AFMAN10-2909 — Aeromedical Evacuation (ae) Equipment Standards

AFMAN10-2909 governs aeromedical evacuation equipment standards, testing, accountability, and minimum equipment requirements.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN10-2909
  • Title: AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION (AE) EQUIPMENT STANDARDS
  • Date: 2024-06-28

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It addresses airworthiness testing, Safe-to-Fly certification, equipment accountability, waivers, flight equipment, resource protection, and equipment failures. It requires medical equipment to be tested, deemed airworthy, and approved before use in the aeromedical evacuation system.

Applies to: This manual applies to all commanders, operations supervisors, and aircrew assigned or attached to all flying activities of commands of Aeromedical Evacuation.

Topics covered

  • Airworthiness testing
  • Safe-to-Fly certification
  • Medical equipment accountability
  • Equipment waiver process
  • Minimum flight equipment
  • 887A Version 7
  • Equipment malfunction procedures
  • Resource protection

Questions and answers

What approval is required before medical equipment is used in the AE system?

All medical equipment will be tested, deemed airworthy and approved prior to use in the AE system by Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Aeromedical Test Lab (AFLCMC/WNU) and special programs office. (paragraph 7)

What does the test protocol for each piece of medical equipment include?

A specific test protocol establishing test and evaluation methods is developed for each piece of equipment. (paragraph 7)

How are 887A miscellaneous items selected for a mission?

887A IJ are miscellaneous items. Items will be taken as needed to meet Mission/patient requirements with the exception of the backboard which will be taken on each mission. (paragraph 7)

Which 887A bags should be used for all missions?

887A Bags HA (ACLS/Pharmacy Kit), GA (Highly Contagious Disease Kit), and HB/HC (Narcotic Box 1 & 2) should be utilized for all missions. (paragraph 7)

When must unusual or repeated equipment failures be reported?

Notify local or unit MAJCOM/A3 supported Biomedical Equipment Maintenance services support as soon as possible of unusual or repeated equipment failure and safety incidents. (paragraph 7)

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