AETCMAN11-2T-6V3 governs standard T-6A flying operations, including mission planning, normal procedures, and operating restrictions.
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It covers mission planning, briefing and debriefing, preflight, formation, low-level routes, simulated emergencies, and T-6 operating restrictions. Compliance with the publication is mandatory, and it establishes standard operational procedures for T-6 aircraft operations.
Applies to: This publication establishes standard operational procedures applicable to all Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Regular Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve aircrew operating the T-6 aircraft.
All aircraft without a working TAD are not acceptable for departure from home station for O&B or Cross-Country. If on an O&B or Cross-Country mission and a TAD fail occurs, the mission may be continued as planned. (paragraph 6)
If “MAINT” light is illuminated and no possibility of an over-G exists, O&B and Cross-Country missions may continue. (paragraph 7)
Aircraft with a broken ABOS system are acceptable for flight provided aircrews stay below 14,000 feet MSL. (paragraph 9)
Once airborne, aircraft commanders must weigh all pertinent factors when deciding whether to continue or to abort a sortie for an aircraft malfunction. (T-2) Factors to consider include student mission requirements and weather conditions at the home base and divert base.
OG/CCs may approve deviations from the restrictions listed in Table 4.1 on a flight-by-flight basis if there is no compromise of flight safety or Air Force directives.