Manufactured by McDonnell Douglas Corporation and is designed for the transport of personnel and cargo. The maximum takeoff gross weight is 110,000 pounds and design maximum landing gross weight is 99,000 pounds. The aircraft is 119.3 feet long and 93.3 feet wide. The tail height is 27.5 feet.

102.2 Discuss the duties of the following aircrew positions:

Note: All of the following aircrew positions shall be designated in writing by the commanding officer or other competent authority.

a. Transport Aircraft Commander (TAC)

He/she shall be in command of the aircraft and is responsible for the safety and orderly conduct of the flight. The aircraft commander shall also be the mission commander.

b. Transport second pilot (T2P)

A T2P is a pilot who is still in training. His/her flights will be conducted from the pilot's seat. He/she needs a minimum of 250 flight hours in order to upgrade to TAC.

c. Transport third pilot (T3P)

A T3P is a pilot who has never flown in a C-9B/DC-9 aircraft. He will sit in the copilot seat for all of his/her flights. Once he/she completes all the requirements for T3P, he/she will fly a minimum of 100 flight hours before being considered for upgrade to T2P.

d. Crew Chief (CC)

The crewchief will supervise the enlisted crew in the performance of their duties. He/she is responsible to the aircraft commander for aircraft preflight, servicing, and normal en route line maintenance.

e. Loadmaster (LM)

The loadmaster will normally be the senior flight attendant on the flight. He/she is responsible to the aircraft commander for the supervision of aircraft loading of all cargo and baggage. The loadmaster will ensure the weight and balance data is prepared for the aircraft commander's signature prior to takeoff.

f. Transport Safety Specialist (TSS)

The transport safety specialist' are responsible for all the activities in the cabin as directed by the aircraft commander. The safety and comfort of the passengers are the prime concerns of the TSS. The TSS will determine that all miscellaneous and emergency equipment required in the cabin is properly installed or stowed before flight.

102.3: State the primary and secondary emergency exits:

In a ditching situation, the primary exits are the overwing exits. The secondary exits are the pilot and copilot clear view windows, forward entrance door, service door and clear view windows. In a ground egress the forward entrance, service doors, and aft entrance are primary exits. The overwing, pilot and copilot clear view windows are secondary exits.

102.4: Describe the following C-9B/DC-9 Aircraft Seat and Equipment Configuration Outlines (SECO):

a. SECO "A"

Three pallets with Very Important Person (VIP) seats and 47 coach seats.

b. SECO "C"

Ans: Two HCU-6/E pallets plus 65 coach seats.

c. SECO "D"

Ninety coach seats

d. SECO "G"

Three HCU-6/E pallets plus 45 coach seats

e. SECO "H"

Special mission seven HCU-6/E pallets plus 7 coach seats.

102.5: Discuss the history of the C-9B/DC-9.

In 1970 the Naval Air Reserve undertook the concept to integrate manpower and equipment to augment its active duty counterparts in a time of war. The Navy's version of the McDonnell Douglas DC-9 was engineered with a cargo door to accomodate passengers and cargo. In addition, the airframe incorporated extended fuel tank capabilities to satisfy its worldwide commitment.

The VR community joined with the Joint Operational Support Airlift Command for scheduling. VR squadrons are in a constant state of readiness, regularly deploying to the Mediterranean and Western Pacific. This readiness proved vital during Desert Storm.
All VR commands are manned by Selected Reserve and active duty (TAR) personnel.

Establishment dates for various VR squadrons is as follows:

VR-52     24 Jun 1972
VR-55     01 Apr 1976
VR-56     01 Jul 1976
VR-57     01 Nov 1977
VR-58     01 Nov 1977
VR-48     01 Oct 1980
VR-46     01 Mar 1981
VR-59     01 Oct 1982
VR-61     01 Oct 1982
VR-62     01 Jul 1985
VR-54     01 Jun 1991
VR-53     01 Oct 1992
VR-1      01 May 1997
VR-51     01 Jun 1997

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