AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

260 AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012
19.39.7.3. Fold in jump platform.
19.39.7.4. Using the static line retriever winch, retrieve the static lines through the RAS.
19.39.7.4.1. If the static line retriever winch has been modified with the slip clutch
assembly, engage static line retriever winch until it slips. If the retriever clutch slips
prior to bringing the parachutist into the paratroop door area, determine and remove
the cause of the overload, slightly unwind the static line retriever winch to reset the
slip clutch, and continue retrieval operation. WARNING: During retrieval attempts,
take all possible action to ensure the parachutist does not slip back at any time. This
does not preclude unwinding the retriever to reset the slip clutch, if necessary.
19.39.7.4.2. Stop retrieval when the cotton sleeve at the apex of the D-bags begin to
pass through the RAS.
19.39.7.5. If in the paratroop door area, bring the parachutist into the aircraft by hand. If
the parachutist is not in the paratroop door, i.e. positioned in the lower aft corner of the
paratroop door, it is necessary to pull the D-bags manually through the RAS. Primary
loadmaster maintains control of the static line retriever pistol grip. Secondary loadmaster
and safety observer or jumpmaster (if safety observer or jumpmaster are onboard the
aircraft) routes the D-bags through the RAS. Once the D-bags have been brought into the
aircraft, manually pull them far enough forward so they will not interfere with the
remaining retrieval. The primary loadmaster will continue retrieval. When pulled up to
the door, bring the parachutist into the aircraft by hand. WARNING: All personnel
should remain clear of the paratroop door and the line of travel of the static line retriever
cable until the parachutist has been retrieved to the door area. NOTE: When the
parachutist is in the door area and is under the control of the loadmaster or safety
observer, or jumpmaster, slightly unwind the static line retriever to relieve tension on the
line so the parachutist can be brought into the aircraft.
19.39.7.6. After retrieving the parachutist, the pilot will reset flaps to 50 percent, raise
the landing gear (if required), and call for completion of drop checklist.
19.39.8. Parachutist Retrieval Through Paratroop Door Using 5,000-Pound Strap/Paratroop
Retriever Bar.
19.39.8.1. Install a 5,000-pound tiedown strap across the paratroop door by threading the
hook end of the strap behind the one inch tubular brace located at FS 737, across the door
under all static lines, and behind the one inch tubular brace at FS 700. Secure the hook
end of the tiedown strap to a floor/rail tiedown ring forward of FS 700 and the ratchet end
to any convenient tiedown ring aft of FS 737. Remove as much slack as possible.
WARNING: Use extreme caution when routing 5,000-pound strap over the oxygen
regulators located at FS 740 left and right side. NOTE: The strap may be routed prior to
the drop at FS 740 provided it is secured and does not interfere with the paratroop door
operation or jumpers.
19.39.8.2. Push the static lines to the top of the paratroop door and remove additional
slack in the tiedown strap. Fold the jump platform in.
19.39.8.3. If the airplane is equipped with a paratrooper retriever bar, install the bar as
follows: The bar is inserted beneath all of the static lines extending out of the door, and