DAFI21-201_AMCSUP_TRAVISAFBSUP — Functional Check Flight/operational Check Flight/high-speed Taxi

DAFI21-201_AMCSUP_TRAVISAFBSUP governs Functional Check Flight, Operational Check Flight, and High-Speed Taxi procedures at Travis AFB.

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  • Publication number: DAFI21-201_AMCSUP_TRAVISAFBSUP
  • Title: FUNCTIONAL CHECK FLIGHT/OPERATIONAL CHECK FLIGHT/HIGH-SPEED TAXI
  • Date: 2025-11-24

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The publication assigns FCF and OCF duties to operations, maintenance, quality assurance, and scheduling personnel. It requires aircraft documentation, inspections, briefings, debriefings, checklists, and filing of flight records.

Applies to: This operating instruction pertains to all personnel attached or assigned to Travis Air Force Base.

Topics covered

  • Functional Check Flights
  • Operational Check Flights
  • High-Speed Taxi Checks
  • Maintenance Squadron duties
  • Quality Verification Inspection
  • FCF/OCF scheduling
  • Aircraft jacket files

Questions and answers

When do Operational Check Flights occur?

OCFs occur when maintenance determines a condition exists that cannot be operationally checked out or troubleshot while the aircraft is on the ground, and does not meet the criteria for an FCF. (paragraph 3)

Do OCF aircrews need to be FCF-qualified?

OCF aircrews do not need to be FCF-qualified to fly OCF missions, but they must be highly experienced as determined by the applicable squadron supervision. (paragraph 3)

Who appoints crews sourced from home station for Functional Check Flights?

Crews sourced from home station will be appointed by the 60 OG/CC. (paragraph 2)

What must all FCF and OCF crew members attend after a flight?

All crew members will attend the debrief after completion of every FCF/OCF. (paragraph 2)

Who certifies maintenance operational checks involving high-speed taxi?

Maintenance operational checks involving high-speed taxi of fixed wing aircraft will be accomplished and certified by pilots qualified IAW T. O. 1-1-300. (paragraph 4)

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