scope:

This specification establishes the requirements for the manufacture and inspection of two types of bomb ejector racks. The Type I bomb rack is capable of carrying and releasing up to three stores with a total combined weight not to exceed 1,360 kilograms (3,000 pounds). The Type II bomb rack is capable of carrying and releasing up to six stores with a total combined weight not to exceed 2,040 kilograms (4,500 pounds). All carried stores shall have suspension lugs spaced 355.6 millimeters (14 inches) apart and shall weigh from 22.7 kilograms (50 pounds) to 660 kilograms (1,450 pounds). The test limits in this specification define minimum acceptable capabilities.

Bomb ejector racks, hereinafter called bomb racks, covered by this specification shall be of the following types:

Type I -A/A37B-5 Series Triple Ejector Rack (TER) Type II -A/A37B-6 Series Multiple Ejector Rack (MER)

intended Use:

The bomb racks covered by this specification are intended for use in all types of bombing. They are designed to be mounted externally as on an aircraft wing or fuselage.