AFMAN11-2U-28V3 — U-28 Operations Procedures

AFMAN11-2U-28V3 governs procedures for operating U-28 aircraft during worldwide operational and training missions.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2U-28V3
  • Title: U-28 OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2023-02-01

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AFMAN11-2U-28V3 addresses directive guidance, command roles, aircrew management, and aircraft operating guidelines. Compliance with the publication is mandatory, and it identifies waiver authorities and procedures.

Applies to: This manual applies to all uniformed members of the Regular Air Force and the Air Force Reserve.

Topics covered

  • U-28 aircraft operations
  • Aircrew qualification and complement
  • Flight duty periods and crew rest
  • Aircraft operating guidelines
  • Mission clearance decisions
  • Emergency safe altitude
  • Minimum safe altitude
  • Night vision goggle requirements

Questions and answers

What records requirements does AFMAN11-2U-28V3 establish?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with (IAW) the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

Who can waive wing or unit level requirements in AFMAN11-2U-28V3?

The authorities to waive wing or unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

What changes does AFMAN11-2U-28V3 make to U-28 Electronic Flight Book guidance?

Substantial changes include updates to U-28 Electronic Flight Book (EFB) guidance, changes to Emergency Safe Altitude (ESA) and Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) language, updated, updated Night Vision Goggle (NVG) requirements for local training sorties, removes requirement for OGVs to maintain list of pre-approved airfields, updated required actions regarding Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) warnings, and clarified types of Global Positioning System (GPS) approaches U-28A aircrews are authorized to conduct.

Does use of a manufacturer or commercial product name in AFMAN11-2U-28V3 imply endorsement?

The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Department of the Air Force.

What does AFMAN11-2U-28V3 say about source-publication rules and regulations?

Where possible, rules and regulations contained in source publications have been removed.

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