AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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14,000 feet MSL will be rigged with the Extraction Parachute Jettison System (EPJS) regardless
of the size of extraction chute used.
19.23. Personnel Airdrops.
19.23.1. In the event user personnel plan to jump with mixed parachute types, aircrews will
always fly to and drop off the CARP for the main mass of paratroopers. The user assumes
responsibility for the drop accuracy of individuals who choose to jump along with the main
body of troopers while using a different type parachute. Aircrews will inform user
jumpmasters if significant differences exist between CARPs.
19.23.2. Troop seats must have a serviceable retaining strap or be fitted with a pre-measured
length of type III nylon cord to secure the seat in a raised position prior to slowdown. Ensure
that parachutists have secured their seats, as required, and that no part of the seat protrudes
into the aisle.
19.23.3. The loadmaster allows the jumpmaster access to the paratroop doors not later than
the one minute advisory. (EXCEPTION: The jumpmaster needs a minimum of two minutes
in the door for jumpmaster directed drops.) The loadmaster then takes a position on the cargo
ramp to provide maximum maneuverability for jumpmasters and safety personnel to perform
their duties. WARNING: During personnel airdrops, the loadmasters will not position
themselves directly under the center anchor cable supports (A-Frame, FS 737) in case of
anchor cable or support mounting failure. NOTE: At no time will both paratroop doors be
opened for paratroop drops if only one loadmaster is on board.
19.23.4. Upon seeing the red jump lights illuminate, the primary loadmaster will notify the
jumpmaster or safety personnel of the red light condition. The loadmaster will count, if
possible, any parachutists that exit while the red light is illuminated. WARNING: Do not
attempt to physically stop or hinder jumpers from exiting the aircraft if jumpers continue to
exit after "red light".
19.23.4.1. Control of the paratroop doors reverts back to the loadmaster after all
parachutists have exited or remaining parachutists have been stopped by the jumpmaster
or safety personnel and cleared from the paratroop door area. For racetracks, the
loadmaster will retain control of the doors until completing the next slowdown checks.
19.23.4.1.1. Racetrack speeds and flap settings are flown as briefed. The paratroop
door(s) may be left open with jump platform(s) extended during racetracks if all
paratroopers aft of the aft edge of the wheel-well (FS 617) are hooked up to the
anchor cables. Jumpers may stand and hook up to the anchor cable with paratroop
doors open provided they are forward of FS 617. Other occupants of the cargo
compartment must either be seated with a seat belt fastened, wear a restraint harness,
or wear a parachute.
19.23.4.1.2. Avoid flying over water or built up areas while doors are open.
19.23.5. Static line retrieval:
19.23.5.1. The primary method of retrieval is using the static line retriever. The static
line retriever will always be rigged and used for emergency retrieval of a towed
parachutist. Manual static-line retrieval may be used to retrieve no more than ten static