TYNDALLAFB21-462 — In-shop Handling And Maintenance Procedures For Jammed Guns And Ammunition Loading Systems

TYNDALLAFB21-462 governs safe handling and maintenance procedures for jammed aircraft guns and ammunition loading systems.

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  • Publication number: TYNDALLAFB21-462
  • Title: IN-SHOP HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES FOR JAMMED GUNS AND AMMUNITION LOADING SYSTEMS
  • Date: 2023-07-13

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TYNDALLAFB21-462 establishes policies for operating locations, personnel limits, equipment safety, and emergency procedures. It requires safety briefings, grounding of equipment when electrically primed ammunition is present, ammunition control, and specified maintenance actions.

Applies to: This instruction is applicable all units and/or personnel assigned to the to the 325th Maintenance Group as well as visiting units attached to 53d Weapons Evaluation Group who are qualified to perform maintenance on jammed aircraft gun/loading systems.

Topics covered

  • Jammed aircraft guns
  • Ammunition loading systems
  • Explosive safety briefings
  • Live ammunition operations
  • Emergency fire procedures
  • Ammunition identification
  • Damaged rounds

Questions and answers

How many personnel must be present during live ammunition operations?

A minimum of two personnel will be present during any operation involving live ammunition (one supervisor and one worker). (paragraph 3)

Where may gun systems and ammunition loading systems with live ammunition be cleared?

The clearing of gun systems (25mm and below) and/or ammunition loading systems containing live ammunition is strictly limited to the 7062 Pad or other approved locations. (paragraph 2)

What must happen when a new individual enters the work area?

Anytime a new individual enters the work area they will receive a safety briefing. (paragraph 3)

How many fire extinguishers must be available during operations?

Ensure two fire extinguishers (2A:10BC) are readily available during all operations. (paragraph 3)

What grounding is required when electrically primed ammunition is present?

When electrically primed ammunition is present, guns, loading systems, and storage containers containing electrically primed ammunition will be grounded. (paragraph 3)

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