Used to engage the landing aircraft's arresting hook.
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General Characteristics Item Description
The item consists of two rotary friction energy absorbers joined across the runway by a hook cable or nylon barricade net. The kit includes one Ground Support Equipment package, two tapes, two connector tapes, 75 support pendants, two sheave assemblies, and a drawing titled "Aircraft Arresting System Kit, BAK-12A/E 32A Expeditionary and Permanent (Surface) Installation."
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End Item Identification
Bak-12 arresting barrier
Product Specifications:
Part Number
8043991-12
Cage Code
98752
MFG Name
WARNER ROBINS AIR LOGISTICS CENTER
FSG
17
Item Name
BARRIER,AIRCRAFT ARRESTING
FSG Name
Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment
FSC
1710
FSC With Name
1710 - Aircraft Landing Equipment
NSN Number
1710-01-545-2482 (1710015452482)
FSG With Name
17 - Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment