AFMAN11-2HC-130JV3 — Hc -130j--operations Procedures

AFMAN11-2HC-130JV3 governs HC-130J flying operations procedures, including aircrew duties, mission planning, and equipment compliance.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2HC-130JV3
  • Title: HC -130J--OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2023-01-24

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It covers crew qualifications, aircrew positions, navigation duties, aircraft security, minimum equipment, and waiver procedures. The publication requires compliance with specified MEL tables and establishes requirements for mission execution and equipment status.

Applies to: It applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve (AFR) and Air National Guard (ANG) performing aircrew duties in HC-130J aircraft.

Topics covered

  • HC-130J crew qualifications
  • Aircrew positions
  • Navigation duties
  • Aircraft security
  • Minimum equipment list
  • MEL waivers

Questions and answers

When must planned transfer of aircraft commander duties be briefed?

Planned transfer of AC duties will be briefed to the crew prior to step for scheduled missions or prior to assuming alert.

What is required for a no-notice rescue tasking before takeoff?

For no-notice rescue taskings, brief transfer plan before takeoff.

Must every crew member be qualified in all phases of the mission?

A crew’s full complement of CPs, CSOs, or LMs need not be qualified in all phases of the mission as long as Attachment 6 requirements are met. (paragraph 3)

Who is responsible for mission execution during a CSAR mission?

A certified CSAR-C, acting in that capacity during a CSAR mission (to include Air Tasking Order (ATO) assigned alert), is responsible for mission execution. (paragraph 3)

What does the minimum equipment list establish?

The MEL sets forth command policy regarding equipment/systems necessary to continue or complete missions after the aircraft is released from the responsible maintenance organization. (paragraph 6)

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