REVIEW NUMBER 2 - STANDS 

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Recognize the purpose and use of stands to include the A/E32M-4 maintenance and reconfiguration stand, the A/F 32K-1/1A bomb assembly stand, and the A/F32K-10 small bomb assembly platform stand.

Stands are metal frameworks used to support a weapon that is being assembled or maintained. Stands may be immobile or equipped with pivoting casters. The stands discussed in the following paragraphs are of the immobile type.

A/E32M-4 MAINTENANCE AND RECONFIGURATION STAND

The A/E32M-4 maintenance and reconfiguration stand (fig. 9-9) is made of steel and aluminum. The stand consists of maintenance ring assemblies MXK-663/E32M-4 (forward), MXK-664/E32M-4 (aft), and deck post assembly MXK-665/E32K-4 that supports each ring assembly. The ring assemblies can be rotated 180 degrees for convenient load accessibility.

The A/E32M-4 maintenance and reconfiguration stand is used to hold the F-14 aircraft weapons rail during general maintenance. It is also used for configuring the F- 14 weapons rail with associated bomb racks.

A/F32K-1/1A BOMB ASSEMBLY STAND

The A/F32K-1/1A bomb assembly stand (fig. 9-10) consists of three interchangeable and interlocking 49-inch sections. The stand must be secured to the deck. It has four trays that are placed on top of conveyor rollers

Figure 9-9.-A/E32M-4 maintenance and reconfiguration stand.

to permit a 360-degree rotation of the weapon. Stops are located at each end to prevent the trays from moving beyond the end of the conveyor. Each of the sections are collapsible for stowage purposes.

The stand is designed to support Mk 80 series general-purpose bombs during the assembly process. However, the stand may be used to support various other weapons during the assembly process.

Figure 9-10.-A/F32K-1/1A bomb assembly stand.

A/F32K-10 SMALL BOMB ASSEMBLY PLATFORM STAND

The A/F32K-10 small bomb assembly platform stand (fig. 9-11) consists of two table assemblies, a center insert, and three tray assemblies. Rollers are permanently affixed to the tables. Support is provided by folding legs located at both ends of each table assembly, which are unfolded and pinned into position. An insert is placed in the gap between the tables and

Figure 9-11.-A/F32K-10 small bomb assembly platform stand.

secured with four bolts. There are also three tray assemblies with rollers on top. When placed on the main stand assembly, the trays ride on the permanent rollers, allowing them to be pushed along the length of the stand. The top-mounted rollers actually contact the skin of the weapon and support its weight, permitting a 360-degree rotation of any weapon and allowing access to screws and other parts.

The A/F32K-10 is primarily designed for use on amphibious assault ships (LPH/LHA/LHD). It is used in a predesignated magazine or bomb assembly area in conjunction with an overhead rail and hoist system for assembling bombs of various weights and sizes.