51FWI21-107 — Hush House Operating Procedures

51FWI21-107 governs procedures and responsibilities for using the Hush House noise sound suppresser during installed engine runs.

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  • Publication number: 51FWI21-107
  • Title: HUSH HOUSE OPERATING PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2024-03-06

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It covers aircraft delivery, configuration, staffing, engine-run approvals, emergency precautions, fire suppression, and post-run inspections. It requires compliance with applicable checklists, technical orders, local directives, and specified safety procedures.

Topics covered

  • Hush House operations
  • Installed engine runs
  • Aircraft configuration
  • Cold weather operations
  • Fire suppression emergencies
  • Aircraft FOD inspections

Questions and answers

How many people are required for an installed engine run?

A minimum of four people will be required on all installed engine operations. (paragraph 2)

What personnel must the requesting organization provide for an installed engine run?

Installed engine runs will be accomplished by the requesting organization and will furnish ground restraints, an engine operator, a ground supervisor, and a fireguard. (paragraph 2)

What happens when the Hush House fire suppression system is not operational?

If the HH fire suppression system is not operational, the Fire Department must be present during all engine run operations, IAW OSANABI 32-2001, Fire Prevention Program. (paragraph 2)

What maintenance is prohibited inside the Hush House?

Open fuel cell maintenance is not permitted inside the HH. (paragraph 2)

What must happen after aircraft functional checks are complete?

Upon completion of aircraft functional checks, the owning organization using the HH will remove the aircraft from the HH as soon as possible and perform an engine Foreign Object Damage (FOD) inspection. (paragraph 2)

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