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How to Conduct Drop Tests of
Aerial Retardant Delivery Systems

Contents

Drop Test Procedures

Preparing for a Drop Test

• Identifying Aircraft to be Tested
• Preparing a Test Matrix
• Selecting a Test Location
• Test Equipment Preparation
• Personnel
• Getting There
• Setup

Drop Testing

• Grid Preparation
• Sample Collection
• Capping Cups
• Marking Cups
• Picking Up Cups
• Labeling Boxes with the Drop Number
• Additional Tasks
• Video Documentation
• Daily Shutdown
• Weighing Cups
• Data Reduction

Delays

Breakdown

Appendix A—Examples of Test Matrices

Appendix B—Drop Test Equipment

Appendix C—Final Setup Tasks

Appendix D—Example of Grid Setup Instructions

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