AFMAN11-2AC-130JV3 — Ac-130j Operations Procedures

AFMAN11-2AC-130JV3 governs policies and procedures for operating all AC-130J aircraft under most circumstances.

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• Publication number: AFMAN11-2AC-130JV3
• Title: AC-130J OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
• Date: 2024-07-19

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The publication covers actual ramp fuel loads, day formation, and night formation without night vision goggles. It requires compliance with the publication and specifies aircraft lighting requirements for formations.

Applies to: This AFMAN applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve who operate or maintain AC130J aircraft.

Topics covered

• Actual ramp fuel load
• Day formation
• Night formation without NVGs
• Formation lighting
• Recovery fuel
• In-flight refueling fuel planning

Questions and answers

What does AFMAN11-2AC-130JV3 require for day formation lighting?

All aircraft will have lighting IAW AFMAN 11-202, Vol 3. (paragraph 5)

What lighting is required for night formation without NVGs?

All aircraft will have lighting IAW AFMAN 11202, Vol 3. (paragraph 3)

When may aircraft turn off fuselage lights during night formations?

At night aircraft may turn off the fuselage lights, to aid night vision. (paragraph 3)

What lighting is required during training and exercise flights?

During training and exercise flights, all aircraft will have lighting IAW AFMAN 11-202, Vol 3, when not in fluid trail or echelon formation. (paragraph 3)

When may formation lighting vary?

Formations may vary lighting as necessary provided they maintain adequate visual identification of the formation. (paragraph 3)

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