AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012 149
type must be approved for operations in these areas. Pilots will refer to FLIP AP/2 and the
following for RVSM requirements:
11.5.2.1. Both pilots‘ altimeters, at least one autopilot, the altitude advisory system, and
the transponder, must be fully operational. The PIC will request a new clearance to avoid
this airspace should any of this equipment fail.
11.5.2.2. Engage the autopilot during level cruise, except when circumstances such as
the need to re-trim the aircraft or turbulence require disengagement.
11.5.2.3. Crosscheck the altimeters before or immediately upon coast out. Record the
readings of both altimeters.
11.5.2.4. Continuously crosscheck the primary altimeters to ensure they agree ± 200 feet.
11.5.2.5. Limit climb and descent rates to 1,000 feet per minute when operating near
other aircraft to reduce potential TCAS advisories.
11.5.2.6. Immediately notify ATC if any of the required equipment fails after entry into
RVSM airspace and coordinate a plan of action.
11.5.2.7. Document in the aircraft forms malfunctions or failures of RVSM required
equipment.
11.5.3. Required Navigation Performance (RNP) Airspace. Airspace where RNP is applied
is considered special qualification airspace. RNP airspace is being incorporated around the
world to increase air traffic capacity by decreasing separation requirements between routes.
Pilots will immediately notify ATC if any of the required equipment fails after entry into
RNP-10 airspace and coordinate a plan of action. Document in the aircraft forms
malfunctions or failures of RNP required equipment. C-130 aircraft is approved for RNP
operations only with a qualified navigator at the navigator‘s station, but limited to operational
time restrictions based on the navigation equipment.
11.5.3.1. RNP-10. C-130 aircraft may operate up to 6.2-hours (after entering the NAV
mode in SCNS) of flight in RNP-10 airspace without an update. If an automatic update is
made, the aircraft may continue for an additional 5.7 hours in RNP-10 airspace after the
update is complete. If a manual update (Radar update, etc) is made, the aircraft may
continue for an additional 5.2 hours in RNP-10 airspace after the update is complete.
11.5.4. Basic Area Navigation (BRNAV) Airspace. Airspace where BRNAV is applied is
considered special qualification airspace. BRNAV navigation accuracy criteria is RNP-5.
Pilots will immediately notify ATC if any of the required equipment fails after entry into
BRNAV airspace and coordinate a plan of action. Document in the aircraft forms
malfunctions or failures of RNP required equipment. C-130 aircraft are approved for
BRNAV operations only with a qualified navigator at the navigator‘s station.
11.6. Enroute / Flight Progress.
11.6.1. The navigator will monitor the primary command radio unless directed to do
otherwise. The navigator will record ATC clearances and monitor the read back. This will
normally include all ATC instructions involving departure, en-route, and approach
procedures. This procedure is not applicable when ATC instructions require immediate