AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

244 AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012
cargo ramp, which will be in the fully closed position. Upon hearing and seeing
―GREEN LIGHT‖, release the Dropsonde at a 45-degree angle away from the corner of
the ramp.
19.15.7.4. Intermediate gates made of ½-inch tubular nylon or greater and will be rigged
on all JPADS-equipped CDS bundles. Intermediate gates are used to ensure 3-second
separation between bundles. Intermediate gates will not be considered restraint when
computing aft restraint requirements. All additional aft restraint requirements will be met
utilizing normal aircraft restraint provisions. Cut the release gate(s)/intermediate release
gate(s) IAW paragraphs 19.29.3 or 19.29.3.1.
19.15.7.4.1. For single stick JPADS drops, all intermediate gates will be manually
cut by the loadmaster. Double stick JPADS drops are not authorized.
19.15.7.5. JPADS certified aircrews are authorized to airdrop above 3,000 feet AGL
without the use of radar beacon, GRADS, or AWADS when using JPADS procedures
and equipment.
19.15.7.5.1. For I-CDS operations, GPS Figure of Merit (FOM) 3 (including single
GPS/INS equipped aircraft) or verification of waypoints by AWADS offset aimpoints
is required. For JPADS operations, GPS FOM 3 (including single GPS/INS equipped
aircraft) is required from the 1 minute warning until ―Green Light‖.
19.15.7.5.2. Wind Limits. Wind limitations are unrestricted for Dropsonde
operations, 18 knots for JPADS 2K/10K and as published in AFI 13-217 for all other
parachutes.
19.15.7.5.3. DZ Size. DZ size criteria for JPADS and ICDS drops during
contingency operations is at the discretion of the user. AFI 13-217 DZ size
restrictions apply during training.
19.15.7.5.4. JPADS Guidance Footprint Locations. During normal training
operations a JPADS DZ, CARP, chute failure footprint and guidance failure footprint
will be located within a restricted airspace and on military owned property. If winds
force the CARP outside of restricted airspace additional coordination with ATC is
required prior to airdrop operations. This includes coordination with the ATC
agency, filing a Notices to Airmen (NOTAM), and ensuring airspace is clear for the
entire guided system‘s flight profile from the drop altitude to the ground.
19.15.7.5.5. During normal training operations the entire 1-sigma (63%) I-CDS
success footprint will be located within the surveyed DZ boundaries. The chute
failure footprint must fall within restricted airspace and on military owned property.
If outside of a restricted airspace the chute failure must fall on the surveyed DZ. If
operating in a restricted area and winds force the CARP outside of restricted airspace,
coordination with ATC is required prior to airdrop operations. This includes
coordination with the ATC agency, filing a NOTAM and ensuring airspace is clear
from the drop altitude to the ground.
19.15.7.6. IMC/VMC day/night drops are authorized for contingency operations.
CONUS training operations are required to comply with FAR 105 restrictions. Drops
conducted thru or originating from IMC are only authorized from within or above an