This original Type AN-A-2 Bomb Arming Control (24V) is a vintage U.S. Army Air Forces component designed for selective arming of aerial bombs on WWII and early Cold War-era aircraft. This rugged, cadmium-plated arming solenoid unit was mounted directly on bomb shackles or adjacent aircraft structures, providing flight crews with a reliable, electrically-operated means of engaging or saving fuzes during bombing missions.

The AN-A-2 Bomb Arming Control is a dust-tight and moisture-proof cylindrical assembly containing a solenoid-actuated plunger and spring-loaded movable retainer. In use, the movable retainer securely holds the swivel loop or arming wire plate of the bomb fuze in position until the control receives an electrical arming signal. Upon activation, the solenoid retracts the plunger, releasing the retainer and allowing the bomb fuze to arm during the drop sequence.

Designed to interface with standard U.S. aircraft bomb racks, the AN-A-2 could be mounted either directly to the shackle or to an adjacent frame location. For aircraft using rail-type bomb mounting systems, this control required the AAF Type A-1 Bomb Arming Control Mount. Electrical connections are made via the standardized AND-10066-10S-2P receptacle and AN3106-10S-2S plug, ensuring compatibility with WWII-era electrical systems.

Product Specifications:

Condition: New Old Stock (NOS)
Voltage: 24V DC
NSNs: 1095-00-324-9996 / 1095-487-9284
Part Numbers: 001-1052-3, 14C81, 790008, 14D26G5
Material: Cadmium-plated cylindrical steel body
Configuration: Solenoid and plunger with spring-loaded arming wire retainer
Mount Compatibility: Bomb racks, shackles, and Type A-1 mount for rail systems
Power Connector Type: AND-10066-10S-2P and AN3106-10S-2S

Historical Significance:

The AN-A-2 was a standardized bomb arming mechanism used extensively across U.S. aircraft during World War II, including the B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator, B-26 Marauder, and other medium and heavy bombers. Its robust design provided mission-critical reliability, enabling flight crews to safely control the arming status of their ordnance during high-risk sorties over enemy territory. This control unit represents a key component of America’s wartime aerial ordnance technology.

Ideal For:

Restoring WWII and early Cold War bombers
Aviation museums and historical aircraft display projects
Collectors of vintage U.S. military aviation components
Period-correct film production or educational exhibits
Technical study of WWII bomb arming systems

Approx length 3", Approx width 1.2", Approx height 1.2", Approx weight .3lbs.

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