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Closure on the end of the steam duct.

This closure was used only during storage and shipping. Behind the closure are the heat exchanger coils. When mounted in the missile, the end of the steam duct would be fitted into the steam vent to dump the exhaust steam overboard.

 
Closure on the end of the steam vent/heat exchanger on the A-7 Engine ("As Removed") at Air Zoo
Time picture taken Sat Sep 19 15:55:06 2015
Location picture taken East Campus
Air Zoo
Portage, MI
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