AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012 209
14.3.2.5. ACFP will provide a route of flight to the primary alternate if greater than 75
miles from the destination.
14.3.2.6. For remote destinations, holding is authorized in lieu of an alternate airport. A
remote destination is defined as any aerodrome which, due to its unique geographic
location, offers no suitable alternate (civil or military) within 2 hours flying time. In such
situations, use 2+00 hrs reserve fuel (1+15 holding in lieu of an alternate and 0+45
reserve).
14.3.2.7. When filing an alternate located in Alaska or at latitudes greater than 59
degrees (North or South) do not add additional holding fuel.
14.3.2.8. Units may develop standard alternate fuel requirements for local training
missions however; these fuel requirements will not be less than those specified in this
AFI. Local supplements will not dictate a standard ―IAF‖ or ―Top of Descent Fuel‖.
14.3.3. Using all available planning tools (including ACFP) and guidance in this chapter, the
PIC and navigator will determine the Required Ramp Fuel Load (RRFL). When actual fuel
load exceeds the RRFL by more than 2,200 lbs, defuel the aircraft to the RRFL.
14.3.4. Tankering fuel for convenience is prohibited. MAJCOM C2 or 618 AOC (TACC)
sanctioned tankered fuel is deemed operationally necessary, and will be included in the
RRFL.
14.3.5. When there is a conflict between an on-time departure and defueling, the 618 AOC
(TACC) deputy director of operations (DDO) or MAJCOM C2 equivalent will determine
which takes precedence. The OG/CC (or designated representative) will make this
determination when serving as execution authority for the mission.
14.3.6. For those missions that are flight managed by the 618 AOC (TACC) or 613
AOC/AMD, when an aircraft commander believes the fuel load is insufficient to execute the
mission:
14.3.6.1. They will call the appropriate FM to identify and resolve differences.
14.3.6.2. If the aircraft commander and FM do not reach agreement, the aircraft
commander is the final authority on the safe conduct of the mission.
14.4. Fuel Requirements. This section augments AFI 11-202V3 fuel requirements. See Table
14.1. Additional considerations:
14.4.1. Wing Relieving Fuel (WRF). WRF is additional fuel kept in the main tanks intended
to counter wing bending moments. These wing bending moments are most pronounced with
heavy cargo loads and lighter fuel weights. WRF is an element of primary fuel management
essential for the long term structural integrity of the C-130. WRF is considered unusable fuel
until the cargo is off-loaded (except in an emergency). In practical terms, it is the minimum
landing fuel for a particular load in a specific aircraft. It is calculated using the appropriate
TO 1C-130xx-1 Weight Limitations Chart to remain in Areas A-C from takeoff to landing.
Currently, the cost of replacing wing boxes is greater than the cost of tankering additional
fuel. All missions should takeoff in primary fuel management with the following exceptions:
14.4.1.1. All mission profiles that include flying low-level will initially takeoff with
main tanks full and maintain primary fuel management to reduce the effects of wing