AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012 261
one end is then raised and inserted in the retaining bracket in the aft portion of the door
frame. The other end of the bar is then carefully raised and inserted in the forward portion
of the door frame. The bar provides a smooth surface for the static lines to ride over as
the paratrooper is retrieved back into the airplane.
19.39.8.4. Fold the jump platform in and initiate retrieval using the static-line retriever
winch.
19.39.8.4.1. If the aircraft has been modified with the slip clutch assembly to the
static-line retriever winch, engage static-line retriever 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. Then, slightly unwind the retriever to reset the
retriever‘s slip clutch, and continue retriever operation.
19.39.8.4.2. On aircraft not modified with slip clutch assemblies, stop retrieval when
the cotton sleeve at the apex of the D-bags begins to pass over the 5,000-pound
strap/paratroop retriever bar. 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.
19.39.8.5. When the parachutist is in the paratroop door area, bring the parachutist into
the aircraft by hand. If it is difficult to get the parachutist into the area of the paratroop
door, i.e. positioned in the lower aft corner of the paratroop door, it will be necessary to
pull the D-bags manually through the opening between the 5,000-pound strap/paratroop
retriever bar and the paratroop door.
19.39.8.5.1. The loadmaster maintains control of the static line retriever pistol grip.
The other loadmaster, safety observer or jumpmaster will route D-bags through the
opening. Once D-bags have been brought into the aircraft, manually pull them far
enough forward so they will not interfere with the remaining retrieval.
19.39.8.5.2. The 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 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 being controlled by the loadmaster, safety
observer or jumpmaster, slightly unwind the static-line retriever to relieve tension on
the line so the parachutist may be brought into the aircraft. The jump platform may be
extended once the parachutist is in the door area.
19.39.8.6. After retrieving the parachutist, the PM will reset flaps to 50 percent, raise the
landing gear (if required) and call for the completion of drop checklist.
19.39.9. Parachutist Retrieval Through Ramp and Door. WARNING: The TPRS shall not
be used during parachutist retrieval through ramp and door.
19.39.9.1. Thread the hook end of the 5,000-pound tiedown strap, front to rear, around
the right/left vertical support member at FS 840 approximately 5-1/2 feet above the ramp
in the ADS position. Attach the hook end into the strap and draw taut. Run the ratchet
end of the strap across the ramp and thread it, front to rear, around the opposite vertical
support member at FS 840. Remove all slack from the strap and attach the ratchet end to