sphere towed on test fights
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Possibly a radar reflector. Perfect spheres made of a radar reflective material are often used as as standard datum for calibrating radars. They are towed on a wire long enough for the reflective sphere to be isolated from the aircraft response on radar.
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Or somthing to do with?
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/220301/S/
The spin chute control panel is used to deploy a ballistic parachute located in the aircraft tailcone.