934AWI48-103 — Radio Frequency Radiation Safety Program

934AWI48-103 governs the Air Force radio frequency radiation safety program for fixed and mobile radiation emitters.

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  • Publication number: 934AWI48-103
  • Title: RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION SAFETY PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-09-17

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It identifies emitter locations, assigns supervisor and maintenance responsibilities, and addresses RF Awareness training. It requires specific precautions for aircraft radios, radar, LAIRCM, fuel or liquid oxygen servicing, and suspected overexposure.

Applies to: It applies to all personnel assigned permanently or temporarily to the 934 Airlift Wing (AW).

Topics covered

  • Radio frequency radiation safety
  • Mobile radiation emitter locations
  • Aircraft radio and radar procedures
  • LAIRCM laser hazard areas
  • Fuel and liquid oxygen servicing
  • Radiation overexposure reporting

Questions and answers

When are radiation warning signs required on the flight line?

Warning signs will be used on the flight line when the LAIRCM system is operated by maintenance technicians. (paragraph 3)

How far away must personnel remain from TACAN antennas during transmission?

Aircraft Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) system: Keep personnel a minimum of 30 inches from antennas when transmitting. (paragraph 3)

What distance is required from the PLM-4 test simulator during radar receiver testing?

Aircraft Radar Warning System: Keep personnel a minimum of 6 feet from front (radiating side) of PLM-4 test simulator during receiver testing. (paragraph 3)

What is prohibited when aircraft fuel servicing is underway?

HF, LAIRCM, and Radar shall not be operated. (paragraph 3)

What systems are prohibited during aircraft liquid oxygen servicing?

Aircraft liquid oxygen servicing Technical Order (TO) 1C-130H-2-12JG-10-2, 12-14-01 prohibits any radio, radar, or LAIRCM system operation. (paragraph 3)

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