AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

170 AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012
12.9.5.6.2. 1k Climb. Initial climb is indicated by symbol (1k). Secondary and
subsequent climbs are shown as (2 k, 3k, etc.). The number here indicates sequence of
condition in flight profile. This is also true of cruise segments and descents. Climbs of
4,000 feet or less will not be recorded separately but will be included in preceding
cruise increments. When constant climb is maintained to cruise altitude, use fuel flow
reading taken at 2/3 climb altitude. When constant climb cannot be maintained to
cruise altitude due to ATC clearances, etc., enter difference between sum of
individual fuel quantity gage readings at beginning and end of climb.
12.9.5.6.3. Cruise operating conditions are indicated by the number in cruise
sequence and an arrow (1g, 2g, 3g, etc.). Instrument readings will be averaged for this
period. Normally, cruise entries will be no more than 1 hour. However, the first
cruise, the cruise immediately prior to enroute or step climb and/or the last cruise
prior to descent, may be no less than 30 minutes, nor more than 1 hour and 30
minutes.
12.9.5.6.4. Descents are shown as (1m, 2m, 3m, etc.). Do not confuse descent with
the final letdown that occurs when your landing procedures begin. The loss in altitude
during final letdown is indicated by "L & T." Landing and taxi is that condition from
the end of the last entry in the sequence of descents to engine shutdown on the ramp.
Holding time, however, must be accounted for as an additional cruise (g) condition
after descent when necessary. Descents of 4,000 feet or less will not be recorded
separately but will be indicated in the preceding cruise increment. When descent
exceeds 4,000 feet, blocks 10 through 18 need not be completed.
12.9.5.6.5. Air-Air Refueling Tanker Operation, Air-Air Refueling Receiver
Operation. Cruise, climb, or descent to refueling altitude (end this condition
approximately at start of on/ offload of fuel.) Indicate AR and ARR 1, 2, etc., in
condition block, for refueling condition. Blocks 10 through 18 need not be completed.
Blocks 19, 20, 22, 25, and 28 entries are not required for ARR. At completion of on
or offload of fuel, a new cruise, climb, or descent condition will be initiated. NOTE:
Rescue. search, storm penetration, combat/combat support, or any special mission
which requires constant variations in altitude and airspeed may use the same
procedures as air refueling operations. For this type of condition use an "S" in the
condition block.
12.9.5.7. Block 7-END. Enter GMT for end of condition.
12.9.5.8. Block 8-SET. Enter increment time duration for the condition for
WU/TAX/TO. All warm-up and taxi times will be entered in the circle of the SET block.
Takeoff time is computed from brake release to the first change of power (when reduced
power procedures are used, compute take-off time using 2 minutes).
12.9.5.9. Block 9-TOTAL. Enter cumulative total time of SET time, excluding the
warm-up and taxi times entered in the circle SET time.
12.9.5.10. Block 10-OATI. Enter indicated outside air temperature reading.
12.9.5.11. Block 11-OAT/VAR: