MIL-A-8591H, MILITARY SPECIFICATION: AIRBORNE STORES, SUSPENSION EQUIPMENT AND AIRCRAFT-STORE INTERFACE (CARRIAGE PHASE), GENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA FOR (23 MAR 1990) [S/S by MIL-STD-8591]

MIL-A-8591H, MILITARY SPECIFICATION: AIRBORNE STORES, SUSPENSION EQUIPMENT AND AIRCRAFT-STORE INTERFACE (CARRIAGE PHASE), GENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA FOR (23 MAR 1990) [S/S by MIL-STD-8591]., This specification sets forth general structural and mechanical design criteria to which airborne stores, suspension equipment and their associated interfaces shall be designed. Provisions are included to promote cross-utilization and servicing capability among military aircraft of all services of the Department of Defense and various NATO country aircraft. Guidance is provided for design, analysis, test, and documentation of airborne stores, suspension equipment and the aircraft-store interface during captive operations. Acquisition of airborne stores and related suspension and release equipment shall be covered by a detail specification or drawing to be prepared by the contractor or acquiring activity.