AFMAN11-2HH-60WV3 — Hh-60w Operations Procedures

AFMAN11-2HH-60WV3 governs standard operational and weapons employment procedures for USAF HH-60W aircrew.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2HH-60WV3
  • Title: HH-60W OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2022-01-05

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The publication addresses crew complement, mission essential personnel, passengers, landing zones, and flight preparation. It requires specific crew qualifications, clearances, surveys, and operating limitations.

Applies to: It applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force (RegAF), Air Force Reserve (AFR) and Air National Guard (ANG) performing aircrew duties in HH-60W aircraft.

Topics covered

  • HH-60W crew complement
  • Mission essential personnel
  • Passenger travel
  • Helicopter landing zones
  • Low-level surveys
  • Flight data locations

Questions and answers

When is passenger travel authorized on HH-60W aircraft?

Passenger travel is not authorized on HH-60W aircraft unless all organic airlift and rotarywing requirements of Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 4500.56, DoD Policy on the Use of Government Aircraft and Air Travel are met. (paragraph 11-401)

Can passengers occupy a seat with access to flight controls?

Passengers will not occupy a seat with access to a set of flight controls. (paragraph 11-401)

What clearance must single-ship training landing zones provide?

Single-ship training LZs must provide a minimum of 25-foot clearance from any portion of the helicopter to the nearest obstacle. (paragraph 4)

What separation is required for multiple-ship landing zones?

Multiple-ship LZs must provide a minimum of one rotor diameter width separation between aircraft and 25 feet of clearance from all other obstacles. (paragraph 4)

What does data in required locations provide for flight?

Data in required locations are needed for flight. (paragraph 11-401)

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