939ARWI21-103 — Functional/operational Check Flights

939ARWI21-103 governs procedures and controls for safely accomplishing functional check flights in the 939th Air Refueling Wing.

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  • Publication number: 939ARWI21-103
  • Title: FUNCTIONAL/OPERATIONAL CHECK FLIGHTS
  • Date: 2003-04-01

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939ARWI21-103 covers FCF requirements, crew certification, briefings, aircraft preparation, quality assurance, and procedures before, during, and after flights. It requires designated FCF areas, qualified crewmembers, checklist and form reviews, debriefings, and specific log entries.

Applies to: It applies to all 939th Maintenance Group (MXG) aircraft maintenance personnel and aircrew members in the flying squadrons of the 939th Operations Group (OG).

Topics covered

  • Functional check flight requirements
  • FCF crew certification
  • FCF briefings and debriefings
  • Aircraft preparation for FCF
  • Quality assurance FCF procedures
  • Designated FCF areas
  • Off-station FCF procedures
  • Operational check flights

Questions and answers

What is a functional check flight performed to determine?

An FCF is performed to determine whether an aircraft and its various components are functioning according to predetermined specifications while subject to a flight environment. (paragraph 1)

When is an FCF crew brief required?

An FCF crew brief is required for each FCF, unless the aircraft is down for adjustments or minor maintenance that is performed in conjunction with the FCF. (paragraph 1)

Who may perform functional check flights?

The operations group commander will ensure only FCF qualified crewmembers perform FCFs, IAW T.O. 1-1-300. (paragraph 1)

What is the first consideration in accomplishing an FCF?

Safety will be the first consideration in FCF accomplishment. (paragraph 1)

Where must events requiring power changes to the airframe occur during an FCF?

All events that require the application of or reduction of power to the airframe (other than that required for normal flight to get to/from the FCF area) will be accomplished within the designated FCF area. (paragraph 3)

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