AFI11-2C-130V3_94AWSUP — C-130 Operations Procedures

AFI11-2C-130V3_94AWSUP governs CDS and heavy equipment configuration for C-130 airdrop operations.

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  • Publication number: AFI11-2C-130V3_94AWSUP
  • Title: C-130 OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2015-12-22

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It sets requirements for canvas and sidewall seats, load verification, Drop Cards, load marking, and nighttime marker lights. It also specifies procedures for DZ markings and safety equipment during airdrop missions.

Applies to: This supplement applies to all aircrew members assigned/attached to 94th Operations Group for flying or operating its aircraft.

Topics covered

  • Canvas seat configuration
  • Sidewall seat stowage
  • Airdrop load verification
  • Drop Card data
  • Airdrop load marking
  • Night airdrop marker lights
  • DZ markings
  • Safety equipment

Questions and answers

How many rows of canvas seats may be used?

A maximum of three rows of canvas seats may be used.

When must sidewall seats be raised or stowed?

All sidewall seats will be raised or stowed in the wheel-well area when airland pallets and vehicles are located within this area and exceed 96" width.

What load information must the navigator verify?

The navigator will verify the actual number and type of parachutes, load weights, sequence of extraction, and position of loads in the aircraft agree with planned CARP data.

What must the navigator complete for all airdrop missions?

The navigator will input appropriate ballistic and airdrop data into SCNS, and will complete a Drop Card for all airdrop missions.

What marker lights are required for heavy equipment airdrops at night?

Heavy equipment requires three marker lights for each platform.

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