920RQWI21-201 — Functional Check Flight/operational Check Flight And High Speed Taxi Checks

920RQWI21-201 governs aircraft Functional Check Flight, Operational Check Flight, and High Speed Taxi check requirements.

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  • Publication number: 920RQWI21-201
  • Title: FUNCTIONAL CHECK FLIGHT/OPERATIONAL CHECK FLIGHT AND HIGH SPEED TAXI CHECKS
  • Date: 2022-07-06

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The publication covers FCF, OCF, HST, and GR/RE checks, including crew roles, weather, qualification, training, maintenance procedures, and operating areas. It requires prescribed briefings, checklists, debriefs, documentation, and qualified aircrews for specified checks.

Applies to: It applies to all 920th Rescue Wing (RQW) personnel having duties involving FCF/OCF/HST checks at Patrick SFB, FL.

Topics covered

  • Functional Check Flights
  • Operational Check Flights
  • High Speed Taxi checks
  • FCF crewmember qualification and training
  • Weather requirements
  • Maintenance procedures
  • FCF area

Questions and answers

What is a Functional Check Flight?

A flight dedicated to determining whether an aircraft and its components are functioning according the aircraft specific T.O. -6CF specifications. (paragraph 1)

When are FCFs and OCFs using -6CF guidance flown?

FCFs and those OCFs utilizing -6CF guidance are flown in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) during daylight hours. (paragraph 3)

Who certifies FCF crewmembers?

FCF crewmembers are certified by flying unit commanders. (paragraph 4)

What training does FCF training require for HC-130J and HH-60 pilots and flight engineers?

HC-130J Pilot and HH-60 Pilot and Flight Engineer FCF training requires both ground and flight instruction. (paragraph 4)

What happens when the Maintenance Information System is down before an FCF sortie?

When the MIS is down, all maintenance will be accomplished and documented in the 781A forms prior to the next FCF sortie. The data will be input to the MIS once back on line. (paragraph 5)

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