AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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is known. The goal is to provide an accurate fuel requirement before refueling begins to
prevent defueling or having a second refueling.
6.25.3. Aircrew Dash One Preflight Inspection Requirements.
6.25.3.1. The aircrew dash one preflight inspection will remain valid until either:
6.25.3.1.1. Aircraft ground time exceeds 12 hours (72 hours provided the aircraft is
sealed, not flown, and documented entry control is maintained).
6.25.3.1.2. Another maintenance dash six preflight is performed.
6.25.3.2. When an aircrew assumes a preflighted spare or an aircraft not requiring a
preflight, a thorough visual inspection will be performed.
6.25.3.2.1. Same day, as referenced from TO 1C-130XX-1, is defined as the time
period from 0001 to 2359 local.
6.25.4. Fire Protection and Crash Rescue.
6.25.4.1. The aircraft engine fire extinguisher system fulfills the minimum requirements
for fire protection during engine start.
6.25.4.2. A fireguard is required for all engine starts including the GTC/APU. A
crewmember or ground controller may act as fireguard.
6.25.5. Aircrew and Maintenance Engine Runs.
6.25.5.1. A mixture of aircrew and maintenance personnel will not normally accomplish
engine runs. When an aircrew member is required to start or run up engines for
maintenance purposes, the following procedures apply:
6.25.5.1.1. Maintenance personnel will accomplish all necessary inspections and
preparations for the engine run. These actions include but are not limited to:
intake/exhaust inspections, access panel security servicing, and AFTO Form 781
documentation.
6.25.5.1.2. Use the pilot, flight engineer, and loadmaster checklists. Begin with the
"cockpit checklist," and complete all appropriate checklists through the "before
leaving the airplane" checklist.
6.25.5.1.3. Only deviate from the flight crew checklist when maintenance requires
less than four engines to be started.
6.25.5.1.4. Operate symmetrical engines when power settings above ground idle are
required.
6.25.6. Towing. Aircrew members normally will not participate in towing operations. If
required to occupy cockpit positions during towing operations conducted by personnel not
familiar with C-130 towing procedures, the PIC will coordinate with the senior maintenance
officer or superintendent to ensure the towing supervisor and crew are qualified. At non-
USAF installations, the PIC must have approval from the airfield operations officer or
manager prior to towing. The PIC will ensure the tow team supervisor briefs all personnel on
their duties and the associated hazards. Proper checklists will be used. If any doubt exists as
to the qualification of tow team personnel or the safety of the operation, make no attempt to