AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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6.46.5. Military Customs Pre-clearance Inspection Program. All crewmembers will ensure
compliance with Military Customs Pre-clearance requirements.
6.47. Insect and Pest Control.
6.47.1. Responsibility. PICs will ensure required spraying is accomplished according to
AFJI 48-104/AR 40-12/SECNAVINST 6210.2A, Quarantine Regulations of the Armed
Forces, January 24, 1992, DOD 4500.54G FCG, or as directed by higher headquarters.
Certify the spraying on Customs Form 7507, or on forms provided by the country transited.
Aircraft should never be sprayed with passengers on board. The only exception is when
mandated by DOD 4500.54G FCG.
6.47.1.1. When spraying is required, use insecticide, aerosol d-phenothrin-2 percent,
NSN 6840-01-067-6674 (or equivalent), to spray the aircraft. Wear leather or Nomex
gloves while spraying.
6.47.1.1.1. Direct the nozzle toward the ceiling of the compartment or space being
sprayed.
6.47.1.1.2. Spray spaces inaccessible from within the aircraft after completely
loading fuel, baggage, cargo, and passengers, including baggage compartments,
wheel wells, and other similar spaces.
6.47.1.1.3. Spray the cabin, cockpit, and other spaces accessible from within the
aircraft after the crew is aboard and after closing all doors, windows, hatches, and
ventilation openings. CAUTION: If the insecticide label directs disembarkation after
use, spray before boarding crew or passengers. Close all doors and hatches for 10
minutes after dispensing and ventilate for 15 minutes before allowing anyone on
board.
6.47.1.2. Spray for 105 seconds unless longer periods are specified for the country being
transited. NOTE: Keep used aerosol cans separate from other trash so they may be
disposed of safely.
6.47.2. Responsibility of PIC In-flight. When seeing any insect or rodent infestation of the
aircraft in-flight, notify the destination C2 center, airfield management operations, or airport
manager of the situation before landing so the proper authorities can meet the aircraft.
6.47.3. Procedure at Aerial Port of Disembarkation (APOD). On arrival at an APOD, do not
open cargo doors or hatches except to enplane officials required to inspect the aircraft for
insect or rodent infestation. Do not onload or offload cargo or passengers until the inspection
is satisfactorily completed. This procedure may be altered to satisfy mission or local
requirements, as arranged by the base air terminal manager or the local C2 organization.
Section 6G—Miscellaneous
6.48. Dropped Objects. If an externally dropped object is discovered, the flight crew will:
6.48.1. Notify 618 AOC (TACC) or the controlling agency as soon as practical; include
details of routing, altitude, weather, etc.
6.48.2. Notify maintenance at the first military station transited.