LITTLEROCKAFBI21-103 — Severe Weather Alert And Adverse Weather Flight Line Securing And Operation Procedures

LITTLEROCKAFBI21-103 governs severe weather alerts, adverse weather flight line securing, aircraft protection, and operations procedures.

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  • Publication number: LITTLEROCKAFBI21-103
  • Title: SEVERE WEATHER ALERT AND ADVERSE WEATHER FLIGHT LINE SECURING AND OPERATION PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2026-04-30

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It covers responsibilities for securing aircraft and Aerospace Ground Equipment during severe weather warnings, along with winter and inclement weather operations. It requires personnel to follow weather restrictions and secure aircraft, equipment, facilities, and flight line areas according to conditions.

Applies to: This instruction establishes procedures for 19 AW, 314AW, 189AW, flight line personnel attached or assigned to Little Rock Air Force Base.

Topics covered

  • Severe weather alerts
  • Flight line securing
  • Aircraft mooring
  • Aerospace Ground Equipment
  • High winds
  • Lightning and thunderstorms
  • Freezing precipitation
  • Winter weather operations

Questions and answers

What must happen to aircraft during weather watches and warnings?

During weather watches and warnings, ensure aircraft not being worked are moored, flaps raised, doors, windows and hatches are closed, and fire bottles are secured. (paragraph 2)

When can production and shop superintendents shut down flight line work?

Production and shop superintendents have the authority to shut down work and close their portion of the flight line if, in their opinion, personnel are in immediate danger and cannot safely complete assigned work and secure aircraft. (paragraph 2)

What must personnel do when severe weather watches are in effect?

When frost, ice, snow, precipitation, high winds or other severe weather watches are evident or in effect, supervisors must constantly weigh the hazards inherent in performing aircraft maintenance against the necessity to perform or continue the task(s) at hand. (paragraph 3)

What weather restrictions must personnel follow during aircraft maintenance?

Be aware of, and adhere to, specific weather restrictions in applicable technical orders, check lists, job guides, operating instructions, and AFMAN 91-203, Air Force Occupational Safety, Fire, and Health Standards. (paragraph 3)

How must loose equipment be secured in winds of 20 to 30 knots?

All loose equipment around facilities will be anchored, secured or placed in the building includes: trash receptacles, butt cans, barbeques, etc. (paragraph 3)

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