AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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tie-down strap through each side of the harness in the area the riser clips should be
positioned and attach the hook back into the strap.
5.7.4.4. Attach the restraint harness lifeline to a dual rail tie-down ring directly under the
paratroop door and adjust to limit vertical movement.
5.7.4.5. The use of paratroop door seats on newer C-130 aircraft, locally manufactured
seats or other commercially manufactured seats obtained for loadmaster comfort while
performing threat scanning, including takeoffs and landings, are only authorized in
conjunction with the restraint harness method outlined above.
5.8. Aircraft Lighting. IAW AFI 11-202V3, AFI 11-218, Aircraft Operations Movement on
the Ground, and applicable T.O.s.
5.8.1. NVG Lighting. During combat/contingency operations, the tactical situation may
dictate the use of all, some, or none of the aircraft exterior lights as determined by the
mission commander. Landing lights will be extended and ready for use prior to all landings.
The tactical situation will dictate if the landing lights will be used during landing. Lights-out
operations during peacetime will be conducted IAW AFI 11-202V3. Follow the exterior
lighting guide in AFTTP 3-3.C-130E/H, Combat Aircraft Fundamentals—C-130E/H, for all
NVG training situations.
5.8.1.1. Total lights-out operations are authorized with concurrence of the controlling
agency in restricted airspace and warning areas.
5.8.2. Cargo compartment lighting will be dictated by the situation and will be coordinated
between the mission commander/PIC and loadmaster(s). During cargo compartment
emergencies the loadmaster should discontinue NVG use and select full bright on the cargo
compartment lights (situation permitting).
5.8.3. Interior lighting will be set-up using NVIS compatible lighting for all NVG airland
operations (C-130E/H and H-2 harness filter kit or Glendale Filter system (GFS) are also
acceptable). Taping with NVG compatible chemical lights is not an acceptable lighting
scheme for NVG airland operations. WARNING: NVGs adjust to the brightest source of
light; for that reason, poor cockpit lighting discipline may prevent a successful transition to
landing during IMC. Therefore, do not perform an instrument approach in IMC to an NVG
landing without NVIS compatible flight deck lighting.
5.8.4. Aircraft Preparation. For NVG enroute and airdrop operations, aircrews are allowed to
tape incompatible lighting and use NVG compatible chemical glow sticks. Some techniques
for taping are outlined in AFTTP 3-3.C-130E/H. NVIS compatible lighting (including
lighting harness) is required for all NVG airland operations.
5.8.4.1. Loadmaster Aircraft Preparation. Taping of lights may be accomplished;
however, no more than one layer of tape will be used.
5.9. Portable Electronic Devices. IAW AFI 11-202V3.
5.9.1. Do not connect unauthorized equipment (laptop computers, video equipment, food
preparation equipment, radios/tape players, CD players, etc.) to the aircraft intercom, PA,
radio systems, or electrical system.