Stands are metal frameworks used to support weapons being assembled or maintained. Stands may be immobile or equipped with pivoting casters.

A/E32M-4 MAINTENANCE AND RECONFIGURATION STAND

    The A/E32M-4 maintenance and reconfiguration stand is made of steel and aluminum. The stand consists of maintenance ring assemblies MXK-663/E32M-4 (forward), MXK-664/E32M-4 (aft), and deck post assembly MXK-665/E32K-4 that supports each ring assembly. the ring assemblies can be rotated 180 degrees for convenient load accessibility.

    The A/E32M-4 maintenance and reconfiguration stand is used to hold the F-14 aircraft weapons rail during general maintenance. It is also used for configuring the F-14 weapons rail with associated bomb racks.

A/F 32K-1/1A BOMB ASSEMBLY STAND

    The A/F 32K-1/1A bomb assembly stand consists of three interchangeable and interlocking 49-inch sections. The stand must be secured to the deck. It has four trays placed on top of conveyor rollers to permit a 360-degree rotation of the weapon. Stops are located at each end to prevent the trays from moving beyond the end of the conveyor. Each of the sections are collapsible for stowage purposes.

    The stand is designed to support Mk 80 series general purpose bombs during the assembly process. However, the stand may be used to support various other weapons during the assembly process.