AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012 267
20.9.2.1. Roller conveyers will be stowed, unless required for comfort/baggage pallets.
Rollers on the ramp will be stowed during patient on-loading or off-loading operations.
20.9.2.2. Litter patients will be enplaned feet first and deplaned head first due to minimal
degree of ramp incline. This eliminates the need to turn litter patients around on the cargo
ramp prior to placing them in the litter tier. Patient diagnosis may determine that they be
loaded head first.
20.9.2.3. A five (5) high configuration using the center seat and litter stanchions is
approved for all AE missions.
20.9.2.4. The seat and litter stanchion ladder will be installed for all AE missions when
cargo requirements permit.
20.9.2.5. Litter support straps will be secured to the aircraft floor prior to take-off. If
litters are not in the tier, loose litter support straps will be secured in a top and bottom
litter support bracket on the center seat and litter stanchion. This will remove a freeswinging
strap hazard.
20.9.3. Available litter spaces and ambulatory seating will depend on the aircraft cabin‘s
mission configuration.
20.9.4. Therapeutic Oxygen. Therapeutic oxygen is not an integral system on the C-130
aircraft. Use the PTLOX/NPTLOX system.
20.9.5. Integral patient/passenger emergency oxygen is not available on the aircraft. In the
event of an emergency, patients and passengers will use the EPOS.
20.9.6. AECMs will have portable oxygen available. AECMs normally use an MA-1
portable oxygen bottle. If MA-1 bottles are not available, PBE‘s may be used as portable
oxygen. NOTE: If a pressure demand regulator is used, the oxygen supply will be turned
―off‖ when the personal oxygen equipment is removed.
20.9.7. Do not secure aircraft or medical equipment adjacent to an emergency exit in a
manner that will prevent or impede egress.
20.9.8. Life Preservers. Use the Adult/Child life preserver for patients.
20.10. Passengers and Cargo.
20.10.1. The PIC, with the concurrence of the MCD, will ensure maximum aircraft
utilization for passengers and cargo. Passenger restrictions based upon patient considerations
will be identified when seats are released. The PIC will advise the appropriate C2 agency of
the number seats available for passengers.
20.10.2. Cargo and passengers may be carried with patients unless a clear detriment to the
health and well being of the patient or passengers can be demonstrated. The decision will be
made by the MCD, considering the need for maximum utilization of the aircraft. Refer to
AFMAN 24-204 for hazardous product special provisions rating. P4 and P5 rated hazardous
material have no AE restrictions. Conflicts will be referred to the respective tasking AE
command element for decision. Litter patients will be positioned forward of cargo pallets.
EXCEPTION: If cargo is in place, and the PIC and MCD agree, patients may be transported
aft of the cargo. The MCD and loadmaster will ensure patient egress is not affected by
mixed cargo/patient loads.