Which component gets installed when tail hook equipped aircraft utilize the airfield?

When tail hook-equipped aircraft utilize an airfield, the installation of a net interconnect is essential for safe landing operations. The net interconnect is part of the overall system used to safely catch and stop aircraft that are landing on a carrier or a specific airfield designed for such operations. It typically consists of a net that extends across the runway to help capture the tail hook of the aircraft.

This system is particularly crucial for naval aviation, where tail hook landings are standard practice. When the net is deployed, it is positioned to directly engage the tail hook of the aircraft as it lands, thereby enhancing safety by preventing the aircraft from overshooting the landing area.

The other options, while related to airfield operations and aircraft support, do not specifically pertain to the catch and stopping mechanism necessary for tail hook-equipped aircraft during their landing sequence. Cable troughs and support boxes may be used for different support functions, and nylon tape assemblies serve other purposes in aviation maintenance and operations. Thus, the net interconnect is the appropriate component that directly supports the operational requirements of tail hook landings.