AFMAN11-2C-130HV3ADDBCL-1 — C-130h Maffs Operations Pilot Checklist

AFMAN11-2C-130HV3ADDBCL-1 governs procedures for employing the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System on C-130H aircraft.

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• Publication number: AFMAN11-2C-130HV3ADDBCL-1
• Title: C-130H MAFFS OPERATIONS PILOT CHECKLIST
• Date: 2019-12-12

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The publication contains aircrew briefing guides, normal drop procedures, MAFFS weight tables, and emergency procedures. It requires MAFFS certified C-130H pilots to carry the annex and provides procedures for safe MAFFS ground and flight operations.

Applies to: All MAFFS certified C-130H pilots will carry this annex.

Topics covered

• MAFFS crew coordination
• Tanker base pilot orientation
• Drop preparation checklists
• Retardant release procedures
• MAFFS weight tables
• Emergency drops
• Emergency shutdown

Questions and answers

Who must carry the MAFFS annex?

All MAFFS certified C-130H pilots will carry this annex.

What must happen before recurring operations at a tanker base?

The Tanker Base Pilot Orientation Briefing should be conducted between the MAFFS pilot and Air Tanker Base Manager (ATBM) or representative prior to conducting recurring operations at a particular air tanker base facility.

How must the Drop Control Pendant be handled?

Ensure the Drop Control Pendant is not dropped or impacted, is readily available during critical phases of flight, and properly secured to minimize the likelihood of being dropped.

What must the loadmaster verbalize when calling the CL-4 checklist complete?

The loadmaster will verbalize the setting of the Compressor Enable Switch when calling the CL-4 checklist complete.

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