AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

20 AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012
1.1. General.
Chapter 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1.1. This Air Force Instruction (AFI) provides policy for operating the C-130E/H and LC-
130. It is an original source document for many areas but, for efficacy, restates information
found in aircraft flight manuals, flight information publications (FLIP), and other Air Force
directives. When guidance in this AFI conflicts with another basic/source document, that
document takes precedence. For matters where this AFI is the source document, waiver
authority is In Accordance With (IAW) paragraph 1.4 For matters where this AFI repeats
information in another document, follow waiver authority outlined in the basic/source
document.
1.1.2. Unit commanders and agency directors involved with or supporting C-130 operations
shall make current copies of this AFI available to appropriate personnel. Transportation and
Base Operations passenger manifesting agencies will maintain a current copy of this AFI.
1.2. Applicability. This AFI applies to aircrew members, support personnel, and managers
involved with employing C-130 aircraft.
1.3. Key Words Explained.
1.3.1. "Will" and "shall" indicate a mandatory requirement.
1.3.2. "Should" indicates a preferred, but not mandatory, method of accomplishment.
1.3.3. "May" indicates an acceptable or suggested means of accomplishment.
1.3.4. "NOTE" indicates operating procedures, techniques, etc., considered essential to
emphasize.
1.3.5. ―CAUTION‖ indicates operating procedures, techniques, etc., which could result in
damage to equipment if not carefully followed.
1.3.6. ―WARNING‖ indicates operating procedures, techniques, etc., which could result in
personal injury or loss of life if not carefully followed.
1.4. Deviations and Waivers. Do not deviate from policies in this AFI except when the
situation demands immediate action to ensure safety. The Pilot in Command (PIC) is vested
with ultimate mission authority and responsible for each course-of-action they choose to take.
1.4.1. Deviations. The PIC shall report deviations or exceptions taken without a waiver
through command channels to their Chief, Major Command (MAJCOM) Stan/Eval.
1.4.2. Waivers. Unless otherwise directed, waiver authority for the contents of this
instruction is the MAJCOM/A3/DO with mission execution authority. For
USTRANSCOM/AMC operational missions under Operational Control (OPCON) of 18 Air
Force, 18 AF/CC is the waiver authority. For aircrews that change Operational Control
(CHOP) to a COCOM, the COMAFFOR is the waiver authority.