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AFMAN 11-246V6 — Aircraft Demonstrations (C-17, C-130, KC/NKC-135)

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BranchU.S. Air Force
SeriesAFMAN
Publication date2020-11-17 (5.9 years ago)
StatusCurrent
Proponent / OPRAF/A3
Source of recordAF e-Publishing

What this publication covers

This manual prescribes procedures for oversight and performance of aircraft demonstrations and capabilities demonstrations for mobility aircraft. It establishes approved aircraft demonstrations profiles to be used when conducting aircraft demonstrations in C-17, C-130, and KC/NKC-135. Aircraft demonstration profiles are listed in Attachments 2, 3 & 4 of this manual. Aircraft demonstrations for the C-5, C-12, C-20, C-21, C-32, C-37, C-38, KC-10, and VC-25 are not authorized. (T-1). Performance of flyovers, aerial reviews and single maneuver events are governed by AFI 11-209 and are not covered by this manual.

What changed in this edition

This publication is substantially revised and must be reviewed in its entirety. This update accomplished the following: changes AFI to Air Force Manual (AFMAN); removed selected references to the C-9, C-135, C-141, E-4, and UH-1 which are no longer in AMC’s inventory; incorporated Interim Change 2004-1; implements Ti er waiver authorities; added Chapter 2 on Roles and Responsibilities; updated points of contact and associated hyperlinks; added approved demonstration profiles for C-17, C-130, and KC/NKC-135; capabilities demonstrations replaces the term capabilities exercise

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