AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS
AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS
AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS
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58 <strong>AFI</strong><strong>11</strong>-<strong>2C</strong>-130V3 23 APRIL 2012<br />
5.4.2.3. Crosswind component greater than 15 knots.<br />
5.4.3. Copilot/MPD Takeoff/Landing Policy:<br />
5.4.3.1. INSTM/QUAL. MPD trained pilots may takeoff or land from either seat if an<br />
AC occupies the other seat. Copilots identified for AC upgrade may takeoff and land<br />
from the left seat only if an IP provides direct supervision from the right seat.<br />
5.4.3.2. MSN. Copilots/MPDs will not takeoff or land from the right seat when in<br />
formation. Copilots/MPDs in Mission Upgrade may occupy the left seat on formation<br />
departures/ recoveries, assaults, or substandard airfield operations with an IP in the right<br />
seat.<br />
5.5. Landing Gear and Flap Operating Policy. The pilot flying (PF) the aircraft will<br />
command configuration changes. The pilot monitoring (PM) the aircraft will verify appropriate<br />
limitations and acknowledge the command by repeating it. The landing gear will be operated by<br />
the pilot in the right seat. The flaps will be operated by the PM.<br />
5.6. Outside Observer Duties. Available crewmembers will assist in clearing during taxi<br />
operations, and any time the aircraft is below 10,000 feet MSL.<br />
5.7. Seat Belts.<br />
5.7.1. All occupants will have a designated seat with a seat belt. Crewmembers will have<br />
seat belts fastened when occupying a duty position, unless crew duties dictate otherwise.<br />
Loadmasters (or other crewmembers) required to be in the paratroop door at the scanning<br />
position will have a designated seat (other than the scanning seat) with a seat belt.<br />
5.7.2. All crewmembers will have seat belts fastened during takeoff and landing unless crew<br />
duties dictate otherwise. Fasten shoulder harness unless crew duties dictate otherwise.<br />
Crewmembers performing instructor or flight examiner duties or are in upgrade training to<br />
instructor or flight examiner are exempt from seat belt requirements if not occupying a<br />
primary crew position; however, they will have a seat available with an operable seat belt.<br />
5.7.3. Litter patients, actual or simulated, may remain secured on litters for takeoff and<br />
landing.<br />
5.7.4. Loadmasters (or other crewmembers) required to be positioned in paratroop door for<br />
take-off/landing/threat scanning will be restrained in a restraint harness as follows:<br />
5.7.4.1. Helmets will be worn and paratroop door armor will be installed.<br />
EXCEPTION: Paratroop door armor is not required on training missions.<br />
5.7.4.2. Route the restraint harness straps (NSN 1680-01-314-3184) depicted in TO<br />
13A1-1-1, Repair, Cleaning, Inspection, and Testing of Aircraft Safety Belts, Shoulder<br />
Harness, and Miscellaneous Personnel Restraint Equipment through the support braces<br />
forward and aft of the paratroop doors with a girth hitch and attach to the restraint harness<br />
riser quick disconnect fittings. Ensure the leg and chest straps are connected and attach<br />
the restraint harness lifeline to a floor/dual rail tie-down ring.<br />
5.7.4.3. When restraint harness straps are not available, 5000 lb tie-down straps may be<br />
used to secure the restraint harness. Route a tie-down strap around each of the support<br />
braces forward and aft of the paratroop doors and attach the hook to the restraint harness<br />
riser clip. If the restraint harness does not have the riser clips, route the hook end of the
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