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Author
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Hayes International Corporation

RepOrt/ArtlGlB Title A/A45Y-1 Internal Defoliant Dispenser System

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documents from 1970 in the Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange

Page 39 of 46

�Anoymous
A/A45Y-1 Internal Defoliant Dispenser System
Hayes International Corporation

RNAL DEFOLIANT

DISPENSER SYSTEM

INTERNATIONAL1 CORPORATION

�THE A/A45Y-1 INTERNAL DEFOLIANT DISPENSER

The A/A45Y-1 Internal Defoliant Dispenser, designed and manufactured
by Hayes International Corporation, Birmingham, Alabama, is a complete
airborne defoliant dispensing system. The dispenser is packaged to permit
rapid installation into, and removal from, C-130 and C-123 aircraft, with only
minor modifications required to the affected aircraft. See figures 1 and 2.
The Internal Defoliant Dispenser, Part No. A/A45Y-1, provides for loading,
transporting and dispensing of 1000 gallons of defoliant chemical, and in case
of an emergency, dumping the full load overboard in less than 45 seconds. The
tank and cradle assembly is mounted on detachable casters which are removed
before anchoring in the host aircraft. A control console is electrically connected
into an electrical network which in turn is connected to the aircraft electrical
system, certain controls and indicators in the flight compartment and the electrically operated units within the system. Pressure is applied to defoliant
chemical, by an engine and pump assembly mounted on the same frame with the
tank. The defoliant is transported to a nozzle assembly mounted in the slipstream of the aircraft in such a manner that a strip 250 feet wide along the line
LEADING PARTICULARS

Length (app)
Width (app)
Height (app) (without casters)
Weight
Empty
Full
Capacity
Normal operating pressure
Normal dispensing interval
Emergency dump duration
Electrical system
Dump valve operation
Refill time (app)
Dump valve
Spray valve
Suction valve

16 feet, 4 inches
4 feet, 10 inches
6 feet, 5 inches

1420 Ibs
12,420 Ibs
1000 gallons
60 + 5 psi
3 to 4 minutes
Less than 45 sec.
28 volts dc (supplied by host aircraft)
Electrical or manual
20 minutes
Electrical, 10 inch
Electrical, 3 inch
Manual, 3 inch

�TANK VENT
MANHOLE
COVER
DUMP VALVE
(See figure 4)

TANK

LIQUID LEVEL
TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR

ENGINE
EXHAUST

VIBRATION
ISOLATOR SEGMENT

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
(See figure 3)

MAIN SPRAY
VALVE
TIE-DOWN
FITTINGS
CONTROL
CONSOLE
(See figure 5)

RECIRCULATING
LINE

JET PUMP
REFILL
CRADLE

NOTE: SEE FIGURE 6 FOR TAIL BOOM
AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
SEE FIGURES 7 AND 8 FOR
INSTALLATION IN C-123 AIRCRAFT.

Figure 1. Major Components of Defoliant Dispenser

�Figure 2. Defoliant Dispenser (right side)

�of flight is effectively covered. The nozzle assembly is designed for the most
effective atomizing of the defoliant and coverage of foliage to be destroyed. The
dispensing operation and, in emergency, the dump valve operation can be controlled from either the control console near the tank and cradle assembly or
from the pilot's position in the flight compartment.
CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

The internal defoliant dispenser is capable of containing 1000 gallons of
defoliant which can be completely dumped overboard by remote control or
manually in less than 45 seconds. The pump is capable of maintaining 60 + 5
psi pressure during the normal 4 minute (app) period of operational spraying.
Refilling the tank assembly is accomplished with power and equipment contained
within the defoliation dispensing system.
TANK AND CRADLE ASSEMBLY

The tank and cradle assembly is the major unit of the entire system, having;
a 1000 gallon tank with baffles, manhole, tube connections and stabilizing and
tiedown brackets; an engine and pump assembly which consists of a four cylinder
horizontally opposed engine and pump directly coupled to the engine crankshaft;
and a cradle which carries the tank, and engine and pump assembly and is
provided with four casters which are readily detachable. A temperature gage
and a fluid quantity gage are installed in the tank. The engine is slightly modified
from its original configuration to achieve adaptability to the requirements of the
dispenser system. The detachable casters are to provide limited mobility and
are removed when the unit is tied down.
The defoliant used in the dispenser is stored in the tank and is fed through a
suction line to the pump (two assemblies used on C-130 aircraft). The pump is
driven by an air-cooled engine and forces the defoliant through a discharge line
to a spray valve. A recirculation line is provided so that when the spray valve
is closed, the defoliant will recirculate back through the tank. When the spray
valve is open, the defoliant is forced into the spray boom and atomized by spray
nozzles. When the tank is empty, a float-operated switch, located in the tank,
automatically stops the engines. On C-130 aircraft, when either tank is empty,
the engine of the empty unit will automatically shut down. The spray valve will
not automatically close until the second unit's tank empties and the float switch
is actuated, shutting down its engine.

�The centrifugal pump consists essentially of an impeller and a pump body,
and is driven by the engine through a direct drive. The engine drives the pump
and the speed of the engine controls the quantity of defoliant being dispensed.
See figure 3.
The recirculation line incorporates a jet-pump (ejector) tank refilling system which utilizes the fluid left in the tank from prior operation to initially
operate the jet pump.
TEMPERATURE GAGE

Temperature gage, located on the side of the tank, indicates temperature of
the defoliant in the tank.
LIQUID METER

A liquid meter, located on the side of the tank, indicates the defoliant quantity
in the tank.
DUMP VALVE

The dump valve is a 10 inch gate valve having both electrical or manual
activation. It is designed for horizontal (vertical flow) installation and liquid
flow in only one direction. The bottom of the defoliant tank incorporates a
vortex interupter and adapter to which the dump valve is secured and is in
perfect alignment with an opening and spring loaded door in the belly of the
aircraft. A high speed motor coupled to an actuator provides 2 second operation of the dump valve in either direction and circuit manipulation to indicate
open condition. See figure 4.
CONTROL CONSOLE

The control console is the nerve center of the defoliation system. All
functions are controlled from this position; all monitoring equipment is located
in this position; and the electrical supply is channeled and protected at this
position. Prefabricated electrical cables tie the control console to all related
parts of the system, including the controls on the pilot's instrument panel and
the aircraft electrical supply system. Tandem or single installations are
controlled and monitored from the control console without any changes or
alterations being performed. In the event of electrical power failure of the
aircraft electrical system, certain critical functions have an option of
manual operation. See figure 5.

�Figure 3. Centrifugal Pump

�Figure 4. Dump Valve

�FLUID

POWER

REFILL
FLOAT SWITCH
OVERRIDE
FWD UNIT
AFT UNIT

STARTER
AND
SPRAY
CHOKE THROTTLES INDICATORS VALVE

TANK EMPTY
FWD UNIT
AFT UNIT

ENGINES
FWD UNIT
OIL PRESSURE
LOW
OPERATE

SPRAY VALVE

THROTTLES

OPEN

t
FWD /~\
UNIT \\~J\

^ AFT
\{-J\ UNIT

\
CLOSED

Figure 5. Control Console

AFT UNIT
OIL PRESSURE
LOW
OPERATE

�MAGNETO SWITCH

The MAGNETO switch (AFT UNIT and FWD UNIT) is a single-pole, doublethrow toggle switch used to control the engine magneto. In the down position
the engine magneto is grounded; in the up position the ground is removed from
the magneto, permitting the engine to run (if tank is not empty).

CHOKE SWITCH

The CHOKE switch (AFT UNIT and FWD UNIT) is a spring-loaded pushbutton
switch used to control the solenoid that actuates the engine choke. When pushed
in, the CHOKE switch applies power to the engine choke solenoid.
START SWITCH

The START switch (AFT UNIT and FWD UNIT) is a spring-loaded pushbutton
switch used to control the engine starter. When pushed in, the START switch
applies power to the engine starter. The START switch is guarded to prevent
accidental engagement of the engine starter.
THROTTLE SWITCH

The THROTTLE switch (AFT UNIT and FWD UNIT) is a three-position toggle
switch, spring-loaded to the neutral position. The switch has INCREASE and
DECREASE positions and is used to electrically control the engine throttle through
a geared servo-motor. The engine throttle may be set at any intermediate position between minimum and maximum engine rpm by positioning the switch to
INCREASE or DECREASE and releasing to the neutral position when desired
engine RPM is reached. A governor on the engine regulates maximum engine
RPM.

SPRAY VALVE SWITCH

The SPRAY VALVE switch is a single-pole, double-throw toggle switch used
to electrically open and close the spray valve. In the OPEN position power is
applied to open the spray valve; in the CLOSED position power is applied to close
the spray valve. The SPRAY VALVE switch is guarded in the CLOSED position.
A cockpit SPRAY VALVE switch is provided for control of the spraying
operation by the pilot.

�DUMP VALVE SWITCH

The DUMP VALVE switch, located at the extreme left side of the control
panel (figure 5), provides electrical control for the dump valve. The switch
is provided with a guard which maintains the switch in the CLOSED position.
Placing the switch in the OPEN position actuates the valve motor and opens
the dump valve.
The cockpit DUMP VALVE switch provides positive electrical control for
opening the dump valve by the pilot. Operation is in conjunction with the
console DUMP VALVE switch. Placing either switch in the OPEN position
will actuate the dump valve motor and open the dump valve.
FLOAT SWITCH OVERRIDE

The FLOAT SWITCH OVERRIDE (AFT UNIT and FWD UNIT) is a singlepole, double-throw toggle switch (with a holding coil) used to override the
float switch (in tank) when the float switch has grounded the magneto. The
FLOAT SWITCH OVERRIDE is spring-loaded in the down position and when
placed in the up position, enables the engine to be run when the tank is empty
(in order to fill the tank using the pump). The holding coil holds the FLOAT
SWITCH OVERRIDE in the up position until the float switch is actuated.

ENGINE TACHOMETER

The engine tachometer is dual indicating (two needles) and indicates engine
speed in hundreds of RPM.

FLUID PRESSURE INDICATOR

The FLUID pressure indicator indicates fluid pressure in increments of 4
PSL When properly calibrated this gage can be used as a flow-rate indicator.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Four circuit breakers (STARTER AND CHOKE, THROTTLES, INDICATORS,
and SPRAY VALVE) control power to the control panel and provide protection from
electrical overload and short circuits.

10

�SPRAY BOOM

The spray boom (figure 6) is desinged to accommodate 18 spray nozzles and
provide a method for dispensing the defoliant over a wide area. The spray boom
is constructed of 4-1/2 inch diameter steel tubing. The discharge line is off-set
from the centerline of the spray boom to allow the aircraft's ramp to operate
with the dispenser installed. Eighteen spigots are welded to the spray boom to
receive the spray nozzles. C-123 aircraft utilize only 12 of the spray nozzles
and the remaining six spigots are capped. The spray boom is attached to the
fuselage with six struts.
AIRCRAFT INSTALLATION

The dispenser installation in C-123 aircraft consists of towing the tank and
cradle assembly (unfilled) into the aircraft and securing it to the aircraft floor
utilizing twenty 10, 000-pound hook and chain assemblies and the cargo floor
tie-down fittings (figures 7 and 8). All piping and hose assemblies are installed
and the console assembly mounted to the aircraft floor. The spray boom and
connecting struts are attached to outside fittings on the aircraft and the electrical cables are connected. In the case of the C-130 aircraft, two dispensers
are installed in the same manner, and interconnected.

n

�TIE-DOWNS

SPRAY
NOZZLE

TAIL BOOM

INSTALLATION
STRUTS

Figure 6. Spray Boom and Associated Plumbing

12

�r.
Figure 7. Installation in C-123 (left side)

13

�Figure 8. Installation in C-723 (right side)

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00053
Cameron, B.C.
Defense Research Establishment Suffield: Ralston:
Alberta

RBPQPt/Article fltlB Downwind Travel of Herbicides (U): Procedures to be Used in Trials 15-22, Field
Experiment No, 593

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1972
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DOWNWIND TRAVEL OF HFR8ICIDES (U)

(Procedures to be Used In Trials 15 - 22,
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PROJECT NO. §7-97-01

�SUFFIELD MEMORANDUM NO. 15/72

OF

(U)

(Procedures to be Used in Trials 15 - 22,
Field Experiment No. 593)
by

B.G. Cameron and J. Monaghan

REFERENCES

1.

a)
b)

Suffleld Memorandum No. 48/71
DRES Chemistry Memorandum No. 17/72

c)

Field Trials suggested by Canada Department of
Agriculture, 29 Feb. 72

BACKGROUND
2.
DRES has assisted the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) and the
Canada Department of Agriculture (COA) in trials with 2,4-0 formulations in
196?, 1970 and 1971. Results from Trials 4-14 of this series, which nitre
done with C11* tagged materials, show that the downwind drift of 2,4-0
dimethyl ami oe salt is largely restricted to fine aerosol which is released
with the spray. However, with 2,4-0 butyl ester and isooctyl ester the
initial drift of aerosol is followed by vapour evolved from the sprayed area.
3.
SRt/CDA wish to confirm the aerosol aid vapour results for the
isooctyl esttr and to determine the downwind drift of aerosol of the
dimethyl amine salt at different volume applications per unit area. ORES
has a continuing interest in the trials for the purpose of waking fundamental
measurements of the sprayed material and application of the results to diffusion
models.
OBJECTIVES
3,

a)

SIC/CM
(1)

To determine the effect of volume application on downwind

drift of aerosol of 2,4-0 &lt;fi«etnylairine salt at two application levels:

.

�I(•)
(b)

10

In

it tfct riti of

S pl/tert
10 oi/acrt 1ft water solution iprayid at tlit fit* of
10 pl/iert

(2) To measure tfit downwind drift and vapour evolution froai
2,4-D uooctyi tsttr sprayed at 10 of/acre In water gmylifoi! at tfio rite of
10 gal/acre it two ground ttJRptraturts.
b}

DRIES

(1) To
tilt mud and size range of droplets frt«
seltcttd spray nozzlts,
(2) To determine the density and drop slit of ground deposits
from the sprays with each 2,4-0 expound.
(3) To determine the
size of the airborne droplet clouds
and the change in droplet slzt with downwind distinct.
(4) To exattrfne the distribution of 2,4-0 compounds In vegetation
on and downwind of the sprayed areas,
SCOPE
4.
Two successful trials art required in each of the cases stated yitder
SRC/CDA objectives. A double sampling layout w 4 11 be provided so that two
trials can be done ynder Identical weather conditions,
SITE

5.

A suitable area near the Vertical Grid Layoyt.

HEATHER
6.

a) Mind direction: any
b) Wind speed: 8-16 mph
c) Temperatures:
(1) Air - NOT higher than 9S°f for trials with 2,4-0 dimethyl mine
(2)
- near 75T and 100°F for two sets of trials with
2,4-0 isooctyl ester
d) Precipitation: NIL for 24h prior to and dyrlng a trial
e) Stability: Neutral to Moderate lapse

MATERIAL

7.
a) 2,4-0 dinethylamine and 2,4-0 isooctyl ester, tagged t1*1; 10 mCt
of each compound at S-10 nCI/•.•&gt;!f.
b) The above materials, untaggtd, provided by CM.
c)
sprayers with modified stainless steel tank operated nt 40 pi,
d) Nozzles No,
and No,
provided by SRC,

�t)
f)

Pie
- 60 {for
trlalf)
Ctscidt Impactors - IS (for duplicate trials)

g)
h)

Chromttoiriphlc '.silica gel) paper, 4" x 4" - 260 (total)
Rotary dropltt samplers - 14 (for duplicate trials)

j)
k)

Silica gel sirupltrs - 264 (total)
Gasoline
- §4 plys spirts

1)
m)

High volune air sillers - 5 (single layout)
5KVA electrical generator

8.

Two sampling layoyts with detail as shown 1n Flfure 1 are required.

9.

Sampling Methods:

a) Ground deposits - dry pie plates, with lid, each containing a
4" x 4" sheet of ~s IT TeageY ~chromatograph1 c paper, win be placed on the sprayed
area to measure ground deposits and downwind to measure drift.
b) Spray - Rotary droplet samplers will be used to collect sprayed
droplets for sizing. Electric power is required for this purpose.
c) Vapour and Aerosol - silica gel samplers, operated at M l.nrffT1
by gasoline
» wl11 be used to collect fipoyr and aerosol samples. The
samplers will be oriented downwind at all sampling positions for measurement
of vapour components. Vapour and aerosol components will bt measyred at
certain sampling positions by means of silica pi staplers oriented upwind.
Samples of airborne participates will also be collected for sizing by «§*ns
of Cascade impactors. High ¥olyme air samplers, operated it 830 I.m1n"1 will
also be used to obtain particulate samples. Electrical power 1s also required
for these devices.

METEOROLOGICAL

10.
A meteorological station will be established close to the upwind edge
of the layout to obtain the following Information:
a) Mind speeds at 1/2, 2 and 4w
b) Wind direction at 2m
c) Air temperatures
d) Ground temperatyres
e) Temperature gradient 4ni - 1/2m

f) Relative humidity
§}

ClOfid conditions and sunshine

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11.
Initial dilution of tagged 2»4-D compounds, with untafpd materials,
will be
In Room 223P Central Laboratory, Subsequent addition of water
will be done at the trial site.
12.
The layout will be oriented on the basis of the forecast wind
direction and spray areas will bt marked across wind. Duplicate layouts
(Figure 1) separated by at least 2§m art required.
13.
Samplers will be emplaced and tested on both halves of the layout.
When this work Is completed a dry ryn will be made with the boom sprayer to
check that a traverse speed of 8 ntph can be maintained. The boon sprayer will
be charged with the appropriate 2,4-D formulation and the weight of charge
will be determined, A sample of the charge will be taken after initial
agitation.
14.
Aspirated samplers and rotary droplet samplers will be started and
pie plate lids will be remo¥ed. On instructions from H/TSS the layout will
be sprayed in a single pass. The weight of charge remaining in the tank will
be determined and a sample of the charge will be taken. The charge residue
will be drained into a suitable container and retained for fytyre use. Zero
for a trial will be the start of spraying. Recharging of the boom sprayer
and adjustments to nozzles, as necessary, will be done in the gap between
1ayoyts.
15.
Following the spraying operations on any day the boom sprayer will
be thoroughly rinsed with water in readiness for subsequent work.
16.
Pie plates will be capped and picked yp as soon as a spray pass is
completed. Rotary droplet samplers will be switched off and collected thereafter.
These samples will be returned to the Central Laboratory as soon as possible
after spraying.
17.
heights,

Silica gel samplers will be oriented as follows at 1/2, 1 and 2m
POSITION

DIMETHYLAHINE

1

ISOOCTYl

1U + 2D

1U + 4D

2

ID

10

3

10

10

4

1U +

5

10

10

6

10

10

20

1U + 40

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20

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8

1U *

ID

ID

§

m * 10

10

10

1U + 10

ID

U » Upwind,

0 « Downwind

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18.
Vapour and aerosol sampling will proceed according to-.the following
scheduler
a)

Aerosol
(1)
(2)
(3)

b)

Silica gel samplers: Z to Z +• 3 min
Cascade irapactors: Z to Z + 3 min
High Volume Air Samplers:

Z to Z + 3 m1n

Vapour

(1) Silica gel samplers at Positions 1, 4 and 7:
(a)

2,4-D dimethylamine:
Z to Z + 3 min
Z + 3 to Z + 30 min

(b)

2,4-D isQoety! ester:

Z
Z
Z
Z
(2)

to Z + 3 min
+ 3 to Z + 30 min
+ 30 to Z + 90 min
•»• 90 to Z + 180 min

Silica gel samplers &amp;v remaining positions:
(a)

2,4-D dime thy 1 ami fte:
Z to Z •»• 30 min

(b)

2,4-D isooctyl ester:

Z to Z ^ IK) min
19.
It Is expected that the trials will be done 1n the following order
commencing on or about 24 May 1972:
a)

2,4-D Isooctyl ester:

b)

2,4-D d line thy 1 ami ne: 5 oz/acre at 10 gal/acre and 10 02/acre
at 10 gal/acre
2,4-0 isooctyl ester: groynil temperature near 100°F

c)
d)

2,4-D dimethyl ami tie:
at 10 gal/acre

ground temperature near 75°F

5 oz/acre at 10 §al/acre and 10 oz/acre

Details of formulations and nozzle sizes for these trials are listed In Annex 1.
PHOTOGRAPHY
20.
A still, black and white photographic record of the layout and sampling
equipment will be taken on one trial occasion. Black and white negatives of
Cascade impactor slides, at Magnification to be specified by SRC, are required
for all trials.

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ANALYSIS
21.
Ground deposits, vapour and aerosol recoveries will be analyzed by
liquid scintillation counting. Droplet sizing from rotary sampler papers will
be done by stain count/size techniqye. Analysis of Cascade impactor slides will
be carried out by SRC.
22.
It is expected that a total of 40 itCi of C 1 % tagged 2,4-0 dimethyl amine
and isooctyl ester will be at ORES prior to this series of trials. The amount
of C llf to be
in any one trial will be nominally 5.0 mCi. On receipt, the
tagged 2,4-D ester and 2»4-D awine will be kept in the Radioactive Storage
Building. All mixing of these materials for spraying will be done at that
location.
23.
Film badges will be worn by all personnel engaged in the trials with
radioactive material.
24.
The vehicle used to transport tagged material from the mixinq site
to the layout will carry "Radioactive Material" signs front and rear and on
both sides. The
sprayer reservoir will carry a trifoil radiation warning
sign.
25.
The
sprayer will be flushed three times with water and once with
Isopropyl alcohol following each trial with tagged material. Unused residues
from the trials will be collected on site In suitable containers which will be
dumped in the Radioactive Disposal Area.
26.
222E &amp;•;-' :'!2P» Central Laboratory, are designated as the areas
in which samples from trials with tagged Materials will be handled. The rooms
will be signed accordingly (medium level laboratory) and icctss to
will
bt restricted to personnel directly concerned with this field experiment,
27.
A post trial survey will be conducted to follow the decay of
activity in the sprayed area. It Is expected that this will not be measurable
for more
30 days.

28.

a)

b)

Provide Radiation Safety Officer, Chemical
test team, co-ordinate sampling schedule
and record sampling times. Provide
sampling enufpnent; arrange for pyrchast
of C 1%
Materials; assist 1n analysis;
prepare report dealing with DUES objectives.
Provide film badges as required,
H/TSS

In charfe of trial. Layout preparation,
Record zero and spray run times. Provide
spray apparatus, Sample of sprayed
Materials taken before and after each
spray run to Chen Section, Mix 2,4-0
Materials and water as directed by SIC,
Provide "Radioactive Hjterial" sips
for ttnltloiis vehicle as requled.
of
of agent dispersed.

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c)

forecast andraeteorologlca-1observations,

d)

e)

H/Met
SRC/COA

Provide yntafged 2,4-0 esters and anlne,
photographic paper for droplet sizing
studies and nozzles. Assist In layout
and sample preparation and analysis.
Prepare report dealing with SRC/CDA
objectl¥es.

e)

H/Photo Groyp

Still photofraphy.

�ANNEX 1 to SM 15/72

SUMMARY OF TRAILS 15-22

SERIAL

2,4-D FORMULATION

GROUND
TEMPERATURE (-°F)

NOZZLE
NO.

APPLICATION RATES

oz/acre

gal/acre

REMARKS

10

10

-

1

Isooctyl ester

2

Isooctyl esttr

3

Dime thy! ami ne

% 80

4

Dimethyl ami ne

-v 80

S

Isooctyl ester

VIOO

6

Isooctyl ester

7

01 me thy 1 ami ne

*w 80

650067

5

10

Air temperature &lt; 95° F

8

Dimethyl ami ne

~ 80

65015

10

10

Air temperature &lt; 9§&lt;*P.
As soon as posslBle ifter
Serial 7.

65015

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On same day as Serial 1, as
soon as possible thereafter.

1 ™™»™,

5

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65015

10

10

Air temperature &lt; 95°F,
On s,ame day as Sirial 3, as
soon as possible thereafter.

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Author
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Currie, D.J.
Defense Research Establishment Suffield: Ralston:
Alberta

ROpOPt/ArtlClO TltlO Downwind Travel of Herbicides (U): Procedures to be Used in Trials 4-11, Filed
Experiment No. 593)

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Doscripton Notes

Project NO. 0-20-50-09

Thursday, November 16, 2000

Page 42 of 46

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UNCLASSIFIED
SUFFIELD MEMORANDUM

NO. ie/;o

DOWNWIND TRAVEL OF HERBICIDES (U)
v

(Procedures to be used in Trials 4-11,
Field Experiment No. 593)

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Prepared by

D.J. Currie

PROJECT NO. D-20-50-09

May 1970

DEFENCE RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT SUFFIELD: RALSTON : ALMK1A

WARNING
lie use of Mils infurtudi iun If
&lt;;l |»ni|)i ist.irv rf

�SUKKIKU) MEMORANDUM NU. 18/70

DOWNWIND TKAVEL OF HERBICIDES (U)

(Procedures to be used In Trials 4Field Experiment No. 593)

Prepared by

D.J, Currie

PROJECT NO. D-20-50-09

WARNING
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'K'FENCE RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT" SUFFIELD
RALSTON' ALBERTA
SUFFIELD MEMORANDUM NO. J.8/70
DOWNWIND TRAVEL OF HERBICIDES (U)
I Procedures to be used in Trials ^-11,
. . .Field Experiment No. 593) ' ' r
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Prepared by
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REFERENCES
Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) letter dated
14. M a y 6 9 (ORES 221-50/3)
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Proposed pesticide field trial program, prepared
by SRC 23 June 69
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DRB 6800-1-1 dated 3 July 69
Suffield Memorandum No. 71/69
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DRB.652 dated 28 April 70
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PURPOSE

The purpose of this series of trials is to. determine the
amount of 2,4-D. (ester and am.ine') which is_ likely to drift 'from a
typical ground application of the material under several weather and
spraying conditions.
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- : Trials 1-3, ;of this field experiment were conducted in July
1969. Contiriuation'rof the experiment will consist of a series of
eight trials, four of which will be done with C1,*4 tagged material.
•Weather conditions typical of spraying operations on farm land will be
sought. Measurements will be made of liquid, vapour and aerosol

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UNCLASSIFIED

.iributions from herbicide put on a layout of crosswlnd dimension
, meters, downwind dimension It 3 .5 m. The desired ground coverage
-rayed material) Is 4 g/m2.

Vertical Grid Layout,
WEATHER
a.
b.

Wind speed - 4-16 mph

c.

Air temperature - not higher than 95°F

d.

Precipitation - nil during period of each trial
or in the 24 hours prior to each trial

e.
6.

Wind direction - any

Stability - near neutral to moderate lapse.

TRIAL CONDITIONS

The trials will be conducted under the following
circumstances:
Trial No,

Material
C 1 1 + tagged 2,4-D ester

Weather
Windspeed 12-16 mph

Untagged 2,4-D ester
Clk tagged 2,4~D amlne

Comparable to that for
Trials 4 and 5 or Trial 1

Untagged 2,4-D amlne
R*

C 1 J * tagged 2,4-D ester
or amine

Comparable to Trials
and 5

Untagged 2,4-D ester
or amlne
C 1 " tagged 2,^-D ester
or amlne
11

Light wind, early evening

As required

Cheek trial

high volume, low pressure spray settings

�UNCLASSIFIED
MATKH1AL " -V \
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L','1-1) butyl ester, tagged C 11 * provided by
Saskatchewan Research Council (SHC)
Cl.Z'j mCi per trial)
..

a.

-

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11

b.

&lt;V&lt;-D amine, tagged C * provided by SHC
(2.2!&gt; mCi per trial)

c.

2,4-D butyl ester and amirie untagged
(provided by SRC)

d.

.

.

Agricultural boom sprayer (nozzles provided
by SRC)

e . P i e plates - &gt;4lj

. . . . , . -

f.

Cascade impactors - . 9.
,

g.

Paper samplers (9 in x 6 in. photographic sheets
on 18 inch square jump cards) - 15 required for
trials with untagged material only (provided by SRC)

h.

Gasoline pumps - 42

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LAYOUT

Airborne cloud samplers (provided by SRC but charged
silica gel. DRES) :

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PROCEDURES

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a. All samplers will be set out prior to zero at positions
dictated by wind direction. Pie plates will,contain.silica gel.
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designated by the H/TSS. ;
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c. After ground samplers have been positioned, a trial run
will be made by the boom sprayer crew to ensure their familiarity
with the layout and to achieve the desired traverse speed. The
apparatus will then be charged with the material to be sprayed in an
area designated by the H/TSS.
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d. On instruction from the H/TSS, the layout will be sprayed
a single pass. The start of the spray will be zero for.the trial.
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Pie plates will be capped and picked up as soon as

possible after the boom sprayer has completed its pass.
.will be recovered immediately following this recovery.

Jump cards

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tJ" ,,. r^ l.-iauturu operated at 17 .^ 1/min, will be placed
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uieu at.j uo r, ana j m at j positions 12 m downwind?
i n *l Airborne cloud samples will be taken at 1/2. 1 2 1 ' ,
" 01 tn^I""" a VW 1U rs f theThe m and ,75 m circles, aJ'at'
^ 0 ^a les
30
fwili be &gt;"'• - r ,/
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Interval may be extended after Trial 4

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

The following meteorological information is required during
H
b
rach trial.
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a.

Wind speeds at 1/2, 2 and 10 m

b.

Wind direction at 2 m

c.

Air and surface temperatures

d.

Temperature gradient 4m - l/2m

e.

Relative humidity

f.

Cloud conditions and sunshine

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For trials with C l k tagged material, analyses will be done
by liquid scintillation counting by Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC!
Samples from trial:; with untagged material will- be analyzed .by a
colormetrlc procedure (for pie plates) and by gas liquid chromat qgraphy.. . . .us
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supples will be issutd separately. A few preliminary analyses will
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a. It is'expected that a total of 10 mCi of C l 4 tagged
2,4-D ester and amine will be shipped by SRC for storage at DRES
prior to this series-of trials. The amount of C l u to be used in any
one trial is 2.25 mCi. On receipt from' SRC, the tagged 2,4-D ester
and 2,4-D amine will be kept in the Radioactive Storage Building.
All nixing of these materials for spraying will be done at that,
location.
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mixing site to the layout will carry "Radioactive Material" signs
front and rear and on both sides. The boom sprayer reservoir will
arry a trlfoil radiation warning sign.
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d. The boom sprayer will be flushed thi-ee times with water
arid once with isopropyl alcohol following each spray run with tagged
material. Unused residues from these trials will be.collected on
site,, in .suitable containers which will be dumped in the Radioactive
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FE 593.
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In charge of trial. Layout
preparation. Record zero and ,spray
run times. Provide spray apparatus.
Sample of sprayed materials to
Chem S. Mix 2,^-D ester and water
as directed by SRC. Provide
"Radioactive Material" signs for
. -Munitions vehicle as required.

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for Gelman type samplers; paper;
liquid scintillation counting vials. .
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Cameron, B.G.
Defence Research Establishment Suffield: Ralston:
Alberta

Report/Article Title Downwind Travel of Herbicides (U): Procedures to Used in Trials 12-19, Field
Experiment No. 593

Journal/Book Title
Year
Month/Day
Color

1971
June
D

Number of Images

11

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DEFENCE RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT SUFFIELD
RALSTON ALBERTA
SUFFIELU MEMORANDUM NO. 48/71
DOWNWIND TRAVEL CF HERBICIDES (U)
(Procedures to be Used in Trials 12-19,
Field Experiment No. 593)
Prepared by
B.C. Cameron and J. Monaghan

1.

REFERENCES

a.

Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) letter dated
14 May 69 (ORES 221-50/3)

b.

Proposed pesticide field trial program, prepared
by SRC 23 June 69

c.

DRB 6800-1-1 dated 3 July 69

d.

Suffield Memorandum No. 71/69

e.

DRB 652 dated 28 April 70

f.

Suffield Memorandum No. 18/70

g.

Field Trials suggested by Canada Department of
Agriculture (CDA), 5 Feb 71

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2.

PURPOSE

URES has provided assistance to the Saskatchewan Research
Council (SRC) and the Canada Department of Agriculture (CDA) in trials
ur
- FE 593 in 1969 and 1970. The purpose of these trials has been
tc^^jsess the downwind drift of selected 2,4-D formulations, when
sprayed at normal agricultural rates, under similar weather conditions
and this overall purpose is to be maintained in the current series of
trials.

�- 2 -

UNCLASSIFIED

Tentative results from trials 4-11 of this series suggest
downwind drift of 2,4-D dimcthylamine is restricted to f.'ne
aeWsol released with the spray, but in the cast of the butyl ester,
tjie initial drift of aerosol is followed by vapour evolved from the
sprayed area. SRC/CDA wish to c o n f i r m these results and to determine
the droplet and vapour components of downwind drift for 2,4-D
isooctyl ester.
t
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DRES ia interested in this trial series for the purpose of
making fundamental measurements on the sprayed materiil. For this
reason DRES has entered more fully into the trial program and has
agreed to share the cost of the tagged 2,4-D esters and amlne which
are to be used, in addition to providing facilities for the trials
and for subsequent analysis.
3.

OBJECTIVES
a.

SRC/CDA

1) To spray areas of prairie terrain separately with
2,4-D dimethylamine , butyl ester and isooctyl ester.
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2) To obtain aerosol samples at the downwind edge of
an area sprayed with 2,4-D dimethylamine.
3) To obtain initial aerosol and sequential vapour
samples at the downwind edge and downwind of areas sprayed with
2,4-D butyl ester and 2,4-D isooctyl ester.
b.

DRES
1)

To determine the mmd of spray from a selected

spray nozzle
2) To determine the density and drop size of ground
deposits from the sprays with each 2,4-D compound.
3) To determine the drop size of the airborne
droplet clouds and the change in droplet size with downwind distance.
4.

SCOPE

Two successful trials are required with each of the three
m£-,_ rials. If time and we-ather permit, two further trials with
2,4-D dimethylamine will be attempted: one under optimum spraying
conditions and one at high wind speeds.

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A suitable area near the Vertical Grid Layout.
6.

WEATHER
a)

Wind direction

b)

Winti spued?

any

3--16 r.i/hr; but &gt;16 ni/hr for one
dine thylar.ine trial

c) Air Tenperaturt :
d)

Precipitation,

e)

Stability;

rot higher than 95°F

nil for 24 hr prior to and during
a trial

neutral to noderate lapse

&lt;ATERIAL
a)

2,4-D butyl ester, 2,4-D dinethylanine and 2,4-D
isooctyl ester, all tagged C 11 *. Activity 2.5 mCi,
minimum per trial.

b)

The above three materials, untagged, provided
by CDA.

c)

Boom sprayer complete with nozzles size 65015

d)

Pie plates:

e)

Cascade Irapactors:

f)

Chromatographic (silica gel) paper 4"x4! .

g)

Rotary droplet samplers;

1C per trial

h)

Airborne Cloud Samplers:

66

i)

Gasoline Pumps.

J)

5KVA Electrical Generator

24 per trial
9 per trial

27 plus spares

24 per trial

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LAYOUT

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Details of the sampling layout arv given in Figure 1.
Ground C o_n t a :ui n a lion S a r:; p 1 i n g
Dry pic plates each con nining n 4 : xA" sheet of silica gel
:hroraatographic paper will bt: used ris ground samplers. The desired
{round contamination density is 10 oz. 2,4-D ester or amine per acre.
Rotary droplet samplers will be used to collect sprayed
iroplcts for sizing. A suitable source of electric power is required
for this purpose.
Vapour and Aarosol Sampling
Vapour and aerosol samples will be collected by silica gel
samplers operated at 50 l.min 1 by gasoline pumps. Silica gel
samplers equipped with a "snoot" attachment will be oriented downwind
it all sampling positions for measurement of vapour components.
V
10! and vapour components will be measured at some sampling
poV^tions by means of unprotected silica gel samplers oriented upwind.
Samples of the airborne particulate cloud will be taken for
sizing by Cascade impactors.
9.

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

A met station will be set up in a position close to the
upwind edge of the layout. The following meteorological information
is required:
a.
b.

Wind direction at 2n

c.

Air and surface temperatures

d.

Teoperaturc gradient At; - I/2n

e.
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Wind spjjds at 1/2, 2 and 4n

Rolotiv^ hu .iuitv

f.

Cloud conditions and sunshine

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10.

PROCEDURE

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uataggcd n a t . r U l w i l l b . Jo IK a t t : i u Xn&lt;" i i c t t v c S t o r e s B i t e s .
S u b s e q u e n t a d d i t i o n v.f w i t . r w i l l I. d..n* -it: »:ho t r i a l s i t t .
The Lav our. "&lt;11 he orio nted on the basis of the forecast
wind direction and the spray iren narked out with its long axis
crosswind. Aftjr -ill samplen -.,« v v been ctr.pi iced ind tested, a
"dry" rur. will jc nadc with tht b i..or sprayer to check traverse speed,
following which the apparntus v/il 1 b.' charged with the designated
material. Aspirated oinplorc and the rotary drop samplers will be
started and on instructions fror. H/TSS the area will be sprayed in
a single pass. Zero fur the tria 1 will be the start of spraying,
The residual agent in the sprayer will be weighed to determine the
weight of charging dispersed.

Silica gel samplers will be oriented as follows at l/2nt
1m and 2n heights:
ATERIAL
POSITION

ISOOCTYL ESTER

AMINE

BUTYL ESTER

1 U + 3 D

1 U -I- 3 D

i n

1 D

1 D

1U + 3 D
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1D
1U + 3 D

1
2
3
4

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1 D
1 U + 3 D

5

1 D

1 D

1D

6
7
8

1 D

1 D

1D

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1 U + 3 D

1 U + 1 D

1 D

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1 U + 1 D

1 D

1 U + 1 D

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Vapout, and aerosol sampling vill proceed according to the
following schedule
Ay r o s o 1 s.v.ap 1 in^ :
a)

Sllicn gel a.'iaplurs

b)

Cascade impact ors:

'I to Z + 3 r.iin.
Z tn Z + 3 nin.

Vapour snr.nl ing :
a)

Silica g»_i samplers at positions 1, 4, 7

Z tc Z + 3,
Z + 3 to Z + 30,
Z + 30 to Z + 90 min.
b)

Silica gel samplers at remaining positions:

Z to Z + 90 nin.
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Pie plates will be capped and picked up as soon as the
spray pass is conpletcd. Rotary samplers will be switched off and
collected thereafter.
11.

PHOTOGRAPHY

A still; black and white, photographic record is required
of the layout and sampling equipment.
12.

ANALYSIS

Ground contamination, vapour and aerosol sampling will be
analyzed by liquid scintillation counting by CDA with ORES
assistance. Droplet sizing from rotary sampler records will also be
'carried out at ^RES. Analysis of cascade ir.pactor samples will be
carried out by SRC/CDA.
1

RAD1ATIOK S..FSTY

a) It is expected that i total of 30 mCi of C 1 * 4 tagged
2,4-D ester and aminc will be at DRES prior to this scries of trials.

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amount of r;' '• u be used in my one t r i a l w i l l b^ 2. 5-4.0 nC i.
OVriiC».ipt, the t-vgged 2,4-D «ter n.d 2,4- r J anlne will be kept in
,tlu Radioactive Stong*. Building. Ail m i x i n g of these material* for
spraying will be Juno at t h a t l o c a t i - n .
b) Kiln badges will be worn by all personnel engaged in
the trials with r i d i o a c t i v u m a t e r i a l .
c) The vehicle ueed to transport tagged material from the
mixing site to the layout will carry R a d i o a c t i v e Material' signs
front and rear and on both sides. The boor sprayer reservoir will
carry -a trifoil radiation warning sign,
d) The bo^r. sprayer will b,. flushed three tii^es vrith
water and once with isoprcpyl alcohol following each spray run with
tagged material, 'J"UB,J rcfiiduei* fron these trials will be collected
on site in s u i t a b U -uitaiutr:-' w h i c h will be dumped in the Radioactive
Disposal Area .
e) Rooms 222E and 222P, Central Laboratory, are designated
as the areas in which samples fron trials with tagged materials will
b
andled. The rooms will be signed accordingly (medium level
l^^^ratory) and access to then will be restricted to personnel directly
concerned with this field experiment.
f) A post trial survey will be conducted to follow the
decay of beta activity in the sprayed area. It is expected that this
will not be measurable for more than 30 days.
15.

ADMINISTRATION
H/Chem

Provide Radiation Safety Officer,
Chemical test team, Co-ordinate
sampling schedule and record sampling
tines. Provide sampling equipment;
arrange for purchase of C 1 U tagged
materials; assist ir* analysis;
prepare report dealing with ORES
oojectivcF. Provide film badges as
required.

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H/Tech S-«-

In c h - r g o of tri.-.l. Layout
pi apnr-itioa. Record zero and spray
run tirr.cs. Provide spray apparatus
S-.nplc of sprayed m a t e r i a l s to
Ch .ri 5. i'ix 2,4-D niter in Is and
viler is directed by SRC. Provide
' kp. iioac t;;.vti •iatcrial'1 signs for
'ui r ;. tions vohic 1 c as required.
ori cf ?.r-ount of agent dispersed

H/rtct

"orvjoast and nctvjorological
C L s c r v a t i o n s.

SRC/CDA

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amini.. Assist in layout and sample
preparation and analysis. Prepare
report dealing with SRC/CDA
objectives.

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Still photography.

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Currie, D.J.
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Roport/Artldo TitlB Downwind Travel of Herbicides: Procedures to be Used in Field Experiment No. 593

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Project Authorized in DRB 6800-1 -1 dated 3 July 1969

Thursday, November 16, 2000

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REFERENCES

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SRC letter dated 14 ''Tay 69 (ORES 221-50/3).

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Proposed pesticide field trial program, prepared by
SRC 23 Jun 69

c.

DRB 6800-1-1 dated 3 Jul 69.

2,

PURPOSE

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SCOPE
The experir.:ent will consist of two to four trials
which will be conducted under weather conditions typical
of spraying operations as conducted on farm land.
Measurements will be made of liquid, vapour and aerosol
contributions fror.i herbicide put on a layout of cross-wind dimension ISO meters, downwind dimension 12.5 m,
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Weather - I'o precipitation during trial period or
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Stability - Near neutral to moderate lapse.

It is desirable that single trials be conducted under
eacii o p the following weather conditions:
Trial

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MATERIAL
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2,'I-D butyl ester dyed 1% Nlgrosine Black (provided
by SRC).
Agricultural boon sprayer (nozzles provided by SRC).
'Pie platec - 45.

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Cascade impactors - 12.
DHLS bubblers.- 500 maximum.

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PROCKDUI&amp;S

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All samplers .will b- set out prior to zero at
positions, .dictated by wind direction.
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will certain no solvent.
Aerosol samplers wil!^ be
placed at 1/2 rn arid 1 m on tho 30 n and 75 in Is amp ling
areas.
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b.

A meteorological OP as designated by the PEO will
be set up to take meteorological measurements during
the trial period.

c.
After around saraplers have been positioned a trial
'• run will be made by the boom sprayer crew to ensure
their familiarity with the layout and to achieve the
desired traverse speed.
The apparatus will then be
charged with the material to be sprayed in an area
designated by the FEO.
d.

Or. instructions fror.i the FEO, the layout will be
sprayoJ in a single pass.
The start of the spray will
be zero for the trial.

e.

Pie plates will be cnppod and picked up as soon as
possible after the boom sprayer has completed its pass.
Junp cards will be recovered immediately following
this recovery.

f.

Vapour sanplcs will be taken at 1/2, 1, 2, 3 and
5 m on the T- r. ore and 1/2, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9 m on
the 75 m arc.
VAfO.UR 6 A! TUNG SCHEDULE

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a t Win- spcc-as at 1/2, 2 and in n.
b t Wind direction at 2 n.

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Air $txi ^surface? tonpt. i ratures.

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Cloud conditions and sunshine.
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In charge of trial.
Layoi '.; preparation. Record
zero and spray run times.
Provide spray
apparatus.
Sample of sprayed material to.CHEM S.
Mix
j-D jster, water and dye as directed by

H/CHEM

Provide Chemical test team, samplers and chemical
analysis.
Co-ordinate sampline; schedule and
record sampling times.
Prepare samples for
despatch to SRC.

H/:IET

Forecast and meteorological observations.
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SRC

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Provide 2,^-D ester. Assist in layout and in
chemical analysis.
Additional analysis as
required.
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and 5 m in the 30 m arc,and in the 75 m arc,between the
sprayed area and the centre line of the layout.

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the centre line, vapour samples will be taken at 1/2, 1,
2, 3, 5, 7 and 9 m heights.

Vapour samples will be

taken at 1/2 m and 1 m in the Incomplete segment of the
layout, where poles are not yet provided, should wind
direction dictate the use of this portion of the
vertical grid layout.
2.

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30 m
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�Military Insecticides
Use In Vietnam
AOPO/fcfovember-December

1983

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location of Application

Military Unit if Different from Above

Names of Personnel Mentioned

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Author

Smallwood, A. M.

Corporate Author

Hayes International Corporation

RepOrt/ArtlClO Title

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Defoliant Dispenser A/A45Y-1

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1967

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DOSOrlptOH Notes

^lvin L- Youn9 nac) tnis item filecl under the category
"Equipment - How Developed, How Used"; contracts
AF 08(635)-3609 and AF 08(635-4894

Monday, January 29, 2001

Page 363 of 382

�Smallwood, A.M.,
1967

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Internal Defoliant Dispenser A/A 45Y-1
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Internal Defoliant Dispenser A/A45Y-1
A. M. Small wood
R. I Dear
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A. R. O r t H J
HAYES INTERNATIONAL CWPORATION

T E C H N I C A L R E P O R T A F IT L - T R - 6 7 - I 2 7

OCTOBER 1967

This document is subject to special export controls and each
transtnittal to foreign governments or foreign nationals may bo
made only with prior approval of the Air Force Armament Laboratory (ATCB), Eglin AFB, Florida 3

AIR FORCE ARMAMENT LABORATORY
AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND
E G L I N A I R FORCE B A S E . F L O R I D A

�INTLKNAL DEl'OLIANT DISPENSER
A/AU5Y-1

A. M. Smallwood
R. L. Dear
A. R. Ortell

Tills document is subject to special export controls ami each
transmittal to foreign governments or I'ureign nationals may
be made only with prior approval of the Air i'orce 'Armament
Laboratory (ATCD), Eglin AID, Ilorula

�FOREWORD

Under Contracts AF 08(G35)-3609 and A F 08(G35)-4804, Hayes International
Corporation, Birmingham, Alabama has developed the A A45Y-1 Internal
Defoliant Dispenser as a quick in-out system for the C-130 and C-123 aircraft.
This report, covering tlie period of October 19G5 thru October 196.7, formally
records the engineering data generated under the above contracts including
results, conclusions, and recommendations. This report is covered under
project number 2525 and task o der number 02 and deals primarily with AF
Contract AF 08(635)-&lt;t894.
The cognizant USA F'project engineers for this program were Lt Arnold \V.
Blomqaist, Lt Jon II. Arvik, Lt W. J. Crea, Jr. and Lt K. A. Reynard of the Air
Force Armament Laboratory, RTD, Biological-Chemical Division (ATCB), Eglin
Air Force Base, Florida. Messrs. A.M. Smallwood (project engineer), R. L.
Dear, and A.R. Ortell.wcrc the principal investigators and authors of this report.
Mr. J. F. Cundiff provided considerable technical assistance in programming the
digital computer for the program and writing the fh'id analysis. Messrs. F. J,
Weatherbee, J. D. Stewart, and B. L. Lewis provided considerable technical
assistance in the design of the A/A45Y-1 dispenser. Mr. J. L. Harrington,
Chief of the Airborne Weapons Group, was responsible for the overall effort.
Information in this report is embargoed under the Department of State
International Traffic In Arms Regulations. This report may be released to
foreign governments by departments or agencies of the U. S. Government
subject to approval of the Air Force Armament Laboratory (ATCB) Kglin AFB,
Florida 32542, or higher authority within the Department of the Air Force.
Private individuals or firms require a Department of State export license.
Publication of this report does not constitute Air Force approval of the
report's findings or conclusions. It is published only for the exchange and
stimulation of ideas.

Nicholas H. Cox, Colonel, USAF
Chief, Bio-Chemical Division

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�ABSTRACT
Hayes International Corporation has developed the internal defoliant dispenser,
A/A45Y-1,suitable for quick in-out installation in the C-1^0 and C-123 aircraft.
The internal defoliant dispenser provides for loading, transporting, and dispensing
of 058 gallons of defoliant chemical, and in case of an emergency, dumping the
full load of chemical overboard in leas than one minute. The dispenser was
designed to deliver agent at a concentration of three gallons per ncrc over an
effective swath width of 120 feet from an altitude of 150 feet in either the C-123
or C-130 aircraft. The results of tests conducted at h'glin Air Force Base,
Florida indicated that the optimum parameters for the C-K10 aircraft were an
altitude of one hundred feet and a maximum swath of .seventy feet to obtain a
concentration of three gallons per acre. The optimum parameters for the C-12;J
aircraft were an altitude of 150 feet and a maximum swath of 10 icet for the same
concentration. The fuselage-mounted spray boom does not deliver the defoliant
agent far enough outboard to be affected by the action of the wingtip vortices.
Previous testing with defoliant agent demonstrated that wing mounted booms
subject the spray to these vortices and produce wider swath width. It is recommended that an optimized wing boom be developed in order to increase the swath
width.

This document is subject to special export controls and each transmittal to
foreign governments or foreign nationals may be made only with prior approval
of the Air Force Armament Laboratory (ATCH), l.'glin A F B , Florida :',2~&gt;1'2.

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�TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
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INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION OF A/A-I5Y-1. INTERNAL DEFOLIANT
DISPENSER
TANK AND CRADLE ASSEMBLY
DUMP VALVE
CONTROL CONSOLE
MAGNETO SWITCH .
CHOKE SWITCH
START SWITCH
THROTTLE SWITCH
SPRAY VALVE SWITCH
DUMP VALVE SWITCH
FLOAT SWITCH OVERRIDE
ENGINE TACHOMETER
FLUID PRESSURE INDICATOR
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SPRAY BOOM
AIRCRAFT INSTALLATION
DEVELOPMENT TEST OF THE A A-15Y-1 INTERNAL
DEFOLIANT DISPENSER
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
LIQflD LEVEL GAGE CALIBRATION
CONVERSION FACTORS FOR VARIOUS AGENTS
REFILL BY MEANS OF THE I N T E R N A L DEFOLIANT
DISPENSER JET PUMP
EMERGENCY DUMP TEST
FLOW HATE TEST USING AN INDUCED PRESSURE . . . .
SYSTEM PRESSURE LOSS ANALYSIS
DISPENSER PERFORMANCE RANGE

SUMMARY OF RESULTS AND CONSEQUENT RECOMMENDATIONS

APPENDICES
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SPRAY BOOM DRAG ANALYSIS
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AIRCRAFT WEIGHT AND iw\LANCE
IH
STRESS ANALYSIS (C-123 AIRCRAFT)
IV
STRESS ANALYSIS (C-130 AIRCRAFT)
V
MILITARY SPECIFICATION
REFERENCES

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Major Components of Defoliant Dispenser
Defoliant Dispenser (right side)
Centrifugal Pump
Dump Valve .
Control Console
Spray Boom and Associated Plumbing
Installation in C-123 (left side)
Installation in C-123 (right side)
Typical Agent Deposition (C-123 Aircraft)
Typical Agent Deposition (C-130 Aircraft) . . . .Refill Test Apparatus
Refill Rate with Various Agents Using A 10-Foot Length of
Refill Hose
Refill Rate with Various Agents Using A 20-Foot Length of
Refill Hose
Refill Rate with Various Agents Using A 30-Foot Length of
Refill Hose
Refill Rate with Various Agents Using a 50-Foot Length of
Refill Hose
Emergency Dump Rate lor Various Agents with A/A45Y-1
Dump Valve
Flow Rate Test Apparatus
System Performance Test Results
A/A45Y-1 Fluid Flow Schematic
A/A45Y-1 Fuselage-Mounted Spray Boom
System Pressure Loss
A/A45Y-1 Dispenser Performance Range - Agent: Water.
A/A45Y-1 Dispenser Performance Range - Agent: Orange
or Purple
A/A45Y-1 Dispenser Performance Range - Agent: Blue .
A/A45Y-1 Dispenser Performance Range - Agent: White .
Speed Penalty Determined From C-123 Speed/Power Data

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS
internal diameter of pipe, feet
internal diameter of pipe, inches
friction factor in formula hj j ;i fLv"/D2g
acceleration of gravity, 32.2 feet per second per second
total head, feet of fluid
loss of static pressure head due to fluid flow, feet of fluid
resistance coefficient or velocity head loss in the formula,
h L = Kv 2 /2g
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length of pipe, feet
equivalent length of a resistance to flow, pipe diameters
pressure, pounds per square inch gauge
rate of flow, gallons per minute
rate of flow, cubic feet per second at flowing condition
Reynolds number
specific gravity of liquids relative to water, both at standard
temperature (00°K)

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�SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this technical rc|x&gt;rt is to present engineering dnta generated
under Contracts AF »8(G35)-3G09 and AF 08(G35)-4894. These contracts resulted
in the development of the internal defoliant dispenser, A/A45V-1, designed to
disseminate various chemical agents-utilizing C-123 and C-130 aircraft.
The capability for quick installation and removal of the dispensing system
with minimum modification to the aircraft was a prime requirement under these
contracts. Compliance with this requirement resulted in the use of a fuselagemounted spray boom. Due to the narrow spray swath width generated by the
fuselage-mounted boom, an Air Force-developed wing spray boom is used to
achieve a wider swath width in current tactical applications.
The report contains a description of the dispenser. This is followed by a
section on development tests of the internal defoliant dispenser. System performance is then provided encompassing liquid level gage calibration, conversion factors for various agents, refill by jet-pump, emergency dump test,
flow rate test using an induced pressure, fluid analysis of system with thirtyfoot fuselage-mounted spray boom and dispenser performance. Within the
appendices arc fuselage spray-boom drug analysis, weight and balance analysis
for C-123 and C-130 aircraft, stress analysis, and dispenser specifications.

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�SECTION II
DESCRIPTION OF A/A45Y-1 INTERNAL DEFOLIANT DISPENSER
The A A-15Y-1 Internal Defoliant Dispenser is a complete airborne defoliant
dispensing system. The dispenser is packaged to permit rapid installation into,
and removal from, C-130 and C-123 aircraft, with only minor modifications
required to the affected aircraft. 809 figures 1 and 2.
.
The Internal .Defoliant Dispenser, Part No. A/A45Y-1, provides for loading, transporting and dispensing of 958 gallons of defoliant chemical, and in
case of an emergency, dumping the full load overboard in less than one minute.
The tank and cradle assembly is mounted on detachable casters which are
removed before anchoring in the host aircraft. A control console is electrically
connected to the aircraft electrical system, controls and indicators in the flight
compartment, and the electrically operated units within the system. Pressure
is applied to defoliant chemical by an engine and pump assembly mounted on the
cradle assembly. The defoliant is transported to a 30-foot fuselage-mounted
spray boom. The fuselage boom incorporates eighteen (18) whirljet spray
nozzles through which the defoliant chemical is discharged into the airstrcam.
LEADING PARTICULARS
Length (app)
Width (app)
Height (app) (without casters)
Weight
Empty
Full
Capacity
Normal operating pressure
Normal dispensing interval
Emergency dump time
Electrical system
Dump valve operation
Refill time (app)
Dump valve
Spray valve
Suction valve

16 feet, 4 inches
4 feet, 10 inches
G feet,

1905 Ibs
12, 055 Ibs with agent having a specific
gravity of 1.27
958 gallons
55 +_ 5 psi
3 to 4 minutes
Less than 1 minute
28 volts dc (supplied by host aircraft)
Electrical or manual
15. 5 minutes with an agent having a
specific gravity of 1.27 through a
50-foot length of refill line
Electrical, 10-inch diameter
Electrical, 3-inch diameter
Manual, 3-?nch diameter

The dispensing operation and emergency dump valve operation can be controlled from either the control console near the tank and cradle assembly or
from the pilot's position in the flight compartment. The pump is capable of
maintaining 55 \_ 5 psi pressure during the normal 3-1/2 minute (approx) period
of operational sprnying. Refilling the lank assembly is accomplished with
power and equipment contained within the dispensing system.

�,TANK VENT

MANHOLE COVER

DUMP VALVE
TANK

ENGINE EXHAUST

LIQUID LEVEL

VIBRATION
ISOLATOR SEGMENT

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP

MAIN SPRAT VALVE

CONTROL CONSOLE

TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
JET PUMP
REFILL
CRADLE

Figure 1. Major Components of Defoliant Dispenser

Tank and Cradle Assembly
The tank and cradle assembly is the major unit of the entire system comprising (1) a 058 gallon tank with baffles, manhole, tube connections and
stabilizing and ticdown brackets: (2) an engine and pump assembly consisting
of a four cylinder horizontally opposed engine and pump directly coupled to
the engine crankshaft; and (.'!) a cradle equipped with four detachable casters
which carries the tank and engine and pump assembly. A temperature gage and
a fluid quantity gage ai-e installed in the tank. The engine is slightly modified
from its original configuration to achieve adaptability to the requirements of the
dispenser system. The detachable casters arc provided for limited mobility
and arc removed after the unit has been positioned in the aircraft.

�'Figure 2. Defoliant Dispenser (Right Side)

�The defoliant in the tank is fed through a suction line to the pump (two assemblies used on C-130 aircraft). The pump driven by an air-cooled engine
forces the defoliant through a discharge line to a spray valve. A recirdilation
line is provided so that the defoliant will'reeirculate back through the tank when
the spray valve is closed. \Vhen the spray valve is open, the defoliant is forced
into the spray boom and atomized by spray nozzles. When the lank is empty, a
float-pi&gt;erated switch located in the tank automatically stops the engines. On
C-130 aircraft, when either tank is empty, the engine of the empty unit will
automatically shut down. The spray valve will not automatically close until
the second unit's tank empties and the float switch is actuated.
Tlu centrifugal pump (figure 3) consists essentially of an impeller and pump
body and is driven by the engine through a direct drive. The speed of the engine
controls the quantity of defoliant being dis|&gt;ensed.
The recalculation line incorporates a jet-pump (ejector) tank refilling system
which utilizes the fluid left in the tank from prior operation to initially operate
the jet pump. A temperature gage and liquid-level indicator located on the side
of the tank indicate defoliant temperature and quantity respectively in the tank.
Dump Valve
The dump valve is an electrically or manually operated 10-inch diameter
gate valve (figure -1). It is designed for horizontal (vertical flow) installation
and liquid flow in only one direction. The bottom of the defoliant tank incorporates a vortex interrupter and adapter to which the dump valve is secured.
The dump valve assembly is aligned with an opening in the belly of the aircraft.
Tlus ojxming is covered by a spring-loaded door. A high speed motor coupled
to an actuator provides 2-second operation of the dump valve in either direction.
Valve-open condition is electrically indicated on the control console and on the
pilot's instrument panel.
Control .Console

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The control console is the nerve center of the defoliant system (figure 5).
All functions arc controlled from this position; all monitoring equipment is
located in this position; and the electrical supply is channeled and protected
at this position. Prefabricated electrical cables tie the control console to
all related parts of the system including the controls on the pilot's instrument
panel and the aircraft electrical supply system. Tandem or single installations
are controlled and monitored from tlie control console without any changes or
alterations being performed. In the event of failure of the aircraft electrical
system, (certain critical functions have an option of manual operation.
Magneto Switch - The MAGNETO switch (AFT UNIT and F\VD UNIT) is a singlcpblci double-throw toggle switch used to control the engine magneto. In the
down position the engine magneto is grounded. In the up position the ground is
removed from the magneto permitting the engine to run (if lank is not empty).

�Figure 3. Centrifugal Pump

Choke Switch - The CHOKE switch (AFT UNIT and F\VD ITCIT) is a springloaded pushliutton switch used to control the solenoid that actuates the engine
choke. When depressed, the CHOKE switch applies power to the engine choke
solenoid.
Sta_ Switch - The START switch (AFT ITs'IT and FU'I) I^IT) is a spring-loaded
pusi iiitton switch used to control the engine starter. When depressed, the
START switch applies power to the engine starter. The START switch is
guarded to prevent accidental engagement of the engine starter.
Throttle SwUch - The THROTTLE snitch (AFT UNIT and FU'I) UNIT) is a threeposition toggle switch spring-loaded to the neutral position. The switch lias
INCREASE and DECREASE positions and is used to electrically control the engine
throttle through a geared servo-motor, The engine throttle may be set at any
intermediate position between minimum and maximum engine vpm by positioning
the switch to INCREASE or DECREASE and releasing to the neutral position
when desired engine RPM is reached. A governor on the engine m a i n t a i n s engine
speed at a given setting.

�Figure 4, Dump Valve
Spray Valve Switch - The SPRAY VALVE switch is a single-pole double-throw
toggle switch used to electrically open and close the spray valve. In the "OPEN
position power is applied to open the spray valve. In the CLOSED position
power is applied to close the spray valve. The SPRAY VALVE switch is guarded
in the PILOT position. A cockpit SPRAY VALVE switch is also provided for
control of the spraying operation by the pilot.
Dump Valve Switch - The DUMP VALVE switch, located at the extreme left side
of the control panel (figure 5), provides electrical control of the dump valve.
The switch is provided with a guard which maintains the switch in the CLOSED
position. Placing the switch in the OPEN position actuates the valve motor
and opens the dump valve.
The cockpit DUMP VALVE switch provides electrical control for opening of
the dump valve by the pilot. Operation is in conjunction with the console DUMP
VALVE switch. Placing either switch in the OPEN position actuates the dump
valve motor and opens the dump valve.
Float Switch Override - The FLOAT SWITCH OVERRIDE (AFT UNIT and FWD
UNIT) is a single-pole double-throw toggle switch (with a holding cc.l) used to
override the float switch (in tank) when the float switch has grounded the magneto.
The FLOAT SWITCH OVERRIDE is spring-loaded in the down position and when

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placed in the up position, enables the engine io be run when the tank is empty
(in order to fill the tank using the pump). The holding coil holds the FLOAT
SWITCH OVERRIDE in the up position until ihc float switch is actuated.
Engine Tachometer - The engine tachometer is dual indicating (two needles)
and indicates engine speed in hundreds of HPM.
Fluid Pressure Indicator - The FLUID pressure indicator indicates fluid pi'ossurc in increments of 2 PSI. When properly calibrated this gage can be used
as a flow-rate indicator.
Circuit Breakers - Four circuit breakers (STARTER AND CHOKE, THROTTLES,
INDICATORS, and SPRAY VALVE) control power to the control panel and provide protection from electrical overload and short circuits.
Spray Boom
The spray boom (figure (&gt;) can accommodate 18 spray nozzles for dispensing the defoliant. The spray boom is constructed of 4-1/2-inch diameter
steel tubing. The discharge line is off-set from the ccntcrlinc of the spray
boom to allow the aircraft's ramp to operate with the dispenser installed. The
spray boom is attached to the fuselage with six struts.

�INSTALLATION
SlUUTi

SPRAT
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SPRAY BOOM

INSTALLATION
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Figure C. Spray Boom and Associated Plumbing

Aircraft Installation
Installation of the dispenser in C-123 aircraft consists of towing the tank
and cradle assembly (unfilled) into the aircraft and securing it to the aircraft
floor utilizing twenty 10, 000-pound hook and chain assemblies and the cargo
floor tie-down fittings (figures 7 and S). All piping and hose assemblies, and
the dump valve chutes, are installed and the console assembly mounted to the
aircraft floor. The spray boom and connecting struts are attached to outside
fittings on the aircraft and the electrical cables are connected. In the case
oJ the C-130 aircraft, two dispensers are installed in the same manner and
;
interconnected.
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�Figure 7. Installation in 0123 (I,clt Si&lt;!o)

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Figure 8. Installation in C-12.3 (Right Side)

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�SECTION III
DEVELOPMENT ThST OF THE A/A45Y-1 INTERNAL DEFOLIANT DISPENSER

Development tests and evaluations of
A/A45Y-1, In the C-130 and C-123 aircraft
Force Base, Florida,, durlm; the period of
for the C-130 and 26 June 1964 to 22 July
objectives were to determine:

the internal defoliant dispenser,
were conducted by APGC, Ef-.lin Air
2 October 1963 to 20 December 1963
1964 for the C-123. The test

compatibility of the dispenser with the aircraft
capability of instillation
servicing (refilling) capability
removal'of the dispenser from the particular aircraft in accordance with Hayes* operation and maintenance manuals
are.?, coverage capability.
It was fouvi'l during these/evaluations that the dispensers were compatible
with both aircraft. The aircraft commander reported no unitsu.il effects on
the flight characteristics of either aircraft in transporting the loaded dispenser.
Dispenser iiv-t .illation and removal tests scheduled for the C-130 aircraft
were not accomplished due to desip.n chanr.es that affected the [-.round h a n d l i n g
of the dispenser. Three i n s t a l l a t i o n and removal tents wen- conducted durin-.-,
the C-123 test program. The three t»-sts (install and remove) required 12,
5, and It manhours, respectively. Thr&gt; refillini-. procedure as recomnendcd by
Hayes' operations and maintenance nanuals was satisfactory but somewhat inefficient (40 minutes per dispenser for the C-lJO aircraft). A r;e 1 f - 1 i 11 infeature was incorporated by Hayes prior to the C-123 test, program which
reduced the time required to f i l l each tank iron 40 minutes to 20 ninultv;
when fillinc, is done from 35-tviilon drum::.
The area coverage capability test of the dispenser (s) in the C-130 and
C-123 aircraft was conducted to determine ground concentration of defoliant:
agent (gallons per acre), swath width (feet.), droplet si/.e (microns), and
flow race (gallons per minute). The desired ground concentration of three
gallons per acre for a 120-foot swath width was not obtained. Figure-; ') and
10 illustrate typical agent deposition from the tvo aircraft. In both test--;,
the desired droplet size of 150 to 30G milrons mass median diameter was
obtained. The maximum flow rate obtained during' the C-130 and C-123 tests
were 390 and 275 gallons per minute, respectively.

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�C-123 AIRCRAFT

SWATH WIDTH (FEET)

Figure 9. Typical Agent Deposition (C-123 Aircraft)

�C-130 AIRCRAFT
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�SECTION IV
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
Liqiii d -Level Gago Ca lib rat ion
Before any system performance tests could be conducted, it was necessary
to calibrate the liquid-level gage which is mounted on the siiie of the defoliant dispenser.
To calibrate this gage, the dispenser was first weighed in the empty
condition and the weight recorded. The t.ank was then filled with water to
the 1/4 mark on the gage and weighed. Water was then added until the 1/2
mark on the gage was reached, and the tank again weighed. Filling then
continued to the 3/4 mark and the weight: recorded. The dispenser Was then
filled to the "Full" level and the weight recorded. At this point, the water
was pumped out through the spray valve until it reached the level at which
the float switch cuts the system off. The dispenser was then weighed again
and the weight recorded. This procedure was repeated twice to obtain an
average weight for each level.
From these weights, the volume (in gallons) was calculated for each
level on the gage, The results were:
Gage. Level

Volume (Gal)

Full

958

3/4

807

1/2

495

1/4

184

Float Switch Cut-Off

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Conversion Factors for Various
All system performance testing was conducted using water as the agent;
however, values were also needed for the agents which are used in the system.
For this reason, additional small-scale tests were conducted to determine
factors whic. could be used to convert the values obtained for water to
values for each agent.
To determine chc conversion factors applicable to refilling the tank,
a small pump rated au 2.3 gallons per minute was used to pump one gallon of
water and one gallon of each agent from one container into another through
3/4-inch tubing. The time required to accomplish this for each liquid was
recorded. The conversion factors were then calculated by dividing the average values of pur.iping time for each agent by the pumping time for water.
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�Results wore as follows:

Specific Gravity

Viscosity
(75°F)
(Cent is tokos)

Conversion
Factor

Purple

1.27

38.2

1.161

Orange

1.27

38.2

1.161

Blue

1.335

8.8

1.124

White (Tordon 101)

1.15

243.0

1.312

Agent

In determining conversion factors applicable to the gravity dump time
through the A/A45Y-1 dispenser's emergency dump valve, a Zahn #3 cup was
used. Forty-four millilitcrs of each agent and water were allowed to flow
through cup and the time recorded for each. Here, again, conversion factors
were obtained by dividing the values for each agent by the value for water.
Results were as follows:
Agont
Orange

Conversion Factor
.

0.90

Purple

0.90

Blue

0.85

White (Tordon 101)

1.45

Refill by Moans of tlio Internal poi'oll.-mt Dispenser Jet Pump
The apparatus used in performing this test is illustrated in figure 11.
It was set up such that the inlet end of the refill hose was at the same
elevation as the jet pitnp so that induced head loss would not be present.
Using a ten-foot section of refill hose (MIL-H-8974-32), the time was recorded for filling che dispenser to the 1/4 level on the liquid level gape.
The water was then .pumped out until the float switch cut off the system.
Time was then recorded for filling the system to the 1/2 level. This procedure was repeated for 3/4 and "Full". Three tests were run at each level
in order to obtain an average time. Those tests were repeated using 20, 30,
and 50-foot lengths of refill hose.
The values of refill time obtained for water were converted to the agent
values by the methods discussed in Lho previous section. Refill time as a
function of quantity of liquid is presented in figures 12 through 15 for each
agent.

18

�JET PUMP
59 GAL DRUM

WATER
SUPPLY
LINE

Figure 11. He-fill Test Apparatus

�1000

FULL LEVEL (958 GAL)

3 4 LEVEL (807 GAL)

1/2 LEVEL (495 GAL)

to
o
ORANGE OR PURPLE

WHITE (TORDON 101)
1/4 LEVEL (1S4 GAL)

100
FLOAT SWITCH CUT-OFF LEVEL (54 GAL)

10

11

12

13

14

15

REFILL TIME (MINUTES)

Figure 12. Refill Kate with Various Agents Using A 10-Foot Length of
Refill Hose

16

1?

18

�1000

FULL LEVEL (958 GAL)

3 ' 4 LEVEL (807 GAL)

1 2 LEVEL (495 GAL)

ORANGE OR PURPLE

WHITE (TORDON 101)
1/4 LEVEL (184 GAL)

100

FLOAT SWITCH CUT-OFF LEVEL (54 GAL)

10

11

12

13

14

REFILL TIME (MINUTES)

Figure 13. Refill Rate with Various Agents Using A 20-Foot Length of
Refill Hose

15

16

17

18

�1000

FLOAT SWITCH CUT-OFF LEVEL (54 GAL)

11

12

13

14

15

Figure M. Kefill Hate with Various Agents Using A 30-Foot Length of
Hel'ill Hosts

16

17

18

�1000

FULL LEVEL (958 GAL)

3 4 L E V E L (807 GAL)

o

1/2 LEVEL (495 GAL)

o
ORANGE OR PURPLE
300

^ WHITE (TORDON 101)
1/4 LEVEL (184 GAL)

200

100

FLOAT SWITCH CUT-OFF LEVEL (54 GAL)

1

2

3

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

REFILL TIME (MINUTES)

Figure 15. He-fill Rate with Various Agents Using a 50-Foot Length of
He-fill Hose

16

17

18

�Emergency Dump Test
In determining the dump rate through the A/A45Y-1 emergency dump valve,
the tank was filled with water three times to each of the liquid levels indicated on the liquid level gage. In each case, the valve was actuated
electrically and the flow of water from the tank timed until the water level
reached the float switch cut-off point (54 gallons). The values of time were
converted for each agent and plotted as a function of gallons of water or
agent to be dumped (figure 16).
FlowRate Test Using an Induced Pressure
The objective in conducting this test was to determine the flow rate of
the dispenser for any given pressure or head. The apparatus used in the
performance of this test is illustrated in figure 17. A flowmetcr (Scries
5000, Pottermeter) with a three-inch nominal inside diameter was mounted to
the downstream side of the spray valve. A three-inch manual gate valve was
mounted immediately downstream of the flowmeter. In addition, an indicator
(Potter Aeronautical Corporation Model 519) was connected to the flowmetcr
to indicate flow rate in gallons per minute.
In conducting the test, pressure was induced into the system by manually
changing the orifice area of the ga.te valve thus varying the restriction imposed upon the flow of water. At all times the level of the water in the
tank was held between the "3/4 level" and "full" to iisure the same positive
head of liquid on the suction side of the pump and a constant engine speed ot
3600 RPM was maintained. At each position of the gate valve blade, the spray
valve was electrically actuated to the open position. The pressure from the
indicator on the console and the flow rate from the flow indicator were
recorded. The test was conducted three times, moving the valve blade from
"closed" to "full open" in small increments, to insure reliable data.
The test results were plotted in terms of induced back pressure versus
flow rate. The conversion factors, previously discussed, were applied to the
values for water and curves were plotted for the specific agents involved.
These test results arc presented in figure 18.
System Pressure Loss Analysis
The purpose of this analysis is to ?.»«.ilytlcally determine the dispenser
pressure loss at various fluid flow rates. In the following section the
results of the analysis is combined with the previously mentioned flow rate
test to form the dispenser performance range.
The majority of the formulae used in this analysis is extracted from
Reference 2. Many of the values used are extracted from Reference j{. When
a formula or value taken from this paper is used, the page number ofl which
it is found is noted on the right hand side of the page.

24

�1000

i

i

i

r^

FULL LEVEL (958 GAL)

7

900

3 4 LEVEL (807 GAL)
800

\WATER

BLUE-

7

700

ORANGE OR PURPLE'

a. £00

500

1 7 LEVEL (495 GAL)

z

in
O
_J

O

\ WHITE

T

(TORDON 101)

3
O
Ul
(O

400

L

7

7

300

'/

200

1.4 L E V E L (184 GAD-

100

FLOAT SWITCH CUT-OFF LEVEL (54 GAL)

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

DUMP TIME (SECONDS)

Figure 1C. Emergency Dump Kate for Various Agents with A A'15Y-1
Dump Valve

80

�3 IN. MANUAL GATE VALVE

Figure 17. Flow Rate Test Apparatus
First of all, the line sizes must be determined.
Determination of line size from tank to spray boom:
Requirements:

400 p,pm @ 15 ft/sec

v

= 0.408 Q/d2

d

= 0.408 Q/v
400
0 408 15

d

=

3.298 inches
26

Page 3-2

�90 -t

S

80

ID
*/&gt;

S
a.
o
£

o

S

70

60H

i
o

50
40-

30
20

0

100

200

FLOW RATE - CPM

Figure 18. System Performance Test Results

400

�However, the 3-inc'i suction and discharge ports on the Gorwan-Rupp pump
necessitated using 3-inch outside diameter (O.D.) tubing with a 0.0d25-inch
wall thickness. Thus, a slit-Jit: increase in velocity occurs.
The fuselage-mounted spray boom is constructed of 4.5-inch O.D. stainless steel tubing with a wall tliicknoss of 0.237 inches. The increase in
line size in the boom was dictated by structural stiffness requirements for
Ll.e C-130 aircraft which has a considerably greater speed capability than
the. C-123 aircraft.
The agent which is pumped through the tubing system shown in figure 19
has a specific gravity of 1.3 and a viscosity equal to 30.0 ccntistokes @
The total head is found in four parts. The first part to be. analyzed
is the suction line; i.e., the section of line between the spray tank and
the pump.

Suction Head:
Suction line velocity:
Page 3-2
Equation 3-2

.408

.408

v

=

(2.S75)2

10.74 ft/sec

Reynolds number:
Page 3-2
Equation 3-3

32.2
/-Co.

=

JJJc

8.2 x 10-4

(81.2&gt;(0.240)(19.74)
(32.2) (8.2 x 10'4)

Rc

= 1.456 x 104

28

Page 11-5

�359.1 1

A
=^

y

WHtRL JET SPRAV NOZZLE - NO 3 &lt; Bl?0
5C-ELBO*
REDUCER OME INCH TO 3 i
1 IN POPPET V A L V E
VEE B*Mt&gt; COUPLING

3 IN DIA FLEX LINE
3 IN. POPPET CHECK VALVE

3 IN. VALVE - WOTOR OPERATED
3 IN VALVE - MANUALLY OPERATED
PUMP - MOTOf! DRIVEN
SUCTIOMCONE
PIUKIO O U T L E T
'1 IN LilA LINE
TAIL BOOM - 4 1 2IN. 0 0

19. A/A45Y-1 Fluid Flow Schematic

�Friction factor:
For a 3-inch SolieiUilc-40 pipe at a flow having an RC = 1.456 x 10*
the friction factor Is:
f

=

0.029

Page A-25

= £ - .'°4 = 1.38
C
.029

Page A-26

Suction cone:
L/D

12 inch radius 90° bend:
L/D

=

13.6

Page A-27

L/D

=

7.5

Page A-27

30

Page A-30

12 inch radius 29° bend:

Schedule 40

90° standard elbow:
L/D

=

Exit into pimp:
L/D

= £ = —L. =
f
.029

34.43

Summation o£ L/D's:
L/D

=

1.38 +

13.6 +
L/D

L

7.5 +

*=

=

34.48

86.96

= (DHL/0) =
L

30.0 +

(69)(.4)
8.6 020

20.87 feet

Total equivalent length oC pipe:
L

=

2/12 +

L

= 0.167 +.1.0
L

12/12

=

+

53/12

+ 4.417 *

26.,45 feet

30

+

20.87

20.87

�Head loss due to flow through suction cone, tubing, bends, and exit
i n t o pinup:
hL
h,
L

=
hi.

=

0.1863

0.1863
=

&amp;—

Page 3-2
Equation 3-5

d

2.875

19.368 foot of a«;cnt

Head loss for 9-incli f l e x i b l e hose (3-inch O.D.):
For AGO gpm, the pressure drop is 0.7 p s i / f t

0.7 p s i / f t x 0.75 ft
hL

=

(0.525) (2. 31)

hL

=

=

(1.213)(1.3)

=

Anaconda
Catalog G-700,
Page D-5

0.525 psi

1.213 feet of water

=

1.577 foot of agent

Head loss for a 3-inch gate valve:
The formula for

A l l in inches is:

For 400 gpin, /'-.I I
hL

=

(7. 34) (1.3)

=

=

AH

=

0.0000:459Q2

7.34 inches

O t 7 9 6 Fcot of agcnt

Total Suction Head:
hL

=

14/12

+

19.368

+

1.577

+

0.796

hL

=

1.167

+

19.368

+

1.577

+

0.796

hL

=

22.908 feet of agent

Next the head is found for the discharge l i n e ; i.e., the line between
the ^ump and the spray boom.: The line velocity and the friction factor arc
the same as for the suction line.
i

Sharp edged entrance to pump:
L/D

=

£ =
f

-.*
°.5
0.029

=

17.24

Page A-26

�Two (2) Schedule-40

90° standard elbows:

L/D

45°

-

()3) =
2(0

60.0

Page A-30

12-inch radius:
L/D =

(40(53 =
1.).3)

7.50

Page A-27

45° Miter bend:
L/D

45°

=

15.0

Page A-27

9-inch radius through fuselage:
L/D = 12.0(.533) = 6.4

Summation of L/D's:
L/D = 17.24 + 60.0 + 7.5 4- 15.0 + 6.4
L/D
L

=

L/D(D)

-

•=

106.14

(106.14)(0*240)

=

25.47 feet

Total equivalent length of pipe:

L

=

L

=

14
18
21.5 . 26.75 . 192 , 46.625 . , , - , - ,
12 + 12 + ~TT + ~W~ T T2 + ~12~ + 25 ' 47
1.167 + 1.500 + 1.792 + 2.229 + 16.00 + 3.885 + 25,47
L = 52.043 feet

Head loss due to flow oF agent through elbows, bends, tubing, and
sharp-edged entrance to pump:
hT

h.

=

L

hL

&lt;=

0.1863

0.1863 ( . 2 ) (52.043)(19.74)
009
2.875
=

38.109 feet of agent

Head loss for 3-inch check valve:

32

�Tlio formulae for the pressure drop and lici.nl loss thronj'.li t h i s
chock valve are:
1
A P = .-0.005Q +
l«l. =

2.0

CAP)(2.3l)(S)

For tin- Q of /»00 npm:
AP

= 0

therefore
However, for flow ralos loss than A 00 upm, there w i l l he a p p r e c i a b l e head
loss.
lleaJ loss Tor 'Uinch v.ate v a l v e :
Tliis value is Hie same as for t h e \\mc v a l v e In the sue- 1 ion l i u o .
iij

=

0.7% feet of ai-.fnt

Head loss for C l o x i b l o hose ( J - i n o l i O.D.):
Tlu-ro are llireo (3) sod ions of f l e &gt; - i h l e l i n e between the spr.iy
valve and the spray boom.
I,
Pressni-e drop

=

.:

K ». 'yS^JjJvjq

0.7 p s i / f t

b (j =
!),_

=,

20.80 feet

(see l &gt;-iiu-h f l e x hose in sue I ion l i n e )

(0.7 |&gt;si/l'l)(:&gt;O.K'))C&gt;. •}]) (!..:&gt;)
= A 3.0 1 J foe( of at-ent

T o t a l Dl.sehari',0 Head:

-Ih. '-

:W.lO l l
h.

0.7'K.

-I-

0.7'Xi

+ 4J.'M3

= 8 2 . 7 I A feet: of no'nL

-

�At this point in the system, the flow of agent leaves the 3-inch lino
and enters the spray boom, which is shown in figure 20. The line size for
the spray boom has .already been determined as 4.5-inch O.D. stainless steel
pipe with a wall thickness of 0.237 inches. The nozzle arrangement is
symmetrical about the centerline of the spray boom; however, the entrance to
the boom is offset approximately six feet from the centerline. In this
analysis, the worst condition, which is the longer section of spray boom. Is
analyzed for a flow rate of 200 gpm.
There are a total of eighteen nozzles on .the spray boom. Each nozzle
dispenses agent at a rate of 400 gpm/18 nozzles or 22.22 gallons per minute.
As the flow passes each nozzle, the total flow rate is reduced by this amount.
With each chance in flow, the agent velocity, friction factor, and Reynold's
number also change. These values must be recalculated at cacli nozzle location in order to find the head loss in the next section of line.
In calculating the spray-boom head loss, the first head loss is
encountered where the 3-inch O.D. discharge line exits into the 4.5-inch O.D.
boom. This is calculated on the basis of a sharp-edged exit.
K

=

L/D
L

1.00

=

- L/D(D) =
L

=

Page A-26

34.48
(44) (,4)
3.8
020

81275 feet

Head loss due to exit from discharge line:
h.
L
h
L

=

0.1863 ~^d

= 0 1863 ( , P29) (3.275) (19.74)2
0•
" '
2.875
hT

=

6.059 feet of agent

Station 0.0 to Sfation 149.63
/.a r,i

12.47 feet

34

�STA
25138

SI*
233 A3

STA
22163

STA
20ft]

STA
19763

STA
IBS 43

STA
1736}

STA
16163

STA
1496}

STA
CC

4
SYMETRlCAL
EXCEPT AS SHO»N

If"fl'"T

T

3-E

I

!—17 3 i-

• 7 EQUAL SPACES — -

101 3 4

Figure 20. A, A45Y-1 I^usclagc-Mounted Spray Boom

�Velocity:
v

v

.408 Q/d 2

=

,408

=

20
°
(.2)
4062

.0
48

v

=

16. 087 /

5.034 f i / s e c

Reynolds number:
Dv

R0

32.2 /rc
(81.12)(.3355)(5.034)

32.2 (8.2 x

=

R0

I0"f)

5190

Friction factor:
f

=

0.037

Head loss:

"L
IIT
L

.1863^

1863 ( . 0 3 7 ) ( 1 2 . A 7 ) ( 5 . 0 3 4 ) 2
4.026

=
'
j^

=

=

0.541 foot of agent

Station 149.63 to Station 161.63
L
Q

=

=
Q

=

3G

1.0 feet

200 - 22.22
177.78 B pni

�v

.408 Q/il 2

=

177.78

v

"

.408

v

=

4.47 1 } f l / s o c

(4.02() 2

(8l.l2)(.333--,)(4.475)
( 3 2 . 2 ) ( 8 . 2 x 10*')
Re

0.038

hL

h,

=
ll|

=

,18ft 3

.J863
=.

-

.015

s

4.026
fCH't

Of

flJ'.CMlt

S l a t i o i i 161.63 I o S t a t i o n 173.63
L

Q

=

=

177.78

-

1.0

foot

22.22

=

135.56

(4.026) 2
v
R0

=

=

3.&lt;)H) it /sec

_(».!. U) (.33!&gt;5)
( 3 2 . 2 ) (8. 2 x 10-'1)
Re

=

1030.90
R0

=

x

4037

x

velocity

velocity

�f

hL

=

(.040) (1.0).(3.916)3

.1863

.

h^

=

0.040

0.028 feel of agent

Station 173.63 to Station 185.63
L
Q

=

v

155.56

=

.408

Rc

«
-

1.0 feet
22.22

14

• ,
(4.026) 2

=

=

f

.-

l«

T

'=

=

= 3.356

ft/sec

3460

0.0415

(.0415)(1.0)(3.356) 2
1 nir
4.026

-,«&lt;•-.

J

.1863

=

133.34 ft/sec

1030.90 x 3.356

Re

,
h

=

0.022 feet of aj;cnt

Station 185.63 to Station 197.63
L
Q

=

133.34

=
-

38

1.0 feet
22.22

=

111.12 gpm

�v

v

Re

=

/ft0
.408

=

=

1T.I.12
(4.026)2

2.797 ft/sec

1030.90 x 2.797

t

=

=

2883

0,044

(P044)(1.0)(2.797):
* f 4 7 0 2 6

,0,,
.1863
h^

=

0.016 feet of agent

Station 197.63 to Station 209.63
L

Q

v

=

=

1.0 feet

111.12

-

22.22

88.90

408

" Rc

=

= 2 238 ft/sec

-

=

2307

0.047

1863 (•0^7)(1.0)(2.238) :
4.026

-

L

h,

88.90 gpm

(1030.90)(2.238) =

f

h,

=

=

0.011 feet of agent

39

�Station 2 ' . 3 to Station 221.63
0)6

L

Q

-

88.90

=

1.0 Coct

-

22.22

=

66.68

66.68
v

=

.408

R_

=

2 =

(1030.&lt;&gt;C) (1.678)

=

0

IL

=

= 1730

0-037

"^
hj

1.678 ft/soc

4,026

0.005 foot of ap.ont

Station 221.63 to Station 233.63
L
Q

=

66.68

v

-

.408

R0

=

=
-

1.0 foot
22.22

, , , -.2

v
{ -t • VJ..O^

= 44.46 &gt;-,pm

=

1.119 f t / H o c

(1030. «())&lt; 1.110)

1 1 5'.

-10

=

=

0.055

1154

�hT . .1863
L

4.026

hL = 0.003 ffiet of agent

Station 233.63 to Station 251.38
-

Q
- Rc

.0
48

»

1.479 feet

22.22 gpm

22.22
(.2)
4062

=

0&gt;559 Et/scc

- (1030.90)(0.559) =

h, L

576.27

1863 (0.ni)(l.A70)(0|.559)2
'
4.020

hL * 0.002 feet of agent

Total Spray Room Head
Exit from discharge line
Station 0.0 to Station 149.63
Station 149.63 to Station 161.63
Station 161.63 to Station 173.63
Station 173.63 to Station 185.63
Station 185.63 to Station 197.63
Station 197.63 to Station 209.63
Station 209.63 to Station 221.63
Station 221.63 to Station 233.63
Station 233.63 to Station 251.38
Total Spray Boom Head

6.059 feet
0.541
0.035
0.028
0.022
0.016
0.011
0.005
0.003
0.002
6.722 foot of agent

41

�An illustration of the plumbing through which the flow of agent travels
from the point it leaves the spray boom until it enters the airstream is
presented also in figure 20. Since the maximum pressure change between
pump and nozzle occurs at the outboard nor.sle (Station 251.38), the head
loss is calculated at this station.
In leaving the spray boom, the agent flows through a sudden contraction.
However, the flow must also make a 30° turn. In order to properly analyze
this condition, the L/D ratio is found for a sudden contraction and also a
30° miter bend.

Head Loss -_ Spray Boom to Check Valve;
Flow;
Q

= 22.22 gpm

Velocity:

v=

-^TiToi^

v «' 8.239 ft/sec
Reynolds number:
R

e

(81.12)(.087)(S.239)
(32.2)(8.2 x 10"4)
Re = 2203

Friction factor;
f = 0.050
30° Miter bend:
L/D = 8.0
Sudden contraction:
d^ =

1.049 inches;

d., * 4.026 inches

T • 4.026
rr
d
42

Page A-27

�K = 0.43

Page A-26

K
0.43
f " 0.05

L/D

8.6

Summation of L/D's:
3.0 + 8.6

L/D

16.6

L « L/D(D) -f- 5'875
L =
L

16.6(.087) + 0.490
=

L

1.444 -t- 0.490
=

1.934 feet

Head loss:
h

=

L

1863 ( . 5 ) d.934) (8.239)2
000
'
1.049

hj

**

1.166 feet of agent

Check valve head loss:
Pressure drop = 1.85 psl @ 22.22 gpra

h^

=

5.556 feet of agent

Contraction upstream of 3/4 inch street elbow:
dj^

=

0.719 inches

d2

=

li = 0.801
d2.

K

=

O f 12

45
43

0.897 inches

James, Pond' &amp;
Clark, Inc.
Catalog,Pg 6.

�22.22

v » 17.537 ft/sec

R

=

(81. 12) ( 0 ) (17. 537)
.6
(32. 2) ( . 2 x 10"4)
8
Re = 3233
f - 0.045 ,

K
" I

0.12
0.045 •'

=

2 67
6

'

L = L/D(D) = (2.667) .(P-719)
L * 0.160 feet

hj

=

.1863 (-045)(0.160)(17.537)2

h^ = 0.573 feet of agent

90° street elbow:
L/D = 50

Average internal diameter
V

=

408

-

= 0.88 inches

22.22
(.82
08)

v = 11.707 ft/sec
R

=

(81.12)(.073)(11.707)
(32.2)(8.2 x 10"4)
Rc = 2626
f = 0.0475
44

.

�L

h

10

= L/D(D) =

=
L

S.O—^

«

3.67 feet

1863 (•M75)(3.67)(11.707)2
'
. 0.88

HL

=

5.058 feet of agent

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=

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dl

d£

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7
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Spray Nozzle:
From the data available in the Spray Systems Company Catalog 25, a
formula was derived to calculate the pressure required to dispense a known
flow of agent. The formula is:

45

�P = 0.069215 f Q per Kozzle
12
I Conversion Factor I
The value of the conversion factor can also be extracted from this catalog
if the specific gravity of the agent is known.
QPN =

22.22 gpm

C.F.

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0.069215

P

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81.12 lbs/ft3
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78.872 feet of agent

Total head loss downstream of spray boom:
Spray boom to check valve:
Check valve:
Upstream contraction:
90° street elbow:
Dowastream contraction:
Spray nozzle:

1.166 feet
5.556
0.573
5.058
6.523
78.872
97.748 feet of agent

Total pump head for 400 gpm:
Suction head:
Discharge head;
Spray boom head:
Head downstream of spray boom:
Total Mead ( 0 gpm)
40

22.903
82.714
6.722
97.748

H

210.092 feet of agent

This analysis demonstrates the procedure lor determining the total
head for a certain agent at a certain flow rate. The head for any flow
rate can he calculated in the same manner. Likewise the total head £an
be found for any liquid agent hy changing the values for specific gravity,
viscosity, and the spray nozzle conversion factor.
46

�This procedure has been programmed for the IBM Model 360-30 computer.
The program was exercised for four different agents currently being used
in conjunction with the A/A45Y-1 system in addition to water. Flow rates
ranging from 1 to 400 gpm were analyzed. The agents and their characteristics are shown in the following cable.

Liquid Agent

Viscosity
(? 80°F
(Ccntistokcs)

Specific
Gravity

Water
Orange
Purple
Blue
White
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1.270
1.270
1.335
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38.2
38.2
8.8
243.0 '

1.000
0.887
0.887
0.865
0.931

The results of the computer tabulations were plotted for total head
(feet) versus flow rate (gpm) and are illustrated in figure 21.

Dispenser Performance Range
Successful operation of the dispenser depends upon the ability of the
crew to recognize the dispenser's capabilities and limitations. The dispenser performance information presented herein is sufficient in scope to
permit an estimate of what may be expected of the dispenser under normal
conditions.
In order to determine the operating range of the dispenser, it was
necessary to perform a test to establish the pump performance curve and
secondly, to mathematically perform a fluid analysis of the entire dispenser from the tank to the spray nozzles. This test and analysis has bo:;,-!
explained in the two previous sections.
Figures 22 through 25 combine the aforementioned test and analysis
curves to establish the operating range of the dispenser for various chemical agents. The intersection of the two curves represents the maximum flow
rate obtainable at 3600 engine KPM.
In using these graphs, locate the desired flow rate on the horizontal
scale of the appropriate agent graph; move vertically to the point of intersection with the theoretical system loss curve; then move horizontally
and read the required pressure from the vertical scale. The speed (rpm)
of the engine must be adjusted while spraying, so that che required pressure
is indicated on the pressure indicator located on the control console.
The cross-hatched area labeled "Operating Range" encompasses all values
of back pressures or pressure losses that the system can theoretically pump
against as a function of engine speed and flow rate.

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Found in a file labeled: "Correspondence Concerning
the Use of Defoliants in SEA and the Role of Air Force
Personnel, Nov 1962 - Oct 1967"; Date stamped 29
Sep 1967; refers to a demonstration of a new nozzle,
possibly related to item 250.

Monday, January 22, 2001

Page 251 of 341

�ATG

ATX

S9SEP
ATCB (Lt Reynard/882-2457)

ATE

Request for Analysis of Sprayed Kromekote Cards
ATS

APGC (PGVBD-1/Lt Goodwin)

ATP

1. A representative of the Armament Laboratory witnessed a
demonstration of a new nozzle design on 20 Sep 67. About
100 Krornekote cards were placed perpendicular to the path of
the spray aircraft. The defoliant which was dispensed was a
mixture composed of 33.5% 2,4D; 31.9% 2,4,5T, and 34.6%
kerosene (all are volume percent); the density of this material
is unknown.
2. ATCS requests that the CB Laboratory examine these cards to
determine droplet spectrum and mass median diameter in support
of Project 5172.

E. R. DAVIES, Lt Colonel, USAF
Chief, Biological Branch

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ATC

ATT

ATW

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OTHER

Name, Office Symbol of Originator

Date

Typist's Initials

^ J.
AFATL Form 0Nov 1966

COORDINATION SHEET

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Monday, January 22, 2001

Page 244 of 341

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I'.'ZCC :01: fr.
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From:
To:

Officer in Charge
CDR R. H. GROTHAUS, Assistant Executive Secretary, Armed Forces Pest
Management Board, Forest Glen Section, WRAMC. Washington, DC 20012

Subj : Some pesticides used in Vietnam during June-December 1965 by 1st
MARDIV (REIN) FMF; ^eport of
Ref:

(a) Chairman, AFPMB Itr of 18 July 1980

1. In accordance with reference (a), the following information is provided
regarding the subject use of pesticides in Vietnam. The data vas compiled
from monthly reports from the Preventive Medicine Officer, 1st MARDIV (REIN)
FMF, to the Division Surgeon, 1st MARDIV. Reports were available for only
the last six months of 1968. The region involved included the immediate and
surrounding areas of DaNang, Phu Bai and An Hoa.
2.

Pests and Vectors
a.

Mosquitoes
larval control
adult control

b.

11,600 Ibs
3,511 gals
270 gals

2% Baytex granules
6% Malathion
1.5%.Malathion

Rodents
1000 zinc phosphide torpedoes
1000 Ibs diphacin blocks

c.

Cockroaches
25 gals
17 gals

d.

0.5% Diazinon
0.5% Baygon

Filth Flies
13 gals
44 gals
53 gals

6% Diazinon
6% Malathion
1% Diazinon

3. The following were pesticides issued to various units in the 1st MARDIV
TAOR during the six-month period:

�DVECC:01:fic
6250
482 gals
486 Ibs

0.5% Diazinon
2% Baytex granules

168 Ibs

Warfarin

263 Ibs
74 Ibs

Diazinon dust
1% Lindane dust

115 gals

57% Malathion

5 Ibs
4.

5% Chlordane dust

The equipment used to disperse the pesticides included:

Dyna Fog cold foggers
John Beam hydraulic sprayer

Grandap aerial dispersal rig

Mity Mite back packs

Hand compressed air sprayer
5.

Documents used in pest and vector control operations included:

MO-310, Military Operational Handbook
DVECC Recommendations for Chemical Control of Disease Vectors
and Economic Pests
Copies of any pertinent 1st MARDIV regulations or directives are
not available.
A .Newsletter, "Preventive Medicine Digest," was used to promulgate
limited information on vector control- techniques (copies are not
available). Formal classes were also held on vector control methods
and safety for corpsmen in the 1ST MARDIV TAOR.
6. According to unofficial records, "Ranch Hand" operations in the DaNang
area dispensed a total of 8400 gallons of 57% Malathion on 4 separate operational periods during the last 6 months of 1968.
7. In the 1st MARDIV, the greatest pesticide exposure to combat troops was
probably from Malathion used in fogging and aerial dispersal operations.
8. The above information is not meant to be a summary of all pesticides
used by the 1st MARDIV during June-December 1968.
Summary data on pesticides
used by various component units was not available.

L. LANCE SHOLDT

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Memorandum: Trip Report, Preston, Md. and Ft.
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Chief and Division Chief

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the Use of Defoliants in SEA and the Role of Air Force
Personnel, Nov 1962 - Oct 1967"; Discusses visit to
Tidewater A G Systems and demonstration of new
nozzle, also meeting of the Defoliants/Anticrop
Subcommittee of the JTCG Technical Coordinating
Group. Date stamped 9 Oct 1967.

Monday, January 22, 2001

Page 250 of 341

�MEMORANDUM
Biological Branch
Bio-Chemical Division
Air Force Armament Lab
SUBJECT:

Trip Report, Preston, Md. and Ft Detrick, Md.

TO: BRANCH CHIEF__
DIVISION CHIEF
Return for File
1. The facilities of Tidewater A G Systems were visited, and a
demonstration of their new nozzle was witnessed. Facilities
consisted of a three room frame building whose space was largely
unoccupied. The company has three crop spraying planes, a private
plane, and their own dirt airstrip. The firm consists of two
partners, a secretary and an engineering consultant.
2. A crop dusting plane was outfitted with the AG nozzle, and
flown at 10-20 feet altitude and 95 mph. A mixture of 2, 4D,
2,4,5T and kerosene was sprayed over a line of Kromecoate cards,
which were spaced approximately at two foot intervals for two
hundred feet. Expected droplet size was 100 microns, and the
cards are being examined by the CB facility. The nozzle is a
sturdy, well designed piece of equipment, but it will cause a
high drag penalty on the aircraft. Cost of the unit was
estimated to be five to six hundred dollars in quantity.
3. The first meeting of the Defoliants/Anticrop Subcommittee of
the JTCG Technical Coordinating Group was convened. A Charter
was discussed and adopted. The remainder of the day was spent
discussing the mission, scope and projects of the agencies
represented by the subcommittee members. A tour of Ft Detrick
facilities was cancelled due to lack of time.

KENNARD A. REYNARD, ILt, USAF
Project Engineer

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Report/Article Title Minutes A/A45Y-1 Internal Defoliant Dispenser System Support Conference, 25 and
26 August 1966

Journal/Book Title
Year

™GQ

Month/Day
Color

M

Number of Images

4G

Pages 33, 34, and 38 fold out; includes addendum: memo and replacement page for
Item 9-66-2 of the minutes

Tuesday, November 14, 2000

Page 20 of 25

�Anonymous
1966
Minutes A/A45Y-1 internal defoliant dispenser
system: Support Conference

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A/A45Y-1 INTERNAL DEFOLIANT
DISPENSER SYSTEM

SUPPORT CONFERENCE
25 AND 26 AUGUST 1966

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Item Number

Title

Page Number

Summary

1

Section I

Introduction/Ranch Hand Report

2

Section n

A/A45Y-1 System Status
Technical Manual Status

3

Section DI
9-66-1
9-66-2

4

9-66-7

Action Items
Ground Support Equipment
TCTQ for Installation of A/A45Y-1 System in
UC-123B Aircraft, Class V Mod 1776
Retrofit Installation of MARK HI Engine
Spares
Retrofit Installation of Optimized (Redesigned)
Wing Boom onUC-123B Aircraft
Maintenance Data and Technical Order
Verification
Maintenance Training of Ranch Hand Personnel

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Section IV

General Comments/Observations

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Section V

A/A45Y-1 Defoliation Conference Attendees

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Section VI

Distribution

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Section VII

A/A45Y-1 Internal Defoliant Dispenser System
System Description
Capabilities and Limitations
Leading Particulars
Tank and Cradle Assembly
Control Console
Dump Valve
Spray Boom
Aircraft Installation
Viet Nam Ranch Hand Operations
Optimized Defoliant Handling System
Portable Defoliant Handling Unit

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9-66-3
9-66-4
9-66-5
9-66-6

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�Figure Number

Title

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Illustrations
Figure 1
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 10
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17

Major Components of Defoliant Dispenser
Control Console
Dump Valve
Tail Spray Boom and Associated Plumbing
Wing Spray Boom
Existing Defoliant Transfer System Tan Son Nhut
Air Base, Viet Nam
Optimized Defoliant Handling System Layout
Defoliant Handling System Components
Tank Trailer Defoliation Liquid Refill

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Photographs
Figure
Figure
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Figure
Figure

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Defoliant Dispenser (right side)
Centrifugal Pump
Installation in C-123 (left side)
Installation in C-123 (right side)
Ranch Hand Work Area
Hour Glass Tank and Pump
Hour Glass Tank and Pump (insulated)
Hour Glass Spider Pump

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�SUMMARY
1. The first Logistics Support Meeting for the A/AU5Y-1 Defoliant Dispenser
was held at Hayes International Corp, Birmingham, Ala., on 2li and 25 Aug 1966.
2. The purpose of this meeting was to review program status, evaluate
"Major Problem Areas", and initiate and assign action as required to assure
the timely and successful completion of program requirements for enhancement
of logistic support.
3. Areas within this program requiring action, further refinement and overall close surveillance are documented in section III and IV of these minutes.
Lu A follow-up meeting was determined essential in order to review progress
made on action items, reassess support posture, and include representatives
of agencies absent from this meeting.
5. The minutes of this meeting will be used as a basis of agenda for the
next meeting. Each action agency should complete their assigned action
in accordance with the scheduled dates, if possible, and be prepared to
present status of action taken at the next scheduled meeting. Additional
items may be added to the agenda for review and discussion at this time.
However, to assure adequate time for evaluation and staffing, it is
necessary that proposed agenda items be submitted to WRAMA (WRNQO) at least
one week before the scheduled meeting date.
6. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled at Hayes International Corp.,
Birmingham, Ala., 11-13 Oct 1966. Confirmation of date and location will
be provided by separate correspondence.
7. It is desired to take this opportunity to compliment each representative
for his active participation and support. Especially appreciated are the
efforts of Hayes International in hosting this meeting and the fine
assistance rendered. The productive results obtained and anticipated as
a result of this meeting will be beneficial to all agencies concerned, and
should improve SEJu-support and operational capability.

ROBERT N. SCHEIDECKER
Major, USAF
Chief, Operations Branch
Directorate, Materiel Management

�SECTION I
INTRODUCTION/RANCH HAND REPORT
1. Mr. W. B. O'Neal welcomed the conferees and opened the meeting.
Introduction was given by Lt William Crea, Air Force Project Engineer.
Status of the program was reviewed by Mr. Don Smallwood, Hayes Project
Engineer (Reference Section II).
2. Captain Peshkin gave the report from Ranch Hand. They are growing
very rapidly and a considerable number of problems have developed. As
early as January or February, it was realized that additional aircraft
were going to be programmed for SEA. Storage, maintenance, and training requirements were anticipated; however, no staff support was furnished after discussions with operations and maintenance personnel at Tan
Son NHut. Finally, the aircraft began to arrive. Storage problems still
exist as does spare parts support. Flying continues at approximately
25 sorties per aircraft per month. This is the MACV planning figure
for programming chemicals. Ranch Hand would like to be able to operate
from an additional operating location in the II Corps area to increase
sortie effectiveness. There are presently 9 aircraft in the country 3 at Da Nang and 6 at Tan Son NHut. The operation continues successful
because the equipment is basically good and the air frame is the best
available. The defoliant system has the same characteristics, simplicity,
and reliability. The main problems are as indicated below. Ranch Hand
has been fortunate in their maintenance support resulting in almost 100$ aircraft availability. Many of Ranch Hand's problems could be
helped by better staff support.

�SECTION II
A/A45Y-1 SYSTEM STATUS

ITEM

CONTRACT

1. A/A45Y-1
Prototype

08(635)3609

2. A/A45Y-1
Production

08(635)3609

3. Dump Valve
Kit

08(635)4894

4. Wing Boom
Prototype

08(635)5710

5. Wing Boom
Production

08(635)5710

6. Engine Mod
Mark III

08(635)4894

QUANTITY

DELIVERY
DATE

REMARKS

Sept. 1963

Used in C-130 Test
at Eglin
Systems started at
Hayes

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Aug. 1964

Six Operational Systems
in Viet Nam. One
destroyed in C-123 crash
in Viet Nam. Seven
delivered to FairchildHiller Corp. for installation in C-123. One
awaiting dump valve and
will be shipped to Fairchild-Hiller. One remaining at Hayes for
Wing Boom Test. One
unassigned. Three
cannibalized for spare
parts by Eglin.

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Aug. 1965

All operational
A/A45Y-1 systems
equipped with dump
valve.

Sept. 1966

Fabrication complete
by 23 Aug. 1966.

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March 1967
(Anticipated)

Delivery to be 150 days
after approval of
Prototype.

15

Jan. 1967
(Anticipated)

Twelve to be installed
on new purchase of
twelve A/A45Y-1 by
WRAMA and the remaining three for
spares.

�TECHNICAL MANUAL STATUS

ITEM

STATUS

REMARKS

T. O. 11C15-3-4-2
FIELD, DEPOT OVERHAUL WITH IPB INTERNAL DEFOLIANT
DISPENSER MODEL
A/A45Y-1

Awaiting validation of
System Manual.

In process review performed at
Hayes by WRAMA, 20 and 21
July 1966

T. O. 11C15-3-4-2
FIELD, DEPOT OVERHAUL WITH IPB INTERNAL DEFOLIANT
DISPENSER MODEL
A/A45Y-1

In process.

Manual change to add Mark III
engine pump controls

T. C. T. O.
(Proposed)

No contractural
requirements. Never
was negotiated as per
supplemental agreement number 2.

Contractor recommends preparation of T. C. T. O. for installation of system in C-123 aircraft

T. O. 11C15-3-4-2
FIELD, DEPOT OVERHAUL WITH IPB INTERNAL DEFOLIANT
DISPENSER MODEL
A/A45Y-1

In process.

Change to cover wing boom
program

T. C. T. O.

In process.

To cover installation of wing boom
A/A45Y-1 on C-123 for aircraft
T. O. 's
To cover installation of Mark HI
engine controls in field to retrofit
existing systems

T. C. T. O.

Awaiting receipt of 118A
and contract coverage

�SECTION III
ACTION ITEMS
Item Number 9-66-1 - Ground Support Equipment;
a. Problem Presented;
(1) There are four 1,000 gallon Transfer Tanks (Hour Glass) and one
2,5'00 gallon Fuel Servicing Unit, Type F-7 currently located at Tan Son NHut
with a 5&gt;000 gallon R-2 Storage Tank in the process of installation. There
are also three 1,000 gallon Transfer Tanks (Hour Glass) located at Da Nang.
The unsystemized arrangement and limited capacity of this equipment does
not give sufficient capability to; (1) Fill aircraft that are located at
Tan Son NHut, (2) Turn-around aircraft as rapidly as necessary, and (3)
Operate with the three different type chemical agents now being used. The
present system is characterized by the following; (a) Insufficient tank
storage capacity, (b) Insufficient transfer capacity which limits turnaround time, (c) Inability to systematically select proper chemical
appropriate to target requirements, (d) Inability to evacuate unused
agent from tanks in aircraft.
(2) The present system is progressively deteriorating due to
use of 1952 vintage Hour Glass transfer equipment. This system cannot
be supported and therefore will be eliminated from inventory at failure
or when sooner replaced. Glaring deficiencies of this system are as noted;
(a) Non-standard system, (b) Limited or no spare parts available, (c)
Fire hose used to connect transfer tanks deteriorates in from h to 10 days,
(d) Contamination of flow system (mainly due to rubber particles from fire
hose lining plus sand and other foreign particles introduced by siphoning
probes) because of lack of well thought out systems approach, (e) Inadequate
pumping capability (Spider pump used for siphoning agent from 55 gallon drums
is old and weak).
b. Progress to Date:
(1) An R-2 Storage Tank (5,000 gallon), salvaged from an R-2
Servicing Unit, is to be installed by Ranch Hand to provide additional
transfer and storage capability and is awaiting plumbing installation by
Base Civil Engineer. (Compatibility of this tank with existing chemical
agents is doubtful).
(2) One F-7 Servicing Unit is now in use with five more on order.
(So far this equipment is functionally satisfactory, but will need teflon
hosing and seals for compatibility with existing agents).

�(3) Use of ARMY Bladder Tanks for storage is being investigated by
377 Combat Support Group (Base Fuels), Tan Son NHut. (Question of agent
compatibility still remains) .
(I;) The A/AU5T-1 System has a self -filling capability, but was
found to be too slow and therefore incompatible with quick turn-around
requirement.
Use of B-l and B-1A Nitric Acid Servicing Units (2,000
gallon capacity) were proposed by Hayes as they were believed to be in
excess storage. Investigation by WRAMA Vehicle Manager revealed these
units to be unsatisfactory for their designed purpose and were dismantled
and removed from inventory.
c. Action to be Taken and Action Agency;
(1) Provide adequate bulk storage and pumping facilities for
three different chemical agents at two, possibly three different bases.
A requirement exists for the simultaneous filling of as many as nine
aircraft at Tan Son NHut and three at Da Nang with a possible total of
five at Da Nang and three at another operating location (does not include
Lucky Tiger). Action agency to be determined.
(2) Provide additional F-7 Servicing Units to Ranch Hand WRAMA (WRNR).
(3) Provide teflon hoses and gaskets for F-7 Servicing Units WRAMA (WRNR).
d. Forecast for Completion;
(1) Fixed facility - to be determined.
(2) Additional F-7 Servicing Units - accomplished.
(3) Teflon hoses and gaskets - to be determined.

�Item Number 9-66-2 - TCTO for Installation of A/AlpY-1 System in UC-123B
Aircraft, Class V Mod 1776:
a.

Problem Presented;

Eglin AFB Contract AF 08(635)-l|89lj, dated 20 Oct 1963', provided
a line item for data in accordance with DD Form llj.23 covering preparation
of TCTO for installation of A/Al^Y-l System in UC-123B Aircraft (AFPI 71r
;&gt;'31-(l8). Repeated attempts by Contractor, AFATL, and A/Al^T-1 IM have
been unsuccessful in obtaining from C-123 SSM appropriate documentation
(AFLC Form 118A) identifying type of TCTO and aircraft handbook revisions
desired. Ranch Hand representatives advised that considerable difficulty
is being experienced by Flight crews and Aircraft Maintenance personnel
due to lack of appropriate -1 Flight Manual Supplement and Aircraft
Maintenance Handbook data reflecting this systems installation. This
creates an obvious problem with operation and maintenance as well as a
serious problem with indoctrination of new crews due to high percentage
and frequency of personnel rotation.
k'

Pro gre s s to Da t e:

None
c. Action to be Taken and Action Agency:
(1) WRNB initiate documentation for preparation of TCTO
covering installation of basic A/Al^Y-1 system using Hayes tail boom
and de-modification of aircraft (removal of tank and cradle assy) back
to cargo configuration.
(2) WRNB initiate documentation for preparation of TCTO
covering installation of Ranch Hand wing and tail boom and marriage with
basic Hayes A/Al^Y-l System.
(3) WRNB establish requirement for preparation of Aircraft
Maintenance handbooks concurrent with requirement for respective TCTO's.
(li) "WRNB initiate immediate action to provide Ranch Hand with
required supplement to T. 0. 1C-123-1 Flight Manual reflecting Defoliant
Spray configuration.
d.

Forecast for Completion:

Delinquent - In view of non-participation in this meeting by
C-123 SSM personnel, a report of intended action and progress made is
required at next meeting tentatively planned for 11-13 Oct 1966.

�Item Number 9-66-3 - Retrofit Installation of MARK III Engine:

a. Problem Presented;
AFATL (ATCB) has provided for complete modification kits to
retrofit present operational Ranch Hand Dispensers, utilizing MARK I
and MARK II engines, to latest ARMY standardized MARK III engine
configuration. The A/Al^Y-l system has not been made full standard
by AFSC; therefore, responsibility rests with AFSC to provide retrofit
kits and required TCTO for Field installation.
b.

Progress to date;

Required number of kits have been placed on Contract AF 08(635)-k&amp;9k with Hayes International.
c. Action to be Taken and Action Agency:
(1) AFATL (ATCB) submit request to WRAMA (WRNSTR) for AFPI 18
covering this modification and appropriate handbook revisions.
(2) WRNSTR provide AFPI 18 as required.
(3) Contractual provisions by AFATL for TCTO and handbook
revis ions.
d. Forecast for Completion;
(1) 25 Sep 66.

(2) Provide AFPI to AFATL within five days after receipt.
(3) To be determined - contingent on authority for reprogramming funds within project 2^25 and subsequent initiation of
Purchase Request.

�(2) Reference a(2) above. WRAMA (WRNQ) will review this problem
with appropriate personnel at "WRAMA and Eglin AFB to determine specific cause
and remedial action.
(3) Reference a(3) above. WRAMA (WRNQ) will review end item
spares requirements to determine proper course of action necessary to provide adequate spare assemblies to support Field operations where battle
damage or loss might be incurred requiring complete assembly replacement.
Coordination with the using activity will be required.
d. Forecast for Completion;
(1) Reference c(l) above.
(a) Revision of AFLC Form 2? - 15 Sep 1966.
(b) Spare parts recomputation - lii Oct 1966.
(c) Release of spare parts orders to contractor/vendors to be determined based on method to be employed.
(2) Reference c(2) above. 13' Sep 1966.
(3) Reference c(3) above. 30 Sep 1966.

�Item Number 9-66-14 - Spares;
a. Problem Presented;
(1) Requirement for M&amp;O spare parts for support of A/Ai^I-1
System is expected to reach critical proportions in the very near future
due to, (1) increase in number of spray aircraft, (2) late provisioning
action in relation to first operational units, and (3) system contamination by grit and rubber particles resulting from poor system arrangement
and servicing equipment that is incompatible with presently used chemical
agents. Also, WRAMA has received a flood of requistions for spare parts
exceeding initially provisioned quantities, which did not consider system
contamination problem. Lack of spare parts support is a limiting factor
in Ranch Hand operations.
(2) Spare parts orders are not being received by Hayes from
Eglin AFB, procurement agency (APGC), in a timely manner.
(3) No provisions have been made to procure and stock spare
complete assemblies, such as, Tank and Cradle Assembly, Engine and Pump
Assembly, and Control Console Assembly.
b.

Progress to Date:

(1) Reference a(l) above. A quantity of stop-gap spare parts
were procured by AFATL on Contract AF 08(63£)-U89U. However, these have
proven inadequate to sustain desired degree of Ranch Hand operation
pending delivery of spare parts as a result of formal provisioning by
WRAMA. Some support has been furnished by Hayes International through
their engineering representative previously stationed with Ranch Hand.
Further, WRAMA and DCASO at Hayes are working together with the contractor
in an attempt to expedite vendor delivery of specific spare parts.
(2) Reference a(2) above. A previous review of this problem
with Eglin AFB, procurement activity, was supposed to have alleviated
this condition or at least improved flow of documentation from Eglin
to Hayes. Further investigation is in order.
(3) Reference a(3) above. No progress to date,
c. Action to be Taken and Action Agency;
(1) Reference a(l) above. The programming check list (AFLC
Form 2?) will be revised to reflect increase in number of systems and
bases to be supported, and spare parts requirement will be recomputed
for appropriate procurement action.

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�Item Number 9-66-5 - Retrofit Installation of Optimized (Redesigned) Wing
Boom on UC-123B Aircraft:
a. Problem Presented;
No authorization currently exists for installation of the Optimized
Wing Boom on Ranch Hand and Lucky Tiger Aircraft. The__wirig..,b,oqra,,npjrf.jgmpl.Qyed
by aircraft in SEA, is a ^wn-sl^dajd^^
"c^mpa"tible™¥itff~agen"t"s""n'o*w'"in use, and is not logisticailV"supportable,.
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b. Progress to Date:
The Optimized Wing Boom is presently being developed by AFATL
under Contract AF 08(635)5710 with Hayes International.
c. Action to be Taken;
The using command will establish appropriate requirement for
installation of Optimized Wing Boom.
d. Forecast for Completion:
23 Sep 1966.

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�Item Number 9-66-6 - Maintenance Data and Technical Order Verification;
a. Problem Presented:
Maintenance data has not been provided field activities due to
delayed verification of technical order. This has created considerable
difficulty regarding system maintenance and identification of spare parts
requirements.
b.

Progress to Date:

Hayes has completed technical order draft in MIL Spec format.
Preliminary review of blue line draft has been accomplished by WRAMA at
Hayes. Equipment is currently available at Hayes and ready for verification.
However, it has a MARK I configured engine installed. The MARK III engine
is still pending delivery from vendor's plant where it is being mated to
the pump. It was agreed that the difference between the MARK I and MARK III
engine was not sufficient to warrant further delay in verification of technical order. WRAMA agrees to accomplish verification on existing equipment
with MARK I engine. Final draft is to reflect the MARK III configuration,
which will be verified against engineering drawings.
c. Action to be Taken and Action Agency;
(1) Hayes will take immediate action to establish a date with
WRAMA (WRNSTR) for verification meeting at Hayes. Time of meeting should
be established to allow a minimum of l£ days for proper notification of
participating activities. Ranch Hand representatives agreed there will be no
requirement for participation by their activity in this verification. In
lieu thereof WRAMA will explore the possibility of obtaining using command
assistance from personnel of SAWC at Eglin AFB, who have a current and
specific knowledge of .Ranch Hand operation.
(2) Assistance of the Hayes - DCASO Quality Office will be
required in the performance of this certification and will be primary
point of contact relative to WRAMA/Hayes coordination of proposed date
of certification meeting.
d.

Forecast for Completion:
At the earliest possible date.

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�Item Number 9-66-7 - Maintenance Training of Ranch Hand Personnel
a. Problem Presented:
Newly assigned Ranch Hand Maintenance personnel upon arrival have
little or no knowledge as to maintenance of the A/AU5Y-1 dispenser due to
there having no prior training on this system. The resulting problems are
obvious.
b. Progress to Date;
None
c. Action to be Taken;
(1) Ranch Hand should establish and submit an official requirement in accordance with AF Regulation 50-9 to Air Training Command citing
type and scope of training required. However, due to extreme urgency of
existing requirement, it was requested by Ranch Hand that a contractor
representative (Hayes) be provided in the interim, pending development of
training capability by ATC. If interim contractor support for indoctrination
of Ranch Hand Maintenance personnel is not provided, some other immediate
means of training must be investigated.
(2) Discussion of contractor support indicated the most feasible
and expeditious approach would be use of an existing Eglin AFB contract.
However, this will require approval and funding by Hq USAF.
d. Forecast for Completion:
(1) Ranch Hand submit requirement as soon as possible.
(2) Final action on this requirement is yet to be determined.

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�SECTION IV
GENEIUL COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS

1. Forthcoming flight test of the protype optimized wing boom was
introduced as a discussion item by AFATL representative, Lt. Crea.
Also recognized was the recent diversion of UC-123B aircraft to
Dallas, Texas, pending deployment and voluntary participation and
support of Hayes International for the purpose of spraying insecticide
in encephalitis infected areas. It was noted that this disease is not
restricted to the CONUS as was indicated by an Associated Press report
reflecting loss of 381i lives so far this year out of 1616 cases throughout Japan. As a result of the tremendous effectiveness and publicity of
the C-123 spray operation in Dallas, it is envisioned that additional
requirements are forthcoming for use of A/Alji?Y-l equipped aircraft for
insecticide spraying on a world-wide basis, especially in SEA. Lt. Crea
indicated he would communicate with TAG regarding intended use of
insecticides with the defoliant system. If use is contemplated, TAG
will be asked to establish a formal requirement for test of insecticides
concurrent with test of defoliants during flight test of optimized wing
boom at Eglin during September and October 1966.
2. The Ranch Hand mission is not consistent with the mission of the
organization to which they are assigned. This leads to competition for
resources, maintenance, and Staff Support. Proper emphasis or priority
has not been placed on the defoliation mission thereby restricting the
establishment of appropriate facilities for storage and transfer of more
than one type chemical agent at Tan Son NHut and other operating locations.
A definite advantage is envisioned by identification of the defoliation
system as a weapons systems for the delivery and dissemination of chemical
ordnance. Specifically, one advantage of a weapons systems identification
would be to rationalize the storage and.loading problem by having the chemicals
handled by personnel who handle other Air Force ordnance. This could possibly
result in taking the aircraft maintenance people out of the ordnance loading
business. This was not introduced as a problem as appropriate agencies were
not in attendance for proper discussion and action assignment. However,
aforementioned weapons systems identification has considerable merit and
should be evaluated by PACAF and Hq USAF to determine specific advantages
to be derived for further discussion during next meeting.
3. A need was expressed by Ranch Hand for a pamphlet depicting defoliation
spraying in SEA covering subjects such as:
a. Chemical type, effect and hazzards.
b.

Type crop and vegatation recognition.

c.

Psyochological effect on populace.

�Such a pamphlet would be invaluable for indoctrination of new crews upon
arrival in SEA and would be used to supplement present verbal instructional
methods which are accomplished mostly during normal spray missions. Hayes
International expressed an interest in preparing such a manual as they have
the knowledge and capability. However,, discussion was deferred to next
meeting at which time it is hoped that the office of primary responsibility
may be able to offer some constructive advice relative to obtaining this
pamphlet.

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�SECTION V
A/A45Y-1 DEFOLIATION CONFERENCE ATTENDEES

Mcij Robert N. Scheidecker, WRAMA
Capt Richard Peshkin, Ranch Hand
Lt William J.Crea, Jr., ATCB
SMS Charles Lightner, Ranch Hand
Mr. Gene Smith, WRAMA
W.B. O'Neal, Hayes
C.F. Conklin, Hayes
J.L. Harrington, Hayes
John Bonta, Hayes
Don Smallwood, Hayes
J.E. Merk, Hayes
Stan Burkot, Hayes
Ronnie Dear, Hayes
M.J. McMahan, Hayes

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�SECTION VI
DISTRIBUTION
Nr of Copies

2
2

Activity

2

MACV
7th AF (DOPR)
(DMP)
(DAFSC/AFSC
Lia Off)
315th ACW (DO)

h

309th ACS (SASF)

1
1
3

1
1
h

377th CSG (DGM)
(D/fo)
377th QMS
llith ACW (Comdr)
PACAF (DM)
(DM)
(DMMB)
Hq USAF (AFRDDA)
(AFRDQRA)
(AFSMEAA)
(AFXOP)
(AFSMSDA)
TAG (DOFT-S)
(DOO-S)
(DORQ-FM)
ATC (ATTAT-B)
Dept of Aerospace
Munitions (GS-WC)
AFLC (MCMTA)
(MCMTE)
(MCO)
(MCOOM)
ASD (ASJB)

1
1
l
1
3
3

AFSC (SCSMM)
HQ RTD (RTTtf)
UljOSth CCT3
SAWC-LC
AFATL (ATCB)
SAAMA (SANM)

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(SANNR)
(SAOR)
WRAMA (WRNQO)

Name
J-3 Chemical Branch
Major Haugaton
Lt Col McCellan
Maj Richard Engian
Lt Col Reddrick
Major Kline
Lt Col Ferguson
Major Dresser
Captain Peshkin
S/MSGT C. B. Lightner
Col Harris
Lt Col Carter
Major Sibley
Colonel Bradburn
Colonel Thomas B. Kennedy
Lt Col C. N. Powell
Maj ¥. A. McKinney
Lt Col Carter
Lt Col May
Mr. Ed Dougherty
Maj Vinson
Maj White
Maj Marshall
Capt Adams
Maj Novikoff
Lt Col Gibson
TSgt Gailes
Mr. Fields
Mr. Whitacre
Mr. Finch
Mr. Clark
Mr. Brown
Mr. Brothers
Mr. Pfiefer
Mr. Goodwin
Capt John R. Spey
Lt Col Huston
Lt Crea
Mr. Arthur Miller
Mr. Jack Burton
Maj R. N. Scheidecker

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�SECTION VII
A/A45Y-1 INTERNAL DEFOLIANT DISPENSER SYSTEM

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The A/A45Y-1 Internal Defoliant Dispenser, designed and manufactured
by Hayes International Corporation, Birmingham, Alabama, is a complete
airborne defoliant dispensing system. The dispenser is packaged to permit
rapid installation into, and removal from, C-123 aircraft, with only minor
modifications required to the affected aircraft. (See figures 1 and 2.)
The Internal Defoliant Dispenser, Part No. A/A45Y-1, provides for loading,
transporting and dispensing of 1000 gallons of defoliant chemical, and in case
of an emergency, dumping the full load overboard in less than 45 seconds. The
tank and cradle assembly is mounted on detachable casters which are removed
before anchoring in the aircraft. A control console is electrically connected
into an electrical network which in turn is connected to the aircraft electrical
system, certain controls and indicators in the flight compartment and the electrically operated units within the system. Pressure is applied to defoliant
chemical, by an engine and pump assembly mounted on the same frame with the
tank. The defoliant is transported to a nozzle assembly mounted in the slipstream of the aircraft in such a manner that a strip 250 or 300 feet wide along
the line of flight is effectively covered. The nozzle assembly is designed for
the most effective atomizing of the defoliant and coverage of foliage to be
destroyed. The dispensing operation and, in emergency, the dump valve
operation can be controlled from either the control console near the tank and
cradle assembly or from the pilot's position in the flight compartment.
CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

The internal defoliant dispenser is capable of containing 1000 gallons of
defoliant which can be completely dumped overboard by remote control or
manually in less than 45 seconds. The pump is capable of maintaining 60 + 5
psi pressure during the normal 3- to 4-minute period of operational spraying.
Refilling the tank assembly is accomplished with power and equipment contained
within the defoliation dispensing system.

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�A / A 4 5 Y - 1 INTERNAL DEFOLIANT DISPENSER

.TANK VENT

.MANHOLE COVER

DUMP VALVE
(SEE FIGURE 5)
TANK

LIQUID LEVEL

ENGINE EXHAUST

VIBRATION
ISOLATOR SEGMENT

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
(SEE FIGURE 3)

TIE-DOWN
FITTINGS

MAIN SPRAY VALVE

RECIRCULATING
LINE
CONTROL CONSOLE
(SEE FIGURE 4)

JACKING LUG

TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
JET PUMP
REFILL
CRADLE

NOTE:
SEE FIGURE 6 FOR TAIL
BOOM AND FIGURE 7 FOR
WING BOOM. FIGURES 8
AND 9 SHOW A/A45Y-1
INSTALLED IN C-123 AIRCRAFT.

Figure 1. Mo/or Components of Defoliant Dispenser
19

�Figure 2. Defoliant Dispenser (right side)

LEADING PARTICULARS

Length
Width
Height (without casters)
Weight
Empty
Full
Capacity
Normal operating pressure
Normal dispensing interval
Emergency dump duration
Electrical system
Dump valve operation
Refill time (approx)
Dump valve
Spray valve
Suction valve

16 feet, 4 inches
4 feet, 10 inches
6 feet, 5 inches
1420 pounds
12,420 pounds
1000 gallons
60 + 5 psi
3 to 4 minutes
Less than 45 seconds
28 volts dc (supplied by host aircraft)
Electrical or manual
20 minutes
Electrical, 10 inch
Electrical, 3 inch
Manual, 3 inch

20

�TANK AND CRADLE ASSEMBLY

The tank and cradle assembly is the major unit of the entire system, having a
1000-gallon tank with baffles, manhole, tube connections, and stabilizing and tiedown brackets; an engine and pump assembly which consists of a four cylinder,
horizontally opposed air-cooled, engine and pump directly coupled to the engine

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Figure 3. Centrifugal Pump

crankshaft; and a cradle which carries the tank, the engine and pump assembly, and is
provided with four casters which are readily detachable. A temperature indicator and
a liquid lever gage are installed in the tank. The engine is slightly modified from its
original configuration to achieve adaptability to the requirements of the dispenser
system. The detachable casters are to provide limited mobility and are removed
when the unit is tied down.
The defoliant used in the dispenser is stored in the tank and is fed through a
suction line to the pump. The pump is driven by an air-cooled engine and forces
the defoliant through a discharge line to a spray valve. A recirculation line is

21

�provided so that when the spray valve is closed, the defoliant will recirculate
back through the tank. When the spray valve is open, the defoliant is forced
into the spray boom and atomized by spray nozzles. When the tank is empty,
a float-operated switch, located in the tank, automatically stops the engines.
The centrifugal pump consists essentially of an impeller and a pump body,
and is driven by the engine through a direct drive. The engine drives the pump
and the speed of the engine controls the quantity of defoliant being dispensed.
(See figure 3.)
The recirculation line incorporates a jet-pump (ejector) tank refilling system which utilizes the fluid left in the tank from prior operation to initially
operate the jet pump.
CONTROL CONSOLE

The control console is the nerve center of the defoliation system. All
functions are controlled from this position; all monitoring equipment is located
in this position; and the electrical supply is channeled and protected at this
position. Prefabricated electrical cables tic the control console to all related
REFILL

FLUID

POWER

FLOAT SWITCH
OVERRIDE
FWD UNIT
AFT UNIT

STARTER
AND
SPRAY
CHOKE THROTTLES INDICATORS V A L V E

TANK EMPTY
FWD UNIT
AFT UNIT

ENGINES
FWD UNIT
OIL PRESSURE
LOW
OPERATE

AFT UNIT
OIL PRESSURE
LOW
OPERATE

MAGNETO

SPRAY VALVE

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THROTTLES

OPEN
INCREASE

t
PILOT
POSITION

FWD
UNIT

(o)

(o)

AFT
UNIT

DECREASE

Figure 4, Control Console

22

�parts of the system, including the controls on the pilot's instrument panel and
the aircraft electrical supply system. Tandem or single installations arc
controlled and monitored from the control console without any changes or
alterations being performed. In the event of electrical power failure of the
aircraft electrical system, certain critical functions have an option of
manual operation. (See figure 4.)
DUMP VALVE

The dump valve is a 10 inch gate valve having both electrical or manual
activation. It is designed for horizontal (vertical flow) installation and liquid
flow in only one direction. The bottom of the defoliant tank incorporates a
vortex interrupter and adapter to which the dump valve is secured and is in
perfect alignment with an opening and spring loaded door in the belly of the
aircraft. A high speed motor coupled to an actuator provides 2 second operation of the dump valve in either direction and circuit manipulation to indicate
open condition. (See figure 5.)

Figure 5. Dump Valve

23

�SPRAY BOOM

The prime function of the spray boom is to discharge the defoliant under
pressure at such a location and at such an angle that air flow, in the proximity
of the discharge (spray) nozzle, contributes to the proper density of spray, the
consistency of the defoliant blanket; and the lateral dimension of the effective
strip. Two spray booms are available when the C-123 model aircraft is used
and each boom satisfies a specific set of requirements.

TIE-DOWNS

TAIL BOOM

INSTALLATION
STRUTS

Figure 6. Tail Spray Boom and Associated Plumbing

24

�LEFT HAND SIDE
OF FUSELAGE
AT THIS POINT
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�The tail spray boom (figure 6) is mounted outside the aircraft, approximately
midway of the aft cargo loading door. It is designed for simple and fast
installation and removal and erovldesjjoyerage of a 250 foot strip.
The wing spray boom (figure 7) is installed in the inside of the center wing and
externally underneath the outboard wing. As compared to the tail boom, its instaltion and removal is more complex and is considered a more permanent installation. The wing boom provides coverage of a 300 foot strip and the
effectiveness of the application is more uniform.
Installation and removal of either spray boom does not require special
skills or special tools.

Figure 8. Installation in C-723 (left side)

�AIRCRAFT INSTALLATION

The dispenser installation in C-123 aircraft consists of towing the tank and
cradle assembly (unfilled) into the aircraft and securing it to the aircraft floor
utilizing twenty 10,000-pound hook and chain assemblies and the cargo floor
tie-down fittings (figures 8 and 9). All piping, hose assemblies and electrical
cables are installed which tie the A/A45Y-1 dispenser into the aircraft (as
modified) systems, and the control console is secured to the aircraft floor;
thus, making the aircraft-dispenser combination ready for servicing and operation.

Figure 9- Installation in C-123 (right side)

27

�VIET NAM RANCH HAND OPERATIONS

A sketch of the ground support equipment used by RANCH HAND to refill
the A/A45Y-1 dispensers with agent is shown in figure 10. The refill system
presented here is the system used at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Viet Nam. It
utilizes four 1000 gallon HOURGLASS tanks. A similar refill system is
used at Da Nang, but utilizes only three HOURGLASS tanks. These tanks
are the predecessor to the A/A45Y-1 and incorporate a 10-horsepower
engine and pump unit by which the agent is transferred into the aircraft.
The agent is delivered in 55-gallon drums, then pumped from three
drums at a time into the refill tanks. This is the slowest part of the
operation. The procedure for filling tanks is as follows:
a. The number 2 tank is filled from 55-gallon drums.
b. The agent in the number 2 tank is pumped into tank number 3.
c. Agent in tank number 3 is then pumped into tank number 4.
d. Tank number 2 is refilled and the agent pumped into tank number 3.
e. Tank number 2 is again refilled from the drums and pumped into
tank number 1.
f. All other tanks now filled, tank number 2 is refilled again.
Upon return from a mission, the aircraft is backed as close as possible
to the refill tanks and the systems are refilled with agent using a
commercial fire hose. After completion of the days work the HOURGLASS tanks are filled and the agent transferred into the aircraft. The
refill tanks are then refilled in preparation for a second mission. Due
to the long time needed to fill from the drums, the RANCH HAND crews
are limited to only one turn around, or a total of two missions.
A big disadvantage of refilling in this manner is the problem of
contamination to the agent. Foreign matter gets into the refill tanks and from
there into aircraft defoliant dispensing system. The rubber inside lining
of fire hoses, presently used, is acted upon by the defoliant and causes large
pieces of rubber to be released into the defoliant stream, thereby reducing the
system effectiveness. See figures 11 thru 14 for potographic on-site refill
operations.

28

�Figure 70. Existing Defoliant Transfer System Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Viet Nam

29

�Figure 17. Ranch Hand Ytork Areo

Figure 12. Hour Glass Tank and Pump

30

�Figure 13. Hour Glass Tank and Pump (Insulated)

Figure 14. Hour Glass Spider Pump

31

�OPTIMIZED DEFOLIANT HANDLING SYSTEM
GENERAL

A complete optimized defoliant handling system utilizes three engine-pump
combination units to transfer the defoliant from original containers to
A/A45Y-1 units in aircraft readied for an operational defoliation mission. A
storage tank, platform, control consoles, hoses, and nozzles, combined into a
well balanced system, accomplish the entire defoliant handling operation.
Economy of man-hours, reduction of turn-around time and elimination of
wasted defoliant are the prime factors for consideration. (See figures 1 and 2.)
GENERAL LAYOUT DESCRIPTION

A platform, having a height compatible with a flat bed trailer and an area
to accommodate a 10,000 gallon tank and three engine-pump transfer units, is
located in close proximity to truck roadways and aircraft parking ramp. The
platform would have one engine-pump unit on the side adjacent to the truck roadway,
a 10,000 gallon tank in the center and two engine-pump units on the side
nearest the aircraft parking ramp. Hoses, nozzles, and manifolds are used
to tie all major components into a well balanced and efficient system.
SPECIFIC

The actual arrangement of the defoliant handling system is contingent on
the complexion and layout of the particular air base; however, certain
specifics must be met to achieve maximum effectiveness.
PLATFORM

The platform is a locally manufactured structure approximately the same height
as a flat bed trailer and having lateral dimensions as necessary to accommodate the shape and size of the 10, 000-gallon tank plus the related units.
A support for a suction hose and manifold is located on the truck side of
the platform and is designed so that the suction manifold is supported at
approximately the centerline of the flat bed trailer. The platform deck
has 1/4-inch cracks between decking members to dissipate any defoliant
spillage.
ENGINE AND PUMP UNIT

The engine and pump unit is identical to that incorporated in the
A/A45Y-1 dispenser and is specifically engineered for effective transfer

32

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34

�of defoliant under sustained operation. The engine is a government
standard, air-cooled, four cylinder, four stroke cycle, horizontally
opposed model modified for remote control when mated with the control
console. The engine is available in large quantities, economical to operate, proven in performance, and easily maintained due to maximum accessibility. It is designed to operate a minimum of 1500 hours at rated load
and speed between major overhauls. Its extensive use in defoliation
operations tends to standardize maintenance and provide a spare parts
source through controlled cannibalization.
The pump has been modified by the manufacturer so that it attaches
to the engine at the blower section and the drive end of the crankshaft
thus giving the engine and pump a one to one ratio. Shock mounting is
provided to the engine-pump unit.
CONTROL CONSOLE

The control console is located at the end of the storage to permit
visual monitoring of any engine-pump unit on the platform. All transfer
functions are controlled by a single operator at the control console position.
In addition to control functions, there are certain monitoring gages and
instruments installed in the instrument panel of the control console. The
electrical network is considered semi-permanently installed and so
arranged that simple maintenance is quickly accomplished.
TANK

The tank has a 10, 000-gallon capacity, protected sight gage, manhole, vent,
drain line connection, and facilities for securing to the platform. The sight gage
is a vertically mounted glass tube with connections to tank at each end, protectors
to reduce the probability of breaking, and calibrations to indicate tank contents.
MISCELLANEOUS

Suction Hose. Suction hoses are provided having an inside diameter
which will not be too restrictive to defoliant flow and having a wall structure
to prevent collapse of hose. Hoses which are frequently disconnected have
quick-disconnects to prevent rapid deterioration at connecting points.
Pressure Hoses. Pressure hoses are capable of pressures up to 100 psig
and have adapters in cases where control nozzles are attached. Hose material
is selected to withstand the chemical action of the defoliant.
35

�SYSTEM TIE-IN

The storage tank is located in the approximate center of the platform with
one engine-pump unit on the truck side of the platform and two engine-pump
units on the aircraft side of the platform. The single engine-pump unit has
a 3-inch suction hose connected between the pump and the suction manifold.
The suction manifold has three 1-1/4 inch suction hoses attached which are
suspended from the suction manifold in such a manner as to hang directly
over three 55-gallon drums on the flat bed trailer. A control console is
secured to the platform deck in the proximity of the end of the storage tank
and is electrically connected to the engine-pump unit.
Two engine-pump units and their companion control console are located
on the aircraft side of the platform and are shock mounted to the platform
deck. The suction ports of the two engine-pump units are manifolded so
that a single line attaches to the bottom of the storage tank. The discharge
(pressure) ports of the two engine-pump units are also manifolded and
after the pressure manifold, a single line conveys the defoliant to the aircraft having A/A45Y-1 dispensers to be serviced. Check valves are installed
in pump discharge lines to permit operation of a single engine-pump unit when
demands are less than maximum. At each aircraft position, a smaller
pressure line with a shutoff nozzle is connected into the main line hose.
These two engine-pump units are controlled concurrently from a single
control console.
An electrical network is provided which gives electrical tie-in of all
related electrically functioning units. Cable insulation is chemically unaffected by defoliant in the environs of the defoliant handling system.
CAPABILITIES

Transfer 10, 000 gallons from drums
to storage tank (less truck move time)
Service two A/A45Y-1 dispensers
(in aircraft)
Service four A/A45Y-1 dispensers
(in aircraft)
Remotely controlled functions:
1. Drums to storage tank
shutoff valves
2. Storage tank to aircraft
main lines (2) shutoff
valves

25 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes

3. Engine throttle
^ Engine starter
Engine &amp;
ignition
6

36

�PORTABLE DEFOLIANT HANDLING UNIT

The portable defoliant handling unit idea is conceived for military installations
where limited servicing of A/A45Y-1 dispensers might be required. The trailer
is capable of traveling at faster speeds and for greater distances than the A/
A/A45Y-1 dispenser and, being a powered unit, it speeds up the servicing of
the dispensers installed in aircraft. Overall dimensions are kept within limits
which will permit air transportation of loaded units to isolated landing fields or
airstrips.
Technical data and capabilities are contained in figure 17.

37

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NOTES

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METROPOLITAN

SCALE ONE INCH F.QUftiS APPROXIMATED 2 = MILES

Controlled Access Highways
'fi'.-s-:e c-o ?. ' w-'v =• !--ec-c'ges'
Other Dual Thoroughfares
Principal Through Routes
Other Paved Roads
Streets and Connecting Roads
Mileage Distances between red dots
Highway £gj) ,nterstate
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�MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

AIR LINES

Air France
Alitala Air Lines
BOAC &amp; BOAC Cunard
Delta Air Lines
Eastern Air Lines
Southern Airways
Trans World Air Lines
United Air Lines
Hotels:
Pick-Bankhead 2300 5th Ave. North
Dinkler-Tutwiler 2005 5th Ave. North
Essex House Hotel 605 North 21st
Redmont Hotel 2101 5th Ave. North
Thomas Jefferson Hotel 1631 2nd Ave North

PHONE
251-7076
324-1291
323-7259
592-9601
323-7711
595-3737
WX-9000
592-9611

251-3231
252-8161
322-1771
251-0171
252-7141

(apartments)
(apartments)

Motels and Motor Inns:
Anchor Motel 4121 3rd Ave South
Birmingham Airport Motel Municipal Airport
Downtowner Motor Inn 2224 5th Ave North
Guest House Motor Inn 951 South 18th
Holiday Inn (downtown) 1313 3rd Ave. North
Holiday Inn (Irondale) 7941 Crestwood Blvd.
Parliament House Motor Hotel 420 South 20th
Roebuck Motels 9229 4th Ave. South
Sheraton Motor Inn 2040 Highland Ave. South
Town House Motor Hotel 2008 8th Ave South

595-6157
592-0061
324-0601
324-8653
323-8931
592-0311
323-7211
833-9152
323-4413
251-9235

Physicians And Surgeons Exchange

871-4611

TAXI CABS
Yellow Cab Co.
Two Way Cab Co.
Checker Cab Co.
Stricklin Taxi Cab Co.

252-1131
592-7421
323-7741
841-3239

42

�DEPAR"MEHT OF THE 1 AIR FORCE
HtADQUARTERS V.ARNER ROBINS AiR MATERIAL AREA (AFLC)
ROLJINi AiR FORCE BASti, GEORGIA 31093

A V , N o r ° w i i N Q O (Mr. Ginith/^Olj1?)

T0:

1? Oct 1?66

l,o/U sties Support Conference, A/Ai^Y-l Dispeaser, Defoliant, C-123
A i r c r a f t (WIAMA(WRNQO) Ltr, 19 Sep 1966 and WRAMA Msg (U) WRNQ-3256?,
/O Sop 1966)
r
rAC (DOFT-S/Maj Marshall)
Langley Al^B Va 23365

Request action Item Number 9-66-2 "TCTO for Installation of A/Al6'Y-l
System in UC-123B Aircraft, Class V Mod 1776" be removed from
referenced conference minutes and replaced with attached revised
Item Number 9-66-2 "Installation of A/Ali$Y~l System in C-123B
Aircraft" .
K)H THE COMMANDEJi-y

ROBERT N. SCHEIDECKER
Major, USAP1
Chief, Operations Branch
Directorate, Materiel Management

1 Atch
Subj Minutes Item Number 9-66-2

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�Horn Number 9-66-2 - Inatf^Ut^
a . Problem Presented;
Difficulty was reported by AFATL personnel in obtaining appropriate
documentation from C-123 Aircraft SSM for procurement of data on Eglin APB
Contract AF 08(635)-l489ii dated 20 Oct 1965. Also, problems were reported in
obtaining -1 Flight Manuals and Maintenance Handbooks by Ranch Hand Personnel.
b.

Progress to Date:

1. Since the A/Alt5l-l System was being procured on an R &amp; D
Contract and had not been approved by CSAF/AFLC for installation in the C123
Aircraft, no action could be taken by the SSM to provide for procurement of
TCTO data.
2. Flight and operational information for those C-123 Aircraft
having A/Al^Y-l System installed is provided in T. 0. 1C-123(B)-1 dated
15 July 1965 and 1C-123B(1)-15-1 dated 23 Apr 1966. WRAMA is now conducting a complete review of the -1 Manual and at completion any change needed will
be made. MR. ll;78-3 dated 21 Jun 1966 approved procurement of necessary
installation TCTO 1C-123-590, Engineering Data and Handbooks changes for the
approved Class V Mod 1??6. Procurement action is now being negotiated with
Fairchild-Hiller for this data. Pending delivery of this data, the schematics
and sketches as shown in the operational manual may be utilized to perform
minimum maintenance.
c. Action to be Taken an_d Action Agency;
1. Ranch Hand Personnel take action through appropriate distribution channels to obtain available Dash One Handbook data for A/Ali5Y-l System
installed in C-123 Aircraft.
?. SSM make follow-up action to assure procurement of additional
required data in a timely manner.
3.
d.

SSM expedite - 1 Flight Manual Review.

Forecast fo_r_ Completion:

Target date for delivery of additional data including published
-1 Flight Manual is Feb 1967.

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Author

Scheidecker, Robert N.

Corporate Author

u.s. Air Force

RBDOrt/ArtlOlO TltlO

Minij es:

t A/A45Y-1 Internal Defoliant Dispenser System Support Conference, 25 and
26 August 1966

Journal/Book Title
Year

1 66

Month/Day

Au ust

Color

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Number of Images

45

DeSCPlptOn Notes

Pa9es 32-34 missing

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�, 1966

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Minutes A/A45y-l internal defoliant dispenser
system: Support Conference

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A/A45Y-1 INTERMAL DEFOLIANT

'25 AND 26 AUGUST 1966

�D E P A R T M E N T OF THP MR F O R C E
HLADOUAR"CRS EARNER ROBINS Aift MATERIEL AREA fAFLO
ROtlINi AIR FORCE BASE, GEORGIA 31093

•••'• iN "'•!" Wii'NQO (Mr.

1? Oct 1966

- .-JK i. I,or, I sties Support Conference, A/Al^Y-l Dispenser, Defoliant, C-123
A L r c r a f t (WHAMA(WRNQO) Ltr, 19 Sep 1966 and WRAMA Msg (U) WRNQ/O Sep 1966)
ro:

TAG (DOFT-S/Maj Marshall)
Langley AFB Va 23365

Request action Item Number 9-66-2 "TCTO for Installation of A/AloY-1
System in UC-123B Aircraft, Class V Mod 1776" be removed from
re-ferenced conference minutes and replaced with attached revised
Item Number 9-66-2 "Installation of A/Aii5Y-l System in C-123B
Aircraft".
FOR THE COMMANDER,,

ROBERT N. SCHEIDECKER
Major, USAF

Chief, Operations Branch
.
Directorate, Materiel Management

1 Atch
Subj Minutes Item Number 9-66-2

�Item Number 9-66-2 - .Installation of A/AJj$Y-3^ System in C-123B Aircraft:
a.

proM.em Presented:

Difficulty was reported by AFATL personnel in obtaining appropriate
documentation from C-123 Aircraft SSM for procurement of data on Eglin AFB
Contract AF 08(635)-l489li dated 20 Oct 1965. Also, problems were reported in
obtaining -1 Flight Manuals and Maintenance Handbooks by Ranch Hand Personnel.
b.

Progress to Date;

1. Since the A/Al^Y-l System was being procured on an R &amp; D
Contract and had not been approved by CSAF/AFLC for installation in the C123
Aircraft, no action could be taken by the SSM to provide for procurement of
TCTO data.
2,, Flight and operational information for those C-123 Aircraft
having A/Al^Y-l System installed is provided in T. 0. 1C-123(B)-1 dated
1$ July 1?65 and 1C-123B(1)-15-1 dated 23 Apr 1966. VRAMA is now conducting a complete review of the -1 Manual and at completion any change needed will
be made. MR 1^78-3 dated 21. Jun 1966 approved procurement of necessary
installation TCTO 1C-123-590, Engineering Data and Handbooks changes for the
approved Class V Mod 1??6. Procurement action is now being negotiated with
F'airchild-Killer for this data. Pending delivery of this data, the schematics
and sketches as shown in the operational manual may be utilized to perform
minimum maintenance.
c. Action to be Taken and Action Agency :
!„ Ranch Hand Personnel take action through appropriate distribution channels to obtain available Dash One Handbook data for A/AliSl-l System
installed in C-123 Aircraft.
i

?„ SSM make follow-up action to assure procurement of additional
required data in a timely manner.

d.

3. SSM expedite - 1 Flight Manual Review.
i
Forecast for Completion;

Target date for delivery of additional data including published
-1 Flight Manual is Feb 196?.

�INDEX

Item Number

Title

Page Number

Summary

1

Section I

Introduction/Ranchijland^Report

2

Section n

A/A45Y-1 System Status
Technical Manual St atu s

3
4

9-66-7

Action Items
Ground Support Equipment
TCTO for Installation of A/A45Y-1 System in
UC-123B"Aircraft, Class V Mod 1776
Retrofit Installation of MARK m Engine
Spares
Retrofit Installation of Optimized (Redesigned^
Wing Boom on UC-123B Aircraft
Maintenance Data and Technical Order
Verification
M aintenance T raining of Ranch Hand Personnel

13

Section IV

General Comments/Observations

14

Section V

A/A45Y-1 Defoliation Conference Attendees

16

Section VI

Distribution

17

Section

A/A45Y-1 Internal DefolIant Dispenser System
System Description
Capabilities and Limitations
Leading Particulars
Tank and Cradle Assembly

18

Section III
9-66-1
9-66-2
9-66-3
9-66-4
9-66-5
9-66-6

Control Console
Dump Valve
Spray Boom
Aircraft Installation
Viet Nam Ranch Hand Operations
Optimized Defoliant Handling System
Portable Defoliant Handling Unit

5
5
7

8
10
11
12

18
18
20
21
22
23
24
27
28
32
37

�Figure Number

Title

Page Number

Illustrations
Figure 1
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 10
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17

Major Components of Defoliant Dispenser
Control Console
Dump Valve
Tail Spray Boom and Associated Plumbing
Wing Spray Boom
Existing Defoliant Transfer System Tan Son Nhut
Air Base, Viet Nam
Optimized Defoliant Handling System Layout
Defoliant Handling System Components
Tank Trailer Defoliation Liquid Refill

19
22
23
24
25
29
33
34
38

Photographs
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14

Defoliant Dispenser (right side)
Centrifugal Pump
Installation in C-123 (left side)
Installation in C-123 (right side)
Ranch Hand Work Area
Hour Glass Tank and Pump
Hour Glass Tank and Pump (insulated)
Hour Glass Spider Pump

20
21
26
27
30
30
31
31

�SUMMARY
1. The first Logistics Support Meeting for the A/AkSY-l Defoliant Dispenser
was held at Hayes International Corp, Birmingham, Ala., on 2li and 25 Aug 1966.
2. The purpose of this meeting was to review program status, evaluate
"l-'ajor Problem Areas", and initiate and assign action as required to assure
the timely and successful completion of program requirements for enhancement
of logistic support.
3. Areas within this program requiring action, further refinement and overall close surveillance are documented in section III and IV of these minutes.
h. A follow-up meeting was determined essential in order to review progress
made on action items, reassess support posture, and include representatives
of agencies absent from this meeting.
5. The minutes of this meeting will be used as a basis of agenda for the
next meeting. Each action agency should complete their assigned action
in accordance with the scheduled dates, if possible, and be prepared to
present status of action taken at the next scheduled meeting. Additional
items may be added to the agenda for review and discussion at this time.
However, to assure adequate time for evaluation and staffing, it is
necessary that proposed agenda items be submitted to WRAMA (WRNQO) at least
one week before the scheduled meeting date.
•
6. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled at Hayes International Corp.,
Birmingham, Ala., 11-1.3 Oct 1966. Confirmation of date and location will
be provided by separate correspondence.
7. It is desired to take this opportunity to compliment each representative
for his active participation and support. Especially appreciated are the
efforts of Hayes International in hosting this meeting and the fine
assistance rendered. The productive results obtained and anticipated as
a result of this meeting will be beneficial to all agencies concerned, and
should improve SE.A-s.upport and operational capability.

ROBERT N'. SCHEIDECKEY'"' ""*"
Major, USAF
Chief, Operations 'Branch
Directorate, Materiel Management

�SECTION I
INTRODUCTION/RANCH HAND REPORT
1. Mr. W. B. O'Neal welcomed the conferees and opened the meeting.
Introduction was given by Lt William Crea, Air Force Project Engineer.
Status of the program was reviewed by Mr. Don Smallwood, Hayes Project
Engineer (Reference Section II).
2. Captain Peshkin gave the report from Ranch Hand. They are growing
very rapidly and a considerable number of problems have developed. As
early as January or February, it was realized that additional aircraft
were going to be programmed for SEA. Storage, maintenance, and training requirements were anticipated; however, no staff support was furnished after discussions with operations and maintenance personnel at Tan
Son NHut. Finally, the aircraft began to arrive. Storage problems still
exist as does spare parts support. Flying continues at approximately
25 sorties per aircraft per month. This is the MACV planning figure
for programming chemicals. Ranch Hand would like to be able to operate
from an additional operating location in the II Corps area to increase
sortie effectiveness. There are presently 9 aircraft in the country 3 at Da Nang and 6 at Tan Son NHut. The operation continues successful
because the equipment is basically good and the air frame is the best
available. The defoliant system has the same characteristics, simplicity,
and reliability. The main problems are as indicated below. Ranch Hand
has been fortunate in their maintenance support resulting in almost 100$ aircraft availability. Many of Ranch Hand's problems could be
helped by better staff support.

�SECTION II
A/A45Y-1 SYSTEM STATUS

ITEM

CONTRACT

1. A/A45Y-1
Prototype

08(635)3609

2. A/A45Y-1
Production

08(635)3609

3. Dump Valve
Kit

08(635)4894

4. Wing Boom
Prototype

08(635)5710

5. Wing Boom
Production

08(635)5710

6. Engine Mod
Mark IH

08(635)4894

QUANTITY

DELIVERY
DATE

REMARKS

Sept. 1963

Used in C-130 Test
at Eglin
Systems started at
Hayes

20

Aug. 1964

Six Operational Systems
in Viet Nam. One
destroyed in C-123 crash
in Viet Nam. Seven
delivered to FairchildHiller Corp. for installation in C-123. One
awaiting dump valve and
will be shipped to Fairchild-Hiller. One remaining at Hayes for
Wing Boom Test. One
unassigned. Three
cannibalized for spare
parts by Eglin.

17

Aug. 1965

All operational
A/A45Y-1 systems
equipped with dump
valve.

Sept. 1966

Fabrication complete
by 23 Aug. 1966.

20

March 1967
(Anticipated)

Delivery to be 150 days
after approval of
Prototype.

15

Jan. 1967
(Anticipated)

Twelve to be installed
on new purchase of
twelve A/A45Y-1 by
WRAMA and the remaining three for
spares.

�TECHNICAL MANUAL STATUS

ITEM

STATUS

REMARKS

T. O. 11C15-3-4-2
FIELD, DEPOT OVERHAUL WITH IPB INTERNAL DEFOLIANT
DISPENSER MODEL
A/A45Y-1

Awaiting validation of
System Manual.

In process review performed at
Hayes by WRAMA, 20 and 21
July 1966

T. O. 11C15-3-4-2
FIELD, DEPOT OVERHAUL WITH IPB INTERNAL DEFOLIANT
DISPENSER MODEL
A/A45Y-1

In process.

Manual change to add Mark HI
engine pump controls

T. C. T. O.
(Proposed)

No contractural
requirements. Never
was negotiated as per
supplemental agreement number 2.

Contractor recommends preparation of T. C. T. O. for installation of system in C-123 aircraft

T. O. 11C15-3-4-2
FIELD, DEPOT OVERHAUL WITH IPB INTERNAL DEFOLIANT
DISPENSER MODEL
A/A45Y-1

In process.

Change to cover wing boom
program

T. C. T. O.

In process.

To cover installation of wing boom
A/A45Y-1 on C-123 for aircraft
T. O. 's
To cover installation of Mark HI
engine controls in field to retrofit
existing systems

T. C. T. O.

Awaiting receipt of 118A
and contract coverage

�SECTION III
ACTION ITEMS
Item Number 9-66-1 - Ground Support Equipment;
a.

Problem Presented;

(1) There are four 1,000 gallon Transfer Tanks (Hour Glass) and one
2,^00 gallon Fuel Servicing Unit, Type F-7 currently located at Tan Son NHut
with a 5,000 gallon R-2 Storage Tank in the process of installation. There
are also three 1,000 gallon Transfer Tanks (Hour Glass) located at Da Nang.
The unsystemized arrangement and limited capacity of this equipment does
not give sufficient capability to; (1) Fill aircraft that are located at
Tan Son NHut, (2) Turn-around aircraft as rapidly as necessary, and (3)
Operate with the three different type chemical agents now being used. The
present system is characterized by the following; (a) Insufficient tank
storage capacity, (b) Insufficient transfer capacity which limits turnaround time, (c) Inability to systematically select proper chemical
appropriate to target requirements, (d) Inability to evacuate unused
agent from tanks in aircraft.
(2) The present system is progressively deteriorating due to
use of 1952 vintage Hour Glass transfer equipment. This system cannot
be supported and therefore will be eliminated from inventory at failure
or when sooner replaced. Glaring deficiencies of this system are as noted;
(a) Non-standard system, (b) Limited or no spare parts available, (c)
Fire hose used to connect transfer tanks deteriorates in from h to 10 days,
( d ) Contamination of flow system (mainly due to rubber particles from fire
hose lining plus sand and other foreign particles introduced by siphoning
probes) because of lack of well thought out systems approach, (e) Inadequate
pumping capability (Spider pump used for siphoning agent from 55 gallon drums
is old and weak).
k-

Progress to JDate;

(1) An R-2 Storage Tank (5,000 gallon), salvaged from an R-2
Servicing Unit, is to be ins tolled by Ranch Hand to provide additional
transfer and storage capability and is awaiting plumbing installation by
Base Civil Engineer. (Compatibility of this tank with existing chemical
agents is doubtful).
(2) One F-7 Servicing Unit is now in use with five more on order.
(So far this equipment is functionally satisfactory, but will need teflon
hosing and seals for compatibility with existing agents).

�(3) Use of ARMY" Bladder Tanks for storage is being investigated by
377 Combat Support Group (Base Fuels), Tan Son NHut. (Question of agent
compatibility still remains).
(l») The A/A15Y-1 System has a self-filling capability, but was
found to be too slow and therefore incompatible with quick turn-around
re quirement.
(5) Use of B-l and B-1A Nitric Acid Servicing Units (2,000
gallon capacity) were proposed by Hayes as they were believed to be in
excess storage. Investigation by WRAMA Vehicle Manager revealed these
units to be unsatisfactory for their designed purpose and were dismantled
and removed from inventory.
c. Action to be Taken and Action Agency;
(1) Provide adequate bulk storage and pumping facilities for
three different chemical agents at two, possibly three different bases.
A requirement exists for the simultaneous filling of as many as nine
aircraft at Tan Son NHut and three at Da Nang with a possible total of
five at Da Nang and three at another operating location (does not include
Lucky Tiger). Action agency to be determined.
(2) Provide additional F-7 Servicing Units to Ranch Hand WRAMA (WRNR).
(3) Provide teflon hoses and gaskets for F-7 Servicing Units WRAMA (WRNR).
d

• Forecast for Completion:
(1) Fixed facility - to be determined.
(2) Additional F-7 Servicing Units - accomplished.
(3) Teflon hoses and gaskets - to be determined.

�Item Number 9-66-2 - TCTO for Installation of A/AiuY-1 System in UC-123B
Aircraft, Class V Mod 1776;
a.

Problem Presented;

Eglin AFB Contract AF 08(635)-lj89ij, dated 20 Oct 1965, provided
a line item for data in accordance with DD Form 11423 covering preparation
of TCTO for installation of A/AJj5Y-l System in UC-123B Aircraft (AFPI 71531-(l8). Repeated attempts by Contractor, AFATL, and A/Ah5Y-l IM have
been unsuccessful in obtaining from C-123 SSM appropriate documentation
(AFLC Form 118A) identifying type of TCTO and aircraft handbook revisions
desired. Ranch Hand representatives advised that considerable difficulty
is being experienced by Flight cre*s and Aircraft Maintenance personnel
due to lack of appropriate --1 Flight Manual Supplement and Aircraft
Maintenance Handbook data reflecting this systems installation. This
creates an obvious problem with operation and maintenance as well as a
serious problem with indoctrination of new crews due to high percentage
and frequency of personnel rotation.
k*

Progress to Date;
None

Ct

Action to be Taken and Action Agency;

(1) WRNB initiate documentation for preparation of TCTO
covering installation of basic A/Alj5Y-l system using Hayes tail boom
and de-modification of aircraft (removal of tank and cradle assy) back
to cargo configuration.
(2) WRNB initiate documentation for preparation of TCTO
covering installation of Ranch Hand wing and tail boom and marriage with
basic Hayes A/Alt^Y-l System.
(3) WRNB establish requirement for preparation of Aircraft
Maintenance handbooks concurrent with requirement for respective TCTO's.
WRNB initiate immediate action to provide Ranch Hand with
required supplement to T. 0. 1C-123-1 Flight Manual reflecting Defoliant
Spray configuration.
d.

Forecast for Completion;

Delinquent - In view of non-participation in this meeting by
C-123 SSM personnel, a report of intended action and progress made is
required at next meeting tentatively planned for 11-13 Oct 1966.

�Item Number 9-66-3 - Retrofit Installation of MARK III Engine;

a.

Problem Presented;

AFATL (ATCB) has provided for complete modification kits to
retrofit present operational Ranch Hand Dispensers, utilizing MARK I
and MARK II engines, to latest ARMY standardized MARK III engine
configuration. The A/Aij^Y-l system has not been made full standard
by AFSC; therefore, responsibility rests with AFSC to provide retrofit
kits and required TCTO for Field installation.
b.

Progres s to da te ;

Required number of kits have been placed on Contract AF 08(635) -l489h with Hayes International.
c.

Action to be Taken and Action Agency:

(1) AFATL (ATCB) submit request to WRAMA (WRNSTH) for AFPI 18
covering this modification and appropriate handbook revisions.
(2)

WRNSTR provide AFPI 18 as required.

(3)

Contractual provisions by AFATL for TCTO and handbook

revisions.
d . Forecast for Completion :

(1) 25 Sep 66.
(2) Provide AFPI to AFATL within five days after' receipt.
(3) To be determined - contingent on authority for reprogramming funds within project 2$23&gt; and subsequent initiation of
Purchase Request.

�(2) Reference a ( 2 ) above. WRAMA (WRNQ) will review this problen
with appropriate personnel at WRAMA and Eglin AFB to determine specific cause
and remedial action.
(3) Reference a(3) above. WRAMA (WRNQ) will review end item
spares requirements to determine proper course of action necessary to provide adequate spare assemblies to support Field operations where battle
damage or loss might be incurred requiring complete assembly replacement.
Coordination with the using activity will be required.
d.

Forecast for Completion;
(1) Reference c(l) above.
(a) Revision of AFLC Form 2? - 15 Sep 1966.
(b) Spare parts recomputation - lij Oct 1966.

(c) Release of spare parts orders to contractor/vendors to be determined based on method to be employed.
(2) Reference c(2) above. 15 Sep 1966.
(3) Reference c(3) above.

30 Sep 1966.

�Item Number 9-66-Ii - Spares;
a.

Problem presented:

(1) Requirement for M&amp;O spare parts for support of A/Alj5Y-l
System is expected to reach critical proportions in the very near future
due to, (1) increase in number of spray aircraft, (2) late provisioning
action in relation to first operational units, and (3) system contamination by grit and rubber particles resulting from poor system arrangement
and servicing equipment that is incompatible with presently used chemical
agents. Also, WRAMA has received a flood of requistions for spare parts
exceeding initially provisioned quantities, which did not consider system
contamination problem. Lack of spare parts support is a limiting factor
in Ranch Hand operations.
(2) Spare parts orders are not being received by Hayes from
Eglin AFB, procurement agency (APGC), in a timely manner.
(3) No provisions have been made to procure and stock spare
complete assemblies, such as, Tank and Cradle Assembly, Engine and Pump
Assembly, and Control Console Assembly.
b.

Progress to Date;

(1) Reference a(l) above. A quantity of stop-gap spare parts
were procured by AFATL on Contract AF 08(635)-li89k. However, these have
proven inadequate to sustain desired degree of Ranch Hand operation
pending delivery of spare parts as a result of formal provisioning by
WRAMA. Some support has been furnished by Hayes International through
their engineering representative previously stationed with Ranch Hand.
Further, WRAMA and DCASO at Hayes are working together with the contractor
in an attempt to expedite vendor delivery of specific spare parts.
(2) Reference a ( 2 ) above. A previous review of this problem
with Eglin AFB, procurement activity, was supposed to have alleviated
this condition or at least improved flow of documentation from Eglin
to Hayes. Further investigation is in order.
(3)
c

Reference a(3) above.

No progress to date.

• Action to be Taken and Action Agency;

(1) Reference a(l) above. The programming check list (AFLC
Form 2?) will be revised to reflect increase in number of systems and
bases to be supported, and spare parts requirement will be recomputed
for appropriate procurement action,.

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�Item Number 9-66-5 - Retrofit Installatiqn of Optimized (Redesigned) Wing
Boom on UC-123B Aircraft:
a.

Problem Presented;

No authorization currently exists for installation of the Optimized
Wing Boom on Ranch Hand and Lucky Tiger Aircraft. The wing boom, now ^employed
by aircraft in SEA, is a non--stajid^r^jJ^gm^as^jMPJlQejvts which are^jipX
"cToTSpatibie"witlT~agenJts now in use, and is not logistically supportable.
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b.

Progress to Date^

The Optimized Wing Boom is presently being developed by AFATL
under Contract AF 08(635)5710 with Hayes International.
c. Action to be Taken;
The using command will establish appropriate requirement for
installation of Optimized iVing Boom.
d.

Forecast for Completion:
23 Sep 1966.

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�Item Number 9-66-6 - Maintenance Data and TechnicalOrder Verification;
a

*

Problem Presented;

Maintenance data has not been provided field activities due to
delayed verification of technical order. This has created considerable
difficulty regarding system maintenance and identification of spare parts
requirements.
kf

Progress to Date;

Hayes has completed technical order draft in MIL Spec format.
Preliminary review of blue line draft has been accomplished by WRAMA at
Hayes. Equipment is currently available at Hayes and ready for verification.
However, it has a MARK I configured engine installed. The MARK III engine
is still pending delivery from vendor's plant where it is being mated to
the pump. It was agreed that the difference between the MARK I and MARK III
engine was not sufficient to warrant further delay in verification of technical order. WRAMA agrees to accomplish verification on existing equipment
with MARK I engine. Final draft is to reflect the MARK III configuration,
which will be verified against engineering drawings.
c. Action to be Taken arid_Action_Agency;
(1) Hayes will take immediate action to establish a date with
WRAMA (WRNSTR) for verification meeting at Hayes. Time of meeting should
be established to allow a minimum of 15 days for proper notification of
participating activities. Ranch Hand representatives agreed there will be no
requirement for participation by their activity in this verification. In
lieu thereof WRAMA will explore the possibility of obtaining using command
assistance from personnel of SAWC at Eglin AFB, who have a current and
specific knowledge of Ranch Hand operation.
(2) Assistance of the Hayes - DCASO Quality Office will be
required in the performance of this certification and will be primary
point of contact relative to WRAKA/Hayes coordination of proposed date
of certification meeting.
d.

Forecast for Completion;
At the earliest possible date.

12

�Item Number 9-66-7 - Maintenance_Training_of Ranch Hand Personnel
a. Problem Presented:
Newly assigned Ranch Hand Maintenance personnel upon arrival have
little or no knowledge as to maintenance of the A/Ali$Y-l dispenser due to
there having no prior training on this system. The resulting problems are
obvious.
b.

Progress to Date;
None

c. Action to be Taken;
(1) Ranch Hand should establish and submit an official requirement in accordance with AF Regulation 50-9 to Air Training Command citing
type and scope of training required. However, due to extreme urgency of
existing requirement, it was requested by Ranch Hand that a contractor
representative (Hayes) be provided in the interim, pending development of
training capability by ATC. If interim contractor support for indoctrination
of Ranch Hand Maintenance personnel is not provided, some other immediate
means of training must be investigated.
(2) Discussion of contractor support indicated the most feasible
and expeditious approach would be use of an existing Eglin AFB contract.
However, this will require approval and funding by Hq USAF.
d.

Forecast for Completion:
(1) Ranch Hand submit .requirement as soon as possible.
(2) Final action on this requirement is yet to be determined.

13

�SECTION IV
GENERAL COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS
1. Forthcoming flight test of the protype optimized wing boom was
introduced as a discussion item by AFATL representative, Lt. Crea.
Also recognized was the recent diversion of UC-123B aircraft to
Dallas, Texas, pending deployment and voluntary participation and
support of Hayes International for the purpose of spraying insecticide
in encephalitis infected areas. It was noted that this disease is not
restricted to the CONUS as was indicated by an Associated Press report
reflecting loss of 3Qk lives so far this year out of 1616 cases throughout Japan. As a result of the tremendous effectiveness and publicity of
the C-123 spray operation in Dallas, it is envisioned that additional
requirements are forthcoming for use of A/Ali5Y-l equipped aircraft for
insecticide spraying on a world-wide basis, especially in SEA. Lt. Crea
indicated he would communicate with TAG regarding intended use of
insecticides with the defoliant system. If use is contemplated, TAG
will be asked to establish a formal requirement for test of insecticides
concurrent with test of defoliants during flight test of optimized wing
boom at Eglin during September and October 1966.

2. The Ranch Hand mission is not consistent with the mission of the
organization to which they are assigned. This leads to competition for
resources, maintenance, and Staff Support. Proper emphasis or priority
has not been placed on the defoliation mission thereby restricting the
establishment of appropriate facilities for storage and transfer of more
than one type chemical agent at Tan Son NHut and other operating locations.
A definite advantage is envisioned by identification of the defoliation
system as a weapons systems for the delivery and dissemination of chemical
ordnance. Specifically, one advantage of a weapons systems identification
would be to rationalize the storage and loading problem by having the chemicals
handled by personnel who handle other Air Force ordnance. This could possibly
result in taking the aircraft maintenance people out of the ordnance loading
business. This was not introduced as a problem as appropriate agencies were
not in attendance for proper discussion and action assignment. However,
aforementioned weapons systems identification has considerable merit and
should be evaluated by PACAF and Hq USAF to determine specific advantages
to be derived for further discussion during next meeting.
3. A need was expressed by Ranch Hand for a pamphlet depicting defoliation
spraying in SEA covering subjects such as:
a. Chemical type, effect and hazzards.
b.

Type crop and vegatation recognition.

c.

Psyochological effect on populace.

14

�Such a pamphlet would be invaluable for indoctrination of new crews upon
arrival in SEA and would be used to supplement present verbal instructional
methods which are accomplished mostly during normal spray missions. Hayes
International expressed an interest in preparing such a manual as they have
the knowledge and capability. However, discussion was deferred to next
meeting at which time it is hoped that the office of primary responsibility
may be able to offer some constructive advice relative to obtaining this
pamphlet.

15

�SECTION V
A/A45Y-1 DEFOLIATION CONFERENCE ATTENDEES

Maj Robert N. Scheideoker, WRAMA
Capt Richard Peshkin, Ranch Hand
Lt William J. Crea, Jr., ATCB
SMS Charles Lightner, Ranch Hand
Mr. Gene Smith, WRAMA
W.B. O'Neal, Hayes
C.F. Conklin, Hayes
J.L. Harrington, Hayes
John Bonta, Hayes
Don Smallwood, Hayes
J.E. Merk, Hayes
Stan Burkot, Hayes
Ronnie Dear, Hayes
M.J. McMahan, Hayes

16

�SECTION VI
DISTRIBUTION

Activity

Nr of Copies
2
2

MACV
7th AF (DOPE)
(BMP)

Name
J-3 Chemical Branch
Major Haugaton
Lt Col McCellan

(DAFSC/AFSC
Lia O f f )
2

315th ACW (DO)

h

309th ACS (SASF)

377th CSG (DCM)
(D/M)
1
1
3

377th OMS
llith ACW (Coradr)
PACAF (DM) .
(DMM)

1
1

(DMMB)
Hq USAF (AFRDDA)
(AFRDQRA)
(AFSMEAA)
(AFXOP)
(AFSMSDA)
TAG (DOFT-S)
(DOO-S)
(DORQ-FM)
ATC (ATTAT-B)
Dept of Aerospace
Munitions (GS-WC)
AFLC (MCKTA)
(MCMTE)
(MCO)

(MCOQM)
ASD (ASJB)

1
1
1
1
3
3
12

AFSC (SCSMM)
HQ RTD (RTTW)
kkOQth CCTS
SAWC-LC
AFATL (ATCB)
SAAMA (SANM)
(SANNR)
(SAQR)
WRAMA (WRNQO)

Maj Richard Engian
Lt Col Reddrick
Major Kline
Lt Col Ferguson
Major Dresser
Captain Peshkin
S/MSGT C. B. Lightner
Col Harris
Lt Col Carter
Major Sibley
Colonel Bradburn
Colonel Thomas B. Kennedy
Lt Col C. N. Powell
Maj W. A. McKinney
Lt Col Carter
Lt Col May
Mr. Ed Dougherty
Maj Vinson
Maj White
Maj Marshall
Capt Adams
Maj Novikoff
Lt Col Gibson
TSgt Gailes
Mr. Fields
Mr. Whitacre
Mr. Finch
Mr. Clark
Mr. Bro'rfn
Mr. Brothers
Mr. Pfiefer
Mr. Goodwin
Capt John R. Spey
Lt Col Huston
Lt Crea
Mr. Arthur Miller
Mr. Jack Burton
Maj R. N. Scheidecker
17

�SECTION VII
A/A45Y-1 INTERNAL DEFOLIANT DISPENSER SYSTEM

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The A/A45Y-1 Internal Defoliant Dispenser, designed and manufactured
by Hayes International Corporation, Birmingham, Alabama, is a complete
airborne defoliant dispensing system. The dispenser is packaged to permit
rapid installation into, and removal from, C-123 aircraft, with only minor
modifications required to the affected aircraft. (See figures 1 and 2.)
The Internal Defoliant Dispenser, Part No. A/A45Y-1, provides for loading,
transporting and dispensing of 1000 gallons of defoliant chemical, and in case
of an emergency, dumping the full load overboard in less than 45 seconds. The
tank and cradle assembly is mounted on detachable casters which are removed
before anchoring in the aircraft. A control console is electrically connected
into an electrical network which in turn is connected to the aircraft electrical
system, certain controls and indicators in the flight compartment and the electrically operated units within the system. Pressure is applied to defoliant
chemical, by an engine and pump assembly mounted on the same frame with the
tank. The defoliant is transported to a nozzle assembly mounted in the slipstream of the aircraft in such a manner that a strip 250 or 300 feet wide along
the line of flight is effectively covered. The nozzle assembly is designed for
the most effective atomizing of the defoliant and coverage of foliage to be
destroyed. The dispensing operation and, in emergency, the dump valve
operation can be controlled from either the control console near the tank and
cradle assembly or from the pilot's position in the flight compartment.
CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

The internal defoliant dispenser is capable of containing 1000 gallons of
defoliant which can be completely dumped overboard by remote control or
manually in less than 45 seconds. The pump is capable of maintaining 60 + 5
psi pressure during the normal 3- to 4-minute period of operational spraying.
Refilling the tank assembly is accomplished with power and equipment contained
within the defoliation dispensing system.

18

�A / A 4 5 Y - I I N T E R N A L DEFOLIANT DISPENSER

. T A N K VENT

.MANHOLE COVER

DUMP VALVE
(SEE FIGURE 5)
TANK

LIQUID LEVEL

ENGINE EXHAUST

VIBRATION
ISOLATOR SEGMENT

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
(SEE FIGURES)

TIE-DOWN
FITTINGS

MAIN SPRAY VALVE

RECIRCULATING
LINE
CONTROL CONSOLE
(SEE FIGURE &lt;)

JACKING LUG

TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
JET PUMP
REFILL
CRADLE

NOTE:
SEE FIGURE « FOR TAIL
BOOM AND FIGURE 7 FOR
WING BOOM. FIGURES 8
AND 9 SHOW A/A45Y-1
INSTALLED IN C-123 AIRCRAFT.

Figure 1. Major Components of Defoliant Dispenser

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�Figure 2. Defoliant Dispenser (right side)

LEADING PARTICULARS

Length
Width
Height (without casters)
Weight
Empty
Full
Capacity
Normal operating pressure
Normal dispensing interval
Emergency dump duration
Electrical system
Dump valve operation
Refill time (approx)
Dump valve
Spray valve
Suction valve

16 feet, 4 inches
4 feet, 10 inches
6 feet, 5 inches
1420 pounds
12, 420 pounds
1000 gallons
60 ± 5 psi
3 to 4 minutes
Less than 45 seconds
28 volts dc (supplied by host aircraft)
Electrical or manual
20 minutes
Electrical, 10 inch
Electrical, 3 inch
Manual, 3 inch

20

�TANK AND CRADLE ASSEMBLY

The tank and cradle assembly is the major unit of the entire system, having a
1000-gallon tank with baffles, manhole, tube connections, and stabilizing and tiedown brackets; an engine and pump assembly which consists of a four cylinder,
horizontally opposed air-cooled, engine and pump directly coupled to the engine

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crankshaft; and a cradle which carries the tank, the engine and pump assembly, and is
provided with four casters which are readily detachable. A temperature indicator and
a liquid lever gage are installed in the tank. The engine is slightly modified from its
original configuration to achieve adaptability to the requirements of the dispenser
system. The detachable casters are to provide limited mobility and are removed
when the unit is tied down.
The defoliant used in the dispenser is stored in the tank and is fed through a
suction line to the pump. The pump is driven by an air-cooled engine and forces
the defoliant through a discharge line to a spray valve. A recirculation line is

21

�provided so that when the spray valve is closed, the defoliant will recirculate
back through the tank. When the spray valve is open, the defoliant is forced
into the spray boom and atomized by spray nozzles. When the tank is empty,
a float-operated switch, located in the tank, automatically stops the engines.
The centrifugal pump consists essentially of an impeller and a pump body,
and is driven by the engine through a direct drive. The engine drives the pump
and the speed of the engine controls the quantity of defoliant being dispensed.
(See figure 3.)
The recirculation line incorporates a jet-pump (ejector) tank refilling system which utilizes the fluid left in the tank from prior operation to initially
operate the jet pump.
CONTROL CONSOLE

The control console is the nerve center of the defoliation system. All
functions are controlled from this position; all monitoring equipment is located
in this position; and the electrical supply is channeled and protected at this
position. Prefabricated electrical cables tie the control console to all related
FLUID

REFILL

POWER

FLOAT SWITCH
OVERRIDE
FWD UHIT
AFT UNIT

STARTER
AND
SPRAY
CHOKE THROTTLES INDICATORS VALVE

ENGINES
FWD UNIT
OIL PRESSURE
LOW
OPERATE

MAGNETO

AFT UNIT
OIL PRESSURE
LOW O P E R A T E

MAGNETO

INCREASE

ol

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UNIT

DECREASE

Figure 4, Control Console

22

�tfoliant Handling System Loyovf

�parts of the system, including the controls on the pilot's instrument panel and
the aircraft electrical supply system. Tandem or single installations are
controlled and monitored from the control console without any changes or
alterations being performed. In the event of electrical power failure of the
aircraft electrical system, certain critical functions have an option of
manual operation. (See figure 4.)
DUMP VALVE

The dump valve is a 10 inch gate valve having both electrical or manual
activation. It is designed for horizontal (vertical flow) installation and liquid
flow in only one direction. The bottom of the defoliant tank incorporates a
vortex interrupter and adapter to which the dump valve is secured and is in
perfect alignment with an opening and spring loaded door in the belly of the
aircraft. A high speed motor coupled to an actuator provides 2 second operation of the dump valve in either direction and circuit manipulation to indicate
open condition. (See figure 5.)

Figure 5. Dump Valve

23

�SPRAY BOOM

The prime function of the spray boom is to discharge the defoliant under
pressure at such a location and at such an angle that air flow, in the proximity
of the discharge (spray) nozzle, contributes to the proper density of spray, the
consistency of the defoliant blanket; and the lateral dimension of the effective
strip. Two spray booms are available when the C-123 model aircraft is used
and each boom satisfies a specific set of requirements.

INSTALLATION
STRUTS

TIE-DOWNS

TAIL BOOM

INSTALLATION
STRUTS .

Figure 6. Tail Spray Boom and Associated Plumbing

24

�• LEFT HAND SIDE
OF FUSELAGE
AT THIS POINT

FUSELAGE

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EXTERNAL BOOM

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�The tail spray boom (figure 6) is mounted outside the aircraft, approximately
midway of the aft cargo loading door. It is designed for simple and fast
installation and removal and £rovides coverage of a 250 foot strip.
The wing spray boom (figure 7) is installed in the inside of the center wing and
externally underneath the outboard wing. As compared to the tail boom, its installation and removal is more complex and is considered a more permanent installation. The wing boom provides coverage of a JOO foot strip and the
effectiveness of the application is more uniform.
Installation and removal of either spray boom does not require special
skills or special tools.
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26

�AIRCRAFT INSTALLATION

The dispenser installation in C-123 aircraft consists of towing the tank and
cradle assembly (unfilled) into the aircraft and securing it to the aircraft floor
utilizing twenty 10,000-pound hook and chain assemblies and the cargo floor
tie-down fittings (figures 8 and 9). All piping, hose assemblies and electrical
cables are installed which tie the A/A45Y-1 dispenser into the aircraft (as
modified) systems, and the control console is secured to the aircraft floor;
thus, making the aircraft-dispenser combination ready for servicing and operation.

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Fi'gure 9- Installation in C-123 (right side)

27

�VIET NAM RANCH HAND OPERATIONS

A sketch of the ground support equipment used by RANCH HAND to refill
the A/A45Y-1 dispensers with agent is shown in figure 10. The refill system
presented here is the system used at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Viet Nam. It
utilizes four 1000 gallon HOURGLASS tanks. A similar refill system is
used at Da Nang, but utilizes only three HOURGLASS tanks. These tanks
are the predecessor to the A/A45Y-1 and incorporate a 10-horsepower
engine and pump unit by which the agent is transferred into the aircraft.
The agent is delivered in 55-gallon drums, then pumped from three
drums at a time into the refill tanks. This is the slowest part of the
operation. The procedure for filling tanks is as follows:
a. The number 2 tank is filled from 55-gallon drums.
b. The agent in the number 2 tank is pumped into tank number 3.
c. Agent in tank number 3 is then pumped into tank number 4.
d. Tank number 2 is refilled and the agent pumped into tank number 3.
e. Tank number 2 is again refilled from the drums and pumped into
tank number 1.
.
f. All other tanks now filled, tank number 2 is refilled again.
Upon return from a mission, the aircraft is backed as close as possible
to the refill tanks and the systems are refilled with agent using a
commercial fire hose. After completion of the days work the HOURGLASS tanks are filled and the agent transferred into the aircraft. The
refill tanks are then refilled in preparation for a second mission. Due
to the long time needed to fill from the drums, the RANCH HAND crews
are limited to only one turn around, or a total of two missions.
A big disadvantage of refilling in this manner is the problem of
contamination to the agent. Foreign matter gets into the refill tanks and from
there into aircraft defoliant dispensing system. The rubber inside lining
of fire hoses, presently used, is acted upon by the defoliant and causes large
pieces of rubber to be released into the defoliant stream, thereby reducing the
system effectiveness. See figures 11 thru 14 for potographic on-site refill
operations.

28

�Figure 70. Existing Defoliant Transfer System Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Viet Worn

29

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TRUCK FLAT-BED
;re 16. D*fo//oof Handling System Components

�of defoliant under sustained operation. The engine is a government
standard, air-cooled, four cylinder, four stroke cycle, horizontally
opposed model modified for remote control when mated with the control
console. The engine is available in large quantities, economical to operate, proven in performance, and easily maintained due to maximum accessibility. It is designed to operate a minimum of 1500 hours at rated load
and speed between major overhauls. Its extensive use in defoliation
operations tends to standardize maintenance and provide a spare parts
source through controlled cannibalization.
The pump has been modified by the manufacturer so that it attaches
to the engine at the blower section and the drive end of the crankshaft
thus giving the engine and pump a one to one ratio. Shock mounting is
provided to the engine-pump unit.
CONTROL CONSOLE

The control console is located at the end of the storage to permit
visual monitoring of any engine-pump unit on the platform. All transfer
functions are controlled by a single operator at the control console position.
In addition to control functions, there are certain monitoring gages and
instruments installed in the instrument" panel of the control console. The
electrical network is considered semi-permanently installed and so
arranged that simple maintenance is quickly accomplished.
TANK

The tank has a 10, 000-gallon capacity, protected sight gage, manhole, vent,
drain line connection, and facilities for securing to the platform. The sight gage
is a vertically mounted glass tube with connections to tank at each end, protectors
to reduce the probability of breaking, and calibrations to indicate tank contents.
MISCELLANEOUS

Suction Hose. Suction hoses are provided having an inside diameter
which will not be too restrictive to defoliant flow and having a wall structure
to prevent collapse of hose. Hoses which are frequently disconnected have
quick-disconnects to prevent rapid deterioration at connecting points.
Pressure Hoses. Pressure hoses are capable of pressures up to 100 psig
and have adapters in cases where control nozzles are attached. Hose material
is selected to withstand the chemical action of the defoliant.
35

�SYSTEM TIE-IN

The storage tank is located in the approximate center of the platform with
one engine-pump unit on the truck side of the platform and two engine-pump
units on the aircraft side of the platform. The single engine-pump unit has
a 3-inch suction hose connected between the pump and the suction manifold.
The suction manifold has three 1-1/4 inch suction hoses attached which are
suspended from the suction manifold in such a manner as to hang directly
over three 55-gallon drums on the flat bed trailer. A control console is
secured to the platform deck in the proximity of the end of the storage tank
and is electrically connected to the engine-pump unit.
Two engine-pump units and their companion control console are located
on the aircraft side of the platform and are shock mounted to the platform
deck. The suction ports of the two engine-pump units are manifolded so
that a single line attaches to the bottom of the storage tank. The discharge
(pressure) ports of the two engine-pump units are also manifolded and
after the pressure manifold, a single line conveys the defoliant to the aircraft having A/A45Y-1 dispensers to be serviced. Check valves are installed
in pump discharge lines to permit operation of a single engine-pump unit when
demands are less than maximum. At each aircraft position, a smaller
pressure line with a shutoff nozzle is connected into the main line hose.
These two engine-pump units are controlled concurrently from a single
control console.
An electrical network is provided which gives electrical tie-in of all
related electrically functioning units. Cable insulation is chemically unaffected by defoliant in the environs of the defoliant handling system.
CAPABILITIES

Transfer 10, 000 gallons from drums
to storage tank (less truck move time)
Service two A/A45Y-1 dispensers
(in aircraft)
Service four A/A45Y-1 dispensers
(in aircraft)
Remotely controlled functions:
1. Drums to storage tank
.
shutoff valves
2.

Storage tank to aircraft
main lines (2) shutoff
valves

25 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes

3. Engine throttle
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Engine ignition
b
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36

�PORTABLE DEFOLIANT HANDLING UNIT

The portable defoliant handling unit idea is conceived for military installations
where limited servicing of A/A45Y-1 dispensers might be required. The trailer
is capable of traveling at faster speeds and for greater distances than the A/
A/A45Y-1 dispenser and, being a powered unit, it speeds up the servicing of
the dispensers installed in aircraft. Overall dimensions are kept within limits
which will permit air transportation of loaded units to isolated landing fields or
airstrips.
Technical data and capabilities are contained in figure 17.

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pages 32-34 missing; figures 4 and 17 incomplete. This
item was filed by Alvin L. Young under the category
Military Use of Herbicides (item no. 65) and under the
category Equipment, How Developed (item no. 356)

9

Monday, January 29, 2001

Page 356 of 382

�Item No.: 356
Author(s): Scheidecker, Robert N.
Editor/Translator:
Corporate Author:
Article/Report Title: Minutes: A/A45Y-1 Internal Defoliant
Dispenser System Support Conference, 25 and 26 August
1966
Journal/Book Title:
Date: August 1966
Publisher:
This item was filed by Alvin L.Young under the category
Military Use of Herbicides (item no. 65) and under the
category Equipment, How Developed (item no. 356).

Item no. 356 is a duplicate of item no. 65
Please see item no. 65 for the complete
document.

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