Name this F14 part

[bC3660]

The OP Pic Part is a Hook Point Shoe.

 

You can buy one online for about $125. Milage may vary.

 

Friend of mine has one in his office that came off an F18 and it looks identical to the one pictured.

 

I think most of the "Hook Points" were the same part. Less to stock that way.

[pyromaniac4002]

The tailhook shank actually takes the majority of the force when the hook point grabs a wire. There is a lip that the point slides on to that creates contact between the hook shank and hook point all around the center of the hook point. The bolt mainly just holds the hook point to the shank.

 

Crew chiefs for the win. :thumbup:

[Robert31178]

Hey, this isn't a tomcat part, but on the AIM-9, the little gear on the fin, what is that for?

 

http://imgur.com/a/1Dmh0

[probad]

its called a rolleron, uses airflow to create a gyroscopic effect in order to stabilize the missile and prevent it from rolling.

Edited April 15, 2017 by probad

[Robert31178]

Thank you Pro!!