AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

64 AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012
5.13.2.4. One pilot should record and read back all ATC clearances; The navigator or
communications systems operator (if applicable) will record the clearance instructions,
monitor the read back, and ensure compliance with all instructions.
5.13.2.5. Both pilots will monitor UHF and VHF guard emergency frequencies to the
maximum extent possible. To monitor VHF guard, 121.5 must be tuned.
5.13.2.6. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) prohibits the use of
unauthorized frequencies for interplane, HAVE QUICK, or SECURE VOICE training.
5.14. Crew Resource Management (CRM)/Threat and Error Management.
5.14.1. Threat and Error Management provides strategies and tactics to help crews target
threats to safe flight operations and decreases the potential for crew error. External threats
are events that occur outside the influence of the flight crew and require crew attention and
management to maintain adequate safety margins. Internal threats are crew related and are
factors that could lead to an error if not recognized and controlled.
5.14.2. "Time Out" is the common assertive statement for use by all crewmembers. The use
of "Time Out" will:
5.14.2.1. Provide a clear warning sign of a deviation or loss of situational awareness.
5.14.2.2. Provide an opportunity to break the error chain before a mishap occurs.
5.14.2.3. Notify all crewmembers when someone sees the aircraft or crew departing from
established guidelines, the briefed scenario, or that someone is simply uncomfortable
with the developing conditions.
5.14.2.4. As soon as possible after a "Time Out" has been called, the aircrew will take
the following actions:
5.14.2.5. Safety permitting, stabilize the aircraft and ensure terrain clearance.
5.14.2.6. The initiating crewmember will voice their concerns to the crew.
5.14.2.7. The PIC will provide all other crewmembers with the opportunity to voice
inputs relative to the stated concerns.
5.14.2.8. After considering all inputs, the PIC will direct the aircrew to continue the
current course of action or direct a new course of action.
5.14.3. Sterile Cockpit. With the exception of cruise flight, conversation below 18,000‘
MSL will be limited to mission, departure, or approach essential items. Every effort will be
made to accomplish briefings and appropriate checklists prior to top of descent (TOD).
Sterile cockpit procedures also apply during taxi, low level, and air refueling operations.
5.14.4. Heads-up/Heads-down. Any crewmember that observes both pilots heads-down at
the same time (other than heads-down instrument flying) shall alert the PF without delay.
5.14.5. CRM Enhancement. PICs should conduct a CRM exercise on the first suitable
segment of each mission. This will be done at level off on a non-interference basis with
other mission requirements. Take the exercise to a logical conclusion and ensure crew
communications and duties are appropriate. Suggested topics are rapid decompression,