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104.1 Describe the following scheduling authorities:
Joint Operational Support Airlift Command, JOSAC, was established as the continental United States operational scheduling authority or activity.
b. Naval Air Logistics Office (NALO)
NALO acts as the principle scheduling authority or activity for all Navy Reserve C-130 airlifts and all overseas flights originating or terminating in the continental United States.
104.2 Describe the basic purpose of the following flights related to operational proficiency:
General instrument or all weather instrument training flights when instrument training is the principle objective of the flight.
b. NATOPS Refresher Training (NRT)
A training flight to test the proficiency of the pilot when traveling to various locations.
c. Functional Check Flight (FCF)
Checkflights are required under the following conditions (after the necessary ground check and prior to release of the aircraft for operational use):
1. After reinstallation of an engine.
2. After reinstallation of fuel system components.
3. When fixed flight surfaces have been installed or movable flight control surfaces replaced, removed for major repairs, or rigged. When the primary control cables, rods, or tubes have been replaced or rigged; or when the control system components have been adjusted and where improper adjustment or installation could adversely affect the flight characteristics or result in loss of aircraft control.
4. Anytime the aircraft does not fly for a period of 30 days or more, regardless of the reason.
d. NATOPS Instrument evaluation
An evaluation flight to check the general instrument or all weather instrument operations when performed on an actual flight.
e. Line Flight
Logistics transport flights include transportation of military or civilian personnel (other than at points of contact with enemy or in training exercises) as incident to change in location of duty or civil employment or to the transfer of entire units as well as transport of cargo or mail (including guard mail with or without couriers) for other than troop support purposes. Administrative transport flights can include transportation of military or civilian personnel for inspection, conference, instruction, or other official business involving no permanent change of station and for other authorized purposes. Troop support flights include the transportation of troops and other personnel (including battle casualties) to or from points of contact with the enemy as well as rescue of personnel or transport of liaison personnel to or from engaged units. Transport of cargo for equivalent circumstances also is authorized.
104.3 Describe the basic purpose of the following flights related to aircrew operational proficiency:
Aircrew candidates have 18 months to complete Naval Aircrewman or positional qualification or they shall be removed from flight status or placed in an aircrew billet in which the previous qualification was attained. Training is divided into 3 Phases and all 3 vary according to aircrew position. Basically, Phase I training involves the review and completion of selected lesson guides. Phase II training may involve a school, such as Weight and Balance school for Loadmasters or Flight Safety Instruction (FSI) for Crew Chiefs. It also includes all training flights, positional JQR's and recommendations for qualification. Phase III is the qualification process. It requires an evaluation flight, testing, and oral questioning. Phase IV is the recurrent training required after qualification.
b. NATOPS evaluation flight
Evaluation flights are performed annually, or upon initial qualification or upgrade. The evaluator identifies him or herself to the pilot and shall observe the duties of the crewmember. The crewman being evaluated may be asked to answer questions that are applicable to the position. If the TAC is found to be incompetent or otherwise incapacitated, to the extent that safe for flight is jeopardized, he is authorized to take command. He shall advise the TAC and crew of his decision and assume full responsibility of the flight. If any other NATOPS evaluator or instructor observes a crewmember to be deficient, the Instructor will advise the TAC. At the TAC's discretion the instructor will assume the duties of the delinquent crewmember until the deficiency has been corrected or a qualified replacement is obtained. A complete report will be submitted to the CO and CFLSW.
104.4 Discuss the procedures for determining an Equipment Operational Capability (EOC) code on a VIDS/MAF.
104.5 Describe the purpose of a Communications Security Equipment (COMSEC) functional check.
The COMSEC functional check is a physical inspection and functional test of a COMSEC system which does not require a graduate of either a limited or unlimited maintenance course of instruction of the specific systems. It consists of a full and complete on-the-air use of the IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) system either aircraft-to-aircraft or aircraft-to-ground station, using proper communication procedures and applicable publications. COMSEC functional checks shall be performed prior to detachments. Successful accomplishment of functional checks shall be recorded in the miscellaneous history section of the aircraft logbook.
104.6 Describe the function and procedures of the On Site Storeroom (OSS).
The OSS Contractor personnel, (currently Raytheon), are responsible for managing and operating the Government's On-Site Storeroom/property system for the C-9B/DC-9 aircraft. The OSS's are located with the operating sites. The contractor maintains an inventory at each site. The OSS contractor issues parts and material, assembles kits for organizational level installation only, receives items for repairs, overhauls, etc., and provides replenishment services. The contractor maintains adequate inventory records of storeroom transactions to document receipt and issuance of materials.
These records are monitored for usage trends which may indicate incorrect maintenance procedures, design defects, and/or relaxed vendor quality control. The government furnishes aviation fuel, lubricating oil, hydraulic fluid, soft consumables such as cleaning agents, solvents, lubricants, sealants, etc. They also provide a secure, enclosed storeroom stocked with spare parts, consumable materials, personnel safety equipment, tool equipment, and publications.
104.7 Define how Maintenance Control coordinates with the OSS contractor.
104.8 Discuss the overseas support provided by the OSS contractor.
104.9 Describe the purpose of the following contractor assisted functions.
a. Standard depot level maintenance (SDLM)
SDLM provides for a comprehensive inspection of selected aircraft structures, flight systems and materials; critical defect correction; preventive maintenance, modification, and specified technical directive incorporation to ensure reliability and operational availability of the aircraft for the established operating service period as defined in the OPNAVINST 3110.11 series. C-9B/DC-9 aircraft are currently on a 60 month SDLM cycle. SDLM is sometimes referred to as "overhaul" maintenance.
b. Mid-term inspection (MTI)
C-9B/DC-9 aircraft are currently on a 30 month MTI interval. At MTI special rework items are corrected or inspected as noted on the MTI Special Work Request (OPNAV Form 4790/65). These shall include all depot level Technical Directives not incorporated. Special work items are listed in order of priority.
c. Drop-in maintenance (DIM)
Contractor support for maintenance beyond the capability of the organizational level. DIM is normally depot level maintenance such as modernization, modification, conversion, in-service repairs, or other major maintenance actions and is performed at the depot facility.
d. Field team assistance
Airframe or Engine Depot Contractor support for maintenance beyond the organizational level capability. This assistance is performed at the aircraft location. Example: Fuel leaks determined to be beyond the capability of the squadron maintenance department.
104.10 Define the responsibilities of the following aircraft divisions:
Performs O-level maintenance on Power Plants or engines and engine related components. In the C9B/DC9 community they also perform repairs and maintenance to the Auxiliary Power Unit.
b. Airframes (Work Center 120)
Perform O-level maintenance on the structural components of the aircraft. They are also responsible for the Hydraulic Contamination Control Program, Tire and Wheel Maintenance Safety Program, Corrosion Prevention and Control Program and other programs as required.
c. Aviation Life Support System (ALSS) (Work Center 130)
Perform O-level maintenance on aircraft survival equipment and environmental systems, and clothing needed to allow aircrew members to perform their duties. They are responsible for the Aviator's Breathing Oxygen Program and the Ordnance Certification Program.
d. Avionics division (Work Center 210/220)
Perform O-level maintenance on the electrical and electronic devices on the aircraft. They are responsible for Electrostatic Discharge Safety program.
e. Line division (Work Center 310)
They are responsible for maintaining and inspecting aeronautical equipment. They serve as Plane Captains, trouble-shooters, and Support Equipment coordinators. They are responsible for the Fuel Surveillance program, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) program, Corrosion Prevention and Control program, Support Equipment Operator Training and Licensing and Plane Captain training.
104.11 Discuss the following as they apply to mission readiness:
a. Crew rest
At home station or on extended detachments where facilities are arranged, crewmembers shall be provided crew rest which shall begin 12 hours prior to reporting for a mission. This does not preclude using a crewmember that commenced other duties before being scheduled for a mission so long as the crew duty time begins at the time the crewmember initially reported for other duties and that crewmembers had 12 hours of crew rest prior to reporting for those other duties.
At en-route stations were the crew will remain overnight (RON), the minimum scheduled ground time (from landing to takeoff) shall not be less than 15 hours for crews. The aircraft commander may, after giving careful consideration to all factors, elect to reduce ground time to not less than 12 hours, contingent upon the crew being provided a minimum of 8 hours uninterrupted rest.
At extended detachment sites, immediately following transoceanic transit, the minimum scheduled ground time shall not be less than 18 hours. The aircraft commander may, after giving careful consideration to all factors elect to reduce ground time to not less than 16 hours, continguent upon the crew being provided a minimum of 12 hours of uninterrupted rest.
Nothing in this policy directive precludes the aircraft commander from reducing crew duty limits of increasing crew rest requirements if he feels the condition of his crew warrants it.
b. Crew duty
Crew duty commences at show time. This is normally 2 hours prior to block out time or commencement of military duties, whichever is earliest. Crew duty terminates upon landing on the final leg of the day.
Maximum Scheduled Crew Duty Limits:
Show time: 0700-1459 with 3 or less legs (to include any required fuel stops) will be 16 hours. The aircraft commander may at his discretion and after giving careful considertion to crew fatigue and operational factors, elect to extend crew duty ot a maximum of 18 hours. Additionally the aircraft commander may, at his discretion, add a fourth landing without impacting crew duty.
Show time: 0700-1459 with 4 or more legs (to include any required fuel stops) will be 14 hours. The aircraft commander may at his discretion and after giving careful considertion to crew fatigue and operational factors, elect to extend crew duty ot a maximum of 16 hours.
Show time: 1500-0659: The crew duty time will not exceed 13 hours. The aircraft commander may at his discretion and after giving careful considertion to crew fatigue and operational factors, elect to extend crew duty ot a maximum of 15 hours.
The maximum number of landings on scheduled line missions shall not exceed 7.
Transoceanic missions to or from different theaters of operation, not including Bermuda or the Caribbean:
Show time: 0700 - 1400: 16 hours crew duty not extendable.
Show time: 1401 - 0659: 13 hours crew duty, extendable to 14 hours by the TAC.
TAC's must consider the impact of extending crew duty on consecutive days. Because of the cumulative effect of consecutive crew duty extensions, crew duty can only be extended by the TAC or parent command for 3 consecutive days. On the 4th or subsequent days crew duty can only be extended by Commander, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (CFLSW) Operations.
All crew duty extensions shall be reported to the wing Operations or the wing Duty Officer within 72 hours via the most expeditious and convenient means (phone, fax, memo, E-mail).
c. Crew currency
Crew currency requirements for all aircrewmen are satisfied when the crewman completes flights totaling, at a minimum, in a given month, in position. For Crew Chiefs - one flight per month; Loadmasters/Transport Safety Specialist's - 3 fllights per fiscal quarter; TAC's - 5 hours, 2 landing, and 2 approaches or other options such as Simulator or NATOPS evaluatin flight.