AFMAN11-2C-130JV3ADDB — C-130j Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (maffs) Procedures

AFMAN11-2C-130JV3ADDB governs C-130J Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System procedures for safe and successful worldwide MAFFS missions.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2C-130JV3ADDB
  • Title: C-130J MODULAR AIRBORNE FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM (MAFFS) PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2018-05-30

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The publication covers command and control, deployment, pre-flight, ground, and flight operations for MAFFS units. It includes requirements for crew duty and rest, communications, flight planning, loading and cargo, aircraft performance, airdrops, jettison, and system maintenance.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all commanders, operations supervisors, and aircrew assigned or attached to all flying activities of commands operating C-130J aircraft.

Topics covered

  • MAFFS command and control
  • Deployment and redeployment
  • Crew duty and crew rest limitations
  • MAFFS loading and cargo restrictions
  • Servicing pit procedures
  • MAFFS aircraft performance
  • Airdrop procedures
  • Jettison procedures

Questions and answers

What records must be maintained under AFMAN11-2C-130JV3ADDB?

Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33363, Management of Records, and disposed of IAW the Air Force Records Information System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS).

How are changes to AFMAN11-2C-130JV3ADDB recommended?

To recommend changes, conflicts, suggestions, or recommendations submit the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication, to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR); route AF Form 847s from the field through Major Command (MAJCOM) publications/forms Managers.

How are waiver requests for AFMAN11-2C-130JV3ADDB submitted?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the Publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items.

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