AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS
AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS
AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS
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166 <strong>AFI</strong><strong>11</strong>-<strong>2C</strong>-130V3 23 APRIL 2012<br />
Chapter 12<br />
FLIGHT ENGINEER / AIRCREW MAINTENANCE SUPPORT PROCEDURES<br />
12.1. General: This chapter contains flight engineer procedures not contained in the flight<br />
manual, other portions of this <strong>AFI</strong>, or other publications.<br />
12.2. Responsibilities. The flight engineer is responsible to the pilot in command for all<br />
inspections and procedures required by the applicable technical orders and regulations.<br />
12.3. Authority to Clear a Red X. If a situation is encountered where the aircraft is on a Red X<br />
and qualified maintenance personnel are not available to clear it, the highest qualified flight<br />
engineer on scene may obtain authorization to sign off the Red X from the home station<br />
MXG/CC or designated representative, in accordance with T.O. 00-20-1. Other crew members<br />
are not authorized to clear a Red X. EXCEPTION: The flight engineer may clear Red Xs for<br />
engine panels and covers, pitot covers, gear pins and SPR drains when qualified maintenance<br />
personnel are not available, unless prohibited by the home station MXG/CC or OG/CC.<br />
12.4. Aircraft Servicing and Ground Operations. The flight engineer is qualified and<br />
authorized to accomplish these duties when maintenance personnel are not available. This policy<br />
is designed for support of the aircraft and its mission while away from home station. The<br />
applicable refueling and de-fueling checklists will be used during all refueling and de-fueling<br />
operations. If ground support personnel are not available, the aircraft commander will designate<br />
other crewmembers to assist the flight engineer. A flight engineer may assist the normal<br />
maintenance function when critical taskings dictate their use, provided this action does not<br />
impact crew duty and crew rest limits specified in Chapter 3 of this <strong>AFI</strong>. WARNING: Do not<br />
load/off-load cargo containing explosives, oxygen, flammable gases or liquids during any fuel<br />
servicing operations.<br />
12.4.1. Fuel Servicing Operations. Unless servicing JP-4, simultaneous servicing of fuel<br />
while loading passengers, cargo, performing maintenance, aircrew members performing<br />
inspections, or operating aircraft systems is considered to be a normal fuel servicing<br />
operation. If refueling/defueling with JP-4, Concurrent Servicing operations are required<br />
IAW TO 00-25-172. Aircrew members qualified in ground refueling may perform fuel<br />
servicing duties. Aircrews will only refuel in cases when maintenance support is not readily<br />
available and the mission would be delayed.<br />
12.4.1.1. When crewmembers are required to refuel, the flight engineer will act as the<br />
refueling team supervisor. Flight engineers will comply with T.O. 00-25-172 and<br />
applicable TO 1C-130xx series. Two other crew members are required to assist in the<br />
refueling, one for safety duties and the other to act as fire guard.<br />
12.4.1.2. Designate a current and qualified maintenance personnel or aircrew member to<br />
remain on the flight deck to monitor interphone and be prepared to broadcast a request<br />
for emergency assistance on a radio tuned to the appropriate agency with ready access to<br />
an emergency response team anytime aircrew members are in the aircraft and fuel<br />
servicing is being conducted. The PA may be used to direct passenger evacuation in an<br />
emergency.
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