AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012 255
RAMZ with fuel are loaded aboard the aircraft the day prior to flight, the fumes may be
decreased/eliminated by venting the aircraft overnight. Close both paratroop doors onto
the extended jump platforms and secure them with tie down straps. WARNING: If
flammable fumes are present, unnecessary electrical equipment/switches will not be
turned on or off until the fumes are eliminated. Use 100 percent oxygen and accomplish
the Smoke and Fume Elimination checklist as appropriate. WARNING: Only 15-foot
static line will be used on the RAMZ cargo parachutes. A 12-foot static line extended to
15-feet will not be used. If personnel (rigged for static line airdrop) are to follow
immediately after the RAMZ, their static lines will also be 15-feet. NOTE: When loaded
aboard the aircraft, the vertical restraint tiedown strap on the RAMZ will be secured in
such a manner that it is not placed over any fuel bladder, and just tight enough to take the
slack out of the strap.
19.33.4. RAMZ Deployment:
19.33.4.1. During the pre-slowdown checklist, vertical, aft and forward restraint straps
will be removed from the RAMZ package. Gradually release the forward restraint to
allow the package to slowly shift forward against the Type VIII nylon release strap.
WARNING: Personnel must stand clear of the RAMZ package when removing the
forward restraint.
19.33.4.2. At the "one minute" call, the jumpmaster will normally be on the left side of
the cargo ramp and may be spotting from the aft end. Additional jumpers will be forward
of the RAMZ. The loadmaster will be positioned to retrieve the RAMZ parachute static
line D-bag(s) (for HALO airdrops) and to observe equipment and jumpers at all times. At
the "one minute" call, the jumpmaster will be alerted and the Type VIII nylon release
strap is rechecked. WARNING: If a "no drop" is called and the RAMZ is held in place
by only the release strap, all personnel will move forward of the ramp hinge, except the
loadmaster and the jumpmaster who will monitor the RAMZ for possible shifting and
secure as necessary.
19.33.4.3. If the deployment is jumpmaster directed, the jumpmaster will determine the
exit point and deploy prior to receiving a "no drop" notification or seeing the red light
come on. The loadmaster will relay to the pilot all visual corrections given by the
jumpmaster. The jumpmaster will signal for the loadmaster to cut the Type VIII nylon
release strap.
19.33.4.4. If the deployment is PIC or navigator directed, the loadmaster will relay
pertinent information to the jumpmaster. At the command "green light", the loadmaster
will cut the Type VIII nylon release gate and deploy the RAMZ. If jumpers are tailgating,
this will signal the jumpers that they are cleared to follow the load. If jumpers are freefall
parachuting, they will exit after the loadmaster has retrieved the RAMZ parachute Dbags.
WARNING: If the RAMZ exits the aircraft, but fails to properly deploy, the static
lines will be cut immediately. CAUTION: The Type VIII nylon release strap must be
cut below the knot to allow the nylon strap to pull free through floor tie down rings.
19.33.5. The RAMZ package will normally be delivered aligned into the wind (+/- 30
degrees) when the wind is 5 knots or greater. The jumpmaster will be advised when this
cannot be complied with.