AFMAN11-2T-6V3 — T-6 Operations Procedures

AFMAN11-2T-6V3 governs standard operational procedures for Regular Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve aircrew operating the T-6 aircraft.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2T-6V3
  • Title: T-6 OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2020-12-16

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It addresses daytime flight, solo operation by a rated pilot, and local missions other than low-level navigation. The publication requires compliance with its procedures and sets restrictions for aircraft malfunctions, solo flying, and formation approaches.

Applies to: This manual establishes standard operational procedures applicable to all Regular Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve aircrew operating the T-6 aircraft.

Topics covered

  • Acceptable for daytime flight
  • Acceptable when solo is a rated pilot
  • Acceptable for local missions other than low-level navigation

Questions and answers

When is the aircraft acceptable for daytime flight?

Acceptable for daytime flight if either landing or taxi light is operational.

Can student pilots fly solo with a known aircraft malfunction?

Student pilots will not fly solo in an aircraft with a known malfunction unless approved by the squadron supervisor. (T-2). In addition, a maintenance supervisor must clear the aircraft. (T-2). (paragraph 6)

Can an aircraft be flown solo with a rear-cockpit system malfunction?

Aircraft may be flown solo with instrument or system malfunctions in the rear cockpit that does not affect safety of flight. (paragraph 6)

What landing distance is required after a solo student experiences engine failure?

The student may attempt a forced landing with a minimum landing distance available of 4,000 feet or heavy weight flaps up landing distance plus 500 feet, whichever is greater. (paragraph 6)

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