AFMAN11-202V3_AMCSUP_439AWSUP — Flying Operations

AFMAN11-202V3_AMCSUP_439AWSUP governs general flight rules and operational procedures for Mobility Air Forces.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-202V3_AMCSUP_439AWSUP
  • Title: Flying Operations
  • Date: 2026-04-16

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It addresses basic flight duty periods, inoperative automation, rest facilities, deadhead time, and Mission Essential Personnel status. It requires compliance with specified flight duty limits, authorization, travel restrictions, and rest-facility considerations.

Applies to: This publication applies to all MAF Regular Air Force, AFRC MAF units, and ANG MAF units.

Topics covered

  • Basic flight duty periods
  • Inoperative automation
  • Rest facilities
  • Deadhead time
  • Mission Essential Personnel status

Questions and answers

What are the flight duty limits when the autopilot cannot be fully utilized?

When the autopilot cannot be fully utilized (per the AFMAN 112MDSV3), pilots are limited to a 12-hour Basic FDP and a 16-hour Augmented FDP (Exception: 18-hour augmented FDP for KC-135 and KC-46.) (paragraph 11-401)

How are rest facilities defined for aircrew?

Rest facilities are defined as a bunk or similarly sized flat surface with emergency oxygen. (paragraph 6)

What happens when rest facilities do not provide adequate privacy and noise levels?

If facilities do not provide adequate privacy and noise levels, consideration should be made to restricting FDP. (paragraph 6)

What is deadhead time?

Deadhead time is an official duty performed by an aircrew member flying as a passenger (no flight-related duties performed) while on flight orders and may be flown without crew rest. (paragraph 6)

When do crew rest and FDP restrictions apply after deadheading?

If flight-related duties are planned to be performed following deadheading, crew rest and FDP restrictions apply. (paragraph 6)

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