AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012 173
12.10.1. General. This instruction establishes operational procedures for C-130 Hostile
Environment Repair Procedures (HERP). Authority to use HERP is granted by OG/CC/CD
for Operations when the aircraft is directed into a hostile or potentially hostile environment
or in extreme cases where recovery of the aircraft or completion of the mission dictates their
use. This authority is documented on the FRAG or Air Tasking Order. The OG/CC/CD for
Operations may delegate this authority as necessary in cases where: (1) The unit is
geographically separated from the parent unit, or (2) the unit is deployed or otherwise not colocated
with the OG/CC/CD for Operations. All normal avenues of repair/recovery should
be exhausted (when practical) prior to use of the HERP. Procedures identified with an
asterisk (*) are not considered a HERP and may be accomplished at the discretion of the
Aircraft Commander. When HERP are actually employed, inform MAJCOM Stan/Eval by
letter. Include a brief description of the circumstances and conditions leading to the decision
to approve HERP.
12.10.2. Hostile Environment Repair Kit (HERK). A complete repair kit is prescribed in
Table 12.1. Units will identify repair kit inventory and issue procedures in the unit
supplement this AFI.
12.10.3. Designated Hostile Environment Repair Procedures:
12.10.3.1. Battery Dead or Damaged. WARNING: If the aircraft battery is damaged,
disconnect and remove it from the aircraft. Use caution to avoid acid burns if the battery
is leaking. When swapping batteries, the battery connector should be installed as rapidly
as possible to preclude excess arcing. CAUTION: When flying with a dead or
otherwise disabled battery, ensure the DC Power Switch remains in the ―BATTERY‖
position. CAUTION: When installing or removing battery connectors and
recommended jumper wires electrical arching is possible. NOTE: If aircraft is
equipped with an Emergency INS Battery Bus Tie Switch (TCTO 1C-130-1723) and has
a serviceable INS/SCNS battery proceed to Step 12.10.2.2 NOTE: If another aircraft is
available, temporarily place its operable battery (or INS battery when available) in the
disabled aircraft until at least one engine is operating.
12.10.3.1.1. Jumping Battery – Aircraft to Aircraft. WARNING: Fire protection
is not available for the GTC/APU, until the Battery Relay is jumped. CAUTION:
Reduce DC load on disabled aircraft as much as possible to preclude the possibility of
over loading the DC cargo winch current limiter.
12.10.3.1.1.1. Position aircraft nose to nose to allow the DC power cable (or
cables) to reach.
12.10.3.1.1.2. Join both aircraft DC power cables by use of the extender plug or
brass bars listed in Table 12.1.
12.10.3.1.1.3. Place cable from operating aircraft DC winch receptacle to
external DC power receptacle of disabled aircraft.
12.10.3.1.1.4. DC power switch on disabled aircraft to ―External DC‖ position.
12.10.3.1.1.5. Start APU/GTC on disabled aircraft.
12.10.3.1.1.6. ATM Generator/APU Generator Switch – ON.
12.10.3.1.1.7. Remove cable from the DC winch receptacle to the external DC