920RQWI11-202 — Parking, Launch, End Of Runway (eor) And Recover Of Explosives-loaded Aircraft

920RQWI11-202 governs procedures for parking, launching, performing EOR, and recovering explosives-loaded aircraft at Patrick Space Force Base.

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  • Publication number: 920RQWI11-202
  • Title: PARKING, LAUNCH, END OF RUNWAY (EOR) AND RECOVER OF EXPLOSIVES-LOADED AIRCRAFT
  • Date: 2024-05-01

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It defines explosives-loaded aircraft, jammed aircraft guns, hung ordnance, partially ejected munitions, and unsafe munitions. The instruction requires aircraft safing, designated parking and recovery actions, and emergency controls for unsafe conditions.

Applies to: This instruction is applicable to all 920th Rescue Wing personnel whose duties require them to fly aircraft or perform aircraft/ground equipment maintenance.

Topics covered

  • Explosives-loaded aircraft
  • Aircraft parking locations
  • Aircraft launching
  • End of runway operations
  • Jammed aircraft guns
  • Hung ordnance
  • Emergency procedures

Questions and answers

When must aircraft be electrically and mechanically safed?

Aircraft will be safed electrically and mechanically at all times while in the aircraft parking area and while taxiing. Safing devices will not be removed until the aircraft reaches the designated arming/training areas. (paragraph 4)

Who performs EOR and where?

EOR will be performed by aircrew members at the recovery area with established aircrew checklist. (paragraph 5)

What happens when a gun malfunction cannot be cleared?

Gun malfunctions will be cleared before leaving the training area; if a gun malfunction cannot be cleared it will be considered a jammed gun. (paragraph 6)

Where must aircraft with jammed guns proceed after gun missions?

All aircraft returning from gun missions with jammed guns will proceed directly to Hot Gun designated location in accordance with 45 SW13-204V2-O Paragraph 6.10, see attachment 3. (paragraph 6)

What must explosive loaded aircraft have before taxiing back to the aircraft parking area?

All explosive loaded aircraft will ensure they have no hung ordnance, partially-ejected munitions or unsafe munitions prior to taxiing back to the aircraft parking area. (paragraph 3)

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