AFMAN11-2UH-1NV3 — Uh-1n Helicopter Operations Procedures

AFMAN11-2UH-1NV3 governs procedures for operating all UH-1N helicopters employed by the United States Air Force to accomplish missions.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2UH-1NV3
  • Title: UH-1N HELICOPTER OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2022-12-06

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It covers minimum aircraft equipment, radar altimeters, water operations training, restraint devices, and lighting requirements. It requires specified equipment to be operational before flight and establishes conditions for restraints, water training, and flight lighting.

Applies to: This manual applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and those who are contractually obligated to comply with Department of the Air Force publications.

Topics covered

  • Minimum aircraft equipment and instrumentation
  • Radar altimeters
  • Water operations training
  • Helicopter covership requirements
  • Cover boat procedures
  • Restraint devices
  • Cockpit instrument lights

Questions and answers

What must aircraft commanders ensure before flight?

Aircraft commanders will ensure the minimum aircraft equipment and instrumentation is listed in Table 5.2 are operational prior to flight. (paragraph 3)

How many radar altimeters are required for low-level flight?

Two operational radar altimeters are required for all low-level flight. (paragraph 3)

What radar altimeter requirement applies to night operations below 500 feet AHO?

At least one radar altimeter must be operational for night operations (aided and unaided) below 500 feet AHO. (paragraph 3)

What white-light requirement applies to all flights?

An operable white light is required for all flights. If infrared filter installed on the searchlight, the landing light must be operational. (paragraph 3)

When are life rafts not required for water training sorties?

Life rafts are not required for non-open ocean water training sorties when cover is provided by a boat or hoist equipped helicopter. (paragraph 5)

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