DAFMAN13-217_AFDWSUP — Drop Zone, Landing Zone, And Helicopter Landing Zone Operations

DAFMAN13-217_AFDWSUP governs Drop Zone, Landing Zone, and Helicopter Landing Zone operations, surveys, and assessment procedures.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN13-217_AFDWSUP
  • Title: DROP ZONE, LANDING ZONE, AND HELICOPTER LANDING ZONE OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2022-04-26

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The publication covers zone availability management, DZ and LZ operations, HLZ operations, waivers, deviations, and contractor support. It requires compliance with its attachments and establishes procedures for AFDW UH-1N flying activities.

Applies to: This publication applies to all AFDW units with UH-1N assets.

Topics covered

  • Drop Zone operations
  • Landing Zone operations
  • Helicopter Landing Zone operations
  • Zone availability management system
  • DZ and LZ surveys
  • HLZ process
  • Waiver procedures

Questions and answers

Are the attachments in DAFMAN13-217_AFDWSUP mandatory?

Compliance with the attachments in this publication is mandatory.

How are waiver authorities identified in DAFMAN13-217_AFDWSUP?

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

Who must approve supplements to DAFMAN13-217_AFDWSUP?

AFDW/CC must approve any supplement to this publication.

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