Mk 2 Mod 1. The loader (see fig- made up of stressed aluminum sheet flush-riveted to
ures 2-5 and 2-6) which feeds the gun mechanism in- annular formers, bulkheads, andformedribs, stiffened
cludes two ramming mechanisms which project rounds by webs, gussets, castings, and forgings. Stainless
into the revolver, a set of sprockets that draws the steel sheet and bar stock is used in critical areas.
belt into the loader and a pneumatic clutch that decou- The bottom of the structure is reinforced for cradling
ples the loader functionally from the gun mechanism and hoisting from 14 inches forwardof the forward lug
for gun clearing. These components are installed in to 16 inches aft of the aft lug.
the loader frame which mounts to the gun mechanism
by quick-release fastenings.
2-10. The pod assembly is dividedintothree sections:
2-8. The loader frame is approximately square in a main center section or pod body, a pod nose, and a
cross section. The ramming mechanisms are at the pod tail (see figure 2-1). The nose and tail sections
upper left and lower right corners and are connected connect to the pod body by quick-release latches. The
at the rear by a manifold that ducts either air or gun pod body contains all systems, subsystems and com¬
gas to the rammers for actuation. Oscillating guides ponents of the gun pod except for theblast suppressor
are located at the opposite corners and direct ex- and cooling ducts which are incorporated into the nose
pended cases into ammunition links during ejection. section. In addition to housing major components, the
Ejection ports are directly aft of the eject stations pod body is equipped with mounting hardware for the
and the oscillating guides to permit passage of links gun mechanism, support structure for the ammunition
and cases from the Mk 11 gun. Two solenoid valves magazine, and support structure for the feed, pneu¬
are mounted on the aft side of the loader to direct air matic, and electrical systems. The pod body is also
for ramming during charging or to actuate the decou- equipped with provisions for attaching suspension lugs
pling clutch during clearing. (for mounting the gun pod to aircraft), two removable
main access doors, two inspection doors, two inspec-
2-9. POD ASSEMBLY. The pod assembly features tion Windows, and latch pins to which the pod nose and
conventional aircraft construction practice, being pod tail sections are attached.
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CLUSTER ASSY
DECLUTCH
PISTON
DECLUTCH
CYLINDER
SPROCKET
CLUSTER CAM
•PART OF SPROCKET
CLUSTER ASSY
EJECTION PORT
RAMMER PISTON
BUFFER CHECK
VALVE
LOADER GAS TUBE
LOADER LOCK F LAG

LOADER LOCK
PIN
Figure 2-6. Gun Loader Mk 2 Mod 1, Cut-away View

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Figure 2-7. Ammunition Magazine Figure 2-8. Mk 6 Links Loaded with TP Ammunition
2-11. Ammunition Magazine. The ammunition maga¬ 2-15. The ammunition feed mechanism provides the
zine (see figure 2-7) is located aft of the Mk 11 gun at power to drive the sprockets and to drive the maga¬
the rear of the pod body. The magazine is cylindrical zine in rotation. The feed mechanism consists of a
and has 12 wedge-shaped compartments into each of pneumatic motor and two gear trains and is mounted
which a single loop of belted ammunition is loaded by three bolts to the bulkhead just aft of the main
(refer to paragraph 2-70). Apairofhooks is provided access doors. One gear train drives the sprockets;
at the forward end of each compartment to position the the other, through a decoupling spline, drives the
ammunition during loading. The outer surf ace of the magazine. The decoupling feature permits separating
magazine is composed of longitudinal panels on which sprocket rotation and magazine rotation during loading.
are alternately marked LOAD and INDEX for loading
and readying for firing. The magazine has a circum- 2-16. Feed Chutes. Two feed chutes are employed
ferential ring gear and attaching hardware which for guiding the ammunition from the throats, just for¬
attachés the magazine at its forward end to a pod ward of the magazine, to the loader. The chutes are
body bulkhead. rigid, identical in shape, and are located inside the
main access doors. The chutes are keyed to a slot
2-12. Ammunition Beits. Ammunition is conveyed to at the throat adapter and are latched in place both
the Mk 11 gun by two beits of Mk 6 links. Each link at the adapter and at the loader side plates by quick-
is cylindrical in shape, and has a RADHAZ cap which disconnect fittings. The chutes are removable for
protects the ammunition primer from electromagnetic reloading the magazine. Should beits remain in the
radiation. The links are connected together by means chutes, removal of the chute automatically decouples
of hook shaped lugs which engage rivets on adjoining the belt.
links. Each lug is held in position by the clamping
action of a C spring which partially envelops and grips 2-17. Ejection Tubes. Two ejection tubes, which are
the lug. Links loaded with TP ammunition are shown installed between the loader and the pod structure,
in figure 2-8. The belted links are loaded with am¬ are used for ducting spent cases and links overboard.
munition and are fed into the magazine. Each belt The tubes are of different lengths and easily mounted
fills six adjoining compartments when the magazine
in place.
is fully loaded.
2-13. Feed System. The feed System is defined as 2-18. Pneumatic System. The pneumatic system is
those components necessary to transport the ammu¬ composed of a reservoir, an accumulator, a valve
nition from the magazine to the loader. The feed and tray assembly, and interconnecting tubing. Other
chutes are not included, since they are considered as pneumatic components (solenoid operated valves, air
separate items. The feed System includes the throats, motor) are considered part of the systems to which
sprockets, adapters, sprocket support, and the ammu¬ they are attached. The spherical reservoir has a
nition feed mechanism. volume of 1150 cubic inches. Pressurized at 3400
psig, it has a volume of approximately 135 cubic feet
2-14. The throats funnel the ammunition from the of Standard air. The reservoir is attached to the aft
magazine segments to the inner adapter. The inner end of the pod body. It is equipped with a fill valve
adapter mounts the outer adapter which has approxi- and pressure gage. The cylindrically shaped accu¬
mately the same cross sectional shape as the feed mulator of 96 cubic inch capacity is attached with
chute. The feed chute in turn attachés to this outer bolts and a clamp in the forward portion of the pod
adapter. A set of sprockets is mounted above each body. The valve and tray assembly is mounted just
throat by sprocket supports. The sprockets engage aft of the accumulator and consists of a valve assem¬
the ammunition belt in the throat as it leaves the bly, a pressure regulator (set to 1500psi), and mount-
magazine. ing trav. The valve and trav assembly is attached to
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the gun pod structure with 4 bolts and3 screws. Pneu- plenum chamber also has vents behind a louver which
matic quick disconnects and flexible hoses are used direct gun gas and blasts away from the top of the pod.
for connections between the gun pod and the Mk 11 gun Forward of the two chambers is an aerodynamic fence
and loader. (See figure 2-31 for schematic diagram.) and inlets for two air ducts. The inlets are ducted
straight through the casting.
2-19. Electrical System. The electrical system (see
2-22. Coupled to the cast inlets are two aluminum
figure 2-9) is composed of a control box, a pod junc-
alloy tubes. The tubes are mounted by flanges to two
tion box, a single external electrical receptacle and
vertical structures at the aft end of the pod nose.
connecting conduits. The receptacle is at the top of
These structures also prevent nose installationunless
the gun pod structure and connects to the aircrafUs
the barrels and trunnions are locked.
electrical cabling for cockpit control. The control
box is located forward in the pod body and secured to 2-23. The two tubes of the nose match and slip into
the gun pod with shock mounts. The pod junction box place into two ducts mounted on the gun mechanism
is located near the center of the pod body on the when the nose is attached to the pod body. The air
vertical center line below the feed throats, and is ducts on the gun, together with those in the nose, pro-
secured to the gun pod with 4 nuts. The screws vide a continuous air duet from the extreme front of
attaching the pod junction box are visible only when the nose to the two revolver chamber stations that
the pod junction box cover is removed. Electrical are always empty.
quick disconnect connectors are used throughout the
gun pod. All electrical cables are encased in flexible 2-24. The louvers of the main access doors are di-
metal conduit to shield circuits from RADHAZ, heat, rected forward rather than the more nor mal aft po-
and handling abuse. sition. The configuration is important for proper
pressure distribution for cook-off control.
2-20. Cook-off Control, Blast Control, and Cooling
Systems. Cook-off control, blast control, and gun 2-25. AMMUNITION. The ammunition fired by the
cooling is provided by utilizing common components Mk 11 gun is issued in the form of complete rounds
from several subassemblies of the pod. The systems of fixed ammunition. (See figures 2-10 through 2-17.)
include the blast suppressor in the nose, air ducts in The cartridges are the 20MM Ammunition Mk 100
the nose, air ducts mounted on the gun mechanism series, and are belted into Mk 6 links Mod 4 (Mods 5
and the louver configuration in the main access doors. and 6 are leading and trailing links, respectively)
The components are not considered as a part of the when used in the gun pod. The cartridges are inserted
system but as parts of the assemblies to which they into the link-belts by use of a 20MM Link Loading
attach (see paragraph 2-77). Machine Mk 11 Mod 0.
2-26. The complete round contains propellingpowder
2-21. The blast suppressor is a single piece stainless loosely assembled in a steel cartridge case and the
steel casting which is mounted at the forward end of neck of the case is crimped rigidly to the projectile.
the pod nose by 6-3/8 inch diameter studs. It is made The projectile is 0.784 inch in diameter. The car¬
in two compartments or plenum chambers, each of tridge case tapers from 1.04 inches diameter near
which has an inlet to locate the muzzle of the barrel the neck to 1.165 inches diameter at the rim. The
and an in-line outlet for projectile emergence. Each complete cartridge weighs approximately 0.59 pound.
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I PROPELLANT MK 5 MOD 0 \ PLUG
Figure 2-14. TP Round Mk 105 Mod 0, Section View
PRIMER CARTRIDGE CASE WINDSHIELD

MK 47 MK 5 MOD 0
MODO PROPELLANT
ROTOR
FUZE MK 78 MOD 0
Figure 2-15. HEI Round Mk 106 Mods 0 and 1, Section View
PRIMER CARTRIDGE CASE PROJECTILE MK 13 MOD 0 RETAINING DISC LOADED
Figure 2-16. API Round Mk 107 Mod 0, Section View
PRIMER CARTRIDGE CASE PYROTECHNIC TRACER MK 20 PROJECTILE MK 14 MOD 0

MK 47 MK 5 MOD 0 FILLER MOD 0 (BODY AND WINDSHIELD)
Figure 2-17. AP T Round Mk 108 Mod 0, Section View

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All types have matched ballistics, are electrically 3. TP rounds have either green or blue projectiles
primed, and the shape, length, and weight are approxi- with lettering in black or a blue projectile body with
mately the same. a brown nose. The lot number will have a "ZS" prefix.
2-27. Rounds are classified as dummy, highpressure 4. HEI rounds have unpainted fuzes. The ogive
test (HPT), low pressure test (LPT), target practice portion of the projectile is yellow and the remainder
(TP), high-explosive incendiary (HEI), armor-piercing of the body is red or the colors are reversed. Let¬
incendiary (API), armor-piercing with tracer (AP T), tering is black and the lot prefix is "ZQ".
and firing circuit test.
5. API rounds have no fuzes and the nose portion
2-28. The ammunition currently issued is identified of the projectile is painted blue or brown with a red
as follows: band. The body of the projectile is black and let¬
1. High Pressure Test (HPT) Round Mk 101 Mod 0 tering is white with lot prefix "ZR".
(see figure 2-11).
6. AP T rounds have no fuzes and the nose portion
2. Low Pressure Test (LPT) Round Mk 102 Mod 0 of the projectile is painted yellow or brown. The
(see figure 2-12). body of the projectile is painted black and lettering
is white with the lot prefix "ZT".
3. Dummy Round Mk 103 Mod 0 (see figure 2-13).
2-32. Assembled Rounds.
4. Target Practice (TP) Round Mk 105 Mod 0 (see
figure 2-14). 1. High Pressure Test Round Mk 101 Mod Pand Low
Pressure Test Round Mk 102 Mod 0. High pressure
5. High Explosive Incendiary (HEI) Round Mk 106 test (HPT) and low pressure test (LPT) rounds are
Mods 0 and 1 (see figure 2-15). used primarily for testingnewproduction of guns. The
projectiles contain no explosive charge. The Pro¬
6. Armor Piercing-Incendiary (API) Round Mk 107 jectile Mk 11 Mod 0 of the HPT round is loaded with
Mod 0 (see figure 2-16). cast or powdered lead. The Projectile Mk 12 Mod 0
of the LPT round has no filler. Both types use Elec¬
7. Armor Piercing-Tracer (AP T) Round Mk 108 tric Primer Mk 47 Mod 0.
Mod 0 (see figure 2-17).
2. Dummy Round Mk 103 ModO. Dummy rounds con¬
2-29. The principal components used in this ammu¬ tain no explosive charge in either the projectile or the
nition are a projectile, cartridge case, propellant, cartridge case and are used for loading practice, belt -
primer, fuze, and tracer. Only the high explosive ing practice, function testing of feed mechanisms, etc.
incendiary round is fuzed. The dummy rounds con- The cartridge case for the Dummy Round Mk 103 is
tain no explosive. either manufactured for the purpose, in which case
there is no primer cavity, or, for alternate assembly,
2-30. Identification. Ammunition is identified by cartridge cases rejected for service because of minor
the color that the projectile is painted and by 1/8- imperfections may have been used. These will have
inch lettering on the body of the projectile. Rotating primer holes plugged with brass plugs or empty primer
bands and nose fuzes are never covered with paint. cups staked in place with three crimps equally spaced.
The lettering is stenciled in waterproof marking ink In either assembly, the cartridge case is loaded with
around the body of the projectile after it is painted. inert material to bring it up to Standard weight and is
The first line of lettering consists of the caliber and crimped to a Projectile Mk 11 Mod 0 in the conventional
type of round, such as "20MM (HEI)." On the next manner.
line (or next two lines if required) appears the lot
number. The lot number is made up of a prefix (ZP,
ZQ, etc), the serial number (assigned by calendar 3. Target Practice Round Mk 105 Mod 0. Target
year), the loading plant's initials (assigned by Bureau practice (TP) rounds have no explosive filler in the
of Naval Weapons) and the last two digits of the year Projectile Mk 11 Mod 0. A dummy nose plug is used
of loading. On the last line appears the Mk and Mod in place of a fuze.
of the round.
4. High Explosive Incendiary Round Mk 106 Mods 0
2-31. The color and marking that identify each type and L High explosive incendiary (HEI) rounds have
of round are as follows: Projectiles Mk 12 Mod 0 which are loaded with tetryl
and incendiary composition to give the combined effect
1. Dummy rounds have either brown projectiles of the blast of a high-explosive charge plus fire-
and white lettering or blue projectiles and are starting ability. These projectiles are armed with
identified by drilled holes 1 1/4-inches from the instantaneous percussion fuzes of the impact type
base. designated Mk 78 Mod 0 or 1.
2. HPT and LPT rounds have green projectiles or 5. Armor Piercing-Incendiary Round Mk 107 ModO.
blue projectiles with brown noses. These rounds are Armor piercing-incendiary (API) rounds have soïïd
also marked on the cartridge case with 1/4-inchblack projectile bodies machined from steel. The ogive is
letters reading "High pressure (or low pressure) test sharply rounded to a short blunt nose. This shape
round." increases the ability of the projectile to penetrate
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armor instead of ricocheting. A steel adapter (false armor. It is issued assembled to High Explosive
ogive) and an aluminum nosepiece containing an in- Incendiary Projectile Mk 12 Mod Oused in Ammunition
cendiary filler added to this projectile body give it Mk 106 Mod 0 or 1.
the conventional length and contour. The incendiary
charge is designed to ignite upon impact with the tar¬ WARNING
get to set fire to combustible materials (fuel, etc)
and does not detonate. API projectiles have no fuzes Fuzes shall not be disassembled. Any attempt
or tracers. The projectile body with assemblednose¬ to disassemble fuzes in the field is dangerous
piece and adapter is designated Mk 13 Mod 0. and is prohibited.
6. Armor Piercing-Tracer Round Mk 108 Mod 0.

Armor piercing-tracer (AP T) rounds are similar to The detonator is contained in a rotor. A soft copper
API rounds except that a cavity is machined in the shear wire prevents the rotor from rotating the deto¬
back of the projectile body to receive atracer mixture nator into line with the firing pin until the round is
and instead of a false ogive and loaded nosepiece, a fired. A close fitting windshield is crimped over the
hollow windshieldisused to bringthe stubby projectile nose of the fuze to protect the firing pin. The material
body up to Standard length and contour. The wind- of which this windshield is made constitutes the major
shield folds back when the projectile strikes the target difference between Fuze Mk 78 Mod 0 and Fuze Mk 78
and acts as aguidetoprevent ricocheting off the target. Mod 1. The ModO has an aluminum windshield and the
AP T rounds do not have fuzes. The tracer charge is Mod 1 has a cadmium plated steel windshield. Fuzes
ignited by the heat of the propellant. The projectile are stamped in 1/16-inch letters with the Mk and Mod,
body with assembled windshield is designated Mk 14 contractor's initials or symbol, lot number, loading
Mod 0. plant initials, and date of loading. This identification
is located 1/8 -inch above the body shoulder.
7. 20MM Cartridge Case Mk 5 Mod 0, BuOrd Draw-
ing No. 517534. The cartridge case is made of steel, 12. Tracer Mk 20 Mod 0, BuOrd Drawing No.
zinc plated, and chromate treated. lts weight when 1252938" (for AP T round only). A tracer is installed
empty is 0.25 pound. On the base are stamped the in a cavity machined in the base of Projectile Mk 14
initials or symbol of the manufacturer, month and Mod 0 assembled in AP T Round Mk 108 Mod 0. The
year of manufacture, and caliber and mark of case. tracer body contains a pyrotechnic mixture designed
to burn with a reddish color during the projectile
8. Propellant, SpecificationMIL-P-18942. Approxi- flight. The tracer mixture is ignited by the heat or
mate weight of charge for service rounds is 650 grains. pressure of the propelling charge. The tracer is
Exact weight is variedby loading depot as necessary to visible for approximately 1270 yards of projectile
meet the ballistic requirement of the type of round. flight.
9. Electric Primer Mk 47 Mod 0, BuOrd Drawing

No. 583525. Primer weight is 22 grains. It consists 2-33. Handling and Safety Precautions. The ammu¬
of an open-ended brass cup containing a brass button. nition should be handled with care at alltimes and the
In contact with the other side of the button is the igni- precautions set forth in OPNAV 34 PI should be
tion charge consisting of a conductive explosive mix¬ observed. The explosive elements in electric primers
ture. This is retained by a paper disc and a metal are highly sensitive to electrostatic charges and care
support cup. The whole assembly is press fitted into should be exercised to prevent the primer button from
the primer chamber in the base of the cartridge case. coming in contact with static charges built up on the
In operation, electric current flows to the brass button human body or other sources of electricity. All work
by way of the firing pin. The only path for discharge tables, loading trays, and belting machines should be
of the current lies through the conductive mixture to grounded.
the walls of the cup.
WARNING
10. 20MM Projectile Mk 11 Mod 0, BuOrd Drawing
No. 982323; Mk 12 Mod 0, BuOrd Drawing No. 982432 ; Fuzes shall not be disassembled. Any attempt
Mk 13 Mod 0, BuOrd Drawing No. 1350781; or Mk 14 to disassemble fuzes in the field is dangerous
Mod 0, BuOrd Drawing No. 1381197. The rotating and is prohibited.
band, which is a ring of gilding metal swaged into a
circumferential groovenearthe rear of the projectile
body, is stamped in 1/16-inch letters with the caliber, 2-34. Fuzed ammunition (HEI rounds) should be
Mk and Mod of projectile, revision letter of drawing handled in a manner to avoid denting or damaging
in effect at time of manufacture, and lotnumber. The the fuze cover. Dents or damage to the fuze cover
code symbol (assigned by Bureau of Ordnance) is part may cause sterilization or nonfunctioning of the pro¬
of the lot number in all except AP rounds. In AP jectile upon impact with the target.
rounds, the code symbol appears first and the use of
a lot number is optional. NOTE: Ammunition for the Mk 11 gunispacked
in Small Arms Ammunition Box (Steel) Mk 1
11. Fuze, P.D., Mk 78 Mod 0, BuOrd Drawing No. Mod 0, BuOrd Drawing No. 439182. The
883614, or Mk 78 Mod 1, BuOrd Drawing No. 1236837 moisture-resistant seal should not be broken
(for HEI round only). This is an instantaneous percus- until ammunition is to be belted. Rounds are
sion fuze of the impact type which can penetrate light packed in 16 rows of 14 rounds, a total of 224.
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2-35. GENERAL FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION.
2-36. The followingparagraphs describethe operation TOP BARREL

of the gun pod and its components andtheir interrela- FIRING STATION
tion to form subsystems within the gun pod.
NOTE: Right and left, clockwise and counter-

clockwise, upper and lower, and similar direc-
tional references apply to the gun pod with its
assembled components as viewed from the rear
with the gun pod in a horizontal position and at-
taching lugs at the top. TheMkll gun is mounted
in the pod body with the four gunmechanism han¬
gers in the up position. The gun mechanism,
when removed from the pod body, is described
in its bench position. The Mk 11 gun "bench
position'1 is assumed when the four gun mech¬
anism hangers are in the down position.
2-37. GUN POD. The gun pod is a complete self-

contained gun system and has the following basic
functions:
1. Houses 750 rounds of ammunition and mounts

system components.
REAR VIEW
2. Readies the system for firing by charging a round
into a firing position.
Figure 2-18. Revolver Cylinder Station Locations
3. Feeds or transports the ammunition from the
magazine to the Mk 11 gun.
4. Fires the ammunition at a 4000 shot per minute of the revolver cylinder. This rotational energy is
rate (or alternately at 700 shots per minute if stored momentarily as in a flywheel andthenis trans-
selected). mitted into counter recoil energy or into a forward
velocity of the breech assembly (toward battery or
5. Ejects spent cases and links, down war d and rear - the front of the Mk 11 gun) by the same cam mecha¬
ward, at approximately 50 to 75 ft/sec. nism. The revolver cylinder is indexed to the next
chamber (45°) during this operation. The cam action
6. Clears the Mk 11 gun of all live rounds for added and revolver cylinder indexing is shown pictorially in
safety when returning to base. figure 2-19.
2-38. In addition to these basic functions, the gun pod
2-41. The revolver cylinder is keyed to the cylinder
Controls blast and directs it away from the aircraft.
shaft which rotates with the revolver cylinder. The
All prime power is provided within the gun pod with
cylinder shaft provides a spline coupling to the loader
the exception of a small amount of 400-cycle electri-
and rotates the eight-tooth loader sprocket. At each
cal energy (3.6 amps maximum for approximatelyone
cycle, the loader sprocket advances one tooth and
millisecond) to fire the primer in each round. Con-
draws in one link and round from each side of the
trol circuit power is supplied from the aircraft 28-
loader.
volt system (7 amps maximum).
2-42. As the counter recoiling components return to
2-39. MK 11 GUN. The Mk 11 gun achieves its high
battery, two rounds are fired and the Mk 11 gun again
rate of fire because it fires two rounds concurrently
recycles. At each cycle two rounds are fired, two new
and performs six operations simultaneously. While
rounds are drawn into the Mk 11 gun, and two cases
the two rounds are being fired, two arebeing rammed
are ejected. During a burst the Mk 11 gun cycles 2000
into chambers of the revolver cylinder and two spent
times per minute, firing two shots per cycle. The re¬
cases are being ejected from the revolver cylinder
volver cylinder rotates at an average speed of 250
into links. The ejection force decouples the link, and
the case and link are ejected as a package. Figure rpm behind nonrotating barrels.
2-18 shows the six active stations of the revolver
2-43. As the recoiling parts return to battery at the
cylinder and the two-belt feed.
end of a burst, only the last round barrel fires. This
2 -40. The upper barrel (when the Mk 11 gun is mounted stops the cyclic action and leaves an unfired round in
in the gun pod) is called the first round barrel and fires the first round barrel, ready for the initiation of the
the initial shot of the burst (see figure 2-4). The re- next burst.
action of this shot causes the recoiling components to
move rearward (breech assembly, revolver cylinder 2-44. The above cycle is called the Marquardt cycle
and barrels). The recoil energy is transformed into and provides a momentum exchange that reduces re¬
revolver cylinder rotational energy through a cam coil loads. This exchange is described graphically
system engaging elliptical slots in the outer diameter in figure 2-20.
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The recoiling parts are in battery position, The recoiling parts have reached full recoil
with one of the two cam followers engaged position and the cam follower is at the cen¬
with one of the eight U-shaped cams. The ter of the U-shaped cam. The near side of
follower is at the end of one straight leg of the revolver cylinder has turned downward
the cam. From this position, the recoiling 22-1/2 degrees. All of the translational
parts start moving to the rear. energy has been converted to rotational
energy, and the revolver cylinder is
momentarily storing the energy like a fly-
wheel. Note that the rocker swings upon
its fixed center, and draws the cam fol¬
lowers forward as the revolver cylinder
moves rearward. The followers slide in
a longitudinal track in the breech.
The recoiling parts are almost back into This drawing shows how the cam followers
battery position. The revolver cylinder’s shift at the end of a cycle. The front fol¬
energy has been given back to the sliding lower has been withdrawn and the rear
parts and now appears as energy of follower engaged with the next cam, keeping
counter recoil. The revolver cylinder the revolver cylinder turning always in the
has been indexed 45 degrees and brought same direction.
to rest again.
Figure 2-19. Camming Mechanism Operation

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BATTERY POSITION
BATTERY POSITION
The recoiling parts are in full recoil

At the start of the initial cycle a single
round is fired, and one unit of recoil mo- position.
mentum is developed in the recoiling parts.
z' COUNTER
COUNTER jjj
RECOIL T RECOIL
BATTERY POSITION
BATTERY POSITION
As the counter recoiling parts near battery

3. As the parts start to move forward again
position at full undamped counter recoil ve-
they piek up speed and when they approach
locity, two shots are fired simultaneously.
battery position they have one unit of for¬
This applies two units of rearward impulse
ward momentum.
to the sliding parts. Since the parts at this
time have one unit of forward momentum,
there is a momentum cancellation effect.
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BATTERY POSITION
BATTERY POSITION
The steady-state cycle begins. After the

6. The recoiling parts are again in full recoil
5. position.
momentum cancellation, the sliding parts
again have one unit of recoil momentum,
since the one unit of counter recoil momen¬
tum cancelled one of the two units of recoil
impulse, leaving only one unit in a rear¬
ward direction. The momentum condition
that exists at the start of this steady-state
cycle is therefore exactly the same as the
condition that exists at the start of the
initial cycle.
Figure 2-20. Momentum Cancellation (Sheet 1 of 2)

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RECOIL ’r RECOIL
RECOILm.
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BATTERY POSITION BATTERY POSITION
7. Here there is one unit of counter recoil 8. At the end of each steady-state cycle a
momentum, exactly as there was in the cancellation effect occurs, identical to
initial cycle. to the cancellation effect at the end of the
initial cycle.
9. This final cycle in a burst looks like any 10. The recoiling parts are in full recoil posi-
other cycle at its start. tion again.
/ |=7/— h x=n
COUNTER COUNTER
RECOIL
RECOIL T RECOLL9m
.
X i—'
BATTERY POSITION BATTERY POSITION
11. There is one unit of counter recoil 12. At the end of the final cycle, only one shot
momentum, exactly as in the initial is fired. The impulse of this one shot
cycle steady-state cycle. exactly cancels the counter recoil momen¬
tum of the parts, and they are brought to a
halt in batte ry.
Figure 2-20. Momentum Cancellation (Sheet 2 of 2)

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2-45. The firing sequenee between the two barrels 2-48. Firing voltage (400-cycle AC) is supplied
is controlled by the gun pod electrical System (relays through the firing pin. Firing timing is provided by
in the control box). Timing of the firing relative to contacts on the firing pin holder and the gun junction
recoil position during each cycle is provided by con- box. The firing pin holder is located just aft of the
tacts within the gun mechanism. When the slow rate anvils and is latched to and recoils with the breech.
is selected, the firing rate is reduced by introducing The gun junction box is stationary and is mounted to
electrical time delays into the firing circuit (see the receiver. Contact is made 1/8 inch from battery
paragraphs 2-89 through 2-96 for firing circuit details as the breech moves forward. Separate contacts are
and function). provided for the first and last round barrels.
2-46. Gun Mechanism. Since the gun mechanism in- 2-49. Ring seals are provided at each chamber at the
corporates the basic frame of the Mk 11 gun (receiver), forward surface of the revolver cylinder. These seals
all the recoiling parts, and the components that con- move forward from gas pressure during firing and
tain the high pressures during cartridge firing, it con- form a seal between the barrel insert and the
tributes greatly to the overall gun function described revolver. The barrel insert is removable so as not
above. In addition, some functions are primarily pro¬ to limit barrel life by rear face condition or the high
vided within the gun mechanism itself. For example, erosion that occurs near the breech. A schematic
the gun mechanism receives the rammed round, posi- cross section of this area is shown in figure 2-21.
tions the round for firing, extracts the case from the
chamber after firing, imparts ejection velocity to the 2-50. The Mk 11 gun uses a smoothbore barrel which
case after extraction and provides recoil boost to in turn permits a smooth bore insert that is not
control gun speed. The gun mechanism also incor- indexed. To provide projectile stability, the pro-
porates the means for cycling with air by providing jectile is spun in the revolver by a rifled insert
a valve, an actuating cylinder, and passages for air approximately 2 inches long with a 26-degree rifling
ejection. angle. The rifled insert is held in place by the ring
seal seat. In the two inches of travel, the pro¬
2-47. As the round is rammed into the revolver jectile is accelerated linearly to 900 ft/second and
cylinder, it depresses the anti-bounce latch in the rotationally to 130,000 rpm. The rotating band
round positioner (see figure 2-4). The round posi- is reformed in the smooth bore insert and the pro¬
tioner is located between the revolver cylinder and jectile emerges from the barrel at 3300 ft/second and
the breech at the aft end of the revolver cylinder. 115,000 rpm. The configuration is shown in fig¬
The latch prevents the round from rebounding as it ure 2-22.
seats in the chamber. Ramming starts when the Mk 11
gun is approximately at full recoil and is completed 2-51. After the round is fired, revolver cylinder ro-
by the time the breech returns to battery. As the Mk tation moves the spent case toward the eject station.
11 gun proceeds with the next cycle, the rammed As the case advances to this position, the extraction
round is rotated into firing position. The round is lip engages the extractor in the round positioner and
drawn back by cams on the round positioner to pro- a cam in the auxiliary extractor, which is located at
vide the proper headspace relative to the anvil located the outer periphery of the revolver cylinder, and the
on the aft portion of the breech. As the round rotates case is loosened from the chamber. At the comple-
into position, it depresses a spring-loaded firing pin tion of the cycle the case to be ejected is positioned
within the anvil. The firing pin has a hard coating by a detent in the round positioner. It is so held until
and is Sharp enough to cut through varnish or water- gas or air is introduced at the front of the eject
proofing finishes on the primer. chamber.
Figure 2-21. Breech, Revolver and Barrel Schematic Cross Section

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Figure 2-22. Projectile Rotation and Linear Speeds
2-52. Should a malfunction occur and the case fail to so that these contacts open after 0.125 inches of re¬
eject, the case will strike a lug on the round posi- coil. The length of the switch arm is adjustable to
tioner and prevent further revolver cylinder rotation provide for switch timing.
which in turn will prevent a doublé feed.
2-58. The recoil loads are transmittedto the receiver
2-53. Ejection gas is routed from the booster block through the damper assembly. The damper also pro¬
which in turn receives its gas from a barrel port during vides energy absorption should the counter recoiling
firing or from the pneumatic supply during charging. parts move forward of battery. (The breech will
move forward of battery if both rounds fail to fire
2-54. The booster block provides two gas-actuation during a burst or if a burst terminates with a two
type chambers around the two gun barrels: one en- round firing.)
cases the first round barrel which is pressurized by
2-59. The hold-forward spring is located betweenthe
gun gas; the other encases the last round barrel which
receiver rails and positions the breech assembly at
is pressurized with air. Both chambers operate in a
battery when the gun is at rest. The spring is not a
similar way, in that the pressure acts on a flange on
the barrel to provide a rearward force on the recoil- recoil spring as such, but is compressed during recoil
and adds to counter recoil velocity.
ing parts. The chamber encasing the last round bar¬
rel is pressurized only during charging. The chamber 2-60. Loader. The primary functions of the loader
encasing the first round barrel is pressurized during are to draw the two ammunition beits into the Mk 11
each gun cycle by ports from the barrel bore to boost gun, ram the rounds out of the links and into the re¬
recoil speed. volver cylinder chambers, and guide the spent cases
or unfired rounds from the ejection chamber back
2-55. Some gas is diverted from the booster to the
into the link for ejection of the link-case package.
ejection station by tubes. The ejection tubes from the
air chamber join those from the gas chamber in a Y
2-61. The belted ammunition is drawn into the loader
connection just forward of each ejection station.
by the loader sprockets (see figure 2-6). Guides in
The shape of this Y is designed to minimize losses
the feed chutes align with the rails of the loader so
as only one tube is pressurized at a time (either gun
that the loop of the link indexes on the rails. The slot
gas or air).
in the loop engages the rails (top and bottom of link)
2-56. A portion of the gas from the first fire booster and positions the link in the fore and aft direction
chamber (gun gas) is routed through a transport tube within the loader. As the Mk 11 gun cycles, the round
along the right side of the Mk 11 gun to supply the and link advance to a position in front of the rammer
rams in the loader. During charging, the rammer with the cut-out section of the link-carrier toward
system is supplied by a separately controlled source the rammer. This cut-out provides clearance for the
(refer to paragraph 2-64). ram as it engages the round and propels it forward.
2-57. The gun sequence switch is held in place by 2-62. At the two diametrically opposite ramming
a quick latch mechanism on the left rail of the stations, gas operated rammers simultaneously ram
receiver. It is coupled to a stud on the breech and two rounds forward out of their links into two empty
is actuated by breech recoil. It provides signals chambers of the revolver cylinder. Energy for ram¬
for charging and firing the last round barrel (refer ming during firing is obtained from a pulseof gun gas
to paragraphs 2-89 through 2-96 for electricalöpera- (at approximately 1500 to 2000 psi) delivered by the
tion details). One set of contacts is normally closed gas transport tube of the gun mechanism from the
when the Mk 11 gun is in battery. The switch is set booster block. The gas is routed through the loader
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Figure 2-23. Searing and Ramming Action (Sheet 2 of 2)
gas tube, to the manifold, and then to the two hollow cylinder. At the proper degree of rotation the cam
and stationary pistons of the rammers. A hot gas releases the sear and the ram moves forward and
check valve is located in the manifold at the junction impacts the round. At approximately mid stroke of
to the loader gas tube. The gas is stored by check the ram the ports advance in front of the piston and
valve action in the manifold, pistons, and ram cavity the gas begins to be released. At the end of the
until the ram is released by sear action. By the time stroke the ram strikes an air buffer and rebounds
the ram is released the gas pressure behind the ram towards the seared or rear position. By this time
has dropped to approximately 1000 psi. This is most of the gas has escaped from behind the ram and
sufficiënt force to provide a ram velocity of approxi¬ the stored energy in the rebounding ram cycles it
mately 50 ft/second. back to the researed position. Figure 2-23 shows the
searing and ramming action. Spring side latches pre¬
2-63. The cam, which is a part of the sprocket cluster vent the sear link from bouncing out of engagement
assembly, rotates with the sprocket and the revolver after researing.
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2-64. During charging, ram function is identical 2-68. The pod assembly provides a streamlined con¬
except that the gas is provided by the pneumatic sup- tainer designed for high speed flight and for high
ply and is metered by a two-way solenoid operated catapult and arresting loads. The gun pod can be flown
valve mounted on the manifold. Between the valve and fired at speeds up to Mach 1.2 at 10,000 feet alti-
and the manifold is a heat barrier check valve to tube and Mach 2.2 at 60,000 feet. The gun pod can
prevent hot gun gas from entering and impinging on tolerate vertical accelerations of 10 G and side accel-
the valve seats. A seal is provided around the check erations of 6-1/2 G. It can withstand catapult and
valve by a dimpled metal gasket. arresting loads of 9 G. The Mk 11 gun may be fired
with acceleration loads up to 6 G on the pod assembly.
2-65. After the rounds are rammed from the link,
the link remains in the loader sprocket. As the 2-69, Two removable quick-release main doors pro¬
sprocket rotates, the link is advanced behind the vide access for loading the magazine and servicing the
breech to the ejection station. The link cams the Mk 11 gun. Two small inspection doors and two
oscillating guide into position, which in turn provides inspection Windows provide for checking the magazine
a funnel for guiding the ejected case into the link. while it is being loaded. A service door in the pod
The link is decoupled from the belt at this station. tail provides access to the pneumatic reservoir. The
pod nose is removed for access to the forward end of
2-66. The second valve at the back of the loader the Mk 11 gun or for removing the Mk 11 gun. The
Controls air flow to the declutch piston located in the pod tail is also removed by the same type of quick-
center of the back plate. It is a three-way valve that release latches.
pressurizes the piston which in turn disengages the
sprocket from driving spline and locks it to the back 2-70. Ammunition Magazine. The ammunition maga¬
plate. At a halfway position, the sprocket is free to zine (see figures 2-7 and 2-24) is designed to store
rotate as the clutch has disengaged from the driving 750 rounds of belted ammunition. The ammunition
spline, but has not coupled with the stationary lugs of in the magazine is controlled under all G-load condi-
the back plate. This position can be reached by pres- tions. Each cartridge has a place and it cannot move
surizing the piston, turning the nut at the piston center from that place until it is withdrawn by the feed
to engage the lugs of shaft and releasing the air. system. The magazine is designed so that only a
Freeing the sprocket aids in unloading the Mk 11 gun. short loop of each belt, rather than the entire mass
The clutch is normally held in engagement by an in- of ammunition in the magazine, is accelerated when the
ternal helical spring. gun starts firing. As the Mk 11 gun starts firing, the
beits begin to withdraw, automatically continuing
2-67. POD ASSEMBLY. The pod assembly includes from each of the next succeeding compartments in a
the pod nose, pod tail, pod body and subsystems that smooth, continuous operation. The magazine always
physically and functionally support the Mk 11 gun. remains in balance as the beits are being withdrawn.
The primary purpose of the pod body structure is to While they are being withdrawn, the magazine is
house components under aircraft and gun firing en¬ slowly rotated by a power drive from the feed system
vironment. The pod body structure also provides a gear box to the ring gear. The gear box drives the
means for easy access to components for servicing magazine at very low speed through aworm gear re-
and maintenance. The pod tail and pod nose may be duction, and the speed of rotation is synchronized
removed from the pod body for maintenance or to with therateof belt withdrawal so the proper compart-
provide a shorter overall package size for shipboard ment of the magazine is always in line with the feed
handling. The barrels can also be removed for throat. The magazine rotates one-half turn from
this purpose. full to empty.
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2-71. The two beits that feedthe Mk 11 gun are loaded the feed system and into the loader until the leading
into the magazine symmetrically about its longitudinal links are firmly against the loader sprocket.
axis so that the two compartments from which beits
are being withdrawn at any time are diametrically 2-72. Feed System. An understanding of the function-
opposite each other. The magazine can be partially ing of the feed system can be obtained from figure
loaded if desired. The magazine is loadedby revers- 2-25, which schematically diagrams the movement of
ing the flow of ammunition through the feed system. the ammunition beits from the magazine to the loader.
Auxiliary loading chutes, which lead in through the When firing begins, the solenoid valve on the pneu-
main access doors, are attached in place of the feed matic motor is energized and the motor then begins
chutes that lead to the Mk 11 gun. The beits are fed to drive the gear box which transmits power to the
into the magazine, through the loading chutes, by the feed sprockets by means of the sprocket shaft. As
feed system sprockets, to which hand cranks are en- the sprockets rotate, they pull the ammunition from
gaged for this operation. At the conclusion of the the magazine and drive it through the feed chutes to
loading operation, which takes about 10 minutes, the the loader. The pneumatic motor is energized when
beits are cranked forward from the magazine through either the charge or firing circuit is closed.
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2-73. Pneumatic System. The pneumatic System air-consuming devices. The accumulator is neces-
(see figure 2-265 pro vides the energy that drives the sary to supply the high flow needed during charging.
feed system and magazine, and charges the Mk 11 A 5/8-inch OD line runs to the large solenoid valve
gun. It also provides the air for the rammer buffers (charger valve) on the gun mechanism, and 1/4-inch
and the clearing clutch. OD lines run to the loader and pneumatic motor. A
manually operated dump valve allows the Mk 11 gun
2-74. The pneumatic system is self-contained and is and loader to be depressurized for removal without
completely independent of the aircraft. It has a res¬ emptying the main reservoir. The cutoff and dump
ervoir that is charged to 3200 ± 200 psi when the gun valves are mechanically coupled and interlocked with
pod is being serviced on the ground. The spherical, the left main access door to insure correct posi-
high pressure reservoir is serviced through the tail tioning prior to flight. Pneumatic quick-disconnects
section. Compressed air travels from the high pres¬ are provided on the Mk 11 gun and loader so that
sure reservoir to the Mk 11 gun compartment through removal does not require tools. The disconnects are
a 3/8-inch OD line. The hand-operated cutoff valve locked in place by line pressure and cannot be re-
is closed except when the gun pod is prepared for moved until the pressure has been removed.
takeoff of the aircraft. This valve minimizes leakage
by isolating the high pressure reservoir from the 2-75. Electrical System. A schematic diagram of the
downstream end of the system. The 3200 ± 200 psi electrical system is shown in figure 2-31 anda gener al
air is reduced to 1500 psi at the regulator and stored location layout of electrical components is shown in
in a small accumulator immediately adjacent to the figure 2-9. Typical aircraft cockpit Controls consist
AMMO-DRIVE PNEUMATIC MOTOR VALVE
LOADER SYSTEM MK 11 GUN SYSTEM
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of a trigger, a master armament switch, anda ready/ The suppressor is dividedinto 2 chambers, providing a
clear switch. The cockpit Controls are connected to separate chamber for each barrel and preventing the
the gun pod at a receptacle in the top of the gun pod last fire barrel from pressuring the first and
through a cable and a single plug within the fairing of activating the gas eject System when the last round
the external stores rack pylon. A lanyard is con¬ is fired. The suppressor is designed to minimize
nected to the aircraft-to-gun pod quick-disconnect vibration and to prevent skin damage to the aircraft
plug for jettison release. The aircraft electrical during gun firing by reducing blast and preventing
System provides 28-volt dc signals to control the contaminants from strikingthe aircraft. The stopping
operations of the gun pod and 120-volt 400-cycle ac of forward flowing gun gas reduces trunnion reaction
pulses for firing the ammunition. The Mk 11 gun as would a muzzle brake, and the torque created by
itself is self-powered. the downward flow tends to cancel recoil torque about
the gun pod lugs. The support of the barrels in the
diffuser aids accuracy. Inserts at the forward section
2-76. The primary component of the electrical Sys¬
absorb blast damage caused by unburned powder,
tem is the control box. This control box Controls the
other residue, and corrosive gases. These inserts
firing, charging, and clearing functions of the Mk 11
are replaceable.
gun. During firing, the control box sequences the
firing of one barrel at the beginning and the other 2-78. During the periods between bursts, the blast
barrel at the end of a burst and the firing of both bar¬ suppressor acts as an inlet for cooling air and a
rels simultaneously on all other cycles. It Controls pressure reducer at the gun muzzle (see figure 2-28).
charging of the Mk 11 gun by sending signals at the These two functions control cook-off by providing gun
proper time to the solenoid valves that charge the cooling and preventing air, heatedby the barrels, from
Mk 11 gun. The box automatically initiates a charge flowing down the barrels and impinging on theprojec-
cycle when it senses a misfire round. The automatic tile. The aerodynamic fence at the forward side of
charging feature may be cut off, if desired. The con¬ suppressor acts as a gate in front of holes provided
trol box will also automatically clear the Mk 11 gun for the projectiles. The air flow is separated by
when the pilot activates the clear switch. When the the fence and no air enters the plenum chambers or
slow rate of fire is set at the gun pod junction box, is directed toward the muzzles. The blocking of this
the control box will regulate the rate of fire at 700 ± flow together with the pressure drop associated with
100 rounds per minute. Detail information describing the louvers at the plenum outlets reduces plenum
electrical component function is provided in para- pressure or the pressure at the barrel muzzle.
graphs 2-89 through 2-96. The reverse louvers at the main access doors tend
to increase the pressure at the aft or breech end of
2-77. Cook-off Control, Blast Control, and Cooling the barrel. The result is that flow in the barrel is
Systems. During firing, the blast suppressor catches away from the breech and the round in the chamber.
the high pressure muzzle gases of 5000 psi in the
plenum chambers and exhausts it away from the air¬ 2-79. The two inlets at the blast suppressor route
craft at approximately 1000 psi (see figure 2-27). cooling air through a duet system to the two unused
Figure 2-27. Blast Control

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chambers in the revolver. This cooling air keeps by rotating the collar (see figure 2-29) inside the pod
the revolver temperature below that required to pro- directly beneath the lug. The collar is normally
duce a cook-off. The cook-off control and cooling turned by hand but a 1/2-inch square hole is pro-
Systems are shown schemati'cally in figure 2-28. vided for a breakdown handle should more leverage
be required. The collar is detented in 1/8-turn in-
2-80. The louvers incorporated in the main access crements which correspond to approximately 1/4 mil
doors of the center ejection are also designed for gun of elevation or depression for the forward 30-inch
gas control within the pod. Built to area and con- lug and 1/2 mil for the forward 14-inch lug. Direct
figuration requirements, the louvers relieve gas pres- reading of lug setting can be read in 5 mil increments
sures as well as allow the gun gasto ignite at random from the theoretical nominal setting (0°) as inscribed
and burn safely within the gun pod. The gun pod is on the side of the lug. The aft lug is adjusted by
not damaged by transient flame, turning an internal screw within the lug. The screw
is adjusted by a 5/32 inch Allen wrench inserted
2-81. BORESIGHTING. The pod is boresighted by through the slot in the base end (see figure 2-30).
aiming the pod rather than the gun. This is ac- The screw is detented and does not require locking.
complished by extending or retracting the forward lug Azimuth readings can be read in 5 mil increments at
for elevation, and sliding the rear lug in its ways the top of the pod. (See figures 3-3 'and 3-4 for lug
for azimuth adjustment. The forward lug is extended adjustment details.)
Figure 2-29. Forward Lug Collar Figure 2-30. Aft Lug Base End
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2-82. Boresighting of a pod can be preset by cor- 2-88. CHARGING CIRCUIT. Closing the ready switch
reetly prelocating the lugs relative to their respective in the aircraft energizes relay K3 (see figure 2-31)
index marks for the particular installation and then through the sequencing switch on the Mk 11 gun. Relay
installing the pod. This approach requires that the K3 actuates the charger and rammer solenoid valves,
racks be properly located and aligned. However as which admit compressed air into the charging and
racks wear and are interchanged, the accuracy of ramming cylinders on the gun mechanism and loader.
rack alignment is not known. The aim accuracy can This cycles the gun mechanism and loader in the same
be cross-checked by boresighting in a Standard way manner as a firing cycle. AstheMk 11 gun charges,
with a boresight tooi inserted in the muzzle of the Mk two rounds that were in ram positions are brought
11 gun and the pod adjusted to the boresight card. into firing position, and two more rounds are rammed.
The detail procedure will vary from aircraft to air- The charger valve also feeds air into the two ejection
craft. However, once a lug setting is established for chambers and ejects any cases or cartridges that are
a particular installation, the pods can be interchanged there. During recoil of the Mk 11 gun, normally-
by interchanging lug settings, since barrel to lug align¬ closed contacts in the sequencing switch on the gun
ment is closely held within pods. mechanism open. This interrupts the power to the
charger and rammer solenoid valves, allowing the
2-83. Mk 11 Gun Cycling and Charging. The Mk 11 valves to close. Also, when the Mk 11 gun recoils,
gun may be cycled without firing. Air in the pneu- normally-open contacts in the sequencing switch close
matic system operates a cylinder (around the last and energize relay K4, which in turn energizes relay
round barrel) that drives the Mk 11 gun into recoil, K5. Relay K5 has an electrical interlock circuit
indexing the revolver cylinder. Simultaneously, air which holds it closed as long as the ready switch is
ejects the cases from the two chambers at the in ready position. The closing of relay K5 accom-
ejection stations and operates the two rammers. This plishes two functions: First, it opens the circuit to
entire charging operation is initiated by an automatic the rammer and charger valves and prevents the
circuit in the control box whenever the Mk 11 gun charge cycle from repeating when the gun mechanism
remains in the battery position longer than 80 milli- returns to battery position; second, it transfers the
seconds and the trigger is depressed, as would be the pneumatic motor solenoid from the charging circuit
case if a dud round were encountered. Charging is over to the firing circuit. Thus the pneumatic motor
extremely fast, taking less than two-tenths of a booster runs for a short time only during the charge
second to sense the problem and complete the charge cycle, but is made ready to run again when the trigger
cycle. At the completion of the automatic charge is actuated.
cycle, the Mk 11 gun does not have to be brought to a
halt in battery and started again with a single shot.
The counter recoil velocity at the end of a charge 2-89. FIRING CIRCUIT. After closing the master
cycle is the same as that at the end of a firing cycle, armament and ready switches in the aircraft, pressing
so the Mk 11 gun can fire two shots on the fly, just the trigger energizes relay KI in the control box,
as in a regular firing cycle, which allows the Mk 11 which feeds firing voltage (approximately 210 volts ac
gun to be back into action fast. rms) from transformer Tl to the first-round barrel
only. When this barrel fires, the gun mechanism
2-84. Manual charging can be accomplished by actu- recoils and relay K4 is actuated by the sequencing
ating a switch in the cockpit. In this case only one switch on the gun mechanism. Relay K4 in turn
charge cycle occurs until the switch is reenergized. closes relay K2. Relay K2 feeds firing voltage from
transformer T2 into the last round barrel. With both
2-85. Recoil Loads. Loads at the attaching lugs are KI and K2 relays closed, both barrels will fire simul¬
approximately 8000 pounds (maximum peak) in recoil taneously in succeeding cycles as long as the trigger
and approximately 5000 pounds (peak) in counter is pressed.
recoil. The recoil booster produces the forward load
at the start of each cycle. The average force of the 2-90. Relay K2 and its circuit provides a delayed
gun pod is approximately 2500 pounds which is less opening time which maintains circuit continuity for
than would be anticipated from the projectile impulse approximately 0.085 seconds after the sequencing
because of the muzzle brake effect of the blast sup- switch opens the coil current as the gun returns to
pressor. Forward and aft loads are reacted at the battery position. After the trigger is released, relay
forward lug and vertical loads are distributedbetween KI opens immediately, but relay K2 remains closed
the two lugs. long enough (approximately 0.085 second) to fire the
last round barrel only and stop the Mk 11 gun.
2-86. DETAILED CIRCUIT ANALYSIS.
2-87. ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT. The gun pod and gun 2-91. Even though the firing relays KI and K2
mechanism electrical system consists of five major remain closed during the entire gun cycle and the
circuits; charging, firing, automatic charging and dud primers in the rounds are in contact with the firing
sensing, slow firing rate, and gun clearing. pins during a large part of the counter recoil portion
of the cycle, firing does not occur until the firing
CAUTION switch on the gun mechanism closes as the recoiling
parts approach battery. This switch consists of two
The gun pod and Mk 11 gun will function only pairs of contacts; one on the gun junction box and one
with negative grounded dc power. on the firing pin holder.
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CIRCUIT. If the Mk 11 gun does not fire when the stops.
trigger circuit is energized, such as might occur if
a dud round was encountered duringaburst, the Mk 11 5. After a delay of approximately 0.085 second, re¬
gun will hesitate. After a delay of approximately 0.08 lay K2 fully de-energizes.
second, the Mk 11 gun will automatically charge and
commence firing immediately. This action is pro-
vided by a jumper (on TB301 between pins 7 and 8) 6. After a delay of approximately 0.160 second, re¬
in the pod junction box between the trigger circuit lay K6 fully de-energizes and re-energizes KI.
and regular charge circuit. The charge circuit is
energized thereby at the same time the trigger is 7. Relay KI is again energized, and the above
pressed. Because relay K3 has a slow pull-in time sequence is repeated until the trigger is released.
delay circuit (about 0.085 second), the charge circuit
is usually interrupted by relay K4 operating from the
normal firing action before actual charging is initiated. 2-95. For fast fire rate, the contacts on relay K6
Ifthe Mk 11 gun does not cycle, the charging operation must be shorted to render the slow firing rate circuits
will continue to completion, bringing in two new live inoperative. This is accomplished with a SLOW-
rounds, which will both fire immediately when the FAST switch (see figure 4-27) in the pod junction
gun mechanism returns to battery position. En- box.
countering a dud round usually causes the Mk 11
gun to fail to cycle, which allows the charging opera¬ 2-96. MK 11 GUN CLEARING CIRCUIT. To clear
tion to be initiated and continue to completion, thus the Mk 11 gun, it is necessary to stop the ammuni-
charging out the dud round. When the Mk 11 gun tion from feeding into the loader and to eject all live
returns to battery position after charging, both bar¬ rounds from the chambers in the revolver cylinder
rels again résumé firing immediately. of the gun mechanism. When the clear switch in the
aircraft is closed, a solenoid valve on the loader is
2-93. The automatic charging feature is eliminated opened, which admits air into the clutch actuator cyl¬
from the system by removing the jumper on TB301 inder and declutches the sprocket in the loader so that
between pins 7 and 8. the ammunition beits no longer advance. At the same
time, relay K7 in the control box closes, which ener¬
2-94. SLOW FIRING RATE CIRCUIT. The slowfiring gizes the charging circuit and causes the Mk 11 gun
rate of the Mk 11 gun is accomplished by interrupting to cycle similarly to the charging operation described
the firing circuit for a short period of time after each in paragraph 2-88, except that relay K5 is not oper-
cycle of the Mk 11 gun. The slowfiring relay K6 in ated and the charging operation is repeated each time
the control box, like the last round barrel relay K2, is the Mk 11 gun returns to battery position until the
energized each time the Mk 11 gun cycles, and has a clear switch is released. A 1/2-second time period
de-energize time delay of approximately 0.16 second. will allow the Mk 11 gunto charge a minimum of three
Since the circuit for the first round barrel relay KI times, which is necessary tocompletely clear all live
passes through normally closed contacts on relay K6, ammunition from the chambers in the revolver cyl¬
firing will be interrupted as long as K6 is energized. inder of the gun mechanism. Clearing of the Mk 11
Hence the sequence of operation is as follows: gun renders it inoperative.
1. Relay KI energizes when the trigger is pressed. CAUTION
2. The first round barrel fires and the Mk 11 gun Do not charge after clearing because a link jam
cycles. will occur. During clearing, the links in the
loader do not advance. If the loader is re-
3. Relays K2 and K6 energize, causing relay KI to engaged after clearing, there will be no rounds
de-energize before the gun mechanism returns to in the revolver cylinder to eject into and de-
battery position. couple these extra links.
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INSTALLATION
3-1. PRE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. shall be repaired using Standard aircraft practices.

3-2. INSPECTION. Refer to table 3-1 for inspections Damaged parts shall be replaced in accordance with
instructions of Chapter 5.
required prior to initial gun pod installation on Naval
combat aircraft. For routine preflight inspection, refer
to Preflight Maintenance Checks, paragraph 5-15, 3-4. SERVICING. The gun pod may be servicedbefore
and Maintenance Requirement Cards. or after installation on the aircraft. Servicing includes
loading the magazine with ammunition andpressurizing
3-3. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. Sheet metal type the pneumatic reservoir. Servicing procedures are
damage found under the inspection of paragraph 3-2 specified in Chapter 4.
TABLE 3-1. PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
Component Type of Damage Type of Inspection
Pod Body Impact damage to shell Visual
Latch pins (for pod nose and Impact damage, misalignment, or Visual
nod tail attachment to pod body) missing latch pins
Access and inspection doors Malfunctioning latches or hinges; Operate latches and open
distorted doors and close doors; check for
correct operation
Reservoir area Corrosion Visual
Distorted, broken or missing Visual
tubing or pressure gage
Pod Nose Impact damage to shell Visual

Quick release latches Mulfunctioning latch mechanism Operate latches and check
for correct operation and
adjustment
Pod Tail Impact damage to shell Visual
Quick release latches Malfunctioning latch mechanism Operate latches and check
for correct operation
Service door Malfunctioning latch or hinge; Operate latch and close

distorted door door; check for correct
operation and adjustment
Gun Mechanism Impact damage to solenoid- Visual

operated charger valve
Damaged electrical connectors Visual
Barrels Scored or rusted bore Visual,after removal of

cardboard cylinders from
barrel bores,if present
Loader Impact damage to loader frame Visual
Impact damage to solenoid- Visual

operated valves, including
electrical connectors.
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Gun Pod Mk 4 Mod 0 may be transported to the air-
craft on the Bomb Trailer Mk 7 Mod 1. (Refer to
3-6. The boresight tooi provides an optical aim line NAVWEPS OP 2173 (Volume 1) for information about
for the gun pod based on the extended centerline of the bomb trailer.) The bomb trailer can be modified
one of the barrel bores. The tooi consists of a guide for better adaptability for gun pod transportation with
and an optical head. The guide matches and fits into a Cradle Kit (BuWeps Drawing No. 1735771). This kit
the barrel in the pod and establishes an alignment for also converts the trailer into a maintenance stand
the optical head. The optical head views the target when the standards are placed in the UP position as
with magnification and a cross hair coincident with shown in figure 3-2. Aboard ship, a Bomb Skid Aero
barrel aim line (see figure 3-1). 21A1B or Bomb Truck Aero 33C/D with an Aero 62A
platform can be used to transport the pod. In addi-
tion, the bomb truck can be used to hoist the pod to
the aircraft. (Refer to NAVWEPS OP 2713.)
3-8. If the bomb trailer is used, the gun pod should

be placed on the bomb trailer with the appropriate
center of gravity marking (either for loaded or empty
condition) directly over a midpoint on the bomb trailer
jacking pad. The gun pod is secured in place by
straps attached to the jacking pad.
3-9. The jacking pad must be in the fully retracted

position whenever the bomb trailer is being towed
with gun pod in place. The maximum towing speed
for one bomb trailer is 15 miles per hour. The max¬
imum speed is reduced to 5 miles per hour when two
or more trailers are being towed.
3-10. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
3-11. PREPARING AIRCRAFT EJECTOR RACK.

Preparation of the ejector rack for gun pod installa-
Figure 3-1. Boresight Tool tion must be in accordance with procedures specified
Figure 3-2. Gun Pod Mounted on Bomb Trailer with Standards Up

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nance manual. Because of safety provisions, these
procedures must be read before attempting to install
the gun pod on the aircraft.
3-12. PREPARING THE POD. The pod must be

prepared for the particular installation as defined
by the aircraft and the attaching location. Kits are
supplied for each installation. They include sway
brace pads; jettison feet, if required; lugs; miscel-
laneous and attaching hardware. The sway brace
pads match the sway braces from the rack, provide
proper alignment for the sway braces, and distribute
the load and prevent localized damage to the pod
skin. The jettison foot attachés to the pod and
matches the ejection piston on the rack. The foot is
built in and a part of the aft 14-inch lug pad on the
A-4 aircraft installations. The lugs match the fit of
the hooks of the rack and are of the correct length Figure 3-3. Gun Suspension Lugs
to provide the design aim line of the particular sta¬
tion at nominal lug setting providing no convergence
is required.
6. Install base end. Torque base end bolts to 80 ±
10 inch-pounds and install safety wire.
3-13. The procedure for installing the kits for the
A-4 aircraft center line is described in paragraph
3-15. To preboresight the pod, adjust the lugs to
3-14. The procedure is typical for all installations.
A breakdown of components is shown in the IPB, match the correct indexes for the particular installa¬
tion (see paragraph 2-81 for a general discussion of
OP 2719 (Volume 2), and the kits for different instal¬
boresighting and paragraph 3-6 for use of special
lations are also shown therein.
tooi). The method of adjusting is as follows:
3-14. Mounting instructions for the 30-inch and 14-

1. Rotate the collar beneath the front lug until the
inch lug kits are identical except for location of lugs.
correct index is read on the left hand side of the
Instructions given for the 30-inch installation are
forward lug (see figure 3-5). Each detent corresponds
applicable to the 14-inch installation. Install the
to approximately 1/4 mil elevation or depression on
30-inch mounting in accordance with the following
the forward 30-inch lug and approximately 1/2 mil
instructions:
on the forward 14-inch lug. Each increment inscribed
on the lug is equivalent to 5 mils.
1. Install sway brace pads (see figure 3-3).
2. Insert a 5/32-inch Allen wrench into the adjust¬
ing screw for the aft lug and rotate until the proper
2. Remove protective cap (see 14-inch mounting index mark on the pad aligns with the centerline in¬
position, figure 3-3) from the 30-inch forward lug scribed on the aft lug (see figure 3-6). Push lug aft
mounting position by removing nut and screw (see for this adjustment. Each increment on the pad cor¬
figure 3-4) and lifting cap from pod body. responds to 5 mils. The adjusting screw is detented
and each detent corresponds to approximately 0.6 mil
on the aft 30-inch lug and approximately 1.25 mil on
NOTE: Protective caps must be installed in the aft 14-inch lug.
the strong back bushings when the bushings
are not being used for a particular (14-inch 3-16. LOCATING GUN POD. Locate thebombtrailer
or 30-inch) lug mounting. with gun pod underneath the aircraft, using care to
avoid damage to aircraft and gun pod. Raise the gun
pod toward the aircraft, checking carefully before
3. Push forward lug (1, figure 3-4) with lug pad
contact for alignment of gun pod lugs andejector rack
(2) attached through opening in bushing (3) and po¬
hooks. Move the bomb trailer as required to correct
sition collar halves (4) so that halves fit over the
alignment.
bushing, and pin (5) extends through one of the holes
in the collar.
CAUTION
4. Tighten bolts (6) and install safety wire.

Do not remove straps from gun pod until after
ejector racks have closed on gun pod lugs, and
5. Remove base end by removing bolts. Slide aft the sear indicators show that gun pod is secured
lug into aft lug base. to the aircraft.
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3-17. Raise and secure the gun pod to the aircraft. 1. Set up the aircraft and its boresight board or
Remove the straps around the gun pod and lower the target System in accordance with the particular air¬
jacking pad to the retracted position. Remove the craft procedures*
bomb trailer from the vicinity of the aircraft.
2. Loosen the sway braces to the pod.
3-18. ADJUSTING SWAY BRACES. Procedures for 3. Install boresight tooi into the muzzle of the
tightening the ejector rack sway braces against the barrel (upper or lower, depending on aircraft manual
pads on the gun pod are shown in the aircraft main- instructions).
tenance manual. They must be followed carefully for
proper alignment of the installed gun pod. 4. Aim pod by adjusting lugs (refer to paragraph
3-15) until aim line established by boresight tooi
intersects target.
3-19. Boresight Check. Should a boresight check be
required to establish the accuracy of the rack align¬
ment or to provide more accurate boresighting, the NOTE: Rotate tooi 180 degrees to eliminate
following steps should be taken (see paragraph 2-81 any optical error, and resight. Average out
for a discussion of boresighting procedure). any error.
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5. Tighten sway braces per aircraft practice. 2. Connect pocket charger (see figure 5-3) to plug
receptacle on top of pod body.
6. Check boresight and readjust, if necessary.
7. Remove boresight tooi. 3. Charge Mk 11 gun by depressing button on pocket

charger.
WARNING
4. Check revolver cylinder for free and smooth
Boresight tooi must be removed before firing cycling and verify that the revolver cylinder advances
gun pod. one station with one charger impulse.
3-20. INSTALLATION CHECKOUT.

5. Disconnect pocket charger from pod body.
3-21. GUN POD FUNCTION. Check out the installed
gun pod by observing the following instructions:
6. A complete preflight maintenance check shall be
1. Fill reservoir with air or nitrogen gas. Refer performed proir to flight (refer to paragraph 5-15
to paragraph 4-10 for detailed servicing instructions. and MRC set).
Figure 3-5. Forward Lug Indexes Figure 3-6. Aft Lug Index
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OPERATION
4-1. GENERAL OPERATION. links), linking (joining links), magazine loading and
charging the pneumatic reservoir. Special tools and
4-2. This chapter includes the information and pro¬ accessory equipment (refer to paragraph 4-5) are
cedures needed to use the Gun Pod Mk 4 Mod 0. The provided to assist the user in preparing the gun pod
material covers the loading of ammunition into the for use.
Mk 6 link, preparing the gun pod for firing, and shut
down procedures. Loading the ammunition into the 4-5. Special Tools and Accessory Equipment. Refer
link includes the step-by-step procedures for using to table 4-1 for a list of special tools and acces¬
the Mk 11 Link Loading Machine or thealternate hand sory equipment required to prepare the gun pod for
loading procedure. Preparing the gun pod for firing operation.
includes loading the gun pod with ammunition, loading
the Mk 11 gun, and preparing system details for fir¬
ing. Shut down procedures describe disarming the 4-6. Link Loading Machine Mk 11 Mod 0. Inserting
gun mechanism, down loading the gun pod and shutting 20MM Mk 100 series ammunition into belted Mk 6
off the pneumatic supply. For instructions on opera- ammunition links may be accomplished with or with¬
tion of the gun pod as a weapon system refer to the out the aid of the link loading machine (see figure
flight manual for the aircraft on which the gun pod is 4-1). The link loading machine may be used to re-
mounted. move (debelt) cartridges from belted links (refer to
paragraph 4-22). Instructions for inserting ammuni¬
4-3. DETAILED OPERATING PROCEDURES. tion into belted links are given in paragraph 4-7. An
illustration of personnel and equipment positions
4-4. PREPARATION FOR USE. Preparing the gun during operation of the link loading machine is pro¬
pod for use includes belting (positioning rounds in vided (see figure 4-7).
TABLE 4-1. SPECIAL TOOLS AND ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT FOR OPERATION
Refer to
Nomenclature Part No. Function Fig. No. Paragraph No.
Link Loading Machine 2471477 Mechanically insert rounds 4-1 4-7

Mk 11 Mod 0 into or remove rounds from
links
Linking Tool 2537757 Assemble links into belt or 4-2 4-9, step 3
connect links
Delinking Tool 2537758 Disconnect ammunition links 4-2 4-9, step 15
Debelting Tool 2537759 Remove rounds from links 4-2
Loading Tools 2471405 and Assist in guiding ammunition 4-3 4-9, step 7
(2 each required) 2471406 into magazine during loading
Loading Trays 2310663 and 1 Guide ammunition to feed 4-4 4-9, step 7
(1 each required) 2310664 throat adapters during
loading
Ammunition Sprocket 2471154 Rotate sprockets for loading 4-5 4-9, step 6
Crank of ammunition beits
Magazine Indexing 2248420 Rotate magazine for loading 4-6 4-9, step 4
Crank of ammunition beits
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Figure 4-1. Link Loading Machine Mk 11 Mod 0 Figure 4-4. Loading Trays
Figure 4-2. Hand Loading Tools Figure 4-5. Ammunition Sprocket Crank
LOWER LOADING TOOL
Figure 4-3. Loading Tools Figure 4-6. Magazine Indexing Crank

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Figure 4-7. Link Loading Machine

Operating Personnel Positions
4-7. The procedure for inserting ammunition into

the belted links using the link loading machine is as
follows:
1. Fill pan assembly (7, figure 4-8) until round in 1. BELTING 3. LINK TRAY 5. CARTRIDGE
bottom of pan assembly is covered with wax (Trewax GATE 4. AMMUNITION 6. STOP
liquid 108-12). 2. LINK CHUTE 7. PAN ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Do not allow wax to drop to a level
Figure 4-8. Link Loading Machine (Feed Side)
below mid line of the projectile of the bottom
round. Projectile case necks must be coated
with wax to prevent malfunctions (broken car-
tridge case necks or cases stuck in revolver
cylinder chamber) during ejection.
2. Open belting gate (1, figure 4-8) and debelting

gate (1, figure 4-9).
3. Route links (2, figure 4-8) through link tray (3)

and position first link between teeth in link sprocket.
4. Close belting gate (1), locking first link in

sprocket.
5. Rotate crank (2, figure 4-9) clockwise until first

link is positioned opposite ammunition chute (4, fig¬
ure 4-8). 1. DEBELTING GATE
2. CRANK
WARNING 3. SCREW AND CHECK NUT
Although cartridge primers are designed to be Figure 4-9. Link Loading Machine
fired by electrical impulses, it is possible that (Delink Latch Side)
they may also be fired by high impact, static
electricity, and exposure to electromagnetic 9. Continue rotating crank and checking cartridge;
energy. When loading HEI rounds into links and links at POSITION 1 until ammunition is inserte<
use extreme caution to prevent impacts to the into a complete link segment.
round that would damage the fuze.
CAUTION
6. Load cartridges (5) into chute.
If link loading machine hangs up and rounds
NOTE: First cartridge must be aligned with are properly positioned, do not adjust clutch.
first link in POSITION 1 (see figure 4-8). Refer to paragraph 5-63, fault isolation,and
table 5-8.
7. Rotate crank clockwise and make certain a car¬
tridge is fed into POSITION 1 for each link. NOTE: Belted Mk 6 Mod 4 links are supplied in
50-round segments. Belted link segments are
8. Close debelting gate (1, figure 4-9) when first joined to form ammunition beits when the maga¬
link reaches POSITION 2 (see figure 4-9). zine is loaded (refer to paragraph 4-9, step 11).
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10. Place stop (6, figure 4-8) across ammunition 3. Attach a trailing link with cartridge on the end
chute to prevent cartridges in feed chute from enter¬ of each of the two ammunition beits using linking tooi
ing POSITION 1 (figure 4-8) while links are being (see figure 4-11).
positioned.
NOTE: Figure 4-11 illustrates the attaching of
4-8. Hand Loading Links. The procedure for insert - a leading link. The procedure is typical for
ing ammunition into the belted links without using the attaching all types of links.
link loading machine is as follows:
1. Insert cartridge into first link.
WARNING
Although cartridge primers are designed to be

fired by electrical impulses, it is possible that
they may also be fired by high impact, static
electricity, and exposure to electromagnetic
energy. When loading HEI rounds into links
use extreme caution to prevent impacts to the
round that would damage the fuze.
2. Press cartridge into link until the cartridge

groove is contained by the indentation in the link and
the cartridge base is flush againstthebaseof the link.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each link and cartridge

until an ammunition belt of the desired length is
constructed.
NOTE:
4-9. Magazine Loading. The magazine maybeloaded TYPICAL ATTACHMENT
with or without the gun pod installed on an aircraft. PROCEDURE FOR LEADING
AND TRAILING LINK
The minimum magazine loading time is obtained if
magazines are loaded prior to installing gun pod on
aircraft. Two ammunition beits are loaded simulta- Figure 4-11. Attaching Link Using Linking Tool
neously into the magazine. Load the magazine with
one belt on each side of the gun pod, in accordance 4. While depressing ammunition feed clutch lever
with the following instructions: (see figure 4-12), insert magazine indexing crank
(see figure 4-6) as shown in figure 4-13. Open maga¬
1. Remove ejection tubes (refer to paragraph 5-29, zine index door.
steps 3 and 4).
2. Insert a cartridge into a trailing Mk 6 Mod 6 link

(see figure 4-10).
TRAILING LINK BELT LINK LEADING LINK
Figure 4-12. Ammunition Feed Clutch Lever

Mk6 Mod 6 Mk6 Mod 4 Mk6 Mod 5
5. Rotate magazine indexing crank until cradles
formed by hooks on magazine segment are aligned
Figure 4-10. Link Identification with opening in feed throat (see figure 4-14).
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6. Insert ammunition sprocket crank (see figure 7. Install upper and lower loading tools in feed
4-5) as shown in figure 4-13. throats (see figure 4-3) and left and right loading
trays (see figure 4-4) as shown in figure 4-15.
NOTE: Instructions given here are for inser-
tion of ammunition sprocket crank on left side NOTE: Check position of cradles formed by
of gun pod. Ammunition sprocket crank may be hooks on magazine segment. Cradles must be
used on right side of gun pod by observing these aligned with opening in feed throat. If cradles
instructions except all references to "counter- are not aligned, repeat step 5.
clockwise" must be converted to clockwise and
"clockwise" references converted to counter-
8. Feed ammunition belt (see figure 4-16) into feed
clockwise.
throat with trailing link and cartridge entering throat
first. Feed ammunition belt into throat until trailing
link engages the ammunition drive sprocket.
9. Rotate sprocket crank counterclockwise until

trailing link seats in cradle formed by hooks on
magazine segment.
10. Hold trailing links firmly seated in hooks by

MAGAZINE applying pressure with sprocket crank and rotate
INDEXING magazine indexing crank clockwise until magazine
CRANK segment marked LOAD (see figure 4-13) is aligned
with the magazine index bracket.
AMMUNITION 11. Feed ammunition, in 50-round segment, into

SPROCKET CRANK magazine by rotating sprocket crank counterclock¬
MAGAZINE
wise. Attach additional 50-round segments of ammu¬
nition links using linking tooi (see figure 4-11) as
required until magazine segment is filled.
MAGAZINE
/INDEX NOTE: Visually check for filled magazine seg¬
BRACKET- ments at small aft inspection ports on each
UIAIJ side of pod body.
12. Relax pressure on sprocket crank and rotate

MAGAZINE
INDEX magazine indexing crank clockwise until cradles
DOOR formed by hooks on next segment are aligned with
opening in feed throat.
13. Seat link with cartridge in hook cradle and

repeat steps 10 through 13 until magazine is fully
loaded.
14. When magazine is fully loaded, note last link

Figure 4-13. Magazine Loading Setup
in throat; crank out belt to provide space to separate
belt forward of noted link (both beits) with hand de-
linking tooi (see figure 4-17).
Figure 4-14. Magazine Segment Alignment

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LOADING TRAY .UPPER
LOADING
TOOL J
'LOWER
LOADING
TOOL
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LOADING TRAYJ
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Figure 4-15. Left Hand Loading Tray Installed
Figure 4-17. Removing Link Using Delinking Tool
WARNING
The first two rounds following empty leading

link must be either target practice (TP) or
armor piercing tracer (AP T) rounds.
18. If beits are not loaded with target practice (TP)

or armor piercing tracer (AP T) rounds, remove
first two cartridges in ammunition belt, using the de-
belting tooi (refer to paragraph 4-23). Insert TP or
AP T rounds in first two links following the empty
leading link (refer to paragraph 4-8).

empty leading link is clear of outer throat adapter
leading edge (see figure 4-18).
OUTER THROAT]
Figure 4-16. Ammunition Positioned ADAPTER,_I
for Magazine Loading

first round clears loading trays.
16. Unlatch loading trays and slide out from feed

throat adapters and remove upper and lower loading LEADING
tools (see figure 4-3). LINK
17. Install an empty Mk 6 Mod 5 leading link (see

figure 4-10). Figure 4-18. Leading Link in Position
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20. Rotate the magazine clockwise until the word

"INDEX" aligns with the magazine index bracket (see
figure 4-13).
21. Remove magazine indexing crank and close

magazine index door.
22. Install ejection tubes, reversing instructions

given in paragraph 5-29, step 3.
4-10. Pneumatic System Charging. Fill reservoir

and charge the pneumatic system in accordance with
the following instructions:
1. Set air valve handle (see figure 4-19) to OFF

position.
2. Remove valve cap from reservoir manifold (1,

figure 4-20).
3. Attach a source of air (per Military Specification

MIL-P-5518) or nitrogen (per Military Specification
MIL-W-6011) to valve (3). 1. RESERVOIR 3. VALVE
MANIFOLD 4. 3/4 INCH HEX NUT
2. NITROGEN SOURCE 5. PRESSURE GAUGE
4. Set ground charging relief of 3975 psig maximum
at full delivery of air or nitrogen source.
Figure 4-20. Filling Pneumatic Reservoir
5. Rotate 3/4 inch hex nut (4) counterclockwise to 4-11. PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT. Prior to
open valve. operation, the gun mechanism must be armed, and
a visual inspection of electrical, pneumatic and me-
6. Fill reservoir to pressure of 3200 ± 200 psig. chanical system performed.
4-12. Arming Gun Mechanism. With the magazine

7. Rotate 3/4 inch hex nut clockwise and torque to loaded as described in paragraph 4-10, arm the gun
60 ± 10 inch-pounds. mechanism by observing the following instructions:
8. Remove air or nitrogen source. 1. Insert Mk 103 dummy rounds into the gun cylin-
der at each ram station (see figures 4-21 and 4-22).
9. Install valve cap.
CAUTION
Dummy rounds must be inserted far enough

into revolver cylinder so latches (see figures
4-21 and 4-22) are aft of the cartridge cases.
Figure 4-19. Valve and Tray Assembiy Figure 4-21. Dummy Round Positioned in
Control Handle First Round Ram Station
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1. LATCH PIN 2. SIDE PLATE
Figure 4-24. Attaching Feed Chute Forward Latch

Figure 4-22. Dummy Round Positioned
in Last Round Ram Station 4. Rotate sprocket crank (see figure 4-13) clockwise
and move ammunition forward through feed chutes to
2. Open aft feed chute latch (1, figure 4-23) and loader (see figure 4-25) until leading links are firmly
slide feed chute (2) into throat adapter (3) groove positioned against the loader sprockets.
until latch engages adapter.
NOTE: Ammunition beits must move freely
3. Depress forward feed chute latch pins (1, figure from magazine through feed chutes and into
4-24) and attach forward latches to loader side plates loader.
(2) at four attachment points.
5. Maintain pressure on ammunition beits with
CAUTION sprocket crank and disengage loader sprocket cam
nut as follows:
Make certain all four forward latch pins are
engaged on each feed chute. a. Insert screwdriver between nut (1, figure 4-26)
and loader.
b. Apply prying force at nut (1) so nut, spacer (2),

bolt (3) and rod (4) are moved aft.
1. LATCH
2. FEED CHUTE
3. THROAT ADAPTER
Figure 4-25. Ammunition Positioned in
Figure 4-23. Attaching Feed Chute Aft Latch Feed Chutes
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c. Maintain prying force and rotate cam nut (5)

until spacers are pulled out of grooves in cam nut
and aligned with the flat surface of cam nut to dis-
engage loader sprockets. Remove screwdriver. Fig-
ure 4-26 shows loader sprocket cam nut in disengaged
position.
RATE OF
FIRE SWITCH
Figure 4-27. Rate of Fire Control
12. Install pod body main access doors (see fig¬

ure 2-1).
NOTE:
NOTE: Forward latch on left hand doorwill not
FEED CHUTES REMOVED close with valve handle in DUMP or OFF posi¬
|FOR CLARiTY_
tion. To prevent pneumatic system from leaking,
the air valve handle should be left in OFF posi¬
tion until gun pod and Mk 11 gun are ready to use.
13. Connect pod-to-aircraft electrical connector a
top of gun pod.
4-13. TYPICAL OPERATION. For operation instruc-
1. NUT 3. BOLT 5. CAM NUT tions, refer to the flight manual for the aircraft oi
2. SPACER 4. ROD which the gun pod is mounted.
Figure 4-26. Loader Sprocket Disengaged 4-14. SHUTDOWN. This section provides instruc-
tions for clearing the gun mechanism, loader an(
6. With cam nut disengaged, advance ammunition feed chutes of live cartridges and fired cartridg*
beits, with sprocket crank, until empty leading link cases, after the aircraft has returned from a mis-
is positioned directly aft of hand-loaded dummy rounds. sion. Provisions are made for the pilot to clear th<
Remove sprocket crank. gun mechanism by activating a clear switch in th<
CAUTION cockpit. When the pilot activates the clear switch
all cartridges and cases are ejected from the gui
Empty leading link must be positioned directly mechanism, and any cartridges in the loader and fee<
aft of the hand-loaded dummy round. chutes remain stationary. The following shutdowi
procedures include shutdown instructions for gui
7. Insert screwdriver as described in step 5a, and mechanisms which have been cleared prior to land
pry nut (1) aft as described in step 5b. ing, and for gun mechanisms which have not beei
cleared prior to landing. Shutdown procedures an
8. Maintain prying force and rotate cam nut (5)
also provided for gun pods returning with ammunitioi
until spacers (2) are aligned with grooves in cam
in magazine, and gun pods returning without ammuni
nut (5).
tion in magazine.
9. Release prying force and position spacers in 4-15. Preparation for Shutdown. The following in
grooves on cam nut.
structions must be observed as general shutdowi
CAUTION procedures to determine the specific shutdown pro
cedure to be followed:
Make certain clutch is re-engaged.
WARNING
10. Set rate of fire switch (see figure 4-27) for
fast (4,000 rounds per minute) or slow (700 rounds Do not attempt to clear rounds from revolver
per minute). cylinder in RAD HAZ area.
11. Verify that all pneumatic connections are made. i. Remove pod-to-aircraft electrical connector a
Set air valve handle (see figure 4-19) to ON position. top of gun pod.
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2. Open pod door main access doors. 4. Remove links and empty cases from loader.
3. Set air valve handle (see figure 4-19) to OFF 5. Connect ejection tubes to loader, reversing in¬
position. structions given in paragraph 5-29, step 3.
4. Visually inspect gun mechanism, loader, feed
4-18. Gun Mechanism Cleared, Cartridges in Loader,
chutes, and magazines for cartridges and expended Feed Chute and Magazine. When full complement of
cases. ammunition is not fired and the gun mechanism
5. Refer to table 4-2 for number of paragraph re- cleared prior to shutdown, observe the following in¬
lated to specific shutdown procedures. structions:
1. Depress aft feed chute latch (1, figure 4-23) and

TABLE 4-2. SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
slide feed chute away from loader so latch does not
REFERENCE LIST
engage adapter.
2. Depress four forward feed chute latch pins (1,

Condition of Gun Pod Refer to Paragraph
figure 4-24) and pull feed chute away from loader.
Pulling feed chute away from loader will separate
No cartridges in gun 4-16
ammunition contained in feed chutes from ammunition
mechanism, loader,
in magazine.
feed chutes, or
magazine. NOTE: It may be necessary to insert the
ammunition sprocket crank (see figure 4-13)
No cartridges in gun 4-17 to adjust the beits so the separation point
mechanism, loader, at each feed chute and feed throat adapter is
feed chutes, or maga¬ aligned.
zine. Two empty cases
in gun cylinder eject 3. Remove feed chute from pod body. Allow am¬
stations and two links munition in feed chute to slide from feed chute and
in loader. remain attached to the loader.
No cartridges or cases 4-18 4. Disengage loader sprocket cam nut (refer to

in gun mechanism. Car¬ paragraph 4-12, step 5).
tridges in loader, feed
chute and magazine. 5. Pull ammunition beits from loader.
Four cartridges and two 4-19 6. Engage loader sprocket cam nut (refer to para¬
cases in gun mechanism, graph 4-12, steps 7 through 9).
six links in loader. Car¬
tridges in feed chutes 7. Remove ammunition beits from magazine by in-
and magazine. stalling the sprocket crank and rotating ratchet to
feed ammunition out of magazine (see figure 4-13).
NOTE: If magazine is to be reloaded imme-

4-16. Gun Mechanism Cleared, Magazine Emptied. diately or stored in loaded condition, new beits
When full complement of ammunition is fired and gun can be coupled to those already in the magazine
mechanism cleared prior to shutdown, observe the and the magazine filled and reindexed (refer to
following instructions: paragraph 4-9).
4-19. Gun Mechanism Not Cleared, Cartridges in

1. Remove feed chutes by reversing feed chute in- Loader, Feed Chute and Magazine. When full com¬
stallation procedure as described in paragraph 4-12, plement of ammunition is not fired and the gun mech¬
steps 2 and 3. anism not cleared prior to shutdown, observe the
following instructions:
4-17. Gun Mechanism Not Cleared, Loader, Feed
Chutes and Magazine Empty. When full complement 1. Depress aft feed chute latch (1, figure 4-23)
of ammuniton is fired and gun mechanism not cleared and slide feed chute away from loader until latch
prior to shutdown, observe the following instructions: does not engage adapter.
2. Depress four forward feed chute latch pins (1,

1. Remove feed chutes by reversing feed chute in-
figure 4-24) and pull feed chute away from loader
stallation procedure as described in paragraph 4-12,
thus separating ammunition contained in feed chutes
steps 2 and 3.
from ammunition in magazine.
2. Pry empty cases from revolver cylinder.
NOTE: It may be necessary to insert the
3. Disconnect ej ection tubes from loader by following sprocket crank (see figure 4-13) to adjust the
ejection tube disassembly instructions as described in beits so the separation point between feed
paragraph 5-29, step 3. chutes and feed throat adapter are aligned.
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3. Remove feed chute from pod body. Allow am- WARNING

munition in feed chute to slide from feed chute and
remain attached to the loader. Although cartridge primers are designed to be
fired by electrical impulses, it is possible that
4. Disengage loader sprocket cam nut (refer to they may also be fired by high impact, static
paragraph 4-12, step 5). electricity, and exposure to electromagnetic
energy.
5. Pull ammunition beits from loader with three
empty links on each belt. 1. Position first link with cartridge in POSITION 2
(see figure 4-9) and close debelting gate.
6. Engage loader sprocket cam nut (refer to para¬
graph 4-12, steps 7 through 9). 2. Rotate crank counterclockwise.
3. As cartridges reach POSITION 1 (see figure

7. Pry cartridges from ram stations and cases
from eject stations. 4-8), remove them from the link loading machine.
Empty links will drop through link tray (3, figure
4-8).
8. Set air valve handle (see figure 4-19) to ON
position.
4-23. Use the debelting tooi for debelting in accord¬
ance with the following instructions:
9. Using pocket charger (refer to paragraph 5-8) or
aircraft Controls, charge Mk 11 gun over one station. 1. Attach debelting tooi as shown in figure 4-28.
CAUTION 2. Pry cartridge from link.
If aircraft control System is used for charging, 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until desired number of
disconnect electrical cable (2, figure 5-81) to cartridges is removed.
prevent ammunition drive from pulling ammu¬
nition out of magazine during charge cycle.

position.
11. Pry cartridges from ejection stations.
12. Remove ammunition beits from magazine by

installing the sprocket crank (see figure 4-13) and
rotating sprocket crank to feed ammunition out of
magazine.
NOTE: If magazine is to be reloaded imme-

diately or stored in loaded condition, new beits
can be coupled to those already in the magazine
and the magazine filled and reindexed. (Refer
to paragraph 4-9.)
4-20. POST SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES.
4-21. POST FLIGHT PROCEDURES. The post flight

procedures are described in detail in paragraph 5-16.
If removal of cartridges from links (debelting) is
desired, the link loading machine or hand tools may
be used. Instructions for using the link loading ma¬
chine for debelting are given in paragraph 4-22. In¬
structions for using hand tools for debelting are
given in paragraph 4-23.
4-22. Use the link loading machine for debelting in Figure 4-28. Removing a Cartridge
accordance with the following instructions: Using Debelting Tool
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MAINTENANCE
5-1. INTRODUCTION. 5-6. SPECIAL TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT.
5-2. This chapter provides the information needed to 5-7. SPECIAL MAINTENANCE TOOLS. Refertotable
maintain the Gun Pod Mk 4 Mod 0. Included is infor¬ 5-1 for a list of special tools required for maintenance.
mation concerning the failure reportingmethods, parts
identification, and a list of special tools and test equip- 5-8. POCKET CHARGER. The pocket charger (see
ment together with the different maintenance pro¬ figure 5-3) is a rechargeable power supply and switch
cedures and checks, parts inspection, adjustments, for charging or cycling the Mk 11 gun in the gun pod.
fault isolation and instructions for the disassembly and The charger is a flashlight size battery power unit
assembly of the major components and pod systems. equipped with a switch for gun charging at the end
opposite the lead. It provides a safety feature in that
5-3. FAILURE REPORTS. Components that fail in charging is controlled at the gun pod. The pocket
service or which have ahistory of malfunction must be charger is used as follows:
reported. Failure reports shall be prepared in accord-
ance with BUWEPS INSTRUCTIONS 13070. 1B. 1. Decouple the aircraft lead (if the gun pod is air-
craft mounted) from the top of the gun pod.
5-4. PART NUMBER IDENTIFICATION. Partnumber
2. Install the plug of the pocket charger into the
identification may be established with the Illustrated
receptacle at the top of the gun pod.
Parts Breakdown, Volume 2 of this publication.
3. Inspect the Mk 11 gun and loader compartment
5-5. PARTS REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE: A parts and ensure that the system is clear, and ready for
replacement Schedule appears in Appendix A. charging.
TABLE 5-1. SPECIAL MAINTENANCE TOOLS
REFER TO
NOMENCLATURE PART NO. FUNCTION FIG. NO. PARAGRAPH NO.
Ramming Mechanism 2471287 Provide a mounting bracket to 5-1 5-37, step 6

Holding Fixture position and retain ramming
mechanism during assembly
and disassembly
Latch Depressing Tool 1634004 Provide leverage required 5-2 5-27

when opening pod nose and
tail section latches
Pocket Charger 2471380 Charge or cycle the Mk 11 gun 5-3 5-8, 5-9
in the gun pod when the Mk 11
gun is not electrically con-
nected to an aircraft
Control Box Tester 2471381 Functionally check out control 5-4 5-10
Mk 38 box
Gun Pod Tester Mk 39 2471292 Check function of gun pod with¬ 5-5 5-19
out firing rounds
Barrel Insert Removal 2537752 Provide leverage required to 5-6 5-36, step 20
Tool pull barrel inserts out of
barrels
Ring Seal Removal Tool 2537611 Provide grip for ring seal 5-7 5-36, step 11
removal
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Figure 5-4. Control Box Tester Mk 38

Figure 5-1. Ramming Mechanism Holding Fixture
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Figure 5-5. Gun Pod Tester Mk 39
Figure 5-2. Latch Depressing Tool
POCKET CHARGER
Figure 5-6. Barrel Insert Removal Tool
ADAPTER
Figure 5-3. Pocket Charger and Adapter Figure 5-7. Ring Seal Removal Tool
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4. Set air valve handle (see figure 4-19) to ON TRIGGER button. Verify that READY indicator is
position. the only light on and that no solenoids actuate.
5. Charge the Mk 11 gun by depressing the button 3. Firing test - Set MASTER ARM SWITCH to ON
on the pocket charger. and depress TRIGGER button. AIR MOTOR SOLENOID
must actuate, and FIRST FIRE indicator must light
6. Remove the pocket charger from the gun pod
before LAST FIRE indicator. Release TRIGGER
receptacle to prevent inadvertent charging.
button. FIRST FIRE indicator must go off before
5-9. The power to actuate the relays within the gun LAST FIRE indicator.
pod is provided by a 24V DC battery within the pocket 4. Automatic charging test - Set AUTO CHARGE
charger. The battery when fully charged is capable switch to AUTO CHARGE and hold TRIGGER button
of approximately 200 gun charge cycles. The battery down while depressing DUD button. FIRST FIRE
can be recharged by plugging into a Standard 115V and LAST FIRE indicators must be on while DUD
AC power source. An adapter (see figure 5-3) is used button is depressed, and RAM SOLENOID and CHARGE
to connect the pocket charger to the power source. The SOLENOID must actuate. Release trigger and DUD
pocket charger may be left connected to the 115V AC button.
supply when not in use to ensurea fully charged state.
Leaving the pocket charger connected to a power
source will not overcharge the battery.
NOTE: Pneumatic motor solenoid is not ener-
gized when pocket charger is used.
5-10. CONTROL BOX TESTER MK 38 MOD 0. The
control box tester (see figure 5-4) is an electronic
test unit which is used to functionally test the control
box. The control box tester is not generally used for
routine checkout. The tester is used only prior to
installing a new control box, or for fault isolation if
a malfunction occurs (refer to paragraph 5-63). In-
structions below are provided to prepare the control
box tester for test. The steps listed are based on the
control boxunder test not beinginstalledinthe gun pod.
A control box may be tested in the gun pod by omit-
ting steps 1, 2 and 3 of paragraph 5-11 and step 8
of paragraph 5-12.
1. Tag and disconnect all electrical cable connec-
tions to control box (1, figure 5-8).
2. Remove 4 bolts (2), 4 washers (3) and shield (4).
1. CONTROL BOX 3. WASHER 5. BOLT
3. Remove 6 bolts (5) and 6 washers (6), and remove 2. BOLT 4. SHIELD 6. WASHER
control box (1) from gun pod.
Figure 5-8. Control Box Installed
4. Connect control box (1, figure 5-9) to control
box tester (2) with branched cable (3).
AC POW-R
5. Set AC and DC power switches to OFF and set SWITCH
gun toggle switch to SAFE.
6. Connect 28V DC power to jacks next to 28V DC
lamp on control box tester panel (see figure 5-9).
Connect positive DC lead to red jack marked + and
negative lead to black jack immediately below + jack.
7. Connect 115V 400 cps power to jacks next to
115V AC lamp on control box tester panel, connecting
the ground lead to black jack (see figure 5-9).
8. Set DC and AC power switches to ON (see fig¬
ure 5-9).
9. Set FAST FIRE-SLOW FIRE switch to FAST FIRE.
GUN
5-11. Control Box Functional Test. Perform control SWITCH
box functional test as follows:
1. Mnaual charging test - Set gun switch toREADY. 1. CONTROL BOX
AIR MOTOR SOLENOID, RAM SOLENOID and CHARGE 2. CONTROL BOX TESTER MK 38 MOD 0
SOLENOID must actuate once only. 3. BRANCHED CABLE
2. Master arm continuity test - Make sure that Figure 5-9. Control Box Connected to
MASTER ARM SWITCH is in OFF position. Depress Control Box Tester
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5. Clearing test - Hold gun switch in CLEAR posi- must be indicated on the DC voltmeter and the AC
tion for approximately one second. LOADERCLUTCH voltage on the AC voltmeter when the phases are selec-
SOLENOID must actuate, RAM SOLENOID and ted by the AC-VM PHASE SEL. switch.
CHARGE SOLENOID must cycle in and out and FIRST
FIRE and LAST FIRE indicators must not light. 8. Actuate the aircraft trigger switch; the gun pod
tester TRIGGER ON light must come on.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 above with FASTFIRE-
SLOW FIRE switch set to SLOW FIRE position. In 9. Set the aircraft gun switch to CLEAR; the gun
steps 3 and 4, FIRST and LAST FIRE will blink on and pod tester CLEAR ON light must come on and the
off as long as trigger is held. JUMPER and READY ON lights must go off.
7. Disconnect control box from tester. 10. Repeat steps 4 through 9 on remaining aircraft
pod systems after relocating the gun pod tester air¬
8. Install control box in gun pod by installing parts craft cable receptacle.
removed in paragraph 5-10, steps 1 through 3.
11. Secure aircraft circuits and remove the gun
5-12. GUN POD TESTER MK 39 MOD 0. The gun pod tester.
pod tester is an electronic test unit which is used
to functionally test the electrical and pneumatic Sys¬ 5-13. MAINTENANCE CHECKS.
tems of the gun pod and to test the associated air-
craft electrical control system and its compatibility 5-14. The Maintenance Requirement Card (MRC) set
with the gun pod. Power for operation of the gun pod for the gun pod specifies maintenance requirements. In
tester may be obtained from either internal or ex- those instances where a conflict between the manuals
ternal sources. For external source operation, plug and the MRC set exist, the MRC shallprevail. Mainte¬
in the external power cable and connect the leads to nance checks covered inthis manual include servicing,
a 24 volt DC and a 115 volt, 400 cycle supply. Select preflight, postflight and periodic maintenance. Serv¬
EXT on the power switches. icing checks are those activities required to load the
magazine with ammunition and topressurize the pneu¬
CAUTION matic reservoir. The detail steps for this effort are
Verify that polarity and ground connections are described in Chapter 4. Preflight maintenance is pro -
made correctly. vided to ensure gun pod is ready for flight. Post flight
maintenance is provided to ensure the gun pod is in a
For internal power operation, set power switches to safe state and to visually check for malfunctions.
INT; 24 volt power is then obtained from a nickel- Periodic maintenance is provided to assist personnel
cadmium rechargeable battery. 115 volt, 400 cycle in disassembling and assembling the gun pod. Instruc-
power is obtained from an inverter which is fed by tions for inspecting, cleaning, and lubricating are
the battery. The battery should not be allowed to given, as applicable to each type of maintenance.
reach a discharged condition. The state of charge
of the battery may be observed by setting both power 5-15. PREFLIGHT MAINTENANCE CHECKS. The
switches to INT and checking the AC voltage on 10, objective of the preflight checks is to perform the
which should read approximately 130 volts with no load. final operations to ready the gun pod for flight, and
The DC voltage will not be indicated without a pod cable includes visual checks, loading the Mk 11 gun and
bèing plugged in. The battery may be charged by leav- connecting the gun pod electrically to the aircraft.
ing both power switches in the OFF position, connecting The checks include the following steps, which are
the battery charge cable and plugging itintoa 115 volt described in detail in Chapter 4, or in the mainte¬
AC source. A complete charge is obtained in approxi¬ nance manual covering the aircraft on which the gun
mately 16hours. The charge may be left on for several pod is being mounted.
days with no damage to the battery. For general usage 1. Check boresight alignment setting. (Refer to
it is recommended that an overnight charge be given paragraph 3-15 and to the maintenance manual covering
daily. To check the aircraft electrical supply to the the aircraft on which the gun pod is being mounted.)
gun pod, perform the following:
2. Install gun pod on the aircraft, if not already
1. Disconnect the aircraft electrical plug from all installed. (Refer to Chapter 3.)
gun pods. Place all switches on the gun pod tester
to the OFF or neutral position. 3. Check sway brace torque. (Refer to the mainte¬
nance manual covering the aircraft on which the gun
2. Connect the aircraft cable to the gun pod tester pod is being mounted.)
and one aircraft bomb rack plug.
4. Check electrical and mechanical connections
3. Place the gun pod tester in the aircraft cockpit within the gun pod for security. Visually inspect in-
and use stn appropriate method of bypassing aircraft terior of gun pod as visible from access doors.
landing gear interlock circuit.
5. Check exterior of gun pod for damage that may
4. Select the desired pod circuit with the aircraft have occurred during handling or since maintenance
pod selector switch. checks.
5. Turn aircraft AC and DC power circuits on. 6. Set air valve handle (see figure 4-19) to ON
6. Set aircraft mast er gun switch to ON. position.
7. Set aircraft gun-clear switch to READY; the gun 7. Charge over the Mk 11 gun with the pocket charger
pod tester JUMPER, READY ON, and the A0, B0, (check for a single charge cycle). Refer to paragraph
and C0 lights must come on. The DC system voltage 5-8 for use of pocket charger.
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TABLE 5-2. LUBRICANTS

LUBRICANT NAME OF SOURCE OF
NO. LUBRICANT USE OF LUBRICANT MANUFACTURER
1 Lubricating Oil, Phosphated surfaces of gun mechanism VV-L-800
General Purpose and loader, rammers and pneumatic
motor
2 Lubriplate 215 General - All bearing surfaces Fiske Bros. Refining Co. ,
Newark, New Jersey
3 XP 190 Grease Rammer damper springs Joseph Dixon Crucible Co.,
Jersey City, New Jersey
4 XP 271 Grease Rammer damper springs Joseph Dixon Crucible Co.,
Jersey City, New Jersey
5 Lubricating Grease Packing O-rings and boss connection MIL-G-4343
gaskets
8. Verify that air supply pressure gauge (5, figure TABLE 5-3. CLEANSERS
4- 20) reads 3200 ± 200 psig and recharge reservoir if
necessary (refer to paragraph 4-10). USE OF
CLEANSER CLEANSER SPECIFICATION
9. Arm the gun mechanism (refer to paragraph 4-12).
10. Close all access doors and secure all latches. Rifle bore Bore, chamber MIL-C-372
cleaner and gas port
11. Connect the gun pod electrically to the aircraft.
Solvent General cleanser P-D-680, Type I
5- 16. POST FLIGHT MAINTENANCE CHECKS. The Finger print Barrel exterior MIL-C-15074
post flight checks include disconnecting the gun pod remover
electrically from the aircraft, assuring that the Mk
11 gun is clear, and ascertaining if a malfunction has
occurred. The checks can also include removing the 5-17. LUBRICANTS. Refer to table 5-2 for the list
gun pod from the aircraft if removal is required or of lubricants.
if a malfunction so dictates. The physical steps
involved are described in detail in Chapter 4 and are 5-18. CLEANSERS. Refer to table 5-3 for the list
as foliows: of cleansers.
1. Disconnect the electrical aircraft-to-pod cable 5-19. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHECKS. The
at the gun pod. periodic checks cover disassembly, inspection, clean-
ing, lubrication and assembly of the gun mechanism
2. Check to be sure the Mk 11 gun is cleared. (If
and loader. The periodic checks are performed at
the Mk 11 gun is not cleared, refer to paragraphs
3000 round increments and include the following
4-17 and 4-19.)
steps:
1. Remove loader and gun mechanism as described
position.
in paragraphs 5-30 and 5-31. Disassemble loader
4. Remove loader, visually inspect loader and aft and gun mechanism as described in paragraphs 5-37
end of gun, and reinstall. and 5-38.
5. Oil rams in accordance with instructions given 2. Inspect pod body for corrosion. Clean and inspect
in paragraph 5-46, step 6, using Lubricant No. 1 pod assembly and removed parts. (Refer to Table 5-4,
(refer to table 5-2) as shown in figure 5-90. Inspection.)
6. Clean and oil barrel bores. 3. Replace parts as required by the inspection above
and as listed in Appendix A for the number of rounds
7. Remove gun pod from aircraft if required. fired.
8. Measure gun barrel bore and barrel insert in 4. Reassemble gun mechanism and loader. Lubri-
accordance with instructions given in table 5-4. cate gun mechanism and loader during reassembly
Replace, if necessary. (refer to table 5-2, table 5-5, and paragraphs 5-43
through 5-46).
9. Visually inspect gun pod interior and exterior.
10. Replace parts as required in step 9 above and 5. Mount gun mechanism in the pod body by in-
correct any malfunctions noted under step 2 above. stalling parts in reverse order of removal (refer to
(Refer to paragraph 5-63 for fault isolation). paragraph 5-31).
11. Replace any parts as required in parts replace- 6. Connect the gun junction box electrical cable
ment Schedule (refer to Appendix A). (\ fionrp 5-1 Q,l tn thp cnin iiinntinn hnv pnnnprt thp
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pneumatic line (2, figure 5-20) to the charger valve ARM. Set the gun switch to READY. Air should be
(3) and position pneumatic line in stored position (see feit escaping around the rams. Return the gun switch
figure 5-16). to the SAFE position.
WARNING
17. Insert last round switch actuator in the mouth
Be sure that the charger valve electrical cable of the feed chute to actuate the last round switch (19,
(1, figure 5-20) is not connected to the charger figure 5-22).
valve on forward end of Mk 11 gun.
CAUTION
7. Connect the gun pod tester pod cable to the gun
pod main connector.
Extensive and costly damage will result from
8. Install the firing pin voltage indicator (see figure high pneumatic motor speed resulting from
5-10) between the revolver and the firing pins on the more than momentary no-load operation.
right-hand side, and connect the sequencing switch
shorting plug to the sequencing switch electrical con-
WARNING
trol box cable (2, figure 5-19) that normally connects
to the sequencing switch receptacle on the gun junc-
Alert personnel in the area to the high fre-
tion box. Set SLOW-FAST fire switch (see figure
quency sound that results when the pneumatic
4-27) on the pod junction box to SLOW. Set DC and
motor is operated with no load. Do not operate
AC power selector switches on the gun pod tester (see
pneumatic motor more than a fraction of a
figure 5-5) to INT, the gun switch to READY and
second.
MASTER ARM switch to MASTER ARM.
CAUTION 18. Momentarily place the gun pod tester gun switch
to READY and return to SAFE. The pneumatic motor
Do not actuate the TRIGGER switch for more
should operate momentarily.
than 10 seconds because of possible damage to
transformers in the control box. Allow a mini¬ CAUTION
mum cooling period of one minute between
operations. When performing the following operation, use
care not to overtravel to the READY position.
9. Actuate the TRIGGER switch on the gun pod
tester. Only the last fire indicator lamp should light 19. Momentarily place the gun pod tester gun switch
(see figure 5-10). to CLEAR and return to SAFE. Loader clutch should
10. Set the SLOW-FAST fire switch (see figure 4-27) function and should lock the sprocket.
on the pod junction box to FAST. Actuate the TRIGGER
switch on the gun pod tester (see figure 5-5). First WARNING
and last fire voltage indicator lamps should light (see
figure 5-10). Personnel are to stay clear of the central pod
area during the succeeding operations.
11. Set the SLOW-FAST fire switch (see figure
4- 27) to SLOW, remove the sequencing switch short¬
ing plug (figure 5-10) from the control box lead, and
attach the CABLE to the sequencing switch electrical
cable (2, figure 5-19) receptacle. With the gun pod
tester TRIGGER switch actuated, only the first fire
voltage indicator lamp (see figure 5-10) should light.
12. Turn gun pod tester MASTER ARM switch to
OFF, gun switch to SAFE, and power selector switches
to OFF. Remove firing pin voltage indicator. Set
SLOW-FAST fire switch on pod junction box to FAST.
13. Install the loader (installation is the reverse of
loader removal procedures; see paragraph 5-30) and
connect all pneumatic fittings to Mk 11 gun and loader.
14. Set valve handle (see figure 4-19) to ON and
check all system couplings for leaks. If the pod
assembly has had a history indicating pneumatic
leaks, check pneumatic fittings with soap solution or
other suitable means.
15. Connect all electrical connections (see figures
5- 15, 5-19 and 5-20) except the connector at the
charger valve electrical cable (1, figure 5-20) at the
front of the Mk 11 gun.
16. Set the gun pod tester DC and AC power selector
switches to INT and MASTER ARM switch to MASTER Figure 5-10. Firing Pin Test Setup
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20. Connect the charger valve electrical cable (1, to assist personnel in disassembling the three maj
figure 5-20) at the front of the Mk 11 gun. Place the components of Gun Pod Mk 4 Mod 0 (pod body, g
gun pod tester gun switch to READY. The Mk 11 gun mechanism and loader). Instructions providedaref
should cycle once and the pneumatic motor should complete disassembly of the components to gain acce
operate. Check cams on the revolver for indexing to to the replaceable spares assemblies. Theinformati
assure that only one charge cycle was obtained. necessary to establish the need for the replacement
any part can be determinedfrom Table 5-4, Inspectie
CAUTION and the Parts Replacement Schedule, Appendix
Extensive and costly damage will result from
high pneumatic motor speed resulting from more 5-26. GUN POD DISASSEMBLY. The initial steps f
than momentary no-load operation. disassembling the gun pod are the removal of the p
nose and pod tail to provide access to the pod boe
21. Momentarily actuate the TRIGGER switch on the and the removal of the Mk 11 gun and loader.
gun pod tester. The Mk 11 gun should auto-charge and
the pneumatic motor should operate.
5-27. Pod Nose and Pod Tail Sections Removal. R
22. Place the gun pod tester gun switch to CLEAR move the pod nose section and pod tail section
for a maximum of 1/2-second. The Mk 11 gun should accordance with the following instructions:
charge cycle as long as the switch is held.
1. Insert latch depressing tooi (see figure 5-2)
23. Turn the gun pod tester MASTER ARM switch each pod nose section latch, as shown in figure 5-1
to OFF, the gun switch to SAFE, and the power selec- and pry latches open.
tor switches to OFF. Disconnect the gun pod tester
from the pod body. Remove the last round switch
actuator. 2. Separate pod nose section from pod body.
24. Replace pod nose and tail. 3. Insert latch depressing tooi in each pod tail secti
latch, as shown in figure 5-11, and pry latches ope
25. Oil the pneumatic motor and rams with Lubri-
cant No. 1 (refer to table 5-2).
4. Separate pod tail section from pod body.
26. Set air valve handle (see figure 4-19) to OFF.
5-28. Blast Suppressor Insert Removal. Remove t
27. Fill the pneumatic reservoir to 3200 ± 200 psi blast suppressor inserts from the blast suppress
(refer to paragraph 4-10). mounted on the pod nose section in accordance with t
5-20. The lubrication of the gun mechanism and
loader includes all surfaces except those of the
damper ring springs and pneumatic components. The
ring springs normally will not require relubrication
for the life of the parts. Because all pneumatic
components are lubricated at the factory and at over-
haul, scheduled parts replacement satisfies most
lubrication requirements. Only the rams and pneu¬
matic motor require lubrication during post flight
maintanence checks (refer to paragraph 5-16, step 4
and Table 5-5).
5-21. OVERHAUL. Overhaul instructions for the

20MM Gun Pod Mk 4 Mod 0 areprovided in Volume 3.
5-22. OPERATIONAL TESTS.
5-23. General operational tests for the gun pod con-

sist of checks performed during preflight maintenance
checks (refer to paragraph 5-15, steps 1 through 11).
Detail operational tests consist of checks performed
during periodic maintenance checks (refer to para¬
graph 5-19, steps 5 through 26).
5-24. COMPONENT REPLACEMENT.
5-25. Disassembly instructions and the accompanying Figure 5-11. Opening Pod Nose and
photographs and drawings in this section areprovided Tail Section Latches
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1. Remove setscrews (1, figure 5-12) and push 5-30. Loader Removal. Remove the loader from the
blast suppressor orifices (2) intoblast suppressor (3). pod body in accordance" with the following instructions:
2. Remove insert from blast suppressor through any NOTE: Instructions provided describe removal
one of the ports on sides of blast suppressor. of loader and gun mechanism individually, the
loader being removed through the main access
door and the gun mechanism being removed
5-29. Gun Barrel Removal. Gun barrels may be re- through the forward end of the pod body. It
moved without disassembling gun mechanism either should be noted that the gun mechanism and
to replace barrels, barrel inserts, or to facilitate loader may be removed as one unit through the
pod handling. Remove gun barrels in accordance
forward end of the pod body.
with the following instructions:
1. Open latches (1, figure 5-13) on pod body main
1. Disconnect electrical lead (1, figure 5-20) and access door (2) and open main access doors on each
pneumatic line (2, figure 5-20). side of pod body.
NOTE: Doors may be removed by removing

2. Depress push button (5, figure 5-49) and rotate the hinge pin (3). The doors may be reinstalled
locking lever (6) to REL (unlocked) position. without hinge pins without affecting gun pod
structural integrity or door retention during
3. Slide booster housing (7) off barrels. operation.
2. Set air valve handle (see figure 4-19) to DUMP

NOTE: If difficulty is encountered in removing
position.
booster housing from receiver, insert pry bar
between booster housing and receiver, between 3. Rotate latches (1, figure 5-14), lift upper ejection
the barrels, and pry booster housing loose. tube (2) and lower ejection tube (3) from eject tube
guide and remove ejection tube from pod body.
4. Rotate barrels (approximately 60 degrees) until 4. Disconnect pneumatic line (1,figure 5-15) by ro-
barrels are free from breech assembly, and pull bar¬ tating ferruled nut on connector and pulling connector
rels from the receiver. away from receptacle.
NOTE: The pneumatic disconnectsaredesigned

CAUTION with a pneumatic self locking feature. Before
disconnecting pneumatic lines, the pneumatic
Before reinstalling barrels, make certain ring pressure must be relieved (refer to paragraph
seals in revolver cylinder are in place. 5-30, step 2).
1. SETSCREW 1. LATCH
2. INSERT 2. MAIN ACCESS DOOR
3. BLAST SUPPRESSOR 3. HINGE PIN
Figure 5-12. Blast Suppressor Insert Removal Figure 5-13. Main Access Door Latches
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clutch valve (3) and rammer valve (5). LOADER GAS
TUBE
NOTE: To disconnect electrical cable tube,

grasp sleeve and pull connector out of receptacle.
6. Place pneumatic line (1, figure 5-15) in stored

position (see figure 5-16).
7. Pull loader lock flags (see figure 5-16) down and

rotate flag until red strips are visible.
RED STRIP
8. Pull loader away from gun mechanism at loader
to gun mechanism attachment points (see figure 5-17)
LOCK FLAG 1
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IN STORED POSITION
Figure 5-16. Loader Pneumatic Line in

Stored Position
LOADER TO GUN MECHANISM TI

ATTACHMENT POINTS ~~//Z / /
1. LATCH
2. UPPER EJECTION TUBE
3. LOWER EJECTION TUBE
Figure 5-14. Ejection Tube Removal
LOADER
LOCK FLAG
Figure 5-17. Loader to Gun Attachment
1. PNEUMATIC LINE 4. ELECTRICAL CABLE

2. ELECTRICAL CABLE 5. RAMMER VALVE
3. DECLUTCH VALVE
Figure 5-15. Loader Electrical and

Pneumatic Line Removal Figure 5-18. Loader Removal
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5-31. Gun Mechanism Removal. Remove the gun

mechanism from the pod body in accordance with the
NOTE: Instructions provided are for removal

of gun mechanism after loader removal. How-
ever, the gun mechanism may be removed with
the loader attached.
1. Disconnect electrical cables (1 and 2, figure

5-19) from gun junction box (3).
2. Disconnect charger valve electrical cable (1,

figure 5-20) and pneumatic line (2) from charger
valve (3).
NOTE: Pneumatic disconnects are designed

with a pneumatic self locking feature. Before
disconnecting pneumatic lines, the pneumatic
pressure must be relieved (refer to paragraph
5-29, step 2).
3. Unlock upper trunnion by pulling upper trunnion

lock (1, figure 5-21) up.
4. Unlock lower trunnion by pulling lower trunnion

lock (2) down.
WARNING
1. CHARGER VALVE ELECTRICAL CABLE
Weight of the gun mechanism is approximately 2. PNEUMATIC LINE
190 pounds. During removal from the pod body, 3. CHARGER VALVE
the gun mechanism must be supported.
Figure 5-20. Gun Mechanism Forward
Electrical Cable Removal
5. Pull gun mechanism (3) out of pod body. Hangers
(4)willslide along guide rails (5) until gun mechanism
is free of pod body.
1 5
1. UPPER TRUNNION LOCK

1. GUN JUNCTION BOX ELECTRICAL CABLE 2. LOWER TRUNNION LOCK
2. SEQUENCING SWITCH ELECTRICAL CABLE 3. GUN MECHANISM
3. GUN JUNCTION BOX 4. HANGER
5. GUIDE RAIL
Figure 5-19. Gun Mechanism Aft
Electrical Cable Removal Figure 5-21. Gun Mechanism Removal
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5-32. Pod Body Disassembly. The pod body disas- 2. Pull sprocket shaft (2) out of pod body through
sembly consists of the removal and disassembly of hole in skin.
the major components and subsystems of the pod body.
3. Remove 4 nuts (3) and associated bolts and
The pod body major components and subsystems are
washers on each hanger (4) and lift hangers out of pod
feed system, pneumatic system, ammunition magazine body.
and electrical system.
4. Disconnect pneumatic tube (14) and electrical
cable (15) from ammo-drive pneumatic motor valve
5-33. Feed System Removal. Remove the feed system (18). Cut lockwire and remove bolts (16), washers
from the pod body in accordance with the following (17), and ammo-drive pneumatic motor valve.
instructions:
NOTE: Ammo-drive pneumatic motor valve (18)
is a component of the pneumatic system. The
1. Remove pins (1, figure 5-22) from ammuntion pneumatic valve is removed as part of the feed
drive sprocket shaft (2). system to simplify disassembly.
1. PIN 8. BOLT 15. ELECTRICAL CABLE

2. SPROCKET SHAFT 9. WASHER 16. BOLT
3. NUT 10. ADAPTER ASSEMBLY 17. WASHER
4. HANGER 11. COTTER PIN 18. AMMO-DRIVE PNEUMATIC
5. BOLT 12. NUT MOTOR VALVE
6. WASHER 13. BUSHING 19. LAST ROUND
7. FEED ASSEMBLY 14. PNEUMATIC TUBE SWITCH
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5. Remove 3 bolts (5) and washers (6) and lift am- 5-34. PNEUMATIC SYSTEM DISASSEMBLY. The gun
munition feed assembly (7) from pod body. (See pod pneumatic system is composed of three major
:igure 5-23.) components (reservoir, accumulator, and valve and
tray assembly) and the connecting tubing. Figure
6. Remove 4 bolts (8, figure 5-22) and washers 5-25 is provided to show the relative location of the
[9) from each inner throat adapter assembly (10) and pneumatic system components. Disassembly of the
remove feed throat adapters from feed throats. pneumatic system major components is accomplished
as follows:
7. Separate inner throat adapter (2, figure 5-24)
:rom outer throat adapter (1).
1. OUTER THROAT ADAPTER

2. INNER THROAT ADAPTER
Figure 5-23. Ammunition Feed Assembly Figure 5-24. Throat Adapters
RESERVOIR PRESSURE GAUGE
ACCUMULATOR
Figure 5-25. Pneumatic System Components

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WARNING
Before disconnecting pneumatic tubes or re-

moving pneumatic components, pneumatic tubes
and reservoir must be bied.
1. Open pneumatic reservoir fill valve (1, figure

5-26) by removing cap and slowly rotating 3/4 inch
hex nut counterclockwise. Set air valve handle (see
figure 4-19) to DUMP position. Allow pneumatic
pressure to gradually dissipate.
2. Disconnect fitting (2, figure 5-26).
3. Remove 6 bolts (3) and washers (4). Remove

reservoir support (5), reservoir (6) and pneumatic
reservoir frame (7) as a unit from pod body (8).
4. Separate reservoir (6) and pneumatic reservoir

frame (7) from support (5).
1. FITTING
5. Disconnect fittings (1, figure 5-27), remove pin 2. PIN
(2), 3 screws (3), 4 bolts (4) and washers (5). Lift 3. SCREW
valve and tray assembly (6) from pod body. Refer 4. BOLT
to figure 5-28 for view of valve and tray assembly 5. WASHER
after removal from pod body. 6. VALVE AND TRAY ASSEMBLY
7. CLAMP
6. Remove accumulator by loosening clamp (7, 8. ACCUMULATOR
figure 5-27) until accumulator (8) with manifold (9) 9. MANIFOLD
can be pulled out of clamp.
Figure 5-27. Valve and Tray
Assembly Removal
1. FILL VALVE
2. FITTING
3. BOLT
4. WASHER
5. SUPPORT
6. RESERVOIR
7. PNEUMATIC
RESERVOIR FRAME
8. POD BODY
Figure 5-26. Pneumatic Reservoir Removal Figure 5-28. Valve and Tray Assembly
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7. Remove the ammo-drive pneumatic motor valve

5, figure 5-29) from ammunition feed assembly by
utting lockwire and removing 3 attachment bolts.
'igure 5-23 shows ammunition feed assembly with
mmo-driye pneumatic motor valve removed.
NOTE: To remove ammo-drive pneumatic mo¬

tor valve when feed system is not removed from
pod body, disconnect fitting (1, figure 5-29) and
cable (2). Cut lockwire and remove 3 attach¬
ment bolts (3), 3 washers (4) and ammo-drive
pneumatic motor valve (5).
8. Discard packing (see figure 5-30).
-35. AMMUNITION MAGAZINE REMOVAL. The

jnmunition magazine may be removed only after
he pneumatic reservoir and supporting equipment
iave been removed (refer to paragraph 5-33). Re-
nove magazine in accordance with the following
nstructions:
1. Remove cotter pin (11, figure 5-22), nut (12)

md bushing (13).
Figure 5-30. Ammo-Drive Pneumatic
2. Position pneumatic tube (1, figure 5-31) so Motor Valve
nagazine (2) will clear tube as magazine is pulled
>ut of pod body (3).
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5-31) for magazine removal, it may be neces-
sary to loosen fitting at attached end of pneu¬
matic tube.
3. Pull magazine out of aft end of pod body.
1. FITTING 1
2. CABLE
3. BOLT
4. WASHER 1. PNEUMATIC TUBE
5. AMMO-DRIVE PNEUMATIC MOTOR VALVE 2. MAGAZINE
3. POD BODY
Figure 5-29. Ammo-Drive Pneumatic Motor
Valve Removal Figure 5-31. Ammunition Magazine Removal
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5-36. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DISASSEMBLY. The 1. Disconnect all electrical cable connections to con¬
gun pod electrical system is composed of two major trol box (1, figure 5-8). Disconnect cables routed to
components (control box and pod junction box), cables gun mechanism at gun junction box. Disconnect cables
and associated connectors. Figure 5-32 is provided between pod junction box and pod control box at pod
to show the relative location of the electrical system control box end.
components and cable connecting points. Other than
Standard replacement of damaged or worn cable as-
semblies, disassembly of the electrical system is con- 2. Remove 4 bolts (2), washers (3) and shield (4).
fined to removal and replacement of the control box (1,
figure 5-8). The pod junction box cover (3, figure
5-33) may require removal for inspection purposes. 3. Remove 6 bolts (5), washers (6) and control
Removal and replacement of electrical component is box (1).
accomplished as follows:
POD TO AIRCRAFT
VALVE
Figure 5-32. Electrical System Components

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4. Remove 4 screws (1, figure 5-33), washers (2)

and pod junction box cover (3).
5-37. GUN MECHANISM DISASSEMBLY. Positionthe

Mk 11 gun (see figure 2-3) so Mk 11 gun rests on the
four hangers, and disassemble Mk 11 gun, observing
the following instructions:
1. Depress firing pin latches (1, figure 5-34) and

remove firing pin holder assembly (2) frombreech (3).
2. Rotate sleeve assembly insulator (1, figure 5-35)

90 degrees and remove insulator (1), firing pin (2) and
spring (3) as a unit from firing pin holder (4). Sepa¬
rate insulator, firing pin and spring.
3. Depress spring (1, figure 5-36), swing arm (2)

open and pull sequencing switch (3) out of switch
retainers. Rod end on switch will slip off pin on
side of breech.
4. Remove bolts (1, figure 5-37) and washers (2)

from gun junction box (3). Remove the gun junction
box with sequencing switch attached (see figure 5-38)
as a unit. Remove nut and washer (see figure 5-38)
to separate sequencing switch from gun junction box.
5. Remove bolt (1, figure 5-39), washer (2) and self 1. LATCH 3. BREECH
locking nut (3). While sliding right hand air tube as¬ 2 FIRING PIN 4. GUN JUNCTION
sembly (4) aft, rotate tube assembly 90 degrees (see HOLDER ASSEMBLY BOX
figure 5-40). Pull tube assembly forward and remove
from gun mechanism. Figure 5-34. Firing Pin Mechanism Removal
1. INSULATOR
1. SCREW
2. WASHER 2. FIRING PIN
3. COVER 3. SPRING
4. FIRING PIN HOLDER
Figure 5-33. Pod Junction Box
Figure 5-35. Firing Pin Holder Assembly
Cover Removal
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2. ARM SWITCH ASSEMBLY 2. WASHER 4. SPRING
Figure 5-36. Gun Sequencing Switch Removal Figure 5-37. Gun Junction Box Removal
GUN JUNCTION BOX v
SEQUENCING
SWITCH
ASSEMBLY
NUT AND WASHER
Figure 5-38. Gun Junction Box and Sequencing Switch
AIR TUBE ASSEMBLY

ROTATED
1. BOLT 4. RIGHT HAND

2. WASHER AIR TUBE
3. NUT ASSEMBLY
Figure 5-39. Right Hand Air Tube Figure 5-40. Air Tube Assembly
Assemblv Attachine: Parts Removal
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6. Position pin (1, figure 5-41) by removing attaching

cotter pin (2), washer (3) and sliding pin (1) out until
revolver cylinder shaft (4) is free to be pulled from
revolver cylinder (5). Remove revolver cylinder shaft
and push pin (1) back in place.
7. Remove revolver cylinder by rolling revolver

cylinder out of breech.
8. Remove round positioner assembly (1, figure

5-42), outer extractors (2), ring seal retainer assem¬
bly (3) with gas eject tube support (4), and air tube
support (5) as a unit.
NOTE: See figure 5-43 for extractor identifi-

cation.
9. Remove spring (1, figure 5-44), latches (2) and

retainers (3) from round positioner (4).
10. Separate air and gas ejection tube support (1,

figure 5-45) and air tube support (2) from ring seal
retainer assembly (3).
11. Remove 8 ring seals (1, figure 5-46) from re¬

volver cylinder (4) using special ring seal removal
tooi (see figure 5-7).
NOTE: Do not remove ring seal seat (2) or

rifled insert (3). Removal of ring seal seat 1. ROUND POSITIONER ASSEMBLY
requires special overhaul tools and is de-
scribed in Volume 3, Overhaul Procedures. 2. OUTER EXTRACTOR
12. Cut lockwire and loosen bolts (1, figure 5-47) 3. RING SEAL RETAINER ASSEMBLY
which attach charger valve (2) to booster housing (3).
Remove charger valve and attached parts as a unit. 4. AIR AND GAS EJECT TUBE SUPPORT
5. AIR TUBE SUPPORT
Figure 5-42. Detail Components in

Breech Area
1. REMOVAL PIN
2. COTTER PIN
3. WASHER
4. REVOLVER CYLINDER SHAFT
5. REVOLVER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
Fipnire 5-41. Revolver Cvlinder Assembly Figure 5-43. Outer Extractors

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1. RING SEAL
2. RING SEAL SEAT
3. RIFLED INSERT
4. REVOLVER CYLINDER
1. ROUND POSITIONER SPRING
Figure 5-46. Revolver Cylinder Assembly
2. LATCH and Ring Seal
3. RETAINER
4. ROUND POSITIONER
5. INNER EXTRACTOR
Figure 5-44. Round Positioner Assembly
1. AIR AND GAS EJECT

TUBE SUPPORT
2. AIR TUBE 2
SUPPORT
3. RING SEAL RETAINER
ASSEMBLY 1. BOLT
2. CHARGER VALVE
3. BOOSTER HOUSING
Figure 5-45. Ring Seal Retainer Assembly
and Tube Supports Figure 5-47. Charger Valve Removal
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13. Separate bolts (1, figure 5-48), washers (2),

spacers (3), coupling half (4) and standoff (5) from
charger valve (6).
14. Remove left hand tube assembly (1, figure 5-49)
by removing attaching bolt (2), washer (3) and nut (4).
15. Depress push button (5) and rotate lockinglever
(6) to REL (unlocked) position.
16. Slide booster housing (1, figure 5-50) with
attached parts out of receiver assembly (2) and off
gun barrels (3 and 4).
17. Cut safety wire and loosen 3 bolts (1, figure
5-51) until barrel lock (3) can be removed. Re¬
move barrel lock (3), lock spacers (2) and bolts (1)
as a unit. Separate lock spacers and bolts.
18. Remove adjusting nut (4), locking lever (5)
and push lock bolt (6) out of booster housing (11).
Remove elbow (10) by removing 4 attaching bolts
and washers.
WARNING
NOTE: BARREL LOCKING LEVER SHOWN IN LOCKED POSITION
Push button (8) is spring loaded. Maintain

pressure on push button while removing spring
1. LEFT HAND TUBE 4. NUT
pin (7).
ASSEMBLY 5. PUSH BUTTON
2. BOLT 6. LOCKING LEVER
19. Drive spring pin (7) out of push button (8).
3. WASHER 7. BOOSTER HOUSING
Remove push button (8) and spring (9).
20. Rotate barrels until the barrels are free from the Figure 5-49. Preparation for'Recoil
breech assembly and pull barrels from the receiver Booster Assembly Removal
assembly. Inspect barrel and barrel inserts in
accordance with instructions in table 5-4.
NOTE: Do not remove inserts (1, figure 5-52)
from barrels (2 and 3) unless replacement is
necessary. Removal of barrel inserts may
require use of special barrel insert removal
tooi (refer to table 5-1).
21. Position the yoke and slider (see figure 5-53)
so the slider shaft (2) which attachés the yoke (1)
to the slider is aligned with the hole in the receiver
assembly. The hold forward assembly (see figure
5-54) will drop from the receiver assembly. Drive
slider shaft out.
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UNLOCKED POSITION
1. BOOSTER HOUSING
2. RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
3. FIRST ROUND BARREL
4. LAST ROUND BARREL
Figure 5-50. Recoil Booster Assembly and
Barrel Removal
Key To Figure 5-48
1. Bolt 3. Spacer 5. Standoff

Figure 5-48. Charger Valve 2. Washer 4. Coupling Half 6. Charger Valve
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4 Key To Figure 5-51
1. Bolt
2. Lock Spacer
3. Barrel Lock
4. Adjusting Nut
5. Locking Lever
6. Lock Bolt
7. Spring Pin
8. Push Button
9. Spring
10. Gas Elbow
11. Booster Housing
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Figure 5-51. Recoil Booster Assembly

Exploded View
1. YOKE 2. SLIDERSHAFT
Figure 5-53. Hold Forward

Assembly Removal
1. BARREL INSERT
2. FIRST ROUND BARREL
3. LAST ROUND BARREL
Figure 5-52. Gun Barrels and

Barrel Inserts Figure 5-54. Hold Forward Assembly
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22. Slide breech assembly (1, figure 5-55) from the

receiver assembly (2).
23. Remove air tube bracket (1, figure 5-56) by

cutting lock wire and removing screw (2) andwashers
(3).
24. Remove bolts (4), cotter pins (5), washers (6)

and nuts (7). Pull counter recoil damper assembly (8)
and eject tubes out of receiver assembly (9). Separate
counter recoil damper assembly (3, figure 5-57) and
eject tubes (1 and 2).
25. Remove gun gas tube (10, figure 5-56) by re¬

moving bolts (11), washers (12), and nuts (13), and
sliding gun gas tube out of receiver.
26. Depress forward cam follower (1, figure 5-58)

by aligning forward cam follower with forward cut-
out in cam follower lock key (2). Raise slider link
(3) and push slider housing (4) aft until forward cam
follower is aligned with aft cut-out in cam follower
lock key.
27. Depress aft cam follower (1, figure 5-59) and

push slider housing (2) out of breech assembly (3). 1. AIR TUBE BRACKET 8. COUNTER RECOIL
2. SCREW DAMPER ASSEMBLY
28. Remove shift lever pin (5, figure 5-60) and 3. WASHER 9. RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
follower shift lever (6). 4. BOLT 10. GUN GAS TUBE
5. COTTER PIN 11. BOLT
29. Push cam followers (1, figure 5-60) out of 6. WASHER 12. WASHER
slider housing (2). 7. NUT 13. NUT
30. Remove aft slider pin (3) and slider link (4).
Figure 5-56. Counter Recoil
Damper Assembly
NOTE: Do not remove drive spring pins (3) Removal
from breech assembly unless replacement is
necessary.
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2
1. AIR EJECT TUBE

1. BREECH ASSEMBLY 2. GAS EJECT TUBE
2. RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 3. COUNTER RECOIL DAMPER ASSEMBLY
Figure 5-55. Breech Assembly Removal Figure 5-57. Counter Recoil Damper Assembly
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1. CAM FOLLOWER
2. SLIDER HOUSING
3. AFT SLIDER PIN
1. FORWARD CAM FOLLOWER
4. SLIDER LINK
2. CAM FOLLOWER LOCK KEY
5. SHIFT LEVER PIN
3. SLIDER LINK
6. FOLLOWER SHIFT LEVER
4. SLIDER HOUSING
5. AFT CAM FOLLOWER Figure 5-60. Slider Assembly
6. BREECH ASSEMBLY
Figure 5-58. Preparation for Slider

Assembly Removal
1. CAM FOLLOWER LOCK KEY
2. BREECH ASSEMBLY
1. AFT CAM FOLLOWER
3. SPRING PIN
2. SLIDER HOUSING
4. ANVIL
3. BREECH ASSEMBLY
Figure 5-61. Cam Follower Lock
Figure 5-59. Slider Assembly Removal Key Removal
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32. Remove anvils (4) from breech assembly byre-

moving anvil nuts (1, figure 5-62) and pulling anvils
(2) from breech assembly.
33. Remove firing pin latches (5, figure 5-63) from

breech by driving out roll pins and sliding latch
components out of breech.
NOTE: Do not remove yoke (1, figure 5-63)
from breech assembly (3) or bearing inserts
(1, figure 5-64) from receiver (2) unless re-
placement is necessary.
5-38. LOADER DISASSEMBLY. Disassemble the
loader (see figure 2-5), observing the following
instructions:
1. Remove retainer ring (1, figure 5-65) from front

sprocket (2) and remove front sprocket.
2. Remove 8 bolts (1, figure 5-66) and washers (2).
3. Cut lock wire and remove 4 bolts (3) and washers

(4).
4. Slide ramming mechanism out of loader frame

and off loader gas tube (see figure 5-67).
5. Attach special ramming mechanism holding fix-

ture (see figure 5-1) to ramming mechanism (see 1. YOKE
figure 5-68). 2. YOKE SHAFT
3. BREECH ASSEMBLY
6. Position ramming mechanism in vise as shown 4. SHAFT
in figure 5-69 and disconnect pneumatic tubes (1) 5. LATCH
from check valve (2). Loosen fitting (3) and remove 6. SPRING
pneumatic tubes.
Figure 5-63. Breech Assembly

Firing Pin Latches
and Yoke
1. ANVIL NUT
2. NUT
Figure 5-62. Anvils and Anvil Nuts
Key To Figure 5-64

4
1. Bearing Insert
2. Receiver Assembly
3. Forward Loader Attaching Stud
4. Aft Loader Attaching Stud Figure 5-64. Receiver Assembly
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1. RING 2. FRONT SPROCKET Figure 5-68. Preparation for Ramming
Mechanism Disassembiy
Figure 5-65. Loader Front Sprocket
Ring Removal
Key To Figure 5-66
1. Bolt
2. Washer
3. Bolt
4. Washer
Figure 5-66. Ramming Mechanism and

Attached Parts Removal
FRAME
RAMMING
MECHANISM
1. PNEUMATIC TUBE
2. CHECK VALVE
3. FITTING
Figure 5-69. Disconnecting Check

Figure 5-67. Loader Frame and Ramming Valve Pneumatic
Mechanism With Attached Parts Tubes
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7. Rotate check valve (2, figure 5-69) until slot

in buffer retainer (1, figure 5-70) is aligned with
slot in rammer housing (2).
8. Position screw driver in rammer housing slot

so screw driver tip prevents buffer ringfrom rotating
when check valve is removed (see figure 5-71). Re-
move check valves (2, figure 5-69).
9. Insert screw driver in slot in rammer housing

vanes and pry vanes open wide enough for buffer as-
semblies to be removed (see figure 5-72). Remove
buffer assemblies and separate parts (see figure
5-73).
10. Remove all tubings and fittings (see figure Figure 5-71. Check Valve Removal
5-74) from ramming mechanism.
11. Remove bolts (1, figure 5-74), washers (2),

rammer valve (3), bolts (4), washers (5) and de-
clutch valve (6).
12. Remove heat barrier check valve (1, figure

5-75), gasket (2), nut (3) with guide and poppet (see
figure 5-76).
13. Remove bolt (1, figure 5-77), washer (2), nuts

(3), retainers (4) and washer seals (see figure
5-78).
NOTE: Do not separate retainer and washer

unless washer requires replacement.
Figure 5-72. Buffer Assembly Removal
1. CHECK VALVE 6. WASHER

2. GASKET 7. PIN
1. BUFFER RETAINER 3. COLLAR 8. PACKING
4. RETAINER 9. RETAINER
2. RAMMER HOUSING 5. PISTON
Figure 5-70. Preparation for Buffer

Assembly Removal Figure 5-73. Buffer Assembly
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Figure 5-76. Guide and Poppet
BOLT 4. BOLT
WASHER 5. WASHER
RAMMER VALVE 6. DECLUTCH VALVE
Figure 5-74. Ramming Mechanism

Pneumatic Components Removal
Key To Figure 5-77
1. Bolt 6. Washer
2. Washer 7. Nut
3. Nut 8. Manifold Valve
4. Retainer Body Casting
5. Bolt 9. Manifold Terminal
Figure 5-77. Manifold Removal
NUT
RETAINER
WASHER
SEAL.
1. CHECK VALVE 2. GASKET

ASSEMBLY 3. NUT
Figure 5-75. Check Valve and Poppet Removal Figure 5-78. Rammer Retainer and Nut
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14. Remove bolts (5, figure 5-77), washers (6) and

nuts (7). Remove manifold valve body casting (8)
RAMMER HOUSING
and manifold terminal (9). Do not separate manifold
halve s.
15. Remove keys (1, figure 5-79), nuts (2), lock-
washers (3) and rammer housing, piston and ram
assembly (see figure 5-80).
NOTE: Lockwasher (3, figure 5-79) isinstalled
with one tab bent against a flat surface of nut
(2). When nut is removed discard lockwasher.
16. Remove key (1, figure 5-81) and ram assembly
(2) with sear link (3) attached.
17. Remove piston (4). Exercise caution to pre¬
vent rammer damper springs (5) andretainer (8)from
dropping out of rammer housing (6). Figure 5-80. Rammer Housing
and Associated Parts
NOTE: Keep rammer damper springs (5) and
retainer (8) in same sequence when assembling
loader. Inserting a length of lockwire through
rammer damper springs (as shown in figure 2 3 7 4 8 5
5-81) before removing rammer damper springs
will help maintain sequence.
18. Cut lockwire and remove screws (1, figure
5-82), caps (2) and springs (3) from rammer housing
(4).
19. Insert screw driver in loader shaft (see figure
5-83). Remove bolt (1), nut (2), spacers (3), declutch 7 6 1
cam (4), and declutch piston and declutchcylinder (5).
LOCKWIRE
20. Separate declutch piston and declutch cylinder
(see figure 5-84). Discard packings.
1. KEY
21. Hold spring under compression and drive de¬
2. RAM ASSEMBLY
clutch pin (1, figure 5-85) out of loader shaft (2).
3. SEAR LINK
22. Slowly release compression on spring (3, fig¬ 4. PISTON
ure 5-86). 5. RAMMER DAMPER SPRING
6. RAMMER HOUSING
7. PISTON RING
8. RAMMER DAMPER SPRING RETAINER
Figure 5-81. Disassembled Rammer Components
1. SCREW
2. CAP
1. KEY 2. NUT 3. LOCKWASHER 3. SPRING
4. RAMMER HOUSING
Figure 5-79. Preparation for Rammer
Housine: Removal Fimire 5-82. Disassembled Rammer Housine:
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SHAFT
DECLUTCH PIN
1. BOLT
2. NUT
3. SPACER
4. DECLUTCH CAM
5. DECLUTCH CYLINDER
1. DECLUTCH PIN
Figure 5-83. Declutch Components Removal
2. LOADER SHAFT
Figure 5-85. Declutch Pin Removal
Figure 5-84. Declutch Piston and

Declutch Cylinder
Key To Figure 5-86
1. Slider
2. Slider Bearing
3. Spring
4. Declutch Rod
5. Loader Shaft
Figure 5-86. Slider Removal
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23. Remove slider (1), slider bearing (2) and spring

(3).
24. Remove declutch rod (4) and loader shaft (5).

(Refer to figure 2-6 for cross sectional view of
declutch rod and loader shaft components).
25. Remove back plate assembly (1, figure 5-87)

from ramming mechanism holding fixture.
NOTE: Do not remove pin (2), washer (3) or

sear (4) unless replacement is necessary.
26. Remove clips (1, figure 5-88). Remove oscil-

lating guide pins (2) and oscillating guides (3) from
loader frame (4).
5-39. CLEANING. 1. BACK PLATE ASSEMBLY

2. PIN
5-40. Clean disassembledpartsusing cleansers listed 3. WASHER
in Table 5-3. Parts found to be lightly contaminated 4. SEAR
may be cleaned in a solvent bath with freshly filtered
cleaning solvent, Federal Specification, P-D-680,
Type I. A stiff bristle brush with an application of Figure 5-87. Back Plate Assembly
solvent, Federal Specification P-D-680, Type I, may
be used for scouring. Dry parts cleaned in solvent,
using dry compressed air or a clean lint-free cloth.
Vapor degreaser, using trichloroethylene, Military
Specification MIL-T-7003, may be used to remove
stubborn deposits. Remove gall marksby hand honing.
WARNING
Avoid inhaling fumes from solvents. Avoidskin

contact with solvent. Avoid directing com¬
pressed air against any part of body.
5-41. INSPECTION.
5-42. Inspect disassembled parts for burrs, scoring,

rust or harmful residue from gun gas or lubrication.
Those parts requiring special inspection are listed
in table 5-4. Do not use any part that has reached
maximum usage figure. Return for overhaul any part
that has reached maximum usage-before-overhaul
figure. Refer to Appendix A, Parts Replacement
Schedule, for listing of parts replacement intervals
based on number of rounds fired. Do not install parts
which do not meet inspection requirements.
5-43. LUBRICATION.
1. CLIP
2. OSCILLATING GUIDE PIN
5-44. Lubrication covered in this section includes 3. OSCILLATING GUIDE
lubrication instructions to be observed during assem¬ 4. LOADER FRAME
bly. (Refer to paragraph 5-16, step4, for parts which
require periodic lubrication and table 5-2 for alist of
lubricants. Table 5-5 lists parts with lubricants to Figure 5-88. Loader Frame and
Oscillating Guides
be applied during assembly.
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TABLE 5-4. INSPECTION
PART SEE FIG. INSPECTION
MK 11 GUN
FIRING PIN HOLDER 5-35 Inspect for cracks in casting, insulation and potting
ASSEMBLY compound inside legs, for broken or bent locking iugs,
(maximum usage for looseness of insuiators with respect to casting, for
12,000 rounds) lack of electrical continuity of circuits, or cross con-
nection between circuits and from circuits to ground.
If present, replace firing pin holder assembly.
FIRING PIN 5-35 Inspect for broken, chipped or dulled point (holding pin
(maximum usage with fingers, the point will not score the finish on a
6,000 rounds) cartridge case). If present, replace firing pin.
FIRING PIN SPRING 5-35 Inspect for improper length. If length is less than 1
(maximum usage inch, replace spring.
6,000 rounds)
SLEEVE INSULATOR 5-35 Inspect for impaired movement of firing pin in insulator,
(maximum usage broken or missing retaining lugs, or cracks. If present,
6, 000 rounds) replace insulator.
GUN SEQUENCING 5-36 Inspect for cracks in housing, damaged wire, damaged
SWITCH ASSEMBLY tube, loose adjustment nuts, or lack of electrical con¬
(maximum usage tinuity. If present, replace gun sequencing switch
27,000 rounds) assembly.
GUN JUNCTION BOX 5-37 Inspect for cracked or broken connector attach flange,
(maximum usage broken or bent contact springs, lack of continuity of
27,000 rounds) electrical circuits, or grounds and cross feed between
circuits. (Normal resistance from each contact spring
to ground is 1000±100 ohms; normal resistance between
springs is 2000±200 ohms.) If present, replace gun
junction box.
REVOLVER CYLINDER 5-41 Inspect for cracks and galling along splines. Re move
SHAFT gall marks by hand honing. If cracks are present,
(maximum usage replace cylinder shaft.
50,000 rounds)
ROUND POSITIONER 5-44 Inspect for broken inner-extractor and looseness of

ASSEMBLY spring pins. If present, replace round positioner
assembly.
(a) Round Positioner 5-44 Inspect for cracks or broken tabs. If present, replace
(machining) round positioner assembly.
(maximum usage
27,000 rounds)
(b) Round Positioner 5-44 Inspect for chipped or scored round retention edges,
Latch and Retainer excessive play or cracks. If present, replace latch and
(maximum usage retainer.
12,000 rounds)
(c) Round Positioner 5-44 (1) Inspect for cracks, splits or breaks. If present,
Spring replace spring.
(maximum usage
12,000 rounds) (2) Inspect for improper tension of coil spring (30 to 50
pound tension is required for fully depressed latch or
retainer). If present, turn spring over and rewind per
paragraph 5-45, step 4.
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REVOLVER CYLINDER 5-46

ASSEMBLY
(maximum usage - before-

overhaul 15,000 rounds)
(a) Revolver Cylinder 5-46 Visually inspect for cracks in chambers, internal
(maximum usage splines, and ”UM shaped cam surfaces. Check for
51,000 rounds) heavy scoring marks in any of the chambers. If cracks
or heavy scoring are present, replace cylinder.
(b) Ring Seal Seats 5-46 Inspect for tightness in cylinder, gas leakage around
(maximum usage threads and surfaces in contact with ring seal, and
15,000 rounds) cracks (slight checking on internal lip of seat is
permissible).
Recondition seats by removing brass deposits under

ring seals. If seats cannot be reconditioned, return
cylinder assembly for overhaul.
(c) Rifled Insert 5-46 Inspect for cracks or broken lands in rifling. If
(maximum usage present, return cylinder assembly for overhaul.
15,000 rounds)
RING SEAL 5-46 Inspect for cracks, wash marks or scratches on

(maximum usage sealing surfaces, and evidence of gas leakage past
9,000 rounds) outer diameter of ring (a slight jaggedness on internal
diameter of ring is permissible). If present, replace
ring seal.
Note: If difficulty is experienced in removing

seals from cylinder, use ring seal removal tooi
(see figure 5-7).
(1) Inspect for hampered operation of locking lever,

RECOIL BOOSTER 5-47
cracks in interrupted threads, and faulty operation of
ASSEMBLY
push button. If present, repair or replace detective
parts.
Note: If parts are replaced, the recoil booster

assembly must be adjusted per paragraph 5-58.
(2) Inspect bolts holding elbow to booster housing for

erosion. If present, replace bolts.
(3) Inspect air tube between valve and housing for evi¬
dence of excessive leakage. If present, replace air tube.
(a) Charger Valve 5-48 (1) Inspect for tightness - cap to solenoid, solenoid to
(maximum-usage- valve. Tighten if required.
before-overhaul
27,000 rounds) (2) Inspect electrical receptacle for damage. If
present, replace receptacle.
(b) Booster Housing 5-51 Inspect for cracks in trunnions, excessive erosion in
(maximum usage first round barrel chamber (erosion of less than half the
50, 000 rounds) metal thickness is permissible), and cracks emanating
from ports around first-round barrel chamber, in
counterbores for eject tubes, and from the smaller
diameter around the first round barrel (checking cracks
1/8-inch or less are permissible). If present, replace
housing.
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(c) Gas Elbow 5-51 Inspect for cracks, internal obstruction, or excessive
(maximum usage erosion (erosion of less than half the thickness of the
50,000 rounds) metal is permissible). If present, replace gas elbow. |
BARREL INSERT 5-52 (1) With insert in barrel, measure erosion (using gage
kit M10 (T23) per OP 2574, or equivalent) 55 inches
from muzzle of barrel (1.5 inch from breech end). If
erosion exceeds 0. 025 inch, replace insert.
(2) Examine breech end surface for cracks or wash

marks. If cracks or wash marks are present, replace
insert. (If difficulty is experienced in removing inserts
use barrel insert removal tooi, see figure 5-6.)
FIRST ROUND AND LAST 5-52 (1) Measure erosion (using gage kit M10 (T23) per
ROUND GUN BARRELS OP 2574 or equivalent) 50 inches from muzzle. If
erosion exceeds 0.025 inch, replace barrel.
(2) Examine interrupted threads, breech face and area

around gas ports for cracks. If cracks are present,
replace barrel.
HOLD FORWARD 5-54 (1) Inspect for cracked or broken inner and outer
ASSEMBLY springs, cap and retainer. If present, replace parts.
(maximum usage Set length of spring to 6. 68±0. 030 inch from outer faces
18, 000 rounds) of cap and retainer (this length may be changed after
installation in gun).
1 (2) Inspect nut for stripped threads. If present,

replace nut.
RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 5-64 (1) Inspect for cracks in cross webs between side
members, or excessive play in bushing for main trun-
nion pin. If present, replace receiver assembly.
(2) Inspect for galling on brass bearing pads. If

present, remove by hand honing.
(a) Gas Transport Tube 5-56 Inspect for cracks around weid, erosion in aft end
(maximum usage 27, 000 (erosion of less than half the thickness of the gas
rounds) transport tube is permissible), or excessive warpage
(slight warpage which does not prevent removal of the
gas transport tube with light tapping is permissible).
If present, replace gas transport tube.
(b) Counter Recoil 5-57 (1) Inspect for incorrect length (exclusive of projection
Damper Assembly with interrupted threads, length shall be 10. 68±0. 030
inches). If length is not within tolerance, replace
counter recoil damper assembly.
(2) Inspect for cracks in bearing, support, interrupted

threads, and visible ends of tie rod. Inspect drive pin
for excessive play. If present, replace counter recoil
damper assembly.
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(c) Gas Eject Tubes 5-57 Inspect for internal obstructions, cracks, or 'improper
(maximum usage fit in booster block and eject support guide. If present,
27, 000 rounds) replace gas eject tube.
(d) Loader Attaching Aft 5-64 Inspect for cracks, damage to area in contact with
Stud loader lugs, or excessive play in receiver base. If
(maximum usage 27,000 present, replace aft stud.
rounds)
SLIDER 5-60 Inspect for cracks, impaired movement of cam fol-

(maximum usage lowers, or chipped plating on sliding surfaces (slight
27,000 rounds) chipping around edges is permissible). If present,
replace slider.
CAM FOLLOWER 5-60 Inspect for impaired movement in slider, heavy mark-
(maximum usage ings of the two small flanges (slight marking is permis¬
12,000 rounds) sible), rolling or buiging of material from cam surface
onto large end of follower (a slight rolling or buiging is
permissible). If present, replace cam follower.
CAM FOLLOWER LOCK 5-61 Inspect for damage around changeover slots, for fore
KEY and aft movement in breech, and for warping or bowing.
(maximum usage 27,000 If present, replace lock key.
rounds)
BREECH ASSEMBLY 5-61 Inspect for cracks in four long members extending from
front to rear of breech and around shaft bearing holes, (
broken or bent switch actuating pin, loose or worn drive
pins, or galling in raceways. Remove gall marks by
hand honing. If cracks are present, replace breech 1
assembly.
(a) Anvil 5-62 (1) Inspect for cracks, enlarged firing pin holes,
(maximum usage excessive loss of plating (slight chipping around edges
50,000 rounds) is permissible). If present, replace anvil.
(2) Inspect for looseness in breech. If present, tighten

anvil nut.
(b) First Fire and Last 5-63 (1) Inspect for excessive play between latch and shaft, j
Fire Latches cracks or bent tabs. If present, replace latch.
(Firing Pin Holder)
(maximum usage 12,000 (2) Inspect for bent or sheared roll pin. If present,
rounds) replace roll pin.
(c) Shaft 5-63 Inspect for bent shaft, enlarged roll pin holes. If
(Firing Pin Holder present, replace shaft.
Latch)
(maximum usage
12,000 rounds)
(d) Spring 5-63 Check latch mechanism return action. If action is not
(Firing Pin Holder firm, check free length of spring. If length is less than
Latch) 1.03 inch, replace spring.
(maximum usage
12,000 rounds)
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LOADER FRAME 5-67, (1) Inspect for loose or damaged rivets. If present,
ASSEMBLY 5-88 replace rivets.
(maximum usage
50, 000 rounds) (2) Inspect for cracks in side plates, ammo guides,
ejection guides, case deflectors, relinking restrictors
or rails. (A slight wearing away of sharp edge of case
deflectors is permissible.) If present, replace loader.
(3) Inspect eject chute posts for damage. If present,

repair chute posts.
(a) Oscillating Guide 5-88 Inspect for broken small tab (opposite large tab). If
(maximum usage broken, replace oscillating guide. :
18, 000 rounds)
(b) Spring Clip Inspect for cracks, distortion and improper fit on case
(maximum usage deflector. If present, replace.
9,000 rounds)
(c) Oscillating Guide Pin Inspect for cracks, bends, and restricted movement in
(maximum usage 27,000 holes in oscillating guides and case deflectors. If
rounds) present, replace.
RAMMING MECHANISM 5-67, (1) Inspect for cracks in the bends in the back plate and j
5-74 for restricted movement of the shaft and clutch mecha-
nisms. If present, return loader for overhaul.
(2) Inspect for damaged nutplates on back plate. If
present, replace nutplates.
5-73 (3) Check for retention of air in buffer pistons (these

pistons should retain air for several hours after being
pressurized during operation) by depressing buffer
pistons by hand. If air is not retained, inspect for
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defects in buffer check valve; if present, replace valve
or correct defects in buffer piston (also see (b) below).
(a) Rammer Sear 5-87 Inspect for cracks, damaged latch sur face, damaged
Assembly roller and bent roller pin. If present, replace sear
(maximum usage assembly.
27, 000 rounds)
(b) Buffer, Piston and 5-73 Inspect for cracks, restricted movement in washer and
Packings retainer, damaged packing and back-up ring, or buiging
(maximum usage of small end. If present, replace.
12, 000 rounds)
(c) Buffer Stop Washer 5-73 Inspect for cracks and obvious dishing. If present,
(maximum usage replace.
12,000 rounds)
(d) Rammer Housing 5-82 Inspect for cracks, spreading of slot for ram finger,
Assembly damaged threads or loose pins in spring caps. If
(maximum usage present, replace.
27,000 rounds)
(e) Rammer Housing 5-82 Inspect for lack of tension, improper protrusion
Spring (. 060 090" from cap), bends restricting free move¬
(maximum usage ment of spring or broken spring. If present, replace.
inspection or 12,000
gun rounds)
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(f) Ram Assembly 5-81 Inspect for cracks, bent finger, loose pin, restricted
(maximum usage movement of sear link and pitting on inside circumfer-
12,000 rounds) ence. (Black bands on the piston rings may indicate
pitting inside rams.) If present, replace ram
assembly.
(g) Rammer Piston 5-81 Inspect for cracks around inlet port and in piston ring
(maximum usage area (slight checking on the large open end is permissi-
18, 000 rounds) ble), out-of-round condition on open end (greater than
. 005" difference between major and minor diameters).
If present, replace piston.
(h) Piston Rings Inspect for collapsed rings (indicated by disappearance

(maximum usage of end gap) and impaired movement in grooves in piston.
9,000 rounds) If present, replace complete set of two outer and one
inner rings.
(i) Ram Damper Spring 5-81 Inspect for impaired movement in rammer housing and
Retainer obvious flattening where the ram strikes the retainer.
(maximum usage If present, replace the retainer.
27,000 rounds)
DECLUTCH TUBE 5-68, Inspect for cracks in tubes, sleeves and nuts, and
BUFFER TUBES 5-69 damaged tube ends. If present, replace tube assembly.
COMMON BUFFER TUBE
RAMMER VALVE TUBE
(maximum usage 27,000
rounds)
COUPLING HALF, QD 1/4" 5-74 (1) Check tightness in mounting to declutch valve.
(maximum usage 27,000 Tighten if loose.
rounds)
(2) Inspect for damaged pins and mating surface of
quick disconnect port. If present, replace coupling
half.
DECLUTCH VALVE 5-74 (1) Inspect for tightness of solenoid on valve and cap on
RAMMER VALVE solenoid. Tighten if loose.
(maximum usage-
before-overhaul (2) Inspect electrical connector for damage. If present,
27, 000 rounds) replace receptacle.
HEAT BARRIER-CHECK 5-75 Inspect for impaired valve action or heavy residue
VALVE ASSEMBLY deposit inside valve. If present, replace check valve.
(maximum usage 27,000
gun rounds)
RAMMER VALVE 5-75 Inspect for flattened rings around middle hole. If
GASKET present, replace.
MANIFOLD TERMINAL 5-77 Inspect for evidence of excessive gas leakage in slip fit
MANIFOLD VALVE BODY between parts, heat cracks around the poppet valve body
(maximum usage 27,000 and erosion in poppet seat area.
rounds)
Note: Do not separate two parts.
If present, replace both parts of manifold.
GAS CHECK VALVE NUT 5-76 Inspect for bent guide, cracked or closed relief slot,
(maximum usage 12,000 improper poppet opening clearance. (See paragraph
gun rounds) 5-61.) If present, replace.
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POPPET or marred seating area, or improper opening clearance.
(maximum usage (See paragraph 5-61.) K present, replace.
6, 000 gun rounds) j
LOADER GAS TUBE 5-65 Inspect for heat cracks in bends, improper fits on gas
("S" Tube) transport tube and into manifold, or warpage. If
(maximum usage present, replace.
27, 000 rounds)
FRONT SPROCKET 5-65 (1) Inspect for bent teeth. If present, straighten.
SPROCKET CLUSTER
(2) Inspect for crack in slot in front sprocket and tabs
on cluster that mate. If present, replace part that is
cracked.
POD NOSE Inspect for looseness of blast suppressor on nose.
(1) If loose, remove suppressor and inspect studs in

suppressor. If loose, tighten and reinstall suppressor.
(2) Check adjustment of latches per figure 5-93.
(a) Blast Suppressor 5-12 Inspect for excessive erosion (length remaining as
Orifice measured along internal diameter must be 0. 75 inch).
(maximum usage If erosion exceeds allowable limits, replace orifice.
9,000 rounds)
POD BODY
FEED CHUTE 4-23, Inspect for damage to latches, ammunition guides, or

4-24, flanges and for improper flow of ammunition beits
4-25 through the chutes (check with a short belt of dummy
ammunition). If present, replace chute.
EJECTION TUBE 5-14 Inspect for cracks, bulges in the tubing walls, or
improper action of the latching mechanism. If present,
replace tube.
PNEUMATIC QUICK 5-15 (1) (1) Inspect for improper fit to mating coupling half. If
DISCONNECTS 5-20 (2) present, replace hose and quick disconnect assembly.
i (2) Inspect for damage to packings ("O” rings) in

couplings. If present, replace packings.
ELECTRICAL 5-20 (1) (1) Inspect for improper fit and retention on recepta-
CONNECTORS 5-15(2,4) cles on gun and loader. If present, replace
(Plugs) 5-19(1,2) connectors.
(maximum usage
27,000 rounds) (2) Check for loose mechanical connection to conduit.
If present, tighten.
TRUNNION BLOCKS 5-20 Inspect for broken or loose dowel pins (that protrude
forward from trunnion blocks), improper latching
action in trunnion latches, or damaged rivets and bolts
that secure the trunnion blocks into pod. If present,
return pod body for overhaul.
NOSE AND TAIL Check tightness of cross pin. If loose, restake pin.
LATCHING POST
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CONTROL BOX SHOCK 5-8 Inspect for damage. If present, replace shock mounts.
MOUNTS
VALVE AND TRAY 5-27, Inspect for improper mechanical action and improper
ASSEMBLY 5-28 operation of main door interlook. If present, replace
(maximum usage- valve and tray assembly.
before-overhaul
27,000 rounds)
POD JUNCTION BOX 5-33 Check tightness of conduit fittings into box, nuts on
terminal strip studs and nut holding rate-of-fire switch.
Tighten any of these items that are loose.
FEED THROATS Inspect for cracks and any deformed sections of the
throats. If present, return pod structure for overhaul.
FEED THROAT 5-24 Inspect for damaged parts and improper fit with loading
ADAPTERS tools. If present, replace damaged part.
FEED MECHANISM 5-23 Inspect for improper operation by rotating ammunition

ASSEMBLY sprocket crank and indexing crank. If present, replace
feed mechanism assembly.
PNEUMATIC MOTOR (1) Inspect for tightness - cap to solenoid, solenoid to

VALVE valve. Tighten if required.
(maximum usage-
before-overhaul (2) Inspect electrical receptacle for damage. If
27,000 rounds) present, replace receptacle.
MAGAZINE (5-31 (2) (1) Check each tray for presence of any objects such as
portions of ammuntion beits, links or dislocated ammu¬
nition noses by viewing trays from rear of magazine
(with tail removed). If present, remove objects.
(2) Inspect for damaged ammunition hooks by watching

through the feed throats as magazine is rotated with the
indexing crank. If present, remove magazine for
1
repair.
PNEUMATIC RESERVOIR 5-26 (1) Inspect for cracks in mounting brackets on

reservoir. If present, replace reservoir.
(2) Inspect for damage to glass or hand in pressure

gage. If present, replace pressure gage.
POD TAIL 5-93 Check adjustment of latches (see figure 5-93).

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TABLE 5-5. LUBRICATION
LUBRICANT AREA TO BE LUBRICATED

PART SEE FIGURE
MK 11 GUN
Lubriplate No. 215 Lightly pack Mü’ shaped cam curved
Revolver Cylinder surfaces in area where cam followers
contact revolver cylinder. Coat
center bore of revolver cylinder.
Lubriplate No. 215 Fill insulator assembly 1/10 full.

Insulator Assembly
Lubriplate No. 215 Coat surface of area which contacts

Bronze Receiver
breech.
Bearing Inserts
Lubriplate No. 215 Coat surface of breech slots which

Breech Assembly
contact bearings.
Bearing Receiver
Pad Slots
Lubriplate No. 215 Coat surface of pins.
Slider Pins
Lubriplate No. 215 Coat entire outer surface.

Cam Follower
Lubriplate No. 215 Coat cylinder shaft in bearing and

Cylinder Shaft
splined area
Lubriplate No. 215 Coat bearing surface.

Cylinder Shaft Bearing
Lubriplate No. 215 Coat surface of yoke shaft.
Yoke Shaft
Lubriplate No. 215 Coat area extending beyond outer
Round Positioner
edge of positioner.
Retainer
Lubriplate No. 215 Coat spring surface, wipe off excess,
Round Positioner rewind and lightly pack spring after
Spring
installation.
Lubriplate No. 215 Coat area extending beyond outer

Round Positioner
edge of positioner.
Latch
LOADER
5-86 Lubriplate No. 215 Coat entire surface.

Declutch Slider
Spring

Slider
Lubriplate No. 215 Lightly pack splined area and bore.

Front Sprocket 5-63
Lubriplate No. 215 Coat entire surface. Lightly pack

Sprocket Cluster 5-67
internal surfaces.
Assembly
5-86 Lubriplate No. 215 Coat surface.

Declutch Rod
Lubriplate No. 215 Coat counterbore and inside diamete

Declutch Cylinder 5-84
Lubriplate No. 215 Coat entire surface.

Swivel

Slider Bearing
Lubriplate No. 215 Coat outer surface in area of contac

Rammer Piston 5-81
with ram assembly.
XP 190 Grease tapered mating surfaces of

Rammer Damper 5-81
individual rings.
Spring
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PART SEE FIGURE LUBRICANT AREA TO BE LUBRICATED
LOADER
(continued)
Rammer Damp er 5-81 XP271 Pack inside and outside surfaces of
Spring assembled spring. Area to be 1/2
to 2/3 full of grease.
Buffer Retainer 5-73 Grease per Coat entire bore.

MIL-G-4343
Buffer Piston 5-73 Grease per Fill groove before installing back-up
MIL-G-4343 ring and packing.
Anti-Bounce Springs 5-82 Lubriplate No. 215 Lightly pack opening in rammer housing
in area around anti-bounce spring.
Packings and Gaskets 5-73 MIL-G-4343 Coat entire surf ace of all O-rings
and gaskets.
Pneumatic Fittings 5-69 Grease per Lightly coat mating surfaces prior to
MIL-G-4343 assembly.
POD
Gun Hanger Tracks 5-89 Lubriplate No. 215 Lightly coat hanger and bracket sur¬
and Aft Brackets faces to assist in sliding MK 11 gun
in and out of pod body.
Trunnions 5-89 VV-L-800 Surfaces of moving parts.
Lugs 3-4 Lubriplate No. 215 Coat hook areas and sliding
surfaces.
Magazine Bearings Lubriplate No. 215 Coat bearing surface.
Pneumatic Motor 5-90 VV-L-800 Apply 5 to 10 drops of oil through cut

out area in casting.
Figure 5-89. Gun Hanger Tracks and Aft Figure 5-90. Pneumatic Motor
Brackets Lubrication Points Lubrication Points
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5-45. ASSEMBLY OF GUN MECHANISM. Assemble 8. Tighten nuts (2, figure 5-79) to a torque value of
gun mechanism by installing parts removed during 850 ± 50 inch-pounds.
disassembly in the reverse order of disassembly and 9. Bend one tab of lockwasher (3, figure 5-79)
observing the following instructions: against a flat surf ace of nut (2).
1. Refer to table 5-5 for a complete list of gun mech¬ 10. Install rammer piston keys (1, figure 5-79)
anism parts requiring lubrication during assembly. before installing manifold (see figure 5-77).
11. Tighten nuts (3, figure 5-77) to a torque value
2. Replace all packings exposed during disassembly. of 425 ± 25 inch-pounds.
Apply Lubricant No. 5 (see table 5-2) to all packing
surfaces. 12. Tighten nuts (7) to a torque value of 225 ± 25
inch-pounds.
3. Prior to installing gun junction box (see figure 13. Tighten nuts (3) to a torque value of 525 ± 25
5-36), gun sequencing switch (see figure 5-36), or inch-pounds.
recoil booster assembly (see figure 5-51), refer to
paragraph 5-55 for adjustment instructions. 5-47. ASSEMBLY OF POD BODY. Assemble pod
body by assembling and installing the pod body major
4. Rewind spring (1, figure 5-44) by installing components and subsystems removing during disas¬
latches (2) and one retainer (3) and winding spring sembly in the reverse order of disassembly.
into the round positioner (4) in counterclockwise 5-48. ASSEMBLY OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. As¬
direction. After spring is wound into positioner, insert semble the electrical system by installing parts
remaining retainer, which will put apreload on spring. removed during disassembly in the reverse order of
disassembly.
5. When installing revolver cylinder in breech, place
the revolver cylinder so the long end of the forward 5-49. ASSEMBLY OF AMMUNITION MAGAZINE. As¬
cam is positioned over the forward cam follower (see semble the ammunition magazine by installing parts
figure 5-91). Roll the revolver cylinder into the removed during disassembly and observing the follow¬
breech. The cam followers must enter the revolver ing instructions:
cylinder cams. If caution is not exercised, it is pos-
sible to put revolver cylinder into breech with the cam 1. Tighten nut (12, figure 5-22) until there is no
followers out of the cams. forward to aft end play at the shaft extending through
the center of the magazine when the magazine is
5-46. ASSEMBLY OF LOADER. Assemble loader by installed.
installing parts removed during disassembly in re¬ CAUTION
verse order of disassembly and observing the follow¬
ing instructions: With nut (12, figure 5-22) tightened and no end
play at the shaft, verify that magazine is free
1. Refer to table 5-5 for a complete list of loader to rotate.
parts requiring lubrication during assembly.
2. Replace all packings exposed during disassembly.

Apply Lubricant No. 5 (see table 5-2) to all packing
surfaces.
3. Prior to installing rammer piston rings (7,

figure 5-81), anti-bounce spring (3, figure 5-82), or
poppet (see figure 5-76), refer to paragraph 5-55
for adjustment instructions.
4. Coat tapered surfaces of rammer damper springs

(5, figure 5-81) with Lubricant No. 3 (refer to table
5-2). Apply Lubricant No. 4 (refer to table 5-2)
to inside and outside surfaces of rammer damper
springs so area around installed spring is between
one half and two thirds full of grease.
5. Apply Lubricant No. 2 (refer to table 5-2) to

rammer sear link (3, figure 5-81) and spring inside
sear link.
6. Unsear rams (see figure 5-80) and positionrams

forward so that rammer piston (4, figure 5-81) is
exposed. Apply Lubricant No. 1 (refer to table 5-2)
to piston. After application of lubricant, resear rams.
7. Install rammer housingkey (1, figure 5-81) before

installing nut (2, figure 5-79). Figure 5-91. Revolver Cylinder Installation
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5-50. ASSEMBLY OF PNEUMATIC SYSTEM. As- CAUTION

semble pneumatic system by installing parts removed
Bend contacts in area extending beyond insu-
during disassembly in the reverse order of disassem-
lators. Caution must be exercised to prevent
bly and observing the foliowing instructions:
destroying preloading on contact.
1. Replace all packings exposed during disassembly. 8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 until ohmmeters indi¬
cate contact when breech is aligned (±1/16 inch) with
2. Apply Lubricant No. 5 (refer to table 5-2) to new the second mark on receiver.
packings.
5-57. Gun Sequencing Switch. Adjust setting of gun
5-51. ASSEMBLY OF FEED SYSTEM. Assemble sequencing switch (see figure 5-38) in accordance
the feed system by installing parts removed during with the following instructions:
disassembly in the reverse order of disassembly.
1. Measure distance between the switch body (1,
figure 5-92) and the shoulder at the base of thread
5-52. ASSEMBLY OF GUN POD. Assemble the gun on switch rod (dimension A, figure 5-92). Dimension
pod by installing parts removed during disassembly
A must be 0.750 ±0.020 inch.
in the reverse order of disassembly. If pod latches
require adjustment, refer to paragraph 5-61. 2. If adjustment is necessary, remove switch body
(refer to paragraph 5-37, step 3), loosen check nut
5-53. COMPONENT RE PAIR. (2, figure 5-92) on switch rod (3), and rotate end (4).
5-54. Most component repair is not practical beyond NOTE: A hole is provided for insertion of an
the point of minor deburring andthreadchasing except awl to keep switch rod from turning when end
that Standard aircraft practices can be followed for is rotated.
sheet metal repair of the pod nose, pod body and pod
tail. Most repairs will be accomplished by parts 5-58. Recoil Booster Assembly. Prior to installing
replacement. gun barrels, barrel lock must be adjusted. Partially
assemble recoil booster assembly by reversing dis¬
5-55. ADJUSTMENTS. Most adjustments required for assembly instructions given in paragraph 5-36, step
the gun pod are accomplished during assembly. In¬ 19. Adjust barrel locking mechanism in accordance
structions included here provide the information with the following instructions:
necessary to perform all adjustments. These adjust¬
ments must be performed either during assembly of 1. Place partially assembled recoil booster assem¬
the subject part or immediately after part installation. bly in position on receiver.
2. Assemble parts of recoil booster assembly by

5-56. Gun Junction Box. Adjust gun junction box reversing disassembly instructions given in para¬
contacts with hold forward assembly (see figure5-54)
graph 5-37, step 17.
and firing pin holder assembly (see figure 5-33) re¬
moved in accordance with the following instructions: 3. Slide parts assembly in step 2 above onto partially
assembled booster housing until forward edge of lock
1. Position breech in fully forward position. bolt (6, figure 5-49) threads are flush with face of
counter recoil damper (see figure 5-57). Rotate lock
2. Mark breech to indicate location of aft end of bolt and engage threads.
receiver.
4. Tighten adjusting nut (4, figure 5-51) so key on
3. Slide breech aft in receiver until breech is moved locking lever (5) fits into slot on adjusting nut. Boss
1/8 inch from original position and mark breech again on booster housing (11) must be 1/16 inch from seating
to indicate location of aft end of receiver. position in receiver.
4. Slide breech further aft in receiver and install

firing pin holder assembly.
5. Connect an ohmmeter across pins 1 and 2 of

receptacle on gun junction box (see figure 5-36).
6. Connect a second ohmmeter across pins 3 and 4.
7. Slide breech forward until ohmmeters indicate

contact and check position of breech relative to
second mark made on receiver. Aft end of receiver
must align (±1/16 inch) with the second mark made
on breech. If aft end of receiver is not within 1/16
inch of second mark on breech, remove firing pin
holder and bend gun junction box contacts forward or
aft as required. Figure 5-92. Sequencing Switch Adjustment
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5. Install parts removed in accordance withinstruc- 4. Subtract the measured distance from the washer
tions in paragraph 5-36, step 17, except do not install thickness. This difference is the poppet gap and musl
safety wire. be 0.058 ± 0.010 inch. If âp is not within specifiec
tolerance, replace nut and poppet and recheck gap,
If proper gap is not achieved by replacing nut and
6. Place locking lever in locked position by de-
poppet, replace manifold and recheck gap.
pressing push button (8, figure 5-51) and rotating
locking lever downward. Locking lever must move 5-62. Pod Latches. Adjust pod latches (see figure
freely across face of push button until lever is cover- 5-11) in accordance with the following instructions;
ing approximately 1/32 inch of the push button face.
At this point, to continue rotating locking lever will 1. Close latch cover to the point where resistance
require force. When locking lever is in fully locked is feit and measure distance from pod skin to top ol
position, the lever must be free of the push button latch. This distance must be between 2-1/2 inches
face so that button is in an extended position, and the and 2-5/8 inches. (See figure 5-93.)
booster housing boss must be firmly seated against
the receiver. 2. Adjust nut (see figure 5-93) tighter to increase
distance or loosen nut to reduce distance, asrequired.
7. If rotating locking lever to locked position does
3. After adjustment is complete, bend tabs on tab
not require force, or boss on booster housing does
washer.
not firmly seat in receiver, remove barrel lock (3)
and loosen or tighten adjusting nut (4). Install barrel 5-63. FAULT ISOLATION.
lock and check locking action in accordance with step
6 above. 5-64. Malfunctions encountered during inspection or
operation would be due to one or more of the follow¬
5-59. Rammer Piston Rings. Set gap in rammer ing failures: Failure to fire; failure to ram; failure
out er piston rings (7, figure 5-81) in accordance with to eject; failure to feed ammunition; failure to charge;
the following instructions: failure to clear. Each of these failures produces one
or more indications which are peculiar to the partic-
ular failure. Table 5-6, Failure Indications, provides
1. Position piston ring to be checked inside ram (2) a cross-reference from failure indications to the type
at a point beyond chamfer. Measure piston ring gap. of failure which produces those indications. Tables
Gap must be 0.030 ± 0.005 inch. 5-7 through 5-12 provide cross-references from the
types of failures to the methods of isolating and
2. Remove piston ring and repeat procedure de- remedying the probable causes of the failures. Table
scribed in step 1 above for second piston ring. 5-13 provides information necessary for locating and
remedying faults found in the link loading machine.
5-60. Anti-Bounce Spring. Adjust anti-bounce spring

(3, figure 5-82) to protrude 0.075 ± 0.015 inch beyond
surface of cap (2). Measure distance from face of cap
to furthest edge of anti-bounce spring.
LATCH
5-61. Gas Check Valve. Prior to installing gas check

valve poppet (see figure 5-76), check poppet gap in
accordance with the following instructions:
1. Select a washer with inside diameter large enough

to slip over guide (see figure 5-76) and outside
diameter no larger than face of guide (see figure
5-76). Measure thickness of washer and slide washer
over guide.
2. Install poppet in manifold and screw nut with

guide attached into manifold until poppet bottoms.
3. Measure distance between face of manifold and

nearest face of nut (see figure 5-76). Figure 5-93. Pod Latch Adjustment
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TABLE 5-6. FAILURE INDICATIONS
FAILURE INDICATIONS TYPE OF FAILURE
Live rounds ejected or gun continuously changes Failure to fire (see Table 5-7)
when trigger is depressed and held.
Cylinder stopped by rounds protruding from Failure to ram (see Table 5-8)
cylinder chamber too far to clear breech.
Round jammed in cylinder eject station and Failure to eject (see Table 5-9)
MK 11 gun will not cycle when charged.
Ammunition not moving from magazine to Failure to feed ammunition

MK 11 gun. (see Table 5-10)
MK 11 gun will not cycle when charged. Failure to charge (see Table 5-11)
MK 11 gun will not clear when cycled. Failure to clear (see Table 5-12)
TABLE 5-7. FAILURE TO FIRE CAUSE ANALYSIS
MALFUNCTION POSSIBLE CAUSE ISOLATION REMEDY
Live rounds eject on Power and control system Connect Gun Pod Tester Correct deficiencies
first round barrel side. to gun pod detective. MK 39 Mod 0 (see figure located by isolation
Gun may continue to 5-5) to aircraft main procedure.
charge automatically as connector and perform
long as trigger is tests in accordance
depressed. with paragraph 5-12.
Gun pod junction box Refer to figure 2-31 and Replace connectors
(figure 5-32) detective. perform continuity check on gun pod junction
between gun pod main box if defective.
connector (J301) and con-
nectors (P101, P102,P206,
P207, P302 and P303).
Check for shorts between
all ungrounded connector
pins and ground.
Pod control box (figure Connect Control Box Replace pod control
5-8) detective Tester MK 38 Mod 0 box if defective.
(see figure 5-4) to pod
control box and perform
tests in accordance with
paragraph 5-11.
Gun junction box (1, fig¬ Refer to figure 2-31 and Replace gun junction
ure 5-37) detective. perform continuity checks box if defective.
between connector (J201)
and springs (4, figure
5-37); check for shorts
between connector (J201)
pins and ground; resist-
ance between connector
(J201) pin 2, and ground,
and pin 4 and ground must
be 1000 ±100 ohms.
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TABLE 5-7. FAILURE TO FIRE CAUSE ANALYSIS (continued)
Firing pin holder as- Inspect firing pin holder Replace firing pin
sembly (2, figure 5-34) casting for cracks and holder assembly if
defective breaks; inspect contact defective.
pins and insulators for
breaks; perform conti-
nuity checks between
contact pins and con-
tacts, and check for
shorts to firing pin
holder casting.
Firing pin sleeve (1, Inspect firing pin sleeve Replace firing pin
figure 5-35) broken for breaks or cracks. sleeve if defective.
Firing pin spring (3, Inspect firing pin spring Replace firing pin
figure 5-35) defective for deformation; check spring if defective.
that free length of spring
is approximately 1.09
inch.
Firing pin (2, figure 5-35) Inspect ejected rounds for Replace firing pin if
is dulled scratch marks on primer defective.
Firing pin (2? figure 5-35) Inspect firing pin for Clean firing pin and
dirty or insufficiently accumulation of dirt and lubricate in accord-
lubricated. lack of lubricant. ance with Table 5-5.
Firing pin hole in anvil Inspect anvil for accumu¬ Clean anvil; replace
(4, figure 5-61) lation of dirt or foreign if necessary.
obstructed substance in firing pin
hole.
Gun being held out of Inspect gun mechanism to Repair gun mecha¬
battery position by 1/8 determine that rear sur¬ nism or gun loader
inch or more. faces of firing pin holder mechanism if mal-
assembly and gun junction functioning.
box (see figure 5-34) are
aligned; check that springs
(see figure 5-37) are con-
tacting contact pins in
firing pin holder
assembly.
Live rounds eject on Same as first fire barrel Same as first fire barrel Same as first fire
last round barrel possible causes. isolation. barrel remedies.
side.
Sequencing switch assem- Perform continuity check Replace sequencing
bly (3, figure 5-36) through sequencing switch switch assembly if
defective. (S202) with switch in defective.
recoil position.
Gun fires at slow rate Rate of fire switch Refer to figure 2-31 and Replace rate of fire
with rate of fire switch defective. perform continuity check switch if defective.
(see figure 4-27) in through rate of fire
slow or fast position. switch. (S302)
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TABLE 5-8. FAILURE TO RAM CAUSE ANALYSIS
Rounds are not seated Insufficiënt gas pressure Inspect elbow (10, figure Secure elbow; replace
completely into re¬ in system between first 5-51) for breaks, cracks, if defective.
volver cylinder and round barrel port and and security of attach-
gun stops when rounds rammer assembly (see ment to booster housing
fail to clear side of figure 2-26). (11).
breech assembly.
Inspect gun gas tube (10, Replace defective
figure 5-56) and loader tubes.
gas tube (see figure 5-16) .
for damage and wear.
Manifold (see figure 5-77) Secure manifold; re¬

defective or insecure. place if defective.
Nut (3, figure 5-75) defec¬ Secure nut; replace

tive or insecure. if defective.
Poppet (see figure 5-76) Adjust poppet clear¬

clearance incorrect. ance in accordance
with paragraph 5-61.
One or more rammer Replace defective

components (see figure components.
5-81) defective.
Round blown out of re¬ Inspect barrel inserts (1, Replac e washed parts.
volver cylinder after figure 5-52), ring seal (1,
ramming by gun gas leak figure 5-46), and ring seal
due to poor cylinder to seat (2, figure 5-46) for
barrel sealing. washed condition.
NOTE
This type of leak in-

dicated by ring mark
on neck of round, and
nose and neck of
round blackened by
gun gas.
Round bounced out of re¬ Inspect round positioner Rewind spring in

volver cylinder after assembly (see figure 5-44) accordance with
ramming. for defective latches (2) paragraph 5-45,
and broken round posi¬ step 4; replace
NOTE tioner (4). Check that 30 latches, spring or
to 50 lbs of pressure is round positioner
Bouncing after ram¬ required to fully depress assembly if
ming is indicated by latch; less pressure defective.
ring mark on neck of indicates a defective
round, and an absence spring (1).
of blackening by gun
gas.
One or both rams failed Inspect ramming mecha- Replace defective

Rounds are not moved
to latch in the resear nism (see figure 5-67) parts.
out of links and re-
main in ram station position. for broken sear, sear
causing loader assem¬ link, and ram finger.
bly to jam.
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TABLE 5-8. FAILURE TO RAM CAUSE ANALYSIS (continued)
MALFUNCTION POSSIBLE CAUSE , ISOLATION REMEDY

Rounds are not moved Inspect rammer damper Replace springs if
out of links and re- springs (5, figure 5-81) defective.
main in ram station and springs (3, figure
causing loader assem- 5-82) for breaks and
bly to jam. deformation.
(continued)
Inspect all buffer assem¬ Replace defective
bly (see figure 5-73) parts.
parts for damage. Pay
particular attention to the
washer (6), piston (5),
and check valve (1).
Detective links. Inspect links for breaks, Replace defective

out-of-place RADHAZ links and reload.
caps, and broken spot-
weld on carrier.
Defective oscillating Inspect parts for breaks Replace defective

guides (3, figure 5-88) and deformation. parts.
front sprocket (2, fig¬
ure 5-65) or bent or
damaged loader frame.
Lack of gas pressure in Same as for insufficiënt Same as for insuffi¬

system between first gas pressure in this ciënt gas pressure
round barrel port and system. this system
rammer assembly (see
figure 2-26).
Improperly loaded Check that links line up in Reload ammunition

ammunition. back of rounds in revolver properly (refer to
cylinder and that the paragraph 4-9).
quantity of empty links is
the same as the number of
rounds in the cylinder.
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TABLE 5-9. FAILURE TO EJECT CAUSE ANALYSIS
Unextracted case re- Inner extractor (5, figure Visually verify that Replace defective and
mains in revolver 5-44) damaged or exces- extractors are installed, missing parts.
cylinder and round sively worn; outer extrac¬ and inspect inner and
positioner (1, figure tor (2, figure 5-42) outer extractors for
5-42) stops gun with damaged or missing. damage, or excessive
case in eject station wear. i
to prevent doublé NOTE
ramming.
This type of ex-
traction failure
indicated bycase
being firmly
seated in revolver
cylinder and a
lack of extractor
marks on case rim.
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TABLE 5-9. FAILURE TO EJECT CAUSE ANALYSIS (continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE ISOLATION REMEDY

MALFUNCTION
Case split, galled, or Remove stuck case and Wax high decarb
Unextracted case re-
when high decarb cases inspect for splits, breaks, cases during ammu-
mains in revolver
are used, wax omitted and galling. nition loading.
cylinder and round
positioner (1, figure during loading.
5-42) stops gun with
case in eject station NOTE
to prevent doublé
ramming. This type of ex-
traction failure
indicated by deep
extractor marks
on case rim.
Case brok en free but not Inspect gas eject tubes Replace gas eject
ejected from revolver (2, figure 5-59) for tube if defective.
cylinder. breaks.
Loop on link broken. Inspect link for breaks. Replace defective

Case ejected from re¬
links.
volver cylinder, but
does not clear loader Link RADHAZ cap Inspect link for missing
base at RADHAZ cap. Replace defective
or ejection tube and detective.
link.
jams in oscillating
guides or ejection
tube. NOTE
This type of ex-

traction failure
indicated by case
ejecting through
link, leaving link
in loader.
Oscillating guide (3, fig¬ Inspect parts for breaks. Replace defective
ure 5-88), oscillating parts.
guide pin (2), clip (1), or
ejection tubes (3, 4, fig¬
ure 5-14) broken.
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TABLE 5-10. FAILURE TO FEED CAUSE ANALYSIS
POSSIBLE CAUSE ISOLATION REMEDY

MALFUNCTION
Electrical power not Refer to figure 2-31 and Correct deficiencies

Ammunition is not
available at ammo- check for power at con- located by check.
boosted from maga¬
zine into feed chutes. drive pneumatic motor nector (P302).
Gun fires at a sub- valve (see figure 5-30).
Perform continuity check Replace last round
normal rate and
through last round switch switch if defective. j
stops while aircraft
is subject to G forces, (19, figure 5-22).
and beits jam in feed
Connect Control Box Tester Replace gun pod con¬
throats or sprocket
MK 38 Mod 0 (see figure trol box if defective.
areas.
5-4) to gun pod control
box (refer to paragraph
5-10) and perform tests in
accordance with paragraph
5-11.
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TABLE 5-10. FAILURE TO FEED CAUSE ANALYSIS (continued)
Ammunition is not Ammo-drive pneumatic Turn air on at valve and Replace ammo-drive
boosted from maga¬ valve (see figure 5-30) tray assembly (6, figure pneumatic motor
zine into feed chutes. inoperative. 5-27). If power was found valve.
Gun fires at a sub- at connector (P302) in
normal rate and preceeding steps, and
stops while aircraft pneumatic motor does not
is subject to G forces, run, ammo-drive pneu¬
and beits jam in feed matic motor valve is
throats or sprocket probably inoperative.
areas. (continued)
Ammunition feed assem - Attempt to rotate sprocket Replace ammunition
bly inoperative. shaft (2, figure 5-22) or feed assembly.
magazine (see figure 4-13).
If neither will rotate,
ammunition feed system
is inoperative.
Magazine (see figure Inspect ammunition belt Remove jammed am¬
4-13) imnroperly for binding between maga¬ munition, reload,
indexed. zine and feed throat. and index magazine.
NOTE !
Index marks on
magazine apply
only when load-
ing tray is com-
pletely filled with
ammunition.
Ammunition jams in Defective feed chutes. Inspect feed chutes for Replace feed chutes
feed chutes or at damage and excessive if defective.
entrance to loader; wear with feed chute off
round out of link pod. Check that short
detent. ammunition belt passes
through feed chute freely.
Chute mismatched to Install empty feed chute on Replace feed chute if
loader. loader and check that feed defective.
chute loop guides align
with rails in loader.
Ammunition belt jams Defective links Inspect links for broken C Replace defective link.
in feed sprockets, spring and broken lug.
feed chutes, or at NOTE
entrance to loader,
If ammunition belt
and beits separate
separation occurs
leaving a portion
in magazine, re¬
of the belt in maga¬
move all ammuni¬
zine trays.
tion from trays
where separation
occurred and
NOTE reload.
Ammunition belt
separation maybe
a result of ammu¬
nition not being
boosted from maga¬
zine into feed chutes,
or ammunition jam-
ming in feed chutes.
Check these mal-
functions if links are
not defective.
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TABLE 5-11. FAILURE TO CHARGE CAUSE ANALYSIS
MALFUNCTION POSSIBLE CAUSE ISOLATION REMEDY I
Gun fails to cycle. Detective charger valve. Refer to figure 2-31 and Replace charger
(2, figure 5-47) apply power to charger valve if defective.
valve; make sure charger
valve opens.
Mechanical failure in gun Inspect slider link (3, fig¬ Replace defective
mechanism. ure 5-58), cam followers parts.
(1, 5) and hold forward
spring (see figure 5-54) 1
for damage and deforma-
tion. Inspect revolver
cylinder shaft (4, figure
5-41) and bearing inserts
(1, figure 5-64) for
evidence of galling.
Sequencing switch as- Place sequencing switch Replace sequencing

sembly (3, figure 5-36) (S202) in battery position. switch assembly if
detective. Refer to figure 2-31 and defective.
check for continuity
between pins 4 and 6 of
connector. (J202)
Control box (1, figure Connect MK 38 Mod 0 Con¬ Replace pod control
5-8) defective. trol Box Tester (see fig¬ box if defective.
ure 5-4) to pod control
box (refer to paragraph
5-10) and perform tests
in accordance with para¬
graph 5-11.
No air supply to gun. Air turned off at valve and Turn air on. Replace
tray assembly (6, figure pressure regulator if
5-27) pressure regulator defective, and re-
on valve and tray assem¬ charge reservoir.
bly defective, or air pres¬
sure in reservoir (6,
figure 5-26) low.
Gun fails to ram during Rammer valve (5, figure Refer to figure 2-31 and Replace rammer
charge cycle. 5-15) defective apply power to rammer valve if defective.
valve; make sure rammer
NOTE valve opens.
Refer to Table Low air pressure. Check air pressure at Recharge reservoir.
5-8 for failure reservoir (6, figure 5-26).
to ram causes
and remedies.
Gun fails to eject during Air eject tube (1, figure Inspect air eject tubes for Replace air eject tube
charge cycle. 5-57) defective. breaks. if defective.
! NOTE
Refer to Table
5-9 for failure
to ram causes
and remedies.
TABLE 5-12. FAILURE TO CLEAR CAUSE ANALYSIS
MAL FUNCTION POSSIBLE CAUSE ISOLATION REMEDY
Gun fails to cycle. Same as Table 5-11, Same as Table 5-11, Same as Table 5-11,
failure to charge. failure to charge. failure to charge.
Gun continues to ram. Detective pneumatic de- Check mechanical opera- Replace pneumatic
clutch valve (3, figure tion by pressing red declutch valve if
5-15). button or valve solenoid. defective.
Clutch not disengaging Inspect all clutch parts Replace damaged and
when air is applied (see figure 5-33 and 5-84) excessively worn
through declutch for damage and excessive parts.
cylinder. wear.
Gun does not eject cases Same as Table 5-9, Same as Table 5-9, Same as Table 5-9,
and links. failure to eject. failure to eject. failure to eject.
TABLE 5-13. LINK LOADING MACHINE
MAL FUNCTION POSSIBLE CAUSE ISOLATION REMEDY
Link loading machine Rounds or links not being Visually inspect rounds Realign links or
hangs up fed properly or mis- and links for mis- rounds.
aligned. alignment.
Foreign matter in links Check link for foreign Replace faulty link or
or faulty links. matter and for imper- links.
fections in malfunction-
ing which restrict
round insertion.
Clutch slippage. Measure torque required If torque is not with-

to rotate handle. Torque in specified limits,
must be 60 to 75 inch/ adjust 4 screws (3,
pounds. figure 4-9). Adjust
all 4 screws simul-
taneously. Do not
torque handle beyond
limits or damage to
links will result.
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APPENDIX A
PARTS REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE
A-l. Refer to table A-l for the Schedule of parts replacement.
TABLE A-l. PARTS REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE
Replacement
Interval
Figure & (rounds
Part No. Part Nomenclature Index No. fired)
Replace parts as 3000

required by Inspection

1700628 Firing Pin 2, 5-35
2471092 Spring, Firing Pin 3, 5-35
2470833 Insulator (Firing Pin) 1, 5-35
2471043 Clip, Spring 1, 5-88

(Oscillating Guide)
2471066 Poppet, Gas Check Valve 5-76

2471046 Ring, Outer (Ram Piston) 7, 5-81
2471047 Ring, Inner (Ram Piston) 7, 5-81
2470864 Orifice, Blast 2, 5-12

Suppressor
Replace parts as 12,000

Replace parts enumerated

for 6000 rounds fired
2471255 Holder, Firing Pin 4, 5-35
2471054 Latch, First Fire (Firing Pin 5, 5-63

Holder)
2471055 Latch, Last Fire (Firing Pin 5, 5-63

Holder)
| 2471058 Shaft (Firing Pin 4, 5-63

Holder)
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TABLE A-l. PARTS REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE (Continued)
Replace ment
Interval
Figure & (rounds
2470835 Spring (Firing Pin 3, 5-35 12,000

Holder) (Cont)
2470944 Latch, Round 2, 5-44

Positioner
2471052 Retainer, Round 3, 5-44

Positioner
2470945 Spring, Round 1, 5-44

Positioner
2471045 Follower, Cam 1, 5-60
2471260 Seal, Ring 1, 5-46
1700619 Washer, Stop, Buffer 6, 5-73
1700656 Piston, Buffer 5, 5-73
2537593 Ram Assembly 2, 5-81
2470846 Spring, Rammer 3, 5-82

Housing
2470847 Spring, Rammer 3, 5-82

Housing
2471091 Nut and Guide, 5-76

Gas Check Valve

| 2537730 Cylinder, Revolver 4, 5-46

Assembly (Return for
Overhaul)


and 9000 rounds fired
2471214 Piston, Rammer 4, 5-81
• 2471297 Guide, Oscillating 3, 5-88


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Interval
Figure & (rounds
Part No. Parts Nomenclature Index No. fired)
Replace parts enumerated 24,000

for 6000 rounds fired (Cont)
and 12,000 rounds fired
2471383 Positioner Assembly, Round 5-44

2051060 Hold Forward Assembly 5-54
; 2310644 Switch Assembly, Gun 5-38

Sequencing
2471010 Tube, Gas Transport 10, 5-56
2471019 Tube, Gas Eject 2, 5-57
1700620 Key, Cam Follower Lock 1, 5-61
2471213 Elbow, Gas 10, 5-51
2471235 Slider 1, 5-86
2471268 Tube (Air Cooling) 4, 5-39
2471269 Tube (Air Cooling) 1, 5-49
2471323 Gun Junction Box 5-38

Assembly
1700657 Stud, Loader Attaching, 4, 5-64

Aft
2471415 Valve, Charger 6, 5-48

(Return for Overhaul)
1633952 Sear Assembly, Rammer 4, 5-87
1633964 Tube, Declutch 5-74
2094325 Tube, Buffer (F/F) 1, 5-69
2094326 Tube, Buffer (L/F) 1, 5-69
2471113 Tube, Buffer, Common 5-69
2471114 Tube, Rammer Valve 5-74
2471345-1 Coupling Half, QD 1/4 in. 4, 5-48
2471237 Tube, Loader Gas (S) 5-65
2310652 Housing Assembly, Rammer 6, 5-81
2051056 Retainer, Ram Damper 5, 5-81

Spring
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Replacement
Interval
Figure & (rounds
2471160 Valve Body, Manifold 8, 5-77 27,000

(Cont)
2471161 Terminal, Manifold 9, 5-77
2471044 Pin, Oscillating Guide 2, 5-88
2470913 Check Valve, Heat 1, 5-75

Barrier ;
2470915 Gasket, Ram Valve to 2, 5-75

Manifold
2471385 Valve, Rammer 3, 5-74

1735725 Valve, Declutch 6, 5-74

2471347 Valve, Ammo-Drive 5, 5-29

2471320 Valve and Tray Assembly 6, 5-27

2208848 Control Box Assembly 5-8

(Retain for Connector
Replacement)
DM9708-3S-8 Electrical Connector

P205 Charge Valve Plug 1, 5-20
P206 Rammer Valve Plug 4, 5-15
P207 Clutch Valve Plug 2, 5-15
Replace parts as

Replace parts as
Replace parts as

for 6000 rounds fired,
9000 rounds fired,
12,000 rounds fired,
and 18, 000 rounds fired
Replace parts as
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Interval
Figure & (rounds






for 6000 rounds fired,
12,000 rounds fired,
and 24, 000 rounds fired
Return Mk 11 Gun and 51,000

Pod Assembly for
Overhaul
2196168 Gun Loader, 20MMMk 2 Mod 1 2-5

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APPENDIX B
BARREL AND REVOLVER CYLINDER EROSION CHARACTERISTICS
B-l. BARREL AND REVOLVER CYLINDER EROSION B-4. Insert life of four podfuls (3000 rounds) can
CHARACTERISTICS. normally be expected at one-second bursts and three
podfuls at two-second burst schedules with three min¬
B-2. Barrel and barrel insert erosion is primarily utes interval between bursts. As burst lengths in-
a function of burst lengths and burst intervals, and crease and/or cooling periods decrease, or more
may vary with flight conditions (attitude and speed) erosive ammunition is used, erosion and parts life
and ammunition propellant characteristics. Since will decrease, which requires that erosion be moni-
these variables exist and Fleet experience with the tored after each flight. The acceptable erosion limit
Gun Pod Mk 4 Mod 0 is not yet available, barrel and prior to insert replacement is 0.025 inch (refer tc
barrel insert replacement is controlled entirely by table 5-4) which is sufficiently low to allow additional
erosion inspection rather than by the number of rounds firing for the next flight. Externalballistics are satis-
fired. Erosion is measured after each flight (refer factory up to 0.050 inch of erosion. Since long burst
to paragraph 5-16, step 8) to assure that limits have firing induces greater erosion, not more than one
not been exceeded since excessive erosion can result 5-1/2 second burst (375 rounds or one-half podful)
in unstable rounds and produce a saf ety of flight hazard. should be attempted in any one podful. Multiple half-
podful bursts may result in a safety of flight hazard.
B-3. In service use it is anticipated that the barrel
life of 7500 rounds at one-second bursts with three
minutes interval will be exceeded. The barrels have B-5. The rifled insert in the revolver cylinder is also
been fired on the ground to the above one-second a key to round stability. The maximum erosion or
schedule with cooling at mid-podful to 9000 rounds wear limit (I.D. of lands) is 0.010 inch (at two inches
without exceeding erosion limits. During flight tests aft of the forward cylinder face) to assure projectile
at schedules of two-second bursts at approximately spin velocity. However, overhaul life of the revolver
three minute intervals, a life of 6500 rounds was cylinder is not limited now by rifled insert life, but
achieved. A 1-3/4 to two-second burst at intervals by ring seal seat life (located just forward of the
no shorter than three minutes is considered typical insert), therefore, no special inspection is required
for an air-to-ground attack. for the rifled inserts.
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INDEX
PARA¬
GRAPH
(Figure)
A *Table
Adjustments... . 5-55
Anti-Bounce Spring. . 5-60
Gas Check Valve. . 5-61
Gun Junction Box. . 5-56
Gun Sequencing Switch. . 5-57
Pod Latches. . 5-62
Rammer Piston Rings... . 5-59
Recoil Booster Assembly. . 5-58
Aft Brackets Lubrication Points.. . . . (5-89)
Aft Lug:
Base End . . (2-30)
Index . . (3-6)
Air Tube Assembly Removal. . (5-40)
Ammo-Drive Pneumatic Motor Valve. . (5-30)
Ammo-Drive Pneumatic Motor Valve Removal . (5-29)
Ammunition . .. . 1-10, 2-25
Ammunition Beits. . 2-12
Ammunition Feed Assembly. . (5-23)
Ammunition Feed Clutch Lever. . (4-12)
Ammunition Magazine. 2-11, (2-7), 2-70, (2-24)
Assembly of. . 5-49
Removal. . 5-35, (5-31)
Ammunition Positioned for Magazine Loading . . (4-16)
Ammunition Positioned in Feed Chutes. . (4-25)
Ammunition Sprocket Crank. . (4-5)
Anti-Bounce Spring. . 5-60
Anvil Nuts and Anvils. . (5-62)
API Round Mk 108 Mod 0, Section View. . (2-16)
AP T Round Mk 108 Mod 0, Section View . . . . . (2-17)
Assembled Rounds.. . . . . 2-32
Automatic Charging and Dud Sensing Circuit. . . 2-92
Backplate Assembly. (5-87)

Barrel Inserts. (5-52)
Barrel Insert Removal Tool. (5-6)
Blast Control. 2-70, 2-77, (2-27)
Blast Suppressor Insert Removal. 5-28, (5-12)
Boresight Tool. (3-1)
Boresighting. 2-81
Breech Area, Detail Components in. (5-42)
Breech Assembly Removal. (5-55)
Breech Assembly Firing Pin Latches and Yoke . (5-63)
Breech Revolver and Barrel Schematic Cross Section. (2-21)
Buffer Assembly. (5-73)
Removal. (5-72)
Removal, Preparation for. (5-70)
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INDEX (Continued)
PARA¬
GRAPH
(Figure)
C *Table
Cam Follower Lock Key Removal. . (5-61)

Camming Mechanism Operation.- . (2-19)
Capabilities. . 1-12
Cause Analysis:
Failure to Charge. . *5-11
Failure to Clear... . *5-12
Failure to Eject. . *5-9
Failure to Feed. . *5-10
Failure to Fire. . *5-7
Failure to Ram. . *5-8
Charger Valve. . (5-48)
Removal. . (5-47)
Charging Circuit. . 2-88
Check Valve Pneumatic Tubes, Disconnecting. . (5-69)
Check Valve Removal. . (5-71)
Check Valve and Poppet Removal. . (5-75)
Circuit Analysis, Detailed. . 2-86
Cleaning . . 5-39
Cleansers . .... 5-18, *5-3
Clutch Pin Removal. . (5-85)
Complete Round for 20MM Aircraft Guns Mk 11 and 12 . (2-10)
Component Repair. . 5-53
Component Replacement. . 5-24
Control Box Connected to Control Box Tester. . (5-9)
Control Box Functional Test. . 5-11
Control Box Installed. . (5-8)
Control Box Wiring Diagram. . (2-33)
Control Box Tester. .... 5-10, (5-4)
Cook-off Control and Cooling. 2-20, 2-77, (2-28)
Counter Recoil Damper. . (5-57)
Counter Recoil Damper Removal, Preparation for . . . . (5-56)
Declutch Components Removal... (5-83)

Declutch Piston and Declutch Cylinder. (5-84)
2
De script ion.
2-35
General Functional...
2-3
Physical.
Dummy Round Mk 103 Mod 0, Section View. (2-13)
Dummy Round Positioned in First Round Ram Station (4-21)
Dummy Round Positioned in Last Round Ram Station (4-22)
. 2-17
Ejection Tubes.
. (5-14)
Ejection Tube Removal
. 2-87
Electrical Circuit . . .
Electrical Schematic. . . (2-31)
Electrical System. . . . 2-19, 2-75, (2-9)
. 5-48
Assembly of ... .
. (5-32)
Components . . . .
. 5-36
Disassembly . . . .
. (5-43)
Extractors, Outer . . .
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INDEX (Continued)
PARA¬
GRAPH
(Figure)
F *Table
Failure Indications. *5-6

Failure to Charge. *5-11
Failure to Clear. *5-12
Failure to Eject. *5-9
Failure to Feed. *5-10
Failure to Fire. *5_7
Failure to Ram. *5-8
Failure Reports . .. 5_3
Fault Isolation. 5_63
Feed Chutes. 2-16
Feed Chute Aft Latch, Attaching. (4-23)
Feed Chute Forward Latch, Attaching. (4-24)
Feed System...2-13, 2-72
Assembly of. 5-51
Diagram. (2-25)
Removal. 5-33, (5-22)
Firing Circuit. 2-89
Firing Pin Holder Assembly. (5-35)
Firing Pin Mechanism Removal. (5-34)
Firing Pin Test Setup. (5-10)
Forward Lug Collar. (2-29)
Forward Lug Indexes. (3-5)
Gas Check Valve. (5-61)

Guide and Poppet. (5-76)
Gun Barrel Mechanism Removal .. 5-29
Gun Hanger Tracks and Aft Brackets Lubrication Points . (5-89)
Gun Junction Box . 5-56
Gun Junction Box and Sequencing Switch. (5-38)
Gun Junction Box Removal. (5-37)
Gun Loader Mk 2 Mod 1...2-7, (2-5)
Cut-away View. (2-6)
Gun Mechanism:
Mk 11 Mod 5.2-6, 2-46, (2-3)
Mk 11 Mod 5, Cut-away View. (2-4)
Arming. 4-12
Assembly of. 5-45
Aft Electrical Cable Removal. (5-19)
Disassembly. 5-37
Forward Electrical Cable Removal. (5-20)
Removal... 5-31, (5-21)
Cleared, Magazine Emptied. 4-16
Not Cleared, Loader, Feed Chutes and Magazine Empty. 4-17
Cleared, Cartridges in Loader, Feed Chute and Magazine. 4-18
Not Cleared, Cartridges in Loader, Feed Chute and Magazine. 4-19
Gun Mk 11 Mod 5.2-5, (2-2)
Gun Pod Mk 4 Mod 0..... 2-4
Capabilities. *1-1
Installed on A4 Aircraft, Three. (1-1)
With Gun Mk 11 Mod 5. (2-1)
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INDEX (Continued)
PARA¬
GRAPH
(Figure)
G *Table
Gun Pod .
2- 37
Assembly. 5-52
Disassembly.. • • 5-26
Function. 3- 21
Mounted on Bomb Trailer with Standards Up (3-2)
On Mk 7 Bomb Trailer. (1-41
3-12
Preparing.
Transporting to Aircraft. 3-7
Gun Pod Tester Mk 39 Mod 0. 5-12, (5-5)
Gun Sequencing Switch. 5-57
Gun Suspension Lugs.
(3-3)
Hand Loading Links.

4-8
Handling and Safety Precautions. 2-33
HEI Round Mk 106 Mods 0 and 1, Section View (2-15)
Hold-Forward Assembly.
(5-54)
(5-53)
Removal.
HPT Round Mk 101 Mod 0, Section View . . . . (2-11)
2- 30
Identification. . .
*5-4
Inspection . . .
3
Installation . . .
3- 20
Checkout. .
3-10
Instructions
1
Introduction . .
. (5-93)
Latch Adjustment, Pod.
. (5-2)
Latch Depressing Tool.. •
Latches, Pod Nose and Pod Tail, Opening . (5-11)
. (4-18)
Leading Link in Position.
. (4-15)
Left Hand Loading Tray Installed.
. 1-10
Links .
Link, Attaching, Using Linking Tool. . (4-11)
. (4-10)
Link Identification...
Link Loading Machine:
. (4-9)
Delink Latch Side.
. (4-8)
Feed Side.
4-6, (4-1), *5-13
Mk 11 Mod 0 . ..
. (4-7)
Operating Personnel Positions.
. 4-8
Links, Hand Loading...
. 2-60
Loader...
5-46
Assembly of.
. (5-17)
Attachment to Gun...-
...... 5-38
Disassembly.
(5-13), 5-30, (5-18)
Removal...
. (5-15)
Loader Electrical and Pneumatic Line Removal
. (5-88)
Loader Frame and Oscillating Guides.
. (5-67)
Loader Frame and Ramming Mechanism ....
. (5-65)
Loader Front Sprocket Ring Removal ......
Loader Pneumatic Line in Stored Position . . . . (5-16)
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INDEX (Continued)
PARA¬
GRAPH
(Figure)
L *Table
Loader Sprocket Disengaged. (4-26)

Loading Tools. (4-3)
Loading Trays. (4-4)
LPT Round Mk 102 Mod 0, Section View. (2-12)
Lubrication.5-43, *5-5
Lubricants.5-17, *5-2
Lug Installation Kit, 30-Inch. (3-4)
Magazine:
Indexing Crank. (4-6)
Loading. 4-9
Loading Setup. (4-13)
Segment Alignment. (4-14)
Main Access Door Latches. (5-13)
Maintenance. 5
Maintenance Checks. 5-13
Manifold Removal.,. (5-77)
Mk 11 Gun . .. 2-39
Cycling and Charging. 2-83
Clearing Circuit. 2-96
Mk 6 Links Loaded with TP Ammunition. (2-8)
Momentum Cancellation. (2-20)
Operating Procedures, Detailed. 4-3

Operation. 4
General. 4-1
Operational Tests. 5-22
Oscillating Guides. (5-88)
Overhaul. 5-21
Part Number Identification. 5-4

Parts Replacement Schedule.5-5, *A-1
Periodic Maintenance Checks. 5-19
Pneumatic Motor Lubrication Points. (5-90)
Pneumatic Reservoir, Filling. (4-20)
Pneumatic Reservoir Removal. (5-26)
Pneumatic System.2-18, 2-73
Assembly of. 5-50
Charging. 4-10
Components. (5-25)
Diagram . (2-26)
Disassembly . 5-34
Pocket Charger. 5-8
Pocket Charger and Adapter. (5-3)
Pod Assembly.. . .1-8, 2-9, 2-67
Pod Body:
Assembly. 5-47
Disassembly. 5-32
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INDEX (Continued)
PARA¬
GRAPH
(Figure)
P *Table
Pod Junction Box Wiring Diagram..... (2-32)

Pod Latches. 5-62
Pod Nose and Pod Tail Sections Removal. 5-27
Post Flight Maintenance Checks. 5-16
Post Flight Procedures.. 4-21
Post Shutdown Procedures. 4-20
Pre-Installation Instructions. 3-1
Pre-Installation Inspection. *3-1
Pre-Operational Checkout. 4-11
Preflight Maintenance Checks... 5-15
Preparation for Shutdown. 4-15
Preparation for Use. 4-4
Preparing Aircraft Ejector Rack. 3-11
ProjectileRotation and Linear Speeds. (2-22)
Rammer:
Components, Disassembled. (5-81)
Housing, Disassembled . (5-82)
Housing and Associated Parts. (5-80)
Housing Removal, Preparation for. (5-79)
Manifold Removal. (5-77)
Piston Rings. 5-59
Retainer and Nut. (5-78)
Ramming Mechanism. (5-67)
Holding Fixture. (5-1)
Pneumatic Components Removal. (5-74)
Preparation for Disassembly. (5-68)
Removal. (5-66)
Rate of Fire Control. (4-27)
Receiver. (5-64)
Recoil Booster Assembly. 5-58
and Gun Gas Tube. (5-51)
Removal. (5-50)
Recoil Loads. 2-85
Reference Data...1-16, *1-2
Removing a Cartridge Using Debelting Tool. (4-28)
Removing Link Using Delinking Tool. (4-17)
Repair or Replacement . .. 3-3
Replacement Schedule, Parts . 5-5
Revolver Cylinder.(5-41), (5-46)
Installation.. • • (5-91)
Station Locations. (2-18)
Revolver Cylinder Assembly. (5-46)
Right Hand Air Tube Assembly Attaching Parts . (5-39)
Ring Seal..... (5-46)
Ring Seal Removal Tool. (5-7)
Ring Seal Retainer Assembly and Tube Supports. (5-45)
Round Positioner Assembly. (5-44)
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INDEX (Continued)
PARA¬
GRAPH
(Figure)
S *Table
Searing and Ramming Action. (2-23)

Sequencing Switch. (5-38)
Adjustment. (5-92)
Gun. (5-57)
Removal. (5-36)
Serialization. 1-18
Servicing. 3-4
Shutdown....... 4-14
Shutdown Procedure Reference List. *4-2
Slider Assembly .. (5-60)
Removal. (5-59)
Slider Removal. (5-86)
Slow Firing Rate Circuit. 2-94
Special Maintenance Tools .5-7, *5-1
Special Tools. 3-5
Special Tools and Accessory Equipment. 4-5
Special Tools and Accessory Equipment for Operation. *4-1
Special Tools and Test Equipment. 5-6
Suspension Lugs and Sway Brace Pads, Gun Pod, Typical.. (1-2)
Suspension Lugs, Gun. (3-3)
Support Equipment. 1-11
Sway Brace Pads. (1-2)
Sway Braces, Adjusting. 3-18
System:
Application. 1-5
Block Diagram. (1-3)
Description . 1-14
Features. 1-5
Nomenclature. 1-7
Throat Adapters. (5-24)

Tools, Hand Loading. (4-2)
TP Round Mk 105 Mod 0, Section View. (2-14)
Typical Operation. 4-13
Valve and Tray Assembly.*. (5-28)

Control Handle. (4-19)
Removal ... • (5-27)
Weapon Systeni
20MM Aircraft Gun Mk 11 Mod 5 (See Mk 11 Gun) .. 1-9, 2-6

30-Inch Lug Kit Installation... (3-4)

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_NAVWEPS OP 2719 (VOLUME 1

20MM AIRCRAFT GUN POD MARK 4 MOD 0

DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE

THIS PUBLICATION SUPERSEDES NAVWEPS OP 2719

Reproduction for non-military use of the Information or illustrations contained in this

USAF ACTIVITIES.—In accordance with Technical Order No. 00-5-2.

NAVWEPS OP 2719 (Volume 1) describes 20MM Aircraft Gun Pod Mk 4

This publication consists of four volumes.

Volume 1 - Description, Operation, and Maintenance

Volume 2 - Illustrated Parts Breakdown

Volume 4 - Support Equipment with Parts Breakdown

Chapter Page Chapter Page

1. INTRODUCTION. 1-1 2-92 Automatic Charging and Dud

Table of Coi wEPS OP 2719 (VOLUME 1)

TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)

Page Chapter Page

5-39 Cleaning . 5-30

Figure Page Figure Page

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (Continued)

Figure Page Figure Page

Table Page Table Page

1-1. Gun Pod Mk 4 Mod 0 Capabilities . . 1-3 5-5. Lubrication. 5-39

The weapons system described in this publication is fundamentally a safe

In every case where test firing is to be conducted with live ammunition,

Before undertaking any operation such as loading, firing, test, unloading,

Changes, modifications, or additions to this weapon system shall not be

SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Additional precautions to be observed when ammunition is handled are:

1. Do not use ammunition in a gun for which it is not intended.

2. Use dummy ammunition only for drill.

3. Protect all ammunition against abnormally high temperatures.

4. Do not alter ammunition.

6. Ammunition arming and de-arming procedures must be carefully

7. Never leave ammunition in a gun when through firing.

8. Observe fire regulations strictly.

The following precautions are to be observed when disassembly of the

2. Before removing any pneumatic component be sure that the portion

Cleaning and Lubrication

The following precautions should be observed for the protection of per¬

1. When working on any gun pod component, place it in a well-supported

2. Continued use of dry-cleaning solvent P-D-680, Type I, without gloves

3. Observe fire regulations when using flammable materials.

4. Always use the prescribed lubricant, unthinned.

5. Lubricants containing silicone are irritating to the eyes. Use caution

Fuzes shall not be disassembled. Any attemptto dis-

Boresight tooi must be removed before firing gun

Although cartridge primers are designed to be fired

The first two rounds foliowing empty leading link

Do not attempt to clear rounds from revolver cylinder

When using gun pod tester to test firing pin voltages,

Alert personnel in the area to the high frequency

When charging Mk 11 gun using gun pod tester,

Weight of the gun mechanism is approximately 190

Before disconnecting pneumatic lines or removing

Recoil booster assembly push button (8) is spring

Avoid inhaling fumes from solvents. Avoid skin

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Additional precautions to be observed when ammunition is handled are:

1. Do not use ammunition in a gun for which it is not intended.