452AMWI21-101 — Functional Check Flights/high Speed Taxi Checks/operational Check Flights

452AMWI21-101 governs functional check flights, high speed taxi checks, and operational check flight procedures in the 452d Air Mobility Wing.

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• Publication number: 452AMWI21-101
• Title: FUNCTIONAL CHECK FLIGHTS/HIGH SPEED TAXI CHECKS/OPERATIONAL CHECK FLIGHTS
• Date: 2020-09-22

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452AMWI21-101 establishes coordination among Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons, Quality Assurance, and the 452d Operations Group. It includes requirements for certified crews, flight duration, checklists, aircraft records, scheduling, and aircraft preparation.

Applies to: This instruction is applicable to all maintenance personnel in the 452d Maintenance Group and only to personnel in the scheduling and performance of FCFs within the 452d Air Mobility Wing and 452d Operations Group.

Topics covered

• Functional check flights
• High speed taxi checks
• Operational check flights
• Flight crew certification
• Quality Assurance checklists
• Aircraft records
• Flight scheduling

Questions and answers

Who flies operational check flights?

OCFs will be flown by highly experienced Instructor/Evaluator Pilots, Boom Operators and Loadmasters for the MDS. (paragraph 1)

How long does an FCF take?

Flight duration will be determined by the time required to check the system(s) causing the FCF to be flown. (paragraph 1)

What is the minimum flight time for an FCF?

Minimum flight time is approximately one-half hour. (paragraph 1)

How long must the completed FCF checklist be kept with aircraft records?

Ensure the completed FCF checklist is filed with the Aircraft Records for a period of three months or until replaced by a new FCF checklist, whichever is later. (paragraph 2)

Who attends the FCF briefing?

The aircraft crew chief or a knowledgeable representative and QA will attend the briefing to answer any questions. (paragraph 3)

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