Description
Add a specialized piece of military aircraft armament hardware to your collection with this Bomb Shackle Release for the AERO-1A Mount, identified by Part Number 53A59C10 and NSN 1095-00-373-9660. This component was manufactured by McLean Development Laboratories, Inc., a known supplier of military aircraft armament-related hardware.
This is an aircraft ordnance support component associated with bomb rack / bomb shackle release equipment. It is not a complete bomb rack, complete bomb shackle, bomb, aircraft pylon, explosive item, or complete release system.
Historical Significance
The AERO-1A adapter / mount family belongs to the aircraft stores carriage and release equipment world. AERO-1A adapter assemblies were used with aircraft bomb rack systems to support carriage of stores with 30-inch suspension lug spacing, expanding the capability of racks that otherwise used standard 14-inch suspension arrangements. Navy aviation ordnance references describe the AERO-1A adapter assembly as equipment that allowed weapons or stores with 30-inch suspension lugs to be carried, with adapter linkage movement corresponding to the bomb rack suspension hook movement.
Aircraft bomb racks and shackles were essential to military aviation ordnance systems. They handled the secure carriage, arming interface, and controlled release of bombs or stores from aircraft. Later AERO / BRU rack references describe parent racks as systems that provide suspension and release of stores, with hook assemblies, release mechanisms, arming solenoids, and electrical or auxiliary release functions forming part of the overall system.
That makes this Bomb Shackle Release a strong reference piece for collectors of aircraft bomb racks, bomb shackles, AERO-series equipment, aviation ordnance hardware, and Cold War aircraft armament components.
Known Identification Details
- Item: Bomb Shackle Release for AERO-1A Mount
- Part Number: 53A59C10
- NSN: 1095-00-373-9660
- Federal Supply Class: 1095 – Miscellaneous Weapons
- Manufacturer: McLean Development Laboratories, Inc.
- Associated Equipment: AERO-1A aircraft bomb rack / bomb shackle mounting and release equipment
- Item Type: Military aircraft armament release component
- Included Item: Bomb shackle release component only, unless otherwise shown or stated
Because aircraft stores-release hardware can vary by rack type, aircraft installation, adapter configuration, and technical order, buyers working on a restoration or parts-matching project should verify P/N 53A59C10 and NSN 1095-00-373-9660 against their own applicable manuals, drawings, or equipment markings before purchase.
Why This Part Matters
Aircraft ordnance systems depended on more than the rack or bomb itself. Release units, shackles, latch links, hook assemblies, arming components, and control hardware all worked together to allow stores to be carried securely and released when commanded.
This Bomb Shackle Release helps preserve that support story. It represents the mechanical and release-control side of aircraft stores carriage, a major part of military aviation history from World War II through the Cold War and beyond.
For collectors, it pairs well with AERO-1A mount displays, AERO-65 / BRU bomb rack references, aircraft bomb shackle collections, aviation ordnance manuals, aircraft pylon hardware, and military surplus armament components.
About This Bomb Shackle Release
This listing is for one Bomb Shackle Release for AERO-1A Mount, identified by P/N 53A59C10 and NSN 1095-00-373-9660. This item was manufactured by McLean Development Laboratories, Inc.
This listing is for the Bomb Shackle Release component only unless otherwise stated. No complete AERO-1A mount, bomb rack, bomb shackle, aircraft pylon, bomb, explosive item, electrical control system, tools, manuals, or additional accessories are included unless specifically shown or noted.
This item is intended for collection, display, restoration reference, historical research, or military surplus parts study.
Ideal For
This bomb shackle release is a strong fit for:
- Aircraft armament collectors
- aviation ordnance hardware displays
- AERO-1A mount reference collections
- bomb rack and bomb shackle collectors
- Cold War aircraft weapons-system displays
- military surplus aircraft parts collections
- museum and archival aviation exhibits
Approx length 3.25", Approx width 4", Approx height 1.5", Approx weight .5lbs.
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