EDWARDSAFBI21-102 governs inspections and maintenance actions for F-16 engines, fault lights, and flight control systems during HiAOA training flights.
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It establishes standard inspections and documentation procedures for anomalies experienced during HiAOA flights. It requires engine inspections, post-flight downloads, fault screening, and documentation of engine stall anomalies.
Applies to: This instruction is applicable to all F-16 aircraft and 412th Maintenance Group (MXG) organizations involved in HiAOA flights at Edwards Air Force Base.
All F100 engines used in HiAOA profiles will have a minimum of 1,000 cycles remaining on the core to time change. (paragraph 2)
Engines will be borescope inspected by the 412th Maintenance Squadron, Propulsion Flight within the previous 50 flight hours prior to HiAOA missions. (paragraph 2)
An engine download will be accomplished by 416th Aircraft Maintenance Unit personnel after every HiAOA flight and screened for events or faults. (paragraph 2)
If these are the only maintenance events or faults downloaded, the engine shall be considered serviceable and released for flight. (paragraph 2)
To reduce the probability of encountering the faults identified in paragraph 2.2.2 engine oil level should be kept at or above 43 (1/2 pints) on aircraft flying HiAOA missions. (paragraph 2)