Hi,

Thanks for info.

a. What happens to the piece of the breakable link that is part of the bar
that stays with the plane ?
Does it go flying with the plane to be removed later, or... ?

b. Any info on the newer, I think, types of hold-back mechanism that do not
utilize the breakable bar, but apparently use some type of captivated
spring/cam mechanism as part of the bar (permanently) ?

Thanks again,
Bob

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"Robert11" wrote in message
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Hello:

Retired Engineer.

Have always been interested in carrier catapaults.

I have tried to find a good, relatively technical, description on the web
with some diagrams or pix of the aircraft hold-back mechanism that's used
immediately prior to launch that restrains the plane.

Doubt that they still use breakable (frangible) type of bolts, but perhaps
?
Do they ?

Anyone know of any good sources to learn more about how this is actually
done, and what
these mechanisms look like ?

Thanks,
B.