AFMAN11-2UH-1NV3_AETCSUP — Uh-1n Helicopter Operations Procedures

AFMAN11-2UH-1NV3_AETCSUP governs procedures for operating UH-1N helicopters employed by the United States Air Force.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2UH-1NV3_AETCSUP
  • Title: UH-1N HELICOPTER OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2023-03-30

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It addresses crew requirements, mission preparation, weather, aircraft equipment and instrumentation, water operations training, and restraint devices. It requires specified equipment, approvals, communications, and safety measures for applicable flight operations.

Topics covered

  • UH-1N helicopter operations
  • Flight engineer requirements
  • Crew rest and circadian rhythm
  • Mission preparation
  • Aircraft equipment and instrumentation
  • Water operations training
  • Restraint devices

Questions and answers

When is a scanner required during UH-1N helicopter operations?

Scanner only required for operations below 100 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) enroute altitude. (paragraph 4)

How much crew rest is required for urgent SAR or MEDEVAC missions?

Medical personnel called to duty for urgent SAR/MEDEVAC missions with less than 12 hours of crew rest can perform lifesaving duties. Because Medical Technicians are Operation Support Flyers (OSF) performing in-flight medical care, no crew rest is required for urgent SAR/MEDEVACs. (paragraph 6)

Who must approve major aircrew show time changes?

Squadron operations officer approval is required for any scheduled aircrew show time changes greater than six hours within the following two calendar days. (paragraph 6)

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

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