AFMAN11-2C-5V3_ADDENDA-A — C-5 Operations Configuration And Mission Planning

AFMAN11-2C-5V3_ADDENDA-A governs C-5 aircraft operation, configuration, mission planning, required equipment, load planning, and weight and balance data.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2C-5V3_ADDENDA-A
  • Title: C-5 OPERATIONS CONFIGURATION AND MISSION PLANNING
  • Date: 2023-06-12

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It contains consolidated equipment tables, aircraft life-sustaining equipment requirements, configuration data, load-planning provisions, and instructions for DD Form 365-4. Compliance with the publication is mandatory, and deviations to basic configurations are authorized only to meet specific mission requirements.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all commanders, operations supervisors, and aircrew assigned or attached to all flying activities of commands operating C-5 aircraft.

Topics covered

  • C-5 aircraft operation
  • Aircraft life-sustaining equipment
  • Standard equipment tables
  • C-5 configuration codes
  • Load planning
  • Hazardous cargo placement
  • Personnel limitations
  • Weight and balance data

Questions and answers

How many oxygen masks are required for primary C-5 aircrew members?

One mask for each primary aircrew member is required.

When are life rafts not required for C-5 overwater flights to and from PDM or Depot?

Life rafts are not required for overwater flights to and from PDM/Depot when route is within power off glide distance to land and an MSK is installed. (paragraph 2)

When are aircraft life preservers not required for overwater flights to and from PDM or Depot?

A/C life preservers are not required for overwater flights to and from PDM/Depot when route is within power off glide distance to land. (paragraph 4)

Where must one escape slide remain installed for PDM?

One escape slide remains installed in the relief crew compartment for PDM. (paragraph 3)

When are deviations to the basic C-5 configurations authorized?

Deviations to the basic configurations are authorized only to meet specific mission requirements. (paragraph 1)

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