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standard related document – france
UPDATE : JUNE 2013 National SRD-FRANCE ATP 3.3.4.2(C) STANDARD RELATED DOCUMENT – FRANCE (Formerly National Annex G) Subject Paragraph Introduction Tanker Aircraft Types Receiver Qualification and Currency on FAF Tankers Initial Qualification Maintaining AAR Currency Boom BDA Wingtip mounted AAR Pods HDU Requalifying if AAR Currency has lapsed Boom BDA Wingtip mounted AAR Pods HDU Receiver Type Certified Source Documents POC for national SRD POC for Tanker/Receiver Clearance POC STANEVAL National Annex Last Update National Reservation List of Annexes and Appendices 1 2 3 3a 3b 3 b (1) 3 b (2) 3 b (3) 3 b (4) 3c 3 c (1) 3 c (2) 3 c (3) 3 c (4) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. Introduction. The French Air Force (FAF) has 2 main tanker types: the C135 (C-135FR and KC-135R) and the C160NG Transall. The French Navy (FN) operates Super Etendard Modernisé (SEM) and Rafale M converted to the tanker role by fitting an externally carried AAR pod. During operations and training missions, the FAF tanker group and squadrons usually use the RV Procedure ECHO as described in Chapter 2 Annex 2E. The tanker should aim to fly to the ARCP on the hour and every 15 minutes thereafter. The ARIP should be flown as close as possible in order to provide a straight flight to ease rendezvous for blind aircraft. 2. Tanker Aircraft Types. a. C135. See Annex A for full details of the C-135FR and KC-135R. 1 June 2013 National SRD-FRANCE b. C160 NG TRANSALL. See Annex B for full details of the C160NG. c. Super Etendard Modernisé (SEM). SEM. d. Rafale M. See Annex C for full details of the See Annex D for full details of the Rafale M. 3. Receiver Qualification and Currency on FAF Tankers a. Initial Qualification. Unless agreed otherwise, before attempting to qualify on French Air Force tankers, foreign national aircrew must be receiver qualified within their own air force or allied air force. Additionally, in order to qualify to receive fuel from FAF tankers, foreign national aircrews are to have tanked during the preceding 90 days. The other specific training requirements are: (1) Boom. Receiver pilots should be qualified on KC-135 or KC-10 before performing boom refuelling with FAF C-135FR and KC-135R. If not qualified, receiver pilots must perform an AAR using the Boom system in a dual control aircraft with a qualified instructor on board, or with qualified instructor in another aircraft if dual control aircraft doesn’t exist. (2) BDA. Receiver pilots are to have been briefed by a qualified instructor on BDA operations, procedures, particularities, possible difficulties and emergency actions. Two training flights are to be flown under the supervision of a qualified instructor (who may be in another aircraft). The flights are to include, as a minimum, a join and rejoin procedure and 2 contacts, one which must involve the transfer of fuel. (3) Wingtip mounted AAR Pods. Receiver pilots must have been briefed by a qualified instructor on Wingtip mounted AAR Pods operations, procedures, particularities, possible difficulties and emergency actions. (4) HDU. Receiver pilots are to have been briefed by a qualified instructor on HDU operations, procedures, particularities, possible difficulties and emergency actions. b. Maintaining AAR Currency. The periodicity required to maintain an AAR currency on FAF tankers is: (1) Boom. One AAR sortie every 3 months using boom system. (2) BDA. One AAR sortie every 2 months using the BDA system. (3) Wingtip mounted AAR Pods. One AAR sortie every 4 months using wing pods or HDU. (4) HDU. One AAR sortie every 4 months using HDU or wing pods. 2 November 2012 National SRD-FRANCE c. Requalifying if AAR Currency has Lapsed. If the receiver pilot has not respected currency time described above (b.), a requalifying flight must be flown: (1) Boom. One AAR sortie using the Boom system in a dual control aircraft with a qualified instructor on board or with qualified instructor in another aircraft if dual control aircraft doesn’t exist. (2) BDA. One AAR sortie using the BDA system in a dual control aircraft with the qualified instructor on board or with qualified instructor in another aircraft if dual control aircraft doesn’t exist. (3) Wingtip mounted AAR Pods. One AAR sortie using wing pods or HDU within their own air force tanker, or within the country that have delivered their qualification. (4) HDU. One AAR sortie using HDU or wing pods within their own air force tanker or within the country that have delivered their qualification. 4. Receiver Type Certified. Details of receiver technical clearances are published at Annex E. The publishing of information in Annex E does not constitute an automatic authority to undertake refuelling. Such authority will be contained in general agreements, theatre spins, exercise OPORDS or other official document that determine the context of employment. NOTE TECHNICAL CLEARANCES PUBLISHED AT ANNEX E ARE GIVEN FOR NATO AND NON-NATO AIRCRAFT. FOR NATIONS THAT ARE NOT NATO MEMBERS, OR HAVE NOT RATIFIED STANAG 3971, AIRCRAFT TECHNICALLY AUTHORIZED TO REFUEL ON FAF AND NAVY TANKER IMPLIES THAT PILOTS WILL APPLY ATP-56(C) PROCEDURES. FOR NON-NATO AIR FORCES, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, SPECIFIC BRIEFING SHOULD BE LED BEFORE AAR WITH FAF TANKERS IN ORDER TO CHECK TANKER AND RECEIVER PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ATP56(C) (FACE TO FACE BRIEFING WITH A QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR OR WITH THE TANKER CREW). SPECIAL CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN FOR NIGHT AND/OR IMC AAR PROCEDURES. 5. Source Documents. a. EMAA/CPE AIR H7 (C 135 & C 160 AAR Procedures). b. IP N°62 ALAVIA ENT/CHAS/DR « règlement de standardisation » TITRE 2 CHAP3 c. B.D.N°C-135FR-1(Flight Manual C 135FR) d. T.O.1C-135(K)R-1(Flight Manual KC 135R) e. T.O.1-1C-1-3 (AAR Refuelling Procedures KC 135) f. MET C160 Tome 2. 3 November 2012 National SRD-FRANCE 6. POC for SRD. Base aérienne 125 Équipe de marque Ravitaillement en vol 02.333 8, route du camp d'aviation BP 20099 13 128 Istres CEDEX Tel: (+33) 4.42.41.82.67 Fax: (+33) 4.42.56.95.11 E.mail: ba125.em-rvt-sec.fct@intradef.gouv.fr or sec.equipes-marque.ceam@air.defense.gouv.fr 7. POC for Tanker/Receiver Clearance a. FAF EMAA/SCA/B.EMP/DIV CBT 5 bis, avenue de la Porte de Sèvres 75509 Paris cedex 15 FRANCE Tel : (+33) 1.45.52.11.78 Fax: (+33) 1.45.52.11.44 E.mail : thierry.de-pompery@intradef.gouv.fr ; joseph-olivier.bonnardot@intradef.gouv.fr virginie.boissiere@intradef.gouv.fr; b. NAVY EMM/EMO/N5 2, rue Royale – Paris 8ème 00 350 ARMEES FRANCE Tel: (+33) 1.42.92.17.84 Expert SEM: EMM/EXPERT/AVEMB Tel : (+33) 1.42.92.18.52 E.mail: avemb.aero.prog.emm@marine.defense.gouv.fr Expert Rafale M: EMM/RAFALE Tel : (+33) 1.42.92.17.52 E.mail: rafale.emm@marine.defense.gouv.fr 8. POC STANEVAL (As for National SRD) 9. National SRD Last Updated. 10. National Reservation. JUN 2013 Nil. 4 June 2013 National SRD-FRANCE 11. List of annexes and appendices. Appendix Annex A Appendix A1 Appendix A2 Appendix A3 Appendix A4 Appendix A5 Appendix A6 Appendix A7 Subject C-135FR – KC-135R C135 (C-135FR/KC-135R) - Boom C135 (C-135FR/KC-135R) - BDA C-135FR/MPRS – POD C-135FR – Exterior Lightning C135 (C-135FR/KC-135R) - Dimensions Types of Drogue C-135FR Video Monitoring System Location Annex B Appendix B1 Appendix B2 C-160NG TRANSALL C-160NG - Exterior Lighting C-160NG - AAR Equipment Signal Lights and Hose Markings C-160NG Transall Dimensions C-160NG Hose and Drogue Appendix B3 Appendix B4 Annex C Appendix C1 Appendix C2 Appendix C3 Equipment Super Etendard Modernisé (SEM) Super Etendard Modernisé - Exterior Lighting and Hose Markings Super Etendard Modernisé - Dimensions Types of Drogue Annex D Appendix D1 Appendix D2 Appendix D3 Rafale M (NAVY) Rafale M - Exterior Lighting and Hose Markings Rafale M - Dimensions Rafale M - Types of Drogue Annex E Receiver Data/Clearance – FAF and FN Tankers (Boom/BDA/Drogue) FAF and FN Tankers/Foreign Military Receivers Technical Clearance Matrix FAF and FN Receivers/Foreign Military and Non Military Tankers Technical Clearance Matrix C-135FR/KC-135R – AAR Receiver Information C-160NG – AAR Receiver Information A400M – AAR Receiver Information Common Warnings, Cautions and Notes Receiver-specific AAR Information Appendix E1 Appendix E2 Appendix E3 Appendix E4 Appendix E5 Appendix E6 Appendix E7 5 June 2013 National SRD-FRANCE LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES TO SRD-FRANCE PAGE NUMBERS EFFECTIVE PAGES 1 2 3 4 5 LEP-1 Jun 13 Nov 12 Nov 12 Jun 13 Nov 12 Jun 13 LEP-1 June 2013 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE ANNEX A TO SRD-FRANCE C-135FR – KC-135R Subject Introduction AAR equipment AAR equipment – Boom Description Basic Operation Automatic Disconnect Boom Envelope Normal Disconnect Brute Force Disconnect Controlled Brute Force Disconnect Inadvertent Brute Force Disconnect AAR Boom Lighting Description Basic Operation Receiver Actions Elevation Longitudinal Position Radio Silent Procedures Failure of PDLs to Illuminate PDLs Fail to Illuminate When Making Contact PDLs Fail During Contact Flashing PDLs Other Illumination AAR Equipment – BDA Description Basic Operation Receiver Actions Fuel Transfer Fuel Transfer Failure Normal Disconnect Emergency Disconnect AAR Equipment Lighting – BDA AAR Equipment – Wingtip mounted AAR Pods Description Basic Operation Receiver Actions Receiver Too Close Caution AAR Equipment Lighting-Wingtip mounted AAR Pods Description Pod Status Lights Day AAR Night AAR A-1 Paragraph 1A 2A 2A a. 2A a.(1) 2A a.(2) 2A a.(3) 2A a.(4) 2A a.(5) 2A a.(6) 2A a.(6) (a) 2A a.(6) (b) 2A a.(7) 2A a.(7) (a) 2A a.(7) (b) 2A a.(7) (c) 2A a.(7) ( c) (i) 2A a.(7) ( c ) ( ii ) 2A a.(7) (d) 2A a.(7) (e) 2A a.(7) (e) (i) 2A a.(7) (e) (ii) 2A a.(7) (f) 2A a.(7) (g) 2A b. 2A b.(1) 2A b.(2) 2A b.(3) 2A b.(4) 2A b.(5) 2A b.(6) 2A b.(7) 2A b.(8) 2A c. 2A c.(1) 2A c.(2) 2A c.(3) 2A c.(4) 2A c.(4) (a) 2A c.(5) 2A c.(5) (a) 2A c.(5) (b) 2A c.(5) (b) ( i ) 2A c.(5) (b) ( ii) June 2013 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE Aircraft Lighting Video Monitoring and Recording System Boom/BDA AAR Operations MPRS AAR Operations AAR Datas Refuelling Heights and Speeds Maximum Transferable Fuel Fuel Transfert Rate Regulated Fuel Pressure Fuel Type Available for AAR Receiver Types Certified Recording Fuel Transferred Mark Facilities Dimensions RV Aids List of Appendices 2A d. 2A e. 2A e.(1) 2A e.(2) 2A f. 2A f.(1) 2A f.(2) 2A f.(3) 2A f.(4) 2A f.(5) 2A f.(6) 2A f.(7) 2A f.(8) 2A f.(9) 2A f.(10) 3A 1A. Introduction. The FAF has two variants of C135s in service: C-135FR and KC135R. 2A. AAR Equipment. C-135FR and KC-135R are both equipped with one centreline mounted flyable boom. A boom drogue adapter (BDA) can be set for probe equipped aircraft. Only C-135FR is fitted with 2 wingtip mounted FRL Mk32B air refuelling pods. Due to Boom Operator qualifications, boom refuelling is unavailable to GOLF-heavy receivers (KC-10, C-5, C-17, E-4, B-2), but is available for Receptacle Equipped Fighters. Aircraft Types are listed in Annex E. a. AAR Equipment – Boom. (1) Description. The boom is approximately 8.5m (28 ft) long with an additional 5.6 m (18.5 ft) of inner fuel tube witch can be extended or retracted by the boom operator. NOTE DUE TO INTERPHONE MODIFICATION, FRENCH C-135FR AND KC-135R ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A BOOM INTERPHONE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. (2) Basic Operation. (a) When ready to refuel, the boom is lowered from its stowed position and about 3 m (10 ft) of the retractable portion is extended by the boom operator. (b) When cleared, the receiver moves from a stabilised (zero rate of closure) astern position to a steady boom contact position. (c) Closure to contact will be slow and stable (approximately 1 foot per second) with the receiver stabilising in the contact. A-2 Jun 2013 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE (d) When this is achieved, the boom operator flies the boom to the receiver aircraft’s receptacle and extends the boom to make contact. Locking toggles in the receptacle operate to hold the boom nozzle in contact. (e) The receiver then maintains its position within the boom operating envelope. WARNING THE RECEIVER WILL STABILISE IN THE ASTERN POSITION AND ATTAIN A ZERO RATE OF CLOSURE. IF THE RECEIVER FAILS TO ATTAIN STABILISED POSITION, OR IT BECOMES APPARENT THAT A CLOSURE OVERRUN WILL OCCUR, BREAKAWAY PROCEDURES WILL BE INITIATED. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN A MID-AIR COLLISION. EXCESSIVE CLOSURE RATE COULD CAUSE THE TANKER TO DESCENT INTO THE PATH OF THE RECEIVER. THE TANKER PILOT MUST BE PREPARED TO DISCONNECT THE AUTOPILOT TO PREVENT ALTITUDE DEVIATIONS. INITIATE A BREAKAWAY AT THE FIRST INDICATION OF A CLOSURE OVERRUN. (3) Automatic Disconnect. Provided the receiver remains within the envelope, contact is maintained, however, if the receiver moves beyond the limits, a disconnect will automatically occur. (4) Boom Envelope. The envelope is defined by automatic limit switches connected to the boom; the envelope permits a limited amount of fore and aft movement and some freedom of manoeuvre in the pitching, rolling and yawing planes. The envelope limits are set well within the mechanical limitations of the boom; therefore, provided the envelope limits are not exceeded too rapidly, the disconnect will occur before the boom is damaged. The full envelope is illustrated in Appendix 1 to this Annex; however the freedom of manoeuvre in boom elevation is reduced for some receiver aircraft because of their receptacle characteristics. (5) Normal Disconnect. To make a normal disconnect, the receiver releases the receptacle toggles (this may also be effected remotely by the boom operator) and remains stabilized in the contact position until the boom operator confirms a disconnect has been achieved, the receiver then moves to the astern position (6) Brute Force Disconnect. There are two types of brute force disconnect, controlled and inadvertent. (a) Controlled Brute Force Disconnect. If the receptacle toggles fail to release, they can be over –ridden by the receiver’s gradual movement aft, and ending with a smooth tension boom A-3 Jun 2013 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE pullout above 38 degrees elevation. Coordination between the receiver pilot and boom operator is required to ensure a disconnect as smooth as possible. (b) Inadvertent Brute Force Disconnect. Any unplanned disconnect that is the result of the receiver moving rapidly to the aft limit, causing mechanical tanker/receiver separation and nozzle pullout occurs at 38 degrees elevation below. (7) AAR Boom Lighting. (a) Description. Pilot Director Lights (PDL) provide positioning information to receiver pilots during boom type refuelling. The PDLs are located on the bottom of the fuselage, aft of the nose landing gear; they consist of 2 panels of lights. The left panel gives boom elevation information and the right panel gives boom telescoping information; see Appendix A1 to this Annex. (b) Basic Operation. When the contact is effective between the boom and the receiver receptacle, the lights are automatically controlled by movement of the boom in elevation and by the in and out movement of the telescoping portion. These lights indicate the position of the boom in relation to the boom operating envelope and command the direction of receiver movement required to bring the boom to the ideal refuelling position. During movements of the receiver toward the contact position, the PDLs are used manually by the boom operator to direct the receiver into the boom contact position. A steady red PDL light is used to command a large movement in the direction indicated, and a single flashing red light is used to command a small correction. The PDL lights can also be extinguished by the boom operator to signal a request for disconnect. For breakaway, long flashing PDL lights are used to command an emergency separation. (c) Receiver Actions. (i) Elevation. At one end of the elevation panel is the illuminated letter U (for up); at the other end is the illuminated letter D (for down); see Appendix A1 to this Annex. Adjacent to the letters are red arrowheads. If a receiver is in contact with the boom near the upward elevation limit, the red arrowhead next to the D will be illuminated; this indicates a downward movement is required. As the receiver moves down, the red light extinguishes and a green arrowhead illuminates, indicating the boom is approaching the ideal position. When the ideal elevation is reached, the green light extinguishes and 2 parallel green bars illuminate. (ii) Longitudinal Position. Longitudinal position is verified using similar indications to those described above for the vertical position. The right-hand telescoping panel is similar in function, although the display is slightly different. The ends of the panel have the illuminate letters F and A (forward and aft); see A-4 Jun 2013 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix A1 to this Annex. The position information and movement commands are given by illuminated horizontal bars with red leading into green, with the ideal position shown by 2 parallel green bars illuminating. The command indications are separated by illuminated vertical white bars to give contrast. The telescoping part of the boom is in coloured segments, which duplicate PDL indications, at night these segments are illuminated by boom marker lights. Lights are not provided for azimuth positioning; however, a fluorescent yellow stripe on the under surface of the tanker fuselage is provided for centreline reference. (d) Radio Silent Procedure. During radio silence, the PDLs can be used to give positioning commands to direct a receiver into the boom contact position. A steady red PDL light commands a large movement in the direction indicated, and a single flashing red light commands a small correction. The PDL lights can also be extinguished to signal a request for disconnect. For breakaway, long flashing PDL lights are used to command an emergency separation. (e) Failure of PDLs to illuminate. (i) (ii) PDLs Fail to Illuminate When Making Contact. If the PDLs do not illuminate when a receiver makes contact, the receiver should disconnect and await instructions. Continuation of air refuelling operation is at the receiver's pilot discretion. If refuelling is continued, verbal corrections from the boom operator may be requested. PDLs Fail During Contact. If the PDLs go out during contact, the receiver is to initiate a disconnect and return to the astern position. Continuation of air refuelling operation is at the receiver's pilot discretion, and therefore verbal corrections from the boom operator may be requested. (f) Flashing PDLs. Flashing PDLs and tanker lower strobe light on command a breakaway; the receiver will disconnect immediately and move back and down to clear the tanker, performing the emergency separation procedure. (g) Other Illumination. During night AAR, the AAR floodlight, boom marker lights and boom nozzle light will also be used to illuminate the boom. b. AAR Equipment - BDA (1) Description. The boom is usually modified to refuel probe equipped aircraft by fitting a BDA, which is 2.74 m (9 ft) of hose attached to the end of the telescoping part of the boom by a swivelling coupling MA2 type (Parker, Only fitted on specific request) or MA3 (Intertechnique); the hose terminates in a hard, non-collapsible drogue (see Appendix A6). The telescoping part of the boom is kept fully extended while the BDA is in use. A-5 Jun 2013 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE There are pre-determined boom elevations and azimuths settings for each receiver type (see Annex E). (2) Basic Operation. The boom operator endeavours to hold the boom steady at the settings throughout the astern and refuelling phases. The ideal astern position for the receiver is to be stabilized 1.5 m (5ft) behind the drogue; when cleared, the receiver moves forward to make contact. NOTE SIMULTANEOUS REFUELLING FROM THE CENTRELINE BDA AND WINGTIP MOUNTED AAR PODS IS PROHIBITED DUE TO INADEQUATE REFUELLING ENVELOPE CLEARANCE BETWEEN AIRCRAFT. (3) Receiver Actions. Great caution is required with the BDA because, unlike hose drum systems, hose slack is not wound in. Contacts made with closure rates greater than about 2 KIAS will cause the hose to whip, with a consequent high probability of probe damage. Having made contact, the probe should be positioned slightly offset from the boom to make the hose adopt a S shape to one side; The ideal in-contact position is illustrated in Appendix A2.The ideal position permits about 1.5 m (5 ft) of forward and aft movement. Care must be taken to prevent the hose from looping around the probe or touching the receiver’s fuselage, this can be avoided by the receiver approaching no closer one half hose length. (4) Fuel Transfer. When the receiver has made contact, the tanker will transfer a small quantity of fuel to check the integrity of the system; if there are no fuel leaks, normal fuel transfer will continue. If possible, the tanker air refuelling pumps will be switched off 5 seconds before the scheduled disconnect; this is to minimize fuel spray on disconnect. (5) Fuel Transfer Failure. If fuel does no transfer, the receiver will be instructed to disconnect; the receiver should drop back to the astern position and check that the correct fuel system selections have been made. The boom operator will cycle the boom system by retracting the boom to approximately 6.5 m (15 ft) extension and then fully re-extend it. The receiver will then be re-cleared for a further contact. (6) Normal Disconnect. When cleared the receiver should disconnect by dropping back, remaining aligned with the boom and aim to separate leaving the drogue aligned to its free trail position. The boom operator does not retract the boom for a normal disconnect. To avoid the drogue striking the aircraft, the receiver pilot must not stay away from the correct lateral alignment. (7) Emergency Disconnect. In an emergency the boom operator may retract the boom, in which event the drogue will whip violently as contact is broken. (8) AAR Equipment Lightning – BDA. The elevation background lights will be on during BDA AAR, but not be used to direct receiver positioning. During night AAR, the AAR floodlight and boom marker lights will also be used to illuminate the boom and BDA. A-6 Jun 2013 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE c. AAR Equipment – Wingtip mounted AAR Pods. (1) Description. The C-135FR/MPRS is fitted with 2 wingtip mounted AAR pods. Each refuelling station consists of a FRL Mk32B-551 refuelling pod, a 22.5 m (74 ft) re-windable hose terminated in a MA4 (JC Carter or Intertechnique) coupling and paradrogue (for drogue, see Appendix A6). The hose is marked by two 1.2 m (4 ft) wide white bands, marking the fuel transfer range limits and a 1.2 m (4 ft) wide red band marking the contact forward limit before reaching the hose rewinding stop. Two side mounted monitoring cameras allow the boom operator to monitor the pod air refuelling operation and to order “move back”, “disconnect” or “breakaway”. (2) Basic Operation. The hose must be pushed in at least 1.8 m (6 ft), indicated by the first white band, to start fuel flowing. (3) Receiver Actions. The ideal refuelling position is between the 2 white bands which show the inner limit 17 m (56 ft) and the outer limit 20.7 m (68 ft) of the refuelling range. (4) Receiver Too Close. If the inner limit is exceeded, fuel flow ceases and the amber has a fore and aft range of movement of 3.7 m (12 ft) during which fuel flows. See Appendix A3. CAUTION (I) RECEIVERS MUST BE VERY CAREFUL AND FOLLOW THE BOOM OPERATOR'S ORDERS AND SIGNAL LIGHTS AND DRAW BACK AS SOON AS THEY ARE ORDERED. OTHERWISE, WHEN REACHING THE FORWARD LIMIT OF THE REFUELLING RANGE. THE FUEL FLOW CEASES AND THE AMBER LIGHT FLASHES. THE RECEIVER MUST DRAW BACK TO REFUELING RANGE, THEN GREEN LIGHTS REMAIN ON ABOUT 15 SECONDS. A RELIABLE REFERENCE FOR THIS FORWARD LIMIT IS THE POSITION OF THE REWINDING CARRIAGE INSIDE THE POD. THE LEFT EDGE OF THIS CARRIAGE MUST NOT BE RIGHT OF THE PAINTED ORANGE MARK ON THE CARRIER AS SHOWN: CARRIAG E PO D Pylon Forward limit Amber lights Green lights Normal refuelling position Carriage right of orange mark Red lights (ii) Refuelling receivers must remain clear of the outboard engine wake. A-7 Jun 2013 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE (iii) Refuelling receivers must remain below the pod to keep clear of the vortices of the wing trailing edge. See Appendix A3. (iv) FRL MK32-B AAR Pods have technical limitations that may have operational consequences. Receivers are not authorised to astern position before full extension or retraction of hoses. Air temperature and cloudy conditions during flight may lead the AAR on pods inappropriate. AAR MK32-B operations are forbidden : - in turbulence conditions, in stormy conditions, in icing conditions, when air temperature is below –54° C. Inside fuel transfer before refuelling (from C135FR wing tank to body tank) may delay the scheduled time of AAR. For safe retraction of hoses, C135FR must reduce speed as close as 250kts, depending of speed capabilities of fighters in formation with the tanker. (v) Both BDA and Pods qualifications are recommended before operating AAR deployment, and/or long distance flights. (5) AAR Equipment Lighting – Wingtip mounted AAR Pods. (a) Description. AAR equipment signal lights are mounted in horizontal rows on the AAR pods. Lights are coloured red, green and amber, see Appendix A3 for further details. (b) Pod Status Lights. The lighting sequence is as follow : Before contact: Steady Amber Steady Red Ready for contact Pod inoperative In contact: All lights out Steady Green Steady Amber Flashing Amber Flashing Red Offload complete/dry contact Fuel transfer Aft limit Forward limit, drawback Breakaway (i) Day AAR. For day AAR, the pod status lights, underbody, underwing, nacelle illumination lights, pod illumination, outboard nacelle illumination lights and pod floodlights will be set to on/full bright. (ii) Night AAR. In addition to the day AAR lights, the underbody, underwing, nacelle illumination lights, pod illumination, and outboard nacelle illumination lights will be set to on/dim bright for night AAR; they may be adjusted as required by the receiver pilot. The AAR floodlight may also be used as desired. A-8 Jun 2013 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE d. Aircraft Lighting. Aircraft under surfaces are illuminated by a comprehensive array of lights, many of which are adjustable for brilliance upon request; see Appendix A4 to this Annex. The initial setting for underbody and underwing lights will be on/full bright during all types of refuelling day and on/dim for night AAR. The nacelle lights will be on during all types of refuelling, but during night AAR, will be dimmed prior to receivers reaching the observation position. e. Video Monitoring and Recording System. The C-135FR is equipped with a video monitoring and recording system dedicated for all night and day AAR operations, (BOOM/BDA/MPRS). The night monitoring and recording capability is obtained with the use of infrared illuminators located at the right and left side of the tail cone. See Appendix A7 for Video monitoring system equipment location. CAUTION AN EXPOSITION AT LESS THAN 21 CM FROM IR ILLUMINATOR COULD PRESENT A DANGER, IF IT IS REGULATED AT FULL POWER. (1) Boom/BDA AAR Operations. One camera in the boom operator’s aft compartment provides black and white views of the air refuelling boom operations on night and day conditions which could be recorded. (2) MPRS AAR Operations. Two cameras located on the lateral windows of the cargo compartment provides black and white views of the air refuelling pod system during night and day operations which could be recorded. f. AAR Datas. (1) Refuelling Heights and Speeds. The AAR height band for boom and BDA is sea level to 45,000 ft. For the pods the AAR height band is sea level to 35,000 ft. The speed range for the boom and BDA is 200 to 350 KIAS and for the pods 240 to 325 KIAS. (2) Maximum Transferable Fuel. Total fuel load for C135FR without pods is 83,900 kg (185,000 lbs) and for C135FR with pods is 87,100 kg (192,000 lbs). Transferable fuel is dependent on sortie duration; around 58,000 kg (130,000 lbs) is available for transfer during a 4 hr flight assuming a fuel bum rate of 5500 kg/hr (12,000 lbs /hr). (3) Fuel Transfer Rate. The tanker can transfer fuel at rates exceeding 2725 kg/min (6000 lb/mm) from the boom, at 1275 kg/min (2800 lb/min) from the BDA and 1200 kg/min, max 1350 kg/min (2640 lbs/min, max 2970 lbs/min) from the pods (4) Regulated Fuel Pressure. Fuel pressure at the drogue is regulated to be 3.5 bars (50 ± 5 psi). A-9 Jun 2013 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE (5) Fuel Type available for AAR: (a) Primary/usual fuel is F34. (b) Alternate fuel is F35, F40 and F44. (6) Receiver Types Certified. The aircraft types cleared to refuel from the C135FR and KC-135R (boom, BDA or pods as applicable) are listed in Annex E, Appendix E1. (7) Recording Fuel Transferred. When refuelling aircraft from another nation, tanker crews will require receivers’ squadron number, tail number, aircraft type and call sign, as well as the quantity of fuel transferred. (8) Mark Facilities. In response to a receiver request to “mark” the tanker can dump fuel from the boom. Mark should only be used if a receiver low fuel state or other similar circumstance requires the rendezvous be expedited. If required, the tanker will dump fuel in 500 to 1000 pound increments, until positive visual contact can be maintained. (9) Dimensions. See aircraft drawings Appendix A5. (10) RV Aids. The C-135FR has the following radio, navigation and Rv aids. (a) VHF, UHF and HF radios. (b) VOR, TACAN, ADF, INS and search weather radar. (c) TACAN (A/A Mode, range available), Radar (beacon mode), and AIRTAC (Airborne Beacon equivalent to on-ground TACAN : Receiver selecting TACAN - T/R Mode, same channel as the tanker, will obtain heading and distance to the tanker). NOTE THE ONLY EMCON PROCEDURES AVAILABLE ON WING POD EQUIPPED C135FR, ARE OPTIONS 1 AND 2 (SEE ATP-56 (C) CHAPTER 2 ANNEX 2P). ON THE BDA SYSTEM, ALL EMCON OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE. 3A List of Appendices. Appendix Appendix A1 Appendix A2 Appendix A3 Appendix A4 Appendix A5 Subject C135 (C-135FR/KC-135R) - Boom C135 (C-135FR/KC-135R) - BDA C-135FR/MPRS – POD C-135FR – Exterior Lightning C135 (C-135FR/KC-135R) - Dimensions A-10 Jun 2013 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix A6 Appendix A7 Types of Drogue C-135FR Video Monitoring System Equipment Location A-11 Jun 2013 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix A1 APPENDIX A1 – ANNEX A TO SRD-FRANCE C135 (C-135FR/KC-135R) - BOOM Figure A1-1 - C 135 PILOT director Lights illumination Profile A1-1 November 2012 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix A1 Figure A1-2 –C135, (C-135FR/KC-135R) Boom Limits A1-2 November 2012 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix A2 APPENDIX A2 - ANNEX A TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE C135 (C-135FR/KC-135R) - BDA Figure A2-1 - Probe and Drogue Refuelling Figure A2-2 - View from Boom Operator Station Figure A2-3 - View from Receiver Cockpit Description. The boom to drogue kit is used for field installation of a drogue adapter. The weight increase is approximately 121 lbs plus the weight of the addition trapped fuel. The adapter incorporates a fuel dump fitting (a poppet valve spring loaded to approx 5 lbs) and internally stiffened hose, a trunnion and a conical rubber wing drogue. Brute force separation of the probe and drogue is set a maximum of 320 lbs with no fuel pressure. This force increases at a rate of 4 lbs per pound of fuel pressure. A2-1 November 2012 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix A3 APPENDIX A3 - ANNEX A NATIONAL TO SRD-FRANCE C-135FR/MPRS - POD Figure A3-1- POD Refuelling Advisory Lights. NO 1 CONTROL / INDICATOR Amber light (2) 2 Red light (2) 3 Green light (2) FUNCTION An amber light indicates to the receiver that the system is ready for contact. The light comes on steady when the hose is fully extended and the refuelling system is ready for an offload. The lights flash when the hose is pushed in less than 56 ft of the hose is deployed greater than 56 ft, when the hose is pulled out. A steady red light indicates to the receiver that the pod system is not ready to transfer fuel. The lights come on steady when the hose is deploying or being rewound using the REWIND/TRAIL switch on the control panel. A flashing Red light indicates the need for an immediate disconnect and separation. The light comes on flashing when the switch on the control panel is pressed; goes off when the switch is pressed again. Green lights indicate to the receiver that fuel is flowing (greater than 50 gpm). The lights go out when the hose is pushed in and less than 51 ft is deployed. The lights are on when the hose is deployed greater than 53 ft (but less than 68 ft), when the hose is pulled out. A3-1 November 2012 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix A3 Figure A3-2- Hose Markings Versus Pod Signal Lights - Hose Pushed In. Deployed hose lengths shown above are minimum values at which the depicted condition is expected to occur. A3-2 November 2012 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix A3 Figure A3-3- Hose Markings Versus Pod Signal Lights – Hose Pulled out. Deployed hose lengths shown above are maximum values at which the depicted condition is expected to occur. Red signal lights on steady - pod not ready. Hose extending/retracting Red signal lights on blinking – breakaway. A3-3 November 2012 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix A3 Figure A3-4 - Hose and Drogue Position in Flight (Not to scale) A3-4 November 2012 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix A4 APPENDIX A4 - ANNEX A TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE C-135FR/MPRS EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 1 3 4 5 9 12 3 13 14 4 17 8 11 7 2 6 10 14 6 17 15 5 *01 *02 *03 *04 *05 *06 *07 *08 5 NOSE LANDING AND TAXI LIGHT NACELLE ILLUMINATION LIGHTS TAXI LIGHTS LANDING LIGHTS (FIXED) NAVIGATION LIGHTS STROBE LIGHTS OUTBOARD NACELLE ILLUMINATION LIGHTS TERRAIN LIGHT *09 *10 *11 *12 *13 *14 15 *16 *17 16 RECEIVER PILOT DIRECTOR LIGHTS UNDERWING ILLUMINATION LIGHTS UNDERBODY ILLUMINATION LIGHTS ADVISORY LIGHTS (TYPICAL) STORE ILLUMINATION LIGHTS FORMATION (STRIP) LIGHTS BOOM MARKER LIGHTS (FLUORESENT) BOOM NOZZLE LIGHT FIN TIP AAR FLOOD LIGHT * Designates Adjustable Lighting A4-1 November 2012 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix A5 APPENDIX A5 - ANNEX A TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE C135 (C-135FR/KC-135R) – DIMENSIONS A5-1 November 2012 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix A6 APPENDIX A6 - ANNEX A TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE TYPES OF DROGUE Figure A6-1 Boom Drogue Adaptor (BDA), Parker Hannifin Prod Support 13.5 in (34.3 cm) 24.41 in (62 cm) 23.3 in (59 cm) Figure A6-2 Coupling MA-4JC Carter+DIS (Drogue Illumination System) 18 in (45.7 cm) 32 in (81 cm) 24.8 in (63 cm) 28.3 in (72 cm) A6-1 June 2013 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix A7 APPENDIX A7 - ANNEX A TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE C-135FR VIDEO MONITORING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT LOCATION Figure A7-1 - C-135FR Video Monitoring System Equipment Location. 1 2 3 4 L/H Camera R/H Camera Aft Camera L/H and R/H Infrared illuminators A7-1 November 2012 Annex A to National SRD-FRANCE LEP LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES TO ANNEX A – SRD FRANCE PAGE NUMBERS EFFECTIVE PAGES A-1 to A-11 A1-1 to A1-2 A2-1 A3-1 to A3-4 A4-1 A5-1 A6-1 A7-1 LEP-A-1 Nov 12 Nov 12 Nov 12 Nov 12 Nov 12 Nov 12 Jun 13 Nov 12 Nov 12 LEP-A-1 June 2013 Annex B to National SRD-FRANCE ANNEX B TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE C-160NG TRANSALL Subject Paragraph C-160NG Transall AAR equipment Refuelling Heights and Speeds Maximum Transferable Fuel Fuel Transfer Rate Regulated Fuel Pressure Fuel Type Available for AAR Primary / Usual Fuel Alternate Fuel Receiver Types Certified C-160NG Lighting Exterior Lighting AAR Equipment Signal Lights Mark Facilities Dimensions RV Aids Radios Aids Nav Aids RV Aids List of Appendices 1B 2B 2B a. 2B b. 2B c. 2B d. 2B e. 2B e.(1) 2B e.(2) 2B f. 2B g. 2B g.(1) 2B g.(2) 2B h. 2B i. 2B j 2B j.(1) 2B j.(2) 2B j.(3) 3B 1B. C-160NG Transall. The new generation of C-160 type aircraft has a probe for receiving fuel from drogue equipped tankers. Some have both tanker and receiver capabilities. 2B. AAR Equipment. The C160 has one fuselage refuelling station; the hose drum unit is fitted internally in the extended left main landing gear pod. The hose is 27.5 m (90 ft) long and terminates in an Intertechnique MA-3 type coupling and drogue (for hose extern length and drogue, see Appendix B4). a. Refuelling Heights and Speeds. The AAR height band is sea level to 18,000 ft and the speed range is 160 to 220 KIAS. The operating speed to extend the hose is 180 KIAS. Below 5,000 ft, meteorological conditions may influence the hose stability. AAR below 1,500 ft AGL has to be approved first by French authorities. b. Maximum Transferable Fuel. Transferable fuel is dependent on sortie duration; maximum transferable fuel is 14,000 kg (30,870 lb). c. Fuel Transfer Rate. The transfer rates are: B-1 November 2012 Annex B to National SRD-FRANCE Maximum 1200 kg/min (2650 lb/min or 1500 l/min); Optimum 600 kg/min (1330 lb/min or 750 l/min) ;Minimum 400 kg/min (880 lb/min or 500 l/min). d. Regulated Fuel Pressure. Fuel pressure at the drogue is regulated not to exceed 3.5 bars (50 ± 5 psi). e. Fuel Type Available for AAR. (1) Primary / Usual Fuel. F34. (2) Alternate Fuel. Information not supplied. f. Receiver Types Certified. The aircraft types cleared to refuel from the C160NG are listed in Annex E. g. C-160NG Lighting. (1) Exterior Lighting. The C-160NG has the following exterior lighting: anticollision lights (red) on the top of the fin and under the right main landing gear pod, engine nacelle and under-wing floodlighting, receiver aircraft flood lights and electroluminescent lines on the left main landing gear pod. See Appendix B1. (2) AAR Equipment Signal Lights. AAR equipment signal lights are mounted in vertical rows next to the left landing gear box hose tunnel. Lights are coloured amber, green and red, see Appendix B2. The lights signal the following: Steady Red: Steady Amber: Steady Green: Red (whilst in contact): Do not make contact AAR system ready for contact Fuel flows Breakaway h. Mark Facilities. Fuel dump through hose. i. Dimensions. See aircraft drawing. See Appendix B3. j. RV Aids. The C-160NG has the following radio, navigation, and RV aids: (1) Radios Aids. VHF, UHF and HF radios. (2) Nav Aids. VOR, TACAN, ADF, GPS, INS, and search/weather radar. (3) RV Aids. TACAN (A/A Mode, range available), Radar (beacon mode), and AIRTAC (Airborne Beacon equivalent to on-ground TACAN : Receiver selecting TACAN - T/R Mode, same channel as the tanker, will obtain heading and distance to the tanker). B-2 November 2012 Annex B to National SRD-FRANCE 3B. List of Appendices. Appendix Subject Appendix B1 Appendix B2 Appendix B3 Appendix B4 C-160NG - Exterior Lighting C-160NG - AAR Equipment Signal Lights and Hose Markings C-160NG - Transall dimensions C-160NG - Hose and Drogue B-3 November 2012 Annex B to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix B1 APPENDIX B1 - ANNEX B TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE C-160NG – EXTERNAL LIGHTNING B1-1 November 2012 Annex B to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix B1 B1-2 November 2012 Annex B to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix B2 APPENDIX B2 - ANNEX B TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE C-160NG – AAR EQUIPMENTS SIGNAL LIGHTS AND HOSE MARKINGS 8.65 m : fuel regulation zone 13.50 m : hose regulation zone Steady Red: Do not make contact Steady Amber: AAR system ready for contact Steady Green: Fuel flows Red (whilst in contact): Breakaway B2-1 November 2012 Annex B to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix B3 APPENDIX B3 - ANNEX B TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE C-160NG – DIMENSIONS B3-1 November 2012 Annex B to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix B4 APPENDIX B4 - ANNEX B TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE C-160NG – HOSE/DROGUE Figure B4-1: C-160NG Hose. Figure B4-2: C-160NG – Type of Drogue Intertechnique Drogue 231 894 17,3 in (44 cm) 27,56 in (70 cm) 24,8 in (63 cm) 26,7 in (68 cm) B4-1 November 2012 Annex B to National SRD-FRANCE LEP LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES TO ANNEX B – SRD FRANCE PAGE NUMBERS B-1 to B-3 B1-1 to B1-2 B2-1 B3-1 B4-1 LEP-B-1 LEP-B-1 EFFECTIVE PAGES Nov 12 Nov 12 Nov 12 Nov 12 Nov 12 Nov 12 November 2012 Annex C to National SRD-FRANCE ANNEX C TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE SUPER ETENDARD MODERNISE (SEM) Subject Paragraph Super Etendard Modernisé (SEM) AAR equipment Refuelling Heights and Speeds Maximum Transferable Fuel Fuel Transfer Rate Regulated Fuel Pressure Fuel Type Available for AAR Receiver Type Certified Lighting Super Etendard Exterior Lightning AAR Equipment Signal Lights Correct Refuelling Position Mark Facilities Dimensions RV Aids Radios Aids Navigation Aids RV Aids List of Appendices 1C 2C 2C a. 2C b. 2C c. 2C d. 2C e. 2C f. 2C g. 2C g.(1) 2C g.(2) 2C g.(3) 2C h. 2C i. 2C j. 2C j.(1) 2C j.(2) 2C j.(3) 3C 1C. Super Etendard Modernisé (SEM). The FN operates an upgraded version of the Super Etendard. The Super Etendard Modernisé is fitted with an externally carried Intertechnique AAR Pod. 2C. AAR Equipment. The SEM aircraft have two types of single centreline refuelling station, the Intertechnique 234000 or Douglas 827B1 pod, both equipped with a MA2 coupling. See Appendix C3. a. Refuelling Heights and Speeds. The AAR height band is sea level to 25,000 ft but for training purposes fuel transfer is not permitted below 5000 ft. Speed range is 250 - 280 KIAS (optimum 270 KIAS). Maximum speed for hose trail is 280 KIAS. b. Maximum Transferable Fuel. Transferable fuel depends on mission duration. Maximum transferable fuel for the SEM is 2000 kg (4409 lbs) at 100 nm from a carrier or base. c. Fuel Transfer Rate. The tanker can transfer fuel at a constant rate of 300-400 kg/min (660 - 800 lb/min). d. Regulated Fuel Pressure. Fuel pressure at the drogue is regulated between 3.2 bars (46 psi) and 3.5 bars (51 psi). C-1 November 2012 Annex C to National SRD-FRANCE e. Fuel Type Available for AAR. Primary/usual is F34 (if land based) or F42/F40 (if carrier based). f. Receiver Types Certified. The aircraft types cleared to refuel from the SEM are listed in Annex E, Appendix E1. NOTE DUE TO RARITY OF AAR OPERATIONS BETWEEN FOREIGN RECEIVERS’ AIRCRAFTS AND SEM, MOST OF RECEIVERS ARE TO BE CONFIRMED BY FRENCH NAVY AT EVERY OCCASION AAR ON SEM IS CONSIDERED. POC FOR TANKER/RECEIVER CLEARANCE ARE LISTED IN NATIONALSRD-FRANCE, PARAGRAPH 7 B. g. Lighting. (1) Super Etendard Exterior Lighting. The Super Etendard has the following exterior lighting: an anti-collision light on the tail white or an experimental green for AAR, navigation lights and blue formation lights. See Appendix C1. (2) AAR Equipment Signal Lights. AAR equipment signal lights are mounted at both sides of the hose drum on the rear of the pod. These lights can be dimmed on request. The lights signal the following: Steady red Steady Amber Steady Green Red (whilst in contact) Do not make contact AAR system ready for contact Fuel flows Breakaway (3) Correct Refuelling Position. There are 5 white bands marked on the hose, 3 of these bands must be pushed back into the pod housing to extinguish the amber light for fuel to flow. See Appendix C1. j. Mark Facilities. Information not supplied. k. Dimensions. See aircraft drawing. Appendix C2. l. 3C. RV Aids. The Super Etendard has the following radio, navigation, and RV aids: (1) Radios Aids. VHF and UHF radios. (2) Navigation Aids. VOR, TACAN, INS and search radar. (3) RV Aids. A/A TACAN. List of Appendices. Appendix Subject Appendix C1 Super Etendard Modernisé - Exterior Lighting and Hose Markings Super Etendard Modernisé - Dimensions Types of Drogue Appendix C2 Appendix C3 C-2 November 2012 Annex C to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix C1 APPENDIX C1 - ANNEX C TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE SUPER ETENDARD MODERNISE - EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND HOSE MARKINGS Figure C1-1 – Super Etendard Exterior lightning Figure C1-2: – 827 Series Pod – Hose Markings C1-1 November 2012 Annex C to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix C2 APPENDIX C2 - ANNEX C TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE SUPER ETENDARD MODERNISE – DIMENSIONS Figure C2-1 - Super Etendard Modernisé Dimensions. C2-1 November 2012 Annex C to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix C3 APPENDIX C3 - ANNEX C TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE SUPER ETENDARD MODERNISE – TYPES OF DROGUE Figure C3-1 - Intertechnique Type of Drogue 231 030 on Nacelle Douglas D 827 B 1. 17,7 in (45cm) 24in (61cm) 25,4 in (64,5cm) 29,7 in (75,5 cm) Figure C3-2 - Intertechnique Drogue 233 790 on Nacelle Intertechnique 234000 13,8in (35 cm) 24 in (61cm) 24,8 in (63cm) 25,6 in (65 cm) C3-1 November 2012 Annex C to National SRD-FRANCE LEP LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES TO ANNEX C –NATIONAL SRD FRANCE PAGE NUMBERS EFFECTIVE PAGES C-1 to C-2 C1-1 C2-1 C3-1 LEP-C-1 Nov 12 Nov 12 Nov 12 Nov 12 Nov 12 LEP-C-1 November 2012 Annex D to National SRD-FRANCE ANNEX D TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE RAFALE M (NAVY) Subject Paragraph Rafale M (NAVY) AAR equipment Refuelling Heights and Speeds Maximum Transferable Fuel Fuel Transfer Rate Regulated Fuel Pressure Fuel Type Available for AAR Receiver Types Certified Lighting Rafale M Exterior Lighting AAR Equipment Signal Lights Correct Refuelling Position Mark Facilities Dimensions RV Aids Radios Aids Navigation Aids RV Aids List of Appendices 1D 2D 2D a. 2D b. 2D c. 2D d. 2D e. 2D f. 2D g. 2D g.(1) 2D g.(2) 2D g.(3) 2D h. 2D i. 2D j. 2D j.(1) 2D j.(2) 2D j.(3) 3D 1D. Rafale M (NAVY). The FN operates Rafale M fitted with an externally carried AAR Pod. 2D. AAR Equipment. The Rafale M has two types of single centreline refuelling station, the Intertechnique 234000 or Douglas 827B1 pod, both equipped with a MA2 coupling. See Appendix D3. a. Refuelling Heights and Speeds. The AAR height band is sea level to 30,000 ft but for training purposes fuel transfer is not permitted below 5000 ft. Speed range is 250 300 KIAS (optimum 270 KIAS). Maximum speed for hose trail is 280 KIAS. b. Maximum Transferable Fuel. Transferable fuel depends on mission duration. Maximum transferable fuel for the Rafale M is 4500 kg (9920 lbs) at 100 nm from a carrier or base. c. Fuel Transfer Rate. The tanker can transfer fuel at a constant rate of 300-400 kg/min (660 - 800 lb/min). d. Regulated Fuel Pressure. Fuel pressure at the drogue is regulated between 3.2 bars (46 psi) and 3.5 bars (51 psi). D-1 November 2012 Annex D to National SRD-FRANCE e. Fuel Type Available for AAR. Primary/usual is F34 (if land based) or F42/F40 (if carrier based). f. Receiver Types Certified. The aircraft types cleared to refuel from the Rafale M are listed in Annex E, Appendix E1. NOTE PERMANENT CLEARANCE REQUESTS HAVE TO BE ADDRESSED TO POC FOR TANKER/RECEIVER CLEARANCE, SEE NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE, PARAGRAPH 7B. g. Lighting. (1) Rafale M Exterior Lighting. The Rafale M has the following exterior lighting: a white anti-collision light, navigation lights and green formation lights. See Appendix D1. (2) AAR Equipment Signal Lights. AAR equipment signal lights are mounted at both sides of the hose drum on the rear of the pod. These lights can be dimmed on request. The lights signal the following: Steady red Steady Amber Steady Green Red (whilst in contact) Do not make contact AAR system ready for contact Fuel flows Breakaway (3) Correct Refuelling Position. There are 5 white bands marked on the hose, 3 of these bands must be pushed back into the pod housing to extinguish the amber light for fuel to flow. See Appendix D1. h. Mark Facilities. i. Dimensions. j. RV Aids. Information not supplied. See aircraft drawing. See Appendix D2. The Rafale M has the following radio, navigation, and RV aids: (1) Radios Aids. VHF and UHF radios. (2) Navigation Aids. VOR, TACAN, INS and search radar. (3) RV Aids. A/A TACAN. 3D. List of Appendices. Appendix Subject Appendix D1 Appendix D2 Appendix D3 Rafale M - Exterior Lighting and Hose Markings Rafale M - Dimensions Rafale M - Types of Drogue D-2 November 2012 Annex D to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix D1 APPENDIX D1 - ANNEX D TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE RAFALE M - EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND HOSE MARKINGS Figure D1-1 – Rafale M Exterior Lighting Figure D1-2 – 827 Series Pod – Hose Markings D1-1 November 2012 Annex D to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix D2 APPENDIX D2 - ANNEX D TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE RAFALE M – DIMENSIONS Figure D2-1 – Rafale M Dimensions. D2-1 November 2012 Annex D to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix D3 APPENDIX D3 - ANNEX D TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE RAFALE M – TYPES OF DROGUE Figure D3-1 – Intertechnique Drogue 231 030 on Nacelle Douglas D 827 B 1 17,7 in (45cm) 24in (61cm) 25.4 in (64.5 cm) 29,7 in (75,5 cm) Figure D3-2 – Intertechnique Drogue 233 790 on Nacelle Intertechnique 234000 13.8in(35cm) 24in (61cm) 24.8in(63cm) 25.6in(65cm) D3-1 November 2012 Annex D to National SRD-FRANCE LEP LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES TO ANNEX D – NATIONAL SRD FRANCE PAGE NUMBERS EFFECTIVE PAGES D-1 D-2 D1-1 D2-1 D3-1 LEP-D-1 Nov 12 Nov 12 Nov 12 Nov 12 Nov 12 Nov 12 LEP-D-1 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE ANNEX E TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE RECEIVER DATA/CLEARANCE – FAF AND FN TANKERS (BOOM/BDA/DROGUE) Subject Paragraph Introduction Definitions and Terms MPRS BDA Boom ALL C135 C-160NG A400M SEM Rafale M FAF & FN Tankers/Foreign Military Receivers Technical Clearance FAF & FN Receivers/Foreign Military and Non Military Tankers Technical Clearance FAF and FN Tanker/AAR Receiver Data C-135FR/KC-135R – AAR Receiver Information C-160NG – AAR Receiver Information A400M – AAR Receiver Information SEM – AAR Receiver Information Rafale M – AAR Receiver information Common Warnings, Cautions and Notes Receiver-specific AAR Information List of Appendices 1E 2E 2E a 2E b 2E c 2E d 2E e 2E f 2E g 2E h 2E i 3E 4E 5E 5E a 5E b 5E c 5E d 5E e 6E 7E 8E 1E. Introduction. This annex provides technical clearance and important data essentials for safe Boom/Receptacle and Probe/drogue AAR operations, with French Air Force and French Navy tankers. For boom AAR, it lists information about the location of the UARSSI and receiver aircraft equipment in close proximity to the receiver receptacle that must be avoided to prevent damage during AAR operations. NOTE FOR BOOM AAR OPERATIONS, FRENCH TANKER CREW MUST VERIFY LAST UPDATES OF USA RECEIVERS LISTED IN PART 5 ANNEX ZE, APPENDIX 5, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY AAR OPERATIONS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF NATIONS PERFORMING AAR WITH FRANCE TO INFORM THE FRENCH AIR FORCE AND FRENCH NAVY OF ANY EVOLUTION OF THEIR RECEIVER AIRCRAFTS LISTED IN PARAGRAPH 2GE WHICH MAY CHANGE THE AAR CAPABILITY (ADDITION OF ANTENNA, MODIFICATION OF FUEL SYSTEM AND/OR PROBE, PARTICULARITIES OF NEW TANKS, MODIFICATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS LAW, ETC). 2E. Definitions and Terms the following terms are used to identify a specific Tanker or AAR configuration. E-1 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE a. MPRS Multi point Refuelling System Is used for Warning, Cautions and Notes concerning only C-135FR fitted with MK32-B pods. FAF KC-135R are not equipped with pods. b. BDA Is used for Warning, Cautions and Notes concerning FAF C-135FR and KC-135R fitted with BDA configuration. c. Boom Is used for Warning, Cautions and Notes concerning FAF C-135FR and KC-135R fitted with Boom configuration. d. ALL Is used for Warning, Cautions and Notes common to all FAF and FN tankers. e. C135 Is used for Warning, Cautions and Notes common to C-135FR and KC135R. f. C160NG C160NG. Is used for Warning, Cautions and Notes concerning only FAF g. A400M Is used for Warning, Cautions and Notes concerning only FAF A400M. h. SEM Is used for Warning, Cautions and Notes concerning only FN Super Etendard Modernisé in tanker configuration. i. Rafale M Is used for Warning, Cautions and Notes concerning only FN Rafale M in tanker configuration. 3E. FAF and FN Tankers/Foreign Military Receivers Technical Clearance. Confirmation that a technical compatibility assessment has been conducted and found to be satisfactory is published by the appropriate tanker technical authority and incorporated into Appendix E1 to this Annex. Additional clearances subject to compatibility tests can be obtained from FAF and/or Navy Staff (see address in Annex G). 4E. FAF and FN Receivers/Foreign Military and Non Military Tankers Technical Clearance. Confirmation that a technical compatibility assessment has been conducted and found to be satisfactory is published by the appropriate tanker technical authority in is own National Annex. The aim of Appendix E2 to this Annex is to list FAF/FN technical clearance on foreign military and Non Military tankers in order to help FAF/FN receiver crew to identify the availability of a clearance before performing AAR operations. NOTE FAF/FN RECEIVER’S CREW MUST VERIFY TANKERS NATIONAL ANNEX TO VERIFY LAST TECHNICAL CLEARANCE UPDATES BEFORE CONDUCTING AAR OPERATIONS WITH A FOREIGN MILITARY AND NON MILITARY TANKER. 5E. FAF and FN Tanker/AAR Receiver Data. published in the following appendices: Tanker-specific receiver data are a. C-135FR/KC-135R – AAR Receiver Information. C-135F5R/KC-135R Tankers mission planning and in-flight data essential to conduct AAR operations (boom/BDA/drogue) are listed in Appendix E3 to this Annex. b. C-160NG – AAR Receiver Information. C-160NG Tankers mission planning and in-flight data essential to conduct AAR operations (HDU) are listed in Appendix E4 to this Annex. c. A400M – AAR Receiver Information. A400M Tankers mission planning and inflight data essential to conduct AAR operations (HDU) are listed in Appendix E5 to this Annex. E-2 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE d. SEM – AAR Receiver Information. SEM Tanker configuration mission planning and in-flight data essential to conduct AAR operations (Nacelle) are listed in Annex C §. 2Ca thru 2Ce. e. Rafale M – AAR Receiver information. Rafale M Tanker configuration mission planning and in-flight data essential to conduct AAR operations (Nacelle) are listed in Annex D §. 2Da thru 2De. 6E. Common Warnings, Cautions and Notes. Warnings, Cautions and Notes that are common to all FAF tankers are published in Appendix E6 to this Annex. NOTE FOR RECEPTACLE EQUIPPED RECEIVERS, DUE TO COMMON BOOM SYSTEM BETWEEN FAF C135 AND USA KC135, MOST OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS APPENDIX ARE EXTRACTED FROM THE SRD-UNITED STATES, ANNEX E, APPENDIX E4. FRENCH TANKER CREW MUST VERIFY LAST UPDATES OF THIS APPENDIX E4, TO THE ANNEX E BEFORE PERFORMING ANY BOOM AAR OPERATIONS. 7E. Receiver-specific AAR Information. Specifics information necessary to enhance the safety of AAR activity are published in Appendix E7 to this Annex. Additional information is given for each aircraft type in specific paragraph. For all receivers (Receptacle or Probe equipped), if no specific restriction is written, AAR on French tanker is authorised: daily and nightly ; top-off fuel is authorised, whatever tank configuration is set on aircraft ; for probe equipped, two aircrafts can be refuelled simultaneously on C-135FR MPRS. NOTE FOR RECEPTACLE EQUIPPED RECEIVERS, DUE TO COMMON BOOM SYSTEM BETWEEN FAF C135 AND USA KC135, MOST OF THE INFORMATION REGISTERED IN APPENDIX E6 ARE EXTRACTED FROM THE SRD-USA ANNEX E, OR THIS PARAGRAPH IS QUOTED AS REFERENCE. FRENCH TANKER CREW MUST VERIFY LAST UPDATES OF APPENDIX E5, TO THE SRD-USA ANNEX E BEFORE PERFORMING BOOM AAR OPERATIONS. 8E List of Appendices. Appendix Subject Appendix E1 FAF and FN Tankers/Foreign Military Receivers Technical Clearance FAF and FN Receivers/Foreign Military and Non Military Tankers Technical Clearance C-135FR/KC-135R – AAR Receiver Information C-160NG – AAR Receiver Information A400M – AAR Receiver Information Common Warnings, Cautions and Notes Receiver-specific AAR Information Appendix E2 Appendix E3 Appendix E4 Appendix E5 Appendix E6 Appendix E7 E-3 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E1 APPENDIX E1 - ANNEX E TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE FAF AND FN TANKERS/FOREIGN MILITARY RECEIVERS TECHNICAL CLEARANCE E1.1 Information. The following boards are to be read with additional information listed in Appendix E3, Appendix E4, Appendix E5, Appendix E6 and Appendix E7 of Annex E. E1.2 Requirements for an AAR Compatibility Review. AAR participants, whether a tanker or a receiver, must be reviewed by a competent technical authority to ensure that they are technically compatible with the other participant. The absence of technical compatibility letter means that AAR technical risk review as not been conducted and AAR should not be undertaken. E1.3 AAR Compatibility Criteria. Compatibility reviews include, but are not limited to: an assessment of the impact that each platform has on the fuel system of the other (fuel flow rates, backpressures, safety features, etc) as well as other features that impact AAR (eg. aircraft lighting/markings, addition or removal of aircraft aerials (antennas), use of aircraft communication, especially HF and satellite phones, flight control law). E1.4 Request for AAR Compatibility Review. National receiver’s operators requesting an AAR compatibility review should comply with the instructions in ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-France. E1.5 Publication of Information Resulting from an AAR Compatibility Review. Confirmation that a technical compatibility assessment has been conducted and found to be satisfactory is published by the appropriate FAF tanker technical authority and incorporated into figure E1-1. Through this, the technical authority confirms that combination of a receiver platform and a FAF tanker has been reviewed, including any receiver modification significant to AAR, and, where necessary, recommends procedural or technique changes that are necessary to ensure safe AAR. The relevant information is incorporated into the receiverspecific data published in this Annex, Appendix E7. a. Figure E1-1 FAF and FN Tankers/Foreign Military Receivers Technical Clearance Matrix. E1-1 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E1 EF-2000 C-17A E-737 F/A-18A/B HAWK KC-30A F-5E/F F-16C/D F-16A/B (2) (2) (2) (2) AUSTRALIA BAHRAIN BELGIUM BRAZIL A-1 (4) AMX-1 (4) F-5E/F (1) (1) CF-18 C-17 A-37B F-16C/D F-16AM CF-5 (2) (2) (5) (5) (6) (6) Mirage 50 (5) (5) RAFALE M NACELLE (1) SEM NACELLE (1) C-160 NG HDU TA/A-4 A/R AUSTRIA A400M HDU ARGENTINA KC-135R BDA C-135FR (MPRS) BDA AIRCRAFT COUNTRY BOOM PODS BOOM Figure E1-1 FAF and FN Tankers/Foreign Military Receivers Technical Clearance Matrix. (3) Mirage 2000 B/C TA/A-4 KU CANADA CHILE CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK ECUADOR JAS39Gripen (25) F-16A/B Jaguar F-16A/D F-4E M 2000 T.A.I.P. FINLAND F/A-18C/D (7) FRANCE A400M C-160NG EC-725 E-3F Mirage F1 B/CR M 2000 B/C/D/N/-5 Rafale C/B/M SEM EGYPT GERMANY GREECE HUNGARY F-4F Tornado IDS/ECR EF-2000 F/RF-4E M 2000 F-16C/D (3) T.A.I.P. (2) (7) (2) (2) (2) (8) (8) (8) (8) (9) (9) (10) (2) (2) (2) (2) (12) (12) (7) (7) (9) (21) (21) (11) (20) (9) JAS39Gripen jaguar INDIA SU-30 MKI (13) AV-8A M 2000 (7) E1-2 june 2013 ISRAEL ITALY JAPAN JORDAN KOREA KUWAIT MALAYSIA C-130 EC-130 F-16 A/B/C/D/I F-15 A/B/C/D/I A-4 H/N Tornado IDS/ECR/P A-200 F-16A/B AMX AV-8B EF-2000 KC-767A MB-339CD F-15J/DJ E-767 K-767 F-2 F/RF-4EJ F-5E/F F-16A/B F-16AM/BM F-4E F-15K F-16C/D E-737 F/A-18C/D F-18 HAWK (2) RAFALE M NACELLE SEM NACELLE C-160 NG HDU A400M HDU BDA KC-135 R BOOM C-135 FR (MPRS) PODS AIRCRAFT BDA COUNTRY BOOM Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E1 (2) (2) (2) (14) (14) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) JAS39Gripen MOROCCO NATO NETHERLANDS NIGERIA NORWAY OMAN POLAND F-5 M F1EH-200 E-3A CT-49A (NTCA) C-17A F-16A/C Jaguar F-16A/B Hawk Jaguar F-16C/D F-16AC/D (22) (22) (15) (15) (2) (2) (23) (23). EF-18A/B AV-8B EF-2000 (2) (2) Mirage F1 (16) PORTUGAL QATAR F-16A/B M 2000-5 E-3 F-15C/D/S KE-3A SAUDI ARABIA EF-2000 A330 MRTT Tornado TA/A-4SG SINGAPORE F-15SG F-16A/B SOUTH AFRICA JAS39Gripen CASA 295 SPAIN (2) (2) E1-3 June 2013 SWEDEN SWITZERLAND THAILAND TURKEY UAE UK F-18A/B F-16A/B AV-8A F-16C/D F-4E E-737 M 2000-9 (18) (18) (12) (12) (7) (7) F-16E/F A330MRTT Tornado F3/ADV/GR4/GR-4A E-3D GR-7 (Harrier) (24) (24) (2) (2) (12) (12) (2) (2) EF-2000 C-130J C-17A VC-10 A-10A/C (2) (2) AC-130 (2) (2) AV-8B (2) B-1B (2) (2) B-52H (2) (2) C-5A C/M C-17A C-32B C-130 E/H/P/U CT-49A (NTCA) CV-22 (2) (2) (2) (2) E-3A (2) (2) E-6B (2) (2) E-8C (2) (2) EA-6B (2) (2) (12) EA-18G (2) (2) (2) EC-130 J (2) (2) EC-135 (2) (2) F-4E/F (2) (2) F-15A-E (2) (2) F-16A-D/F/I (2) (2) F/A-18A-D (2) (2) (2) F/A-18E/F (2) (2) (2) F-22A (2) (2) (2) (2) RAFALE M NACELLE SEM NACELLE C-160 NG HDU A400M HDU (17) BDA JAS39Gripen KC-135 R BOOM C-135 FR (MPRS) PODS AIRCRAFT BDA COUNTRY BOOM Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E1 (18) (19) NIMROD B-2A E-4B USA F-35A HC-130 KC-10A E1-4 November 2012 (2) OC-135B RC-135 S/U/V S3-A/B TC-135 S/W VC-25A WC-135 W (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) Mirage 50 (4) RAFALE M NACELLE (2) (2) SEM NACELLE (2) MC-130 C-160 NG HDU KC-135R/T A400M HDU KC-135 R BDA C-135 FR (MPRS) BOOM PODS AIRCRAFT BDA COUNTRY BOOM Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E1 MV-22 USA VENEZUELA T.A.I.P.: Technical Agreement in Progress (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) 2915/EMAA/EMP/10-11-04 800/EMAA/EMP/23-03-05 2416/EMMA/EMP/21-06-05 2868/EMAA/EMP 03-11-04 300/CEAM/EC5330 14-06-00 731/EMAA/BSA 15-02-00 847/EMAA/EMP 28-09-07 436/EMAA/BSA/30-05-94 247-02SPAé/ST/Aaé 18-02-02 816/EMAA/BSA 31-03-06 112/EMAA/BEMP 30-01-06 364/DEF/EMAA/B.EMP/CM 18-06-09 1327/EMAA/BEMP 06-06-05 246/DEF/EMAA/B.EMP/CM 10-04-09 41/DEF/EMAA/B.EMP/CM 26-01-09 1239/CEAM 02-06-07 301/EMAA/B.EMP/CM/DR 10-04-08 2312/EMAA/BSA 17-05-99 3418/EMAA/BSA 29-08-1997 62/ALAVIA 21-01-2000 154-04/SPAé/ST/CEA/DR 28/04/04 MSG NMR 179/DEF/EMAA/B.EMP/CM/SYNTHESE/NP du 16.03.10 MSG NMR 0292/DEF/EMAA/B.EMP/CM/SYNTHESE du 08.06.10 304/DEF/EMAA/B.EMP/CM/Synthèse/NP du 17.06.10 428/DEF/EMAA/B.EMP/CM/Synthèse/NP du 26.10.12 E1-5 June 2013 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E2 APPENDIX E2 - ANNEX E TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE FAF AND FN RECEIVERS/FOREIGN MILITARY AND NON MILITARY TANKERS TECHNICAL CLEARANCE E2.1 Introduction. This MATRIX constitutes the current permanent or temporary FAF&FN Receivers clearances on Foreign Military and Non Military Tankers. A clearance listed in this table approve that a technical assessment has been reviewed between both Tanker/Receiver and that a technical agreement has been signed up between the FAF or FN owner of the receiver and the National/Non Military owner of the Tanker. Be advised that this clearance matrix is based on the last ATP-56(C) national annex update known at the redaction date of this matrix. FAF&FN receivers must check the last national MATRIX clearance annex concerned before performing AAR in order to verify if the clearance is still going on. Aircrews are to obtain FAF or FN interim flight clearances before conducting AAR operations with aircraft other than those listed in this matrix. a. Figure E2-1 FAF and FN Receivers/ Foreign Military and Non Military Tankers Technical Clearance Matrix. NOTE BE ADVISED THAT IF A CLEARANCE, OTHER THAN LISTED IN THE FOLLOWING MATRIX, IS IDENTIFIED IN A SPECIFIC NATIONAL SRD, FAF AND FN RECEIVER CREWS MUST VERIFY THE VALIDITY OF THIS CLEARANCE WITH ITS OWN AUTHORITY BEFORE PERFORMING AIR TO AIR REFUELLING OPERATIONS, UNLESS AN EMERGENCY FUEL SITUATION IS ENCOUNTERED. E2-1 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E2 ARGENTINA KC-130H AUSTRALIA KC-30A BRAZIL KC-137 (B 707) CANADA CHILE EC-725 SEM RAFALE M RAFALE C/B M 2000 - 5 M 2000 N M 2000 D M 2000 C/B M F1 CR AIRCRAFT June 2013 E3-F UPDATE A- 400 M COUNTRY C160-NG Figure E2-1 FAF and FN Receivers/Foreign Military and Non Military Tankers Technical Clearance Matrix. POD POD MK32B-905E ARBS POD KC-130 POD CC-130T CC-150T MRTT (A310) B-707-330B POD POD POD POD C-135FR MPRS BOOM BDA BOOM KC-135R FRANCE BDA C-160 NG HDU A400M SEM HDU Nacelle IN 234000 SEM RAFALE M GERMANY INDIA Nacelle D 827B1 Nacelle IN 234000 Nacelle D 827B1 Nacelle SFTORNADO PA 200 28300 A310 MRTT (6) POD IL-78 A330 MRTT TORNADO PA200 ITALY K-767 JAPAN NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND KC-130J K-767 J KDC-10 A4-K MOROCCO KC-130 H KC-707/TT OMEGA AIR KC-707/MPTT POD IAI ARP-3 T.B.C. Nacelle SF28300 POD (5) HDU POD BOOM BOOM Nacelle SF 31-300 (3) POD HDU POD HDU WARP POD MK32B-905E A330 MRTT ARBS. POD KC-135R BOOM POD SF 34-000 B707/320C HDU SF 230-1001 (3) POD KC-130H (TK-10) KDC-10/MPTT SAUDI ARABIA SINGAPORE SOUTH AFRICA SPAIN B707 T/T (TK-17) SWEDEN TP 84T (C-130E) TURKEY KC-135R U.A.E. KC-30A (3) POD POD BOOM BDA POD MK32B-905E ARBS E2-2 June 2013 EC-725 SEM RAFALE M RAFALE C/B M 2000 - 5 M 2000 N M 2000 D M 2000 C/B M F1 CR AIRCRAFT June 2013 E3-F UPDATE A- 400 M COUNTRY C160-NG Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E2 A330 MRTT POD MK32B-905E TRISTAR K1 & KC1 HDU UK VC10-C1K POD POD VC10-K3 &K4 F/A-18 E/F HC/MC-130 (4) HDU Nacelle SF 31-301 SF 48-000 POD POD KC-135 MPRS BOOM BDA USA WARP BOOM SF 224-1070 HDU KC-10 KC-46 KC-130 J T.B.C. POD (2) KC-130 T POD KC-130 T-30 S-3B (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) POD Nacelle SF 31-301 DECISION N° 1048/DEF/EMAA/B.SOUTIEN MSG EMAA N° 13 DU 12 01 2011 MSG EMAA N° 224 DU 19.05.2011 MSG EMAA N° 100 DU 28.02.2011 MSG EMAA N° 62 DU 14.02.2013 MSG EMAA N° 48 DU 01.03.2013 E2-3 June 2013 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E3 APPENDIX E3 - ANNEX E TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE C-135FR/KC-135R – AAR RECEIVER INFORMATION E3.1 AAR Mission Planning and Inflight Data. The following boards are to be read with additional information listed in Appendix E7 to this Annex. This Appendix publishes AAR planning data for all receiver aircraft with an AAR technical compatibility assessment has been conducted and a letter issued permitting operations with the C-135FR and KC-135R. Dependent upon the fuel transfer mechanism in use, (MPRS, BDA or Boom) the appropriate tanker/receiver data are contained in the following figures: a. b. c. Figure E3-1 AAR Mission Planning Data (C135/BDA). Figure E3-2 AAR Mission Planning Data (C-135FR/MPRS). Figure E3-3 AAR Mission Planning Data (C135/BOOM). E3-1 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E3 Figure E3-1 AAR Mission Planning Data (C135/BDA). ALT/IAS/(CAS) /MACH RENDEZVOUS PPM/# PUMPS HF ALT / IAS / (CAS) / MACH OVERRUN CLOSURE IAS RATE PROBE LIMIT MACH VHF OPTIMUM AAR UHF TYPE RCVR BUDDY CRUISE A/A TAC X 1000 / 1 0 30° -/1 0 30° 1000 / 1 0 30° 1600 / 1 4L 34° 2000 / 1 4R 30° -/-/- 150 / - / (250) / - 250 / 390 / 0.68 250 / 275 / - / 0.68 310 300 / - / 0.80 300 / 305 / (300) / 0.80 335 1-4 FPS CF-18 EA-18G EF-18A/B F/A-18A-G 300 / 460 / 0.78 300 / 275 / 0.80 335 1-2 FPS Mirage F1B/CR 050 to 300 / - / (200 to 320) / - 250 / - / (305) / 0.80 1-4 FPS 1100 / 1 0 30° Mirage 2000B/C/D/N/5/-9 050 to 330 / - / (200 to 320) / - 250 / - / (305) / 0.80 1-4 FPS 1200 / 1 3R 30° Rafale C/B/M 050 to 330 / - / (160 to 340) / - 250 / - / (305) / 0.80 1-4 FPS 2400 / 1 0 30° 300 / 305 / 0.54 200 / 235 / - / 0.50 310 1-4 FPS 0.62 1800 / 1 0 30° - / 320 / 0.70 260 MAX / 270 / 0.59 310 1-3 FPS 0.87 2400 / 1 4R 30° - / 320 / 0.70 260 MAX / 270 / 0.59 310 1-3 FPS 0.87 2400 / 1 4L 30° EA-6B CF/F-5E/F S3-A/B TornadoGR4/GR4A/IDS/ECR/PA200 TornadoF-3/ADV 0.61 ELV 270 / 245 / 0.61 AMX 1-2 FPS AZ 270 / 440 / - / 0.74 TA/A-4 A/R 310 Y BOOM TRAIL POSITION 1-2 FPS 0.68 0.80 Daylight AAR under VFR conditions only. Probe limit Mach is based upon aerodynamic loads on the receiver’s probe while in contact. No AAR operations shall be conducted with the F-5’s Stability Augmentation System inoperative unless an emergency fuel quantity condition exists in the receiver. Turn range is 15NM or 18 degrees ADF. E3-2 June 2013 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E3 Figure E3-2 AAR Mission Planning Data (C-135FR/MPRS). ALT / IAS / (CAS) / MACH -/-/- 150 / - / (250) / - 300 / - / 0.80 150-200 / 275 / 0.66 310 250 / - / 0.68 250 / 275 / - / 0.66 335 CF/F-5E/F 300 / - / 0.80 300 / 305 / (300) / 0.80 335 1-4 FPS CF-18 EA-18G EF-18A/B F/A-18A-G 300 / 0.78 250 / 275-285 / - 335 1-2 FPS JAS39 Gripen (185-325) 230 / 280 / - 1-3 FPS Mirage F1CR/B/EE/EQ 050 to 300 / - / (200 to 320) / - 250 / - / (305) / 0.80 1-4 FPS 050 to 300/ - / (280 to 325) / - 200 / - / (300) / - 1-4 FPS Mirage 2000B/C/D/EM/ BM/EGM/BGM/ N/-5/9/H/TH/RAD9/D AD9 050 to 330 / - / (200 to 320) / - 250 / - / (305) / 0.80 1-4 FPS Rafale C/B/M 050 to 330 / - / (160 to 340) / - 250 / - / (305) / 0.80 1-4 FPS 300 / (305) / 0.54 150 / 235 / - / 0.50 SU-30 MKI 050 to 240 / - / (250 to 330) / - 230 / - / (270) / - 1-4 FPS Super Etendard Modernisé (SEM) 050 to 330 / - / (250 to 330) / - 230 / - / (300) / - 1-4 FPS - / 320 / 0.70 260 MAX / 270 / 0.59 OVERRUN CLOSURE IAS RATE HF IAS / (CAS) / MACH TYPE RCVR RENDEZVOUS PROBE LIMIT MACH VHF OPTIMUM AAR UHF BUDDY CRUISE A/A TAC X AMX AV-8B, GR-7 (Harrier) EA-6B Mirage 50 S3-A/B Tornado F3/ADV/GR4/GR4A/IDS/ECR/PA200 Y 2-4 FPS 310 310 - 0.80 0.68 1-4 FPS 1-3 FPS 0.86 0.62 0.87 Use only one pod and one A/R pump. Simultaneous AAR is prohibited. Inform the receiver of any observed fuel venting; continuation of AAR will be at the discretion of the receiver pilot. Probe limit Mach is based upon aerodynamic loads on the receiver’s probe while in contact. Wingspan exceeds 68 feet; simultaneous refuelling is prohibited. Turn range is 15NM or 18 degrees ADF. Due to probe weakness, attempt to contact at lower airspeeds/closure rate; if required, increase airspeed in 5 knot increments, closure rate as necessary, up to indicated limits. E3-3 June 2013 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E3 FLOOD LIGHT SETTING 250 / 0.55 2400 / 1 1NM / 1NM 0 4-6 210 / 320 / 0.70 350 355 / 0.90 7000 / 2 ½ NM / 1NM 1 7-10 300 / 275 / 0.80 310 310 6500 / 2 1NM / 2NM 2 7-9 215 200 1NM 0 7-9 5000 / 2 1NM 1 8-10 1 8-10 OVERRUN IAS/MACH PPM/# PUMPS HF RCVR RV ALT/IAS/MAC SPEED IAS H X A-10A/C 245 B-1B 320 444 KTAS B-52H AC/EC/HC/M C/C-130 E/H//J/P/U KC-135R/T OC-135B RC-135S/U/V TC-135S/W WC-135 150 / 220 / 0.48 (0.6 AOA MAX) 0.80 / 200 / RV VIS SINGLE / MULTI Y BOOM INTERPHONE 220 OPTIMUM AAR VHF BUDDY CRUISE IAS / MACH A/A TAC UHF TYPE RCVR BOOM TRIM SETTING RENDEZVOUS 3800 / 1 (0.6 AOA MAX) 450 KTAS 250 / 275 / 0.66 310 310 E-3A-D/F E-6BE-8C CT-49A (NTCA) - / 0.74 250 / 275 / 0.66 310 310 1NM F/RF-4E/F 315 300 / 315 / 0.83 335 335 / 0.90 3400 / 1 RDR LOCK 0 7-10 F-15AE/I/J/DJ/S/ SG 315 300 / 315 / 0.82 335 335 / 0.90 3400 / 1 RDR LOCK 0 7-10 F-16 A/B/C/D/E/F/I 315 300 / 315 / 0.82 335 335 / 0.90 RDR LOCK 0 7-10 6600 / 2 2000 / 1 REVERSE A/R CAPABLE Figure E3-3 AAR Mission Planning Data (C135/BOOM). LIMITS L R U D 10 – 10 20 – 40 10 – 10 20 – 40 10 – 10 20 – 40 10 – 10 20 – 40 10 – 10 20 – 40 10 – 10 20 – 40 10 – 10 25 – 40 10 – 10 25 – 40 10 – 10 25 – 40 EC-130J AAR airspeed envelope is 190 – 230 KIAS from 0 to 20 000 feet MSL. Adjust A/R airspeed as requested by receiver. At the first indication of reduced fuel flow during AAR, reduce to one A/R pump. RC/WC-135, E-8 and USAF E-3 receivers are equipped with boom interphone system. E-3 D/F – Use a maximum of two A/R pumps. CT-49 only – Do not actuate the A/R pumps while in contact. After five dry contacts, have the receiver move to the astern position, and wet down the boom. Use one A/R pump with receivers configured with external tanks. E3-4 June 2013 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E4 APPENDIX E4 - ANNEX E TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE C-160NG – AAR RECEIVER INFORMATION E4.1 AAR Mission Planning and Inflight Data. The following boards are to be read with additional information listed in Appendix E7 of this Annex. This Appendix publishes AAR planning data for all receiver aircraft with an AAR technical compatibility assessment has been conducted and a letter issued permitting operations with the C-160NG. The appropriate tanker/receiver data are contained in the following figure: a. Figure E4-1 AAR Mission Planning Data (C160NG/HDU). E4-1 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E4 Figure E4-1 AAR Mission Planning Data (C160NG/HDU). ALT and IAS envelopes are including C160NG Transall AAR limitations. ALT/IAS/(CAS) /MACH CLOSURE RATE RENDEZVOUS PPM/# PUMPS HF ALT / IAS / (CAS) / MACH PROBE LIMIT MACH VHF OPTIMUM AAR UHF TYPE RCVR BUDDY CRUISE A/A TAC X AMX 050-180 / - / (190210) / - 170 / - / (210) / 0.61 1-2 FPS - -/- CASA 295 050-180 / - / (170195) / - 150 / - / (180) / - - - 1300 / 2 C-160NG 050-180 / - / (160200) / - 150 / - / (210) / - - - 2600 / 4 F-18A/B 050-230 / - / (190210) / - 170 / - / - / - 1-2 FPS 0.86 -/- AV-8B, GR-7 (Harrier) 050-180 / - / (180220) / - 100 / - / (220) / 0.61 1-2 FPS 0.80 1300 / 2 Mirage F1B/CT 050-230 / - / (190210) / - 170 / - / (210) / - 1-2 FPS - 1300 / 2 Mirage 2000B/C/D/N/5/-9 050-230 / - / (190210) / - 170 / - / (210) / - 1-2 FPS - 1600 / 4 Rafale C/B/M 050-230 / - / (190210) / - 170 / - / (210) / - 1-2 FPS - 2600 / 4 Super Etendard Modernisé (SEM) 050-230 / - / (200220) / - 200 / - / (220) / - 1-2 FPS - 1300 / 1 Y Probe limit Mach is based upon aerodynamic loads on the receiver’s probe while in contact. E4-2 June 2013 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E5 APPENDIX E5 - ANNEX E TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE A400M – AAR RECEIVER INFORMATION E5.1 AAR Mission Planning and Inflight Data The following boards are to be read with additional information listed in Appendix E7 of this Annex. This Appendix publishes AAR planning data for all receiver aircraft with an AAR technical compatibility assessment has been conducted and a letter issued permitting operations with the A400M. The appropriate tanker/receiver data are contained in the following figures: a. Figure E5-1 AAR Mission Planning Data (A400M/HDU). E5-1 June 2013 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E5 Figure E5-1 AAR Mission Planning Data (A400M/HDU). ALT/IAS/(CAS) /MACH CLOSURE RATE PPM/# PUMPS HF ALT / IAS / (CAS) / MACH PROBE LIMIT MACH VHF TYPE RCVR OPTIMUM AAR UHF RENDEZVOUS BUDDY CRUISE A/A TAC X Y TO BE RELEASED E5-2 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E6 APPENDIX E6 - ANNEX E TO SRD-FRANCE COMMON WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES E6.1 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES. The following WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES are common to all receiver aircraft and must be read in conjunction with the receiverspecific information published in the appropriate paragraph Appendix E7 to this Annex. WARNING (ALL) HOT ARMAMENT REFUELLING. CHECK (IF EXISTS) IS REQUIRED BEFORE (ALL) ALL AIRCRAFT DO NOT TRANSMIT ON THE HF RADIO WHEN THE RECEIVER IS WITHIN ½ NM AROUND THE TANKER. THIS INCLUDES DATALINK. (ALL) UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, ALL ELECTRONIC STORES, RADAR, AND ELECTRONIC COUNTER MEASURES MUST BE TURNED OFF PRIOR TO AAR. A/A TACAN WILL BE SWITCHED STANDBY AT LEAST 100M JOINING THE TANKER. (ALL) TANKER AIRSPEED AND ALTITUDE CHANGES MUST BE MADE SMOOTHLY AND CAUTIOUSLY WHILE THE RECEIVER IS IN OR NEAR THE CONTACT POSITION. ANY AIRSPEED OR ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED BY THE TANKER DUE TO AERODYNAMIC EFFECT OF RECEIVER CLOSURE SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED AFTER THE RECEIVER IS STABILISED IN THE CONTACT POSITION. (ALL) WHENEVER A FUEL LEAK IS OBSERVED, THE BOOM OPERATOR WILL IMMEDIATELY TRIGGER A DISCONNECT AND/OR NOTIFY THE RECEIVER, AND CALL FOR THE RECEIVER TO DISENGAGE THE DROGUE AND REMAIN WELL CLEAR OF THE HOSE TO MINIMIZE THE INJECTION OF FUEL INTO THE RECEIVERS ENGINE(S). IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE LEAK IS THE RESULT OF A POOR SEAL BETWEEN THE RECEIVER PROBE AND TANKER DROGUE, A SECOND ATTEMPT AT CONTACT MAY BE ACCOMPLISHED. IF THE LEAK PERSISTS, NO FURTHER CONTACT WILL BE ATTEMPTED WITH THIS RECEIVER EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY OR WHEN CONTINUANCE IS DICTATED BY OPERATIONAL NECESSITY. (ALL) THE BOOM OPERATOR MUST BE CONSTANTLY AWARE OF THE RECEIVER’S POSITION AND RATE OF CLOSURE MOVEMENT. THE RECEIVER’S RATE OF MOVEMENT TOWARD AN ENVELOPE LIMIT WILL DICTATE THE NEED TO INITIATE A DISCONNECT. IF THE MOVEMENT IS TOWARD THE INNER LIMIT, BOOM OPERATORS WILL EXERCISE SOUND JUDGMENT IN INITIATING A DISCONNECT OR BREAKAWAY PRIOR TO THE RECEIVER EXCEEDING THE LIMIT OR OVERRUNNING THE TANKER. E6-1 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E6 CAUTION (ALL) ALL RECEIVER PILOTS SHALL BE AAR QUALIFIED AND CURRENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE. (ALL) CONTACT WILL NOT BE ATTEMPT UNTIL THE FIGHTER TYPE RECEIVER HAS STABILIZED 2 TO 3 FEET FROM THE CONTACT POSITION. (ALL) NIGHT AAR MAY BE A DIFFICULT OPERATION ESPECIALLY FOR A RECEIVER NOT EQUIPPED WITH A PROBE NOZZLE LIGHT. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RECEIVER'S NATION TO DECIDE WHETHER ITS PILOTS WILL CONDUCT NIGHT AAR OR NOT. (BOOM) FOR ALL FIGHTER AND C-130 AIRCRAFT, THE TELESCOPE-ATDISCONNECT SWITCH WILL BE IN MANUAL DURING AAR OPERATIONS. (BOOM) FOR ALL FIGHTER RECEPTACLES AND UARRSI, THE BOOM NOZZLE MUST BE INSERTED INTO THE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT AID OF THE SLIPWAY; USING THE SLIPWAY MAY CAUSE THE NOZZLE TO COCK, PREVENTING CONTACT. (BOOM) DURING AAR OPERATIONS, EXERCISE CAUTION TO AVOID STRIKING ANY ANTENNA IN THE VICINITY OF THE AAR RECEPTACLE. (BOOM) FOR ALL FIGHTER AIRCRAFT, AVOID EXCESSIVE RETRACTION RATES TO PREVENT PULLING THE RECEIVER FORWARD IF A BOOM RELEASE IS NOT OBTAINED. (BOOM) ATTEMPTS TO AFFECT A CONTACT DURING LOSS OF ANY AAR LIGHTING THAT RESULTS IN LESS THAN DESIRED ILLUMINATION WILL BE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOOM OPERATOR. (BDA) FOR NIGHT AAR, THE RECEIVER AIR CREW SHOULD DIM THE PROBE LIGHT SETTING TO THE LOWEST POSSIBLE LEVEL WHILE STILL PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION TO CONDUCT SAFE AAR. (BDA) SHORT LENGTH OF BDA HOSE (2.74 M-9 FT) MAY GENERATE LATERAL EFFORT THAT COULD DAMAGE THE PROBE OF THE RECEIVER DURING CONTACT. (C160NG) DUE TO LOW SPEED, THE NATURAL TRAIL POSITION OF THE DROGUE IS VERY BELOW THE BODY OF THE C160NG. SPECIAL CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE HORIZONTAL PLAN WHEN CONTACT WITH THE DROGUE IS MADE, DURING ALL REFUELLING TIME AND WITHDRAWAL FROM THE DROGUE AS WELL. IF THE RECEIVER CLIMBS ABOVE THIS PLAN DURING REFUELLING, THE DROGUE WILL DESCEND OUT OF SIGHT WHEN DISCONNECTING, AND VERTICAL FLUCTUATION OF THE DROGUE (RETURNING TO ITS NATURAL TRAIL ANGLE) MAY HIT THE AIRFRAME OF THE RECEIVER. E6-2 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E6 NOTE (ALL) SOME C-135FR ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE SVSR (SYSTEM FOR VIDEOSURVEILLANCE OF THE SCENES OF AIR-TO-AIR REFUELLING) WHICH GIVES TO THE AAR OPERATOR AN INFRARED IMAGE OF THE SCENES DURING NIGHT AAR THAT CAN BE RECORDED EITHER DURING CENTRELINE OR WINGTIP MOUNTED PODS OPERATIONS. NIGHT AAR ON WINGTIP MOUNTED PODS SHALL BE ALLOWED ONLY ON C-135FR EQUIPPED WITH THE SVSR. (BOOM) THE BOOM FLIGHT CONTROLS MAY BLOCK THE VIEW OF THE RECEPTACLE AS THE RECEIVER MOVES IN FROM APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET, ESPECIALLY IF THE RECEIVER IS HIGH IN THE ENVELOPE (RECEIVERS EQUIPPED WITH A NOSE MOUNTED UARRSI, A-10, B-1, E-4 AND VC-25). E6-3 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 APPENDIX E7 - ANNEX E TO NATIONAL SRD-FRANCE RECEIVER-SPECIFIC AAR INFORMATION Information. Read this Appendix in conjunction with Appendix E6 – Common Warnings, Cautions and notes and Appendix E1 – FAF and FN Tankers/Foreign Military Receivers Technical Clearance. Subject Paragraph AMX TA/A-4 A/R A-10A/C A-37B B-1B B-52H CASA 295 AC/EC/HC/MC/C-130 E/H//J/P/U KC-30A/B KC/OC/RC/TC/WC-135B/R/T/S/U/V/W E-3A-D/F/E-6B/CT-49A (NTCA) /E-8C EA-6B EF-2000 Eurofighter-Typhoon F/RF-4E/F CF/F-5E/F F-15A-E/I/J/DJ/S/SG F-16A-B/C/D/E/F/I CF/EA/EF/F/A-18A/BE/G/A-G AV-8A/B, GR-7 (Harrier) JAS39 GRIPEN C/D Mirage F1B/CR/CH/EE/EH/-200/EQ Mirage 50 Mirage 2000B/C/D/EM/BM/EGM/BGM/N/-5/-9/H/TH/RAD9/DAD9 Rafale B/C/M SU-30 MKI Super Etendard Modernisé (SEM) S3-A/B Viking Tornado F-3/ADV/GR-4/GR-4A/IDS/ECR/PA-200 E7-1 E7.1 E7.2 E7.3 E7.4 E7.5 E7.6 E7.7 E7.8 E7.9 E7.10 E7.11 E7.12 E7.13 E7.14 E7.15 E7.16 E7.17 E7.18 E7.19 E7.20 E7.21 E7.22 E7.23 E7.24 E7.25 E7.26 E7.27 E7.28 E7.29 June 2013 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.1 AAR Data AMX a. General Information (1) The AMX is equipped with a probe mast located on the right side of the cockpit. b. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) (C135/BDA): Night AAR with the AMX is prohibited unless the receiver is equipped with a probe nozzle light. The tanker must have all AAR lights, including tail mounted floodlight, operable in addition to the AMX probe nozzle light. (2) (C-135FR/MPRS). prohibited. Night AAR with the AMX from the wing stations is WARNING DO NOT REFUEL AMX RECEIVERS HAVING A DEGRADED ELECTRONIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM UNLESS DICTATED BY A FUEL EMERGENCY; IF A FUEL EMERGENCY EXISTS, THE PREFERRED METHOD OF AAR IS FROM THE PODS BECAUSE IT ENSURES MAXIMUM TANKER/RECEIVER SEPARATION. CAUTION IN ASYMMETRIC CONFIGURATIONS, EVEN WITH ELECTRONIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM WORKING CORRECTLY, REFUELLING OPERATIONS SHALL BE PERFORMED FROM THE WING STATIONS ONLY. WITH FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE AND ANY DAMPER OFF, UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY TURBULENCE, REFUELLING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE AVOIDED (FROM BOTH CENTRELINE AND PODS). E7-2 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 NOTE THE BRAZILIAN AMX IS NOT KNOWN TO HAVE THE UPGRADED VERSION OF THE FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM THAT ELIMINATES THE EFFECT ON THE AIRCRAFT, PARTICULARLY ON LATERAL-DIRECTIONAL BEHAVIOUR, DUE TO AN UN-COMMANDED RUDDER MOVEMENT. THUS, THE BRAZILIAN AMX WILL REFUEL WITH YAW DAMPER OFF AND MUST NOT BE REFUELLED FROM C135/BDA. E7-3 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.2 AAR Data TA/A-4 A/R a. General Information (1) The A-4 is equipped with a probe mast located on the right side along the fuselage, between the right wing and the air intake. b. AAR Operations/Restrictions CAUTION (ALL) PROBE LIMIT MACH IS 0.61.PROBE LIMIT MACH IS BASED UPON THE AERODYNAMIC LOADS ON THE RECEIVER’S PROBE WHILE IN CONTACT. (ALL) NIGHT AAR WITH A-4 IS PROHIBITED. WARNING (BDA) AFTER AN A-4 RECEIVER ENGAGES THE DROGUE, THE TANKER SHALL TRANSFER 300 POUNDS, AND THEN CEASE TRANSFER TO ENSURE E7-4 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 THAT FUEL IS NOT LEAKING FROM THE DROGUE. IF NO LEAKAGE IS REPORTED, CONTINUE NORMAL TRANSFER. IF DURING SUBSEQUENT REFUELLING THE A-4 PILOT OR BOOM OPERATOR OBSERVES FUEL ESCAPING AT THE COUPLING, A DISCONNECT WILL BE CALLED. E7-5 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.3 AAR Data A-10A/C a. General Information (1) The A-10 has a UARRSI receptacle located 26 inches aft of the nose on centreline, and is 32 inches in front of the pilot’s windscreen. Receptacle slipway lights are rheostat controlled. NOTE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, TO MINIMIZE MISUNDERSTANDING BETWEEN USA RECEIVERS AND FAF TANKERS, RECOMMANDATIONS DESCRIBED IN PART 5 ANNEX ZE, APPENDIX 5, 1ZE-5 AAR DATA A-10A/C, PAGES ZE-5-2, THRU ZE-5-5 WILL BE FOLLOWED BY FAF TANKER CREWS. b. AAR deployments Configured A-10s (1) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.1 AAR Data A-10A/C, page E5-2 c. Rendezvous Procedures (1) Modified Overtaking RV Delta (Point Parallel Rendezvous) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.1 AAR Data A-10A/C, page E5-3. (2) RV Golf (Enroute Overtaking) Rendezvous See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.1 AAR Data A-10A/C, page E53., pages E5-3 and E5-4. d. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.1 AAR Data A-10A/C, pages E5-4 and E5-5 for last updates. E7-6 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 CAUTION (BOOM) DUE TO A-10 FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS AND UNUSUAL TRAINING OF FAF C135FR CREWS, A-10 AAR BY C-135FR & KC-135R IS AUTHORIZED IF FAF BOOM OPERATOR HAS INITIALLY PERFORMED ONE AAR WITH A WELL TRAINED OPERATOR FAMILIAR TO A-10 REFUELLING. (BOOM) DURING BOOM RETRACTION, THE RECEIVER SLIPWAY DOOR FORWARD AREA MAY BE DAMAGED BY THE BOOM NOZZLE CATCHING ON A GAP IN THE FORWARD END OF THE SLIPWAY. RETRACT THE BOOM SLOWLY AND RAISE IT TO CLEAR THE DOOR AREA. (BOOM) DURING AAR, DO NOT ALLOW THE AIRSPEED TO DROP BELOW 190 KIAS OR 0.6 AOA, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, DUE TO DECREASED BOOM CONTROL AT LOWER AIRSPEEDS. (BOOM) DURING ANY AAR WHICH REQUIRES THE INDICATED AIRSPEEDS TO BE LESS THAN 220 KIAS, KEEP THE A/R LINE VALVE CLOSED FOR DRY CONTACTS TO PRECLUDE FUEL SIPHONING FROM THE FORWARD BODY TANK AND CAUSING UNEXPECTED CG CHANGES. (BOOM) TURN THE LINE VALVE TO THE CLOSED POSITION APPROXIMATELY 15 SECONDS PRIOR TO PLANNED DISCONNECTS; THIS IS TO PREVENT FUEL SPRAY FROM IMPAIRING THE VISION OF THE RECEIVER. (BOOM) AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOOM OPERATOR, NIGHT AAR MAY BE ACCOMPLISHED IF EITHER THE BOOM NOZZLE LIGHT OR TMF IS INOPERATIVE, SO LONG AS THE RECEIVER RECEPTACLE LIGHTS ARE OPERATIVE. IF THE RECEIVER RECEPTACLE LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE, BOTH THE BOOM NOZZLE LIGHT AND TMF MUST BE OPERATIVE. NOTE (BOOM) WITH CERTAIN GROSS WEIGHTS AND AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION, THE TANKER RATE ACCELERATION ON A BREAK-AWAY MAY EXCEED THE RATE OF ACCELERATION FOR THE RECEIVER AIRCRAFT IN THE OBSERVATION POSITION. e. Enroute Formation Join-Up (1) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.1 AAR Data A-10A/C, page E5-5. f. RV Procedures (1) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.1 AAR Data A-10A/C, page E5-5. E7-7 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.4 AAR Data A-37B a. General Information (1) The A-37 is equipped with a probe mast located on the centreline in front of the cockpit. (2) Due to the rarity of common operations, specific briefing must be led before AAR A37 with C135, in order to check again tanker and receiver procedures in accordance with ATP-3.3.4.2. b. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) BDA unless otherwise specified, BDA AAR should be avoided unless a fuel emergency exists. Multi Point Refuelling System, MPRS is still the preferred method to ensure maximum tanker/receiver separation and better probability of success. CAUTION (C135) NIGHT AAR WITH A-37 IS PROHIBITED. (C135) UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, IMC AAR SHOULD BE AVOIDED. E7-8 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.5 AAR Data B-1B a. General Information (1) The B-1B has a UARRSI receptacle located 8 feet from the nose of the aircraft and 18 Inches in front of the crew compartment windshield. NOTE (BOOM) THE NOZZLE TIP MAY HANG-UP ON THE LEADING EDGE OF THE DROP DOWN RECEPTACLE DOOR. TO ASSURE SUCCESSFUL CONTACT, PRECISE POSITIONING OF THE BOOM STRAIGHT INTO THE RECEPTACLE IS REQUIRED. (BOOM) UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, TO MINIMIZE MISUNDERSTANDING BETWEEN USA RECEIVERS AND FAF TANKERS, RECOMMANDATIONS DESCRIBED IN ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), NATIONAL SRDUSA, ANNEX E, APPENDIX E5, E5.2 AAR DATA B-1B, PAGES E5-6 AND E5.7 WILL BE FOLLOWED BY FAF TANKER CREWS. b. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.2 AAR Data B-1B, pages E5-6 and E5-7 for last updates. CAUTION (BOOM) THE B-1 CENTERLINE SPLIT WINDSHIELD IS LOCATED 18 INCHES DIRECTLY AFT OF THE AIR REFUELLING RECEPTACLE. EXERCISE ALMOST CAUTION WHILE FLYING AND EXTENDING THE BOOM INTO THE RECEPTACLE PRIOR TO CONTACT AND AT DISCONNECT. (BOOM) NIGHT AAR IS PERMITTED IF EITHER THE BOOM NOZZLE LIGHTS OR TAIL-MOUNTED FLOODLIGHT ARE INOPERATIVE, SO LONG AS THE RECEIVER’S RECEPTACLE LIGHTS ARE OPERATIVE; IF THE RECEIVER’S E7-9 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 RECEPTACLE LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE, BOTH THE NOZZLE LIGHTS AND FLOODLIGHT MUST BE OPERATIVE. (BOOM) CLOSE THE LINE VALVE APPROXIMATELY 15 SECONDS PRIOR TO PLANNED DISCONNECT; THIS REDUCES FUEL SPRAY WHICH IMPAIRS THE RECEIVER PILOT’S VISION. E7-10 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.6 AAR Data B-52H a. General Information (1) The receptacle doors on the B-52 rotate up, forming a large slipway 2,5 feet long and located 14,5 feet AFT of the nose and 7,5 feet behind the centre windows on fuselage centreline. (2) Lead-in stripes are located in front of the receptacle at 5, 4 and 3 foot intervals. (3) Receptacle lights are located on the inside of each door illuminating the slipway and receptacle and are rheostat controlled. (4) During night AAR, the floodlight may cause a momentary reflection from the receiver’s centre windscreen as the receiver moves from astern to the contact position. NOTE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, TO MINIMIZE MISUNDERSTANDING BETWEEN USA RECEIVERS AND FAF TANKERS, RECOMMANDATIONS DESCRIBED IN ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), NATIONAL SRD-USA, ANNEX E, APPENDIX E5, E5.4 AAR DATA B-52H, PAGE E5-12 WILL BE FOLLOWED BY FAF TANKER CREWS. b. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.4 AAR Data B-52H, page E5-12 for last updates. E7-11 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.7 AAR Data CASA 295 a. General Information (1) The CASA 295 is equipped with a refuelling NATO standard probe located on the right side of the airframe, over the co-pilot’s window. The tip of the probe is approximately above right-hand the nose of the aircraft. b. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) Unless agreed otherwise, night AAR is not authorized until it will be experienced. CAUTION (C160NG) THE CASA 295 IS NOT AIR BRAKE EQUIPPED. ADAPTED CLOSURE RATE FOR CONTACT IS TO BE TAKEN TO AVOID EXCESSIVE PROXIMITY BETWEEN THE TWO AIRCRAFTS. E7-12 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.8 AAR Data AC/EC/HC/MC/C-130 E/H//J/P/U a. General Information (1) The C-130 has a UARRSI receptacle located 12 feet aft of the nose and 5.5 feet behind centre window on fuselage centreline. (2) Distance lead-in stripes are located in front of the receptacle at 1-foot intervals. (3) For night AAR, a set of lights are located approximately 17 inches forward of the receptacle to illuminate the area. (4) There is additional lighting in the slipway area. NOTE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, TO MINIMIZE MISUNDERSTANDING BETWEEN USA RECEIVERS AND FAF TANKERS, RECOMMANDATIONS DESCRIBED IN ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), NATIONAL SRD-USA, ANNEX E, APPENDIX E5, E5.8 AAR DATA AC/EC/MC/C-130E/H/J/P/U, PAGES E5-21 THRU E5-25 WILL BE FOLLOWED BY FAF TANKER CREWS. b. Rendezvous Procedures (1) En-Route Overtaking Rendezvous (a) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.8 AAR Data AC/EC/MC/C-130E/H/J/P/U, pages E5-21 thru E5-25. NOTE (C135) DUE TO ENGINE SPOOL-UP TIME AND RAPID AIRPLANE DECELERATION WHEN FLAPS ARE LOWERED TO 20 DEGREES, PILOTS MUST BE PREPARED TO ADVANCE THROTTLES SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH FLAP EXTENSION. (2) Overtaking Rendezvous Delta (Point Parallel Rendezvous) (a) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.8 AAR Data AC/EC/MC/C-130E/H/J/P/U, page E5-23. (3) Overtaking Modified Point Parallel Rendezvous (a) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.8 AAR Data AC/EC/MC/C-130E/H/J/P/U, page E5-23. c. Closure Procedures (1) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E58 AAR.Data AC/EC/MC/C-130E/H/J/P/U, page E5-23. E7-13 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 d. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.8 AAR Data AC/EC/MC/C-130E/H/J/P/U, pages E5-23 thru E5-25. (2) AAR Procedures (a) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.8 AAR Data AC/EC/MC/C-130E/H/J/P/U, pages E5-23 and E5-24. CAUTION (C135) DUE TO C-130 FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS AND UNUSUAL TRAINING OF FAF C135 CREWS, AC/EC/MC/C-130E/H/J/P/U AAR BY C-135FR & KC-135R IS AUTHORIZED IF FAF BOOM OPERATOR HAS INITIALLY PERFORMED ONE AAR WITH A WELL-TRAINED OPERATOR FAMILIAR TO AC/EC/MC/C-130E/H/J/P/U REFUELLING. (BOOM) BOOM NOZZLE POSITION SHALL BE MONITORED CLOSELY PRIOR TO CONTACT AND FOLLOWING DISCONNECT AS RECEPTACLE TO PROPELLER LINE DISTANCE IS ONLY 15,5 FEET. NOTE (BOOM) THE MC-130H COMBAT TALON II (CTII) HAS AN ELONGATED TEAR SHAPED ANTENNA LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 5 FEET IN FRONT OF THE RECEPTACLE, PROTRUDING OUT FROM THE FRONT OF THE RECEPTACLE AND AIRCRAFT. (C135) THE EC-130J AIRCRAFT AAR ENVELOPE IS 190 TO 230 KIAS AT 20 000 FEET MSL. OPTIMUM IS 210 KIAS/10 000 MSL. (BOOM) ON EC-130J AIRCRAFT, FUEL MAY BE SEEN SWIRLING WITHIN THE UARSSI PRESSURE BOX DURING AAR. (C135) BANK ANGLE DURING AAR WITH C-130 RECEIVERS WILL BE LIMITED TO 15 DEGREES. WARNING (C135) DO NOT RAISE OR LOWER THE FLAPS WHILE THE RECEIVER IS CLOSER THAN THE ASTERN POSITION BECAUSE OF THE RESULTANT PITCH CHANGE OF THE TANKER. (C135) DURING AN ACTUAL/PRACTICE EMERGENCY SEPARATION, DO NOT RAISE OR LOWER THE FLAPS UNTIL THE RECEIVER WELL CLEAR. (C135) IF IN A TURN A BREAKAWAY IS INITIATED, MAINTAIN THE ESTABLISHED BANK ANGLE WHILE ADDING POWER. DO NOT ROLL WINGS E7-14 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 LEVEL AND DO NOT RAISE OR LOWER FLAPS UNTIL THE RECEIVER IS WELL CLEAR. (C135) THE MAXIMUM TANKER GROSS WEIGHT BEGINNING AAR OPERATION WITH C-130 RECEIVERS WILL NOT BE GREATER THAN 250 000 POUNDS. (C135) DURING AAR, DO NOT ALLOW THE AIRSPEED TO DECREASE BELOW 190 KIAS O 0.6 AOA, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER, BECAUSE OF DECREASED BOOM CONTROL AT LOWER AIRSPEEDS. (C135) DURING AAR WITH FLAPS EXTENDED, EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION TO ENSURE THAT THE FLAP PLACARD SPEED IS NOT EXCEEDED. (C135) DURING ANY AAR WHICH REQUIRES THE INDICATED AIRSPEEDS TO BE LESS THAN 220 KIAS, KEEP THE A/R LINE VALVE CLOSED FOR DRY CONTACTS TO PRECLUDE FUEL SIPHONING FROM THE FORWARD BODY TANK AND CAUSING UNEXPECTED CG CHANGES. E7-15 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.9 AAR Data KC-30A/B a. General Information b. AAR Operations/Restrictions TO BE RELEASED E7-16 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.10 AAR Data KC/OC/RC/TC/WC-135B/R/T/S/U/V/W a. General Information (1) The receptacle doors on all models of 135’s rotate up forming a large slipway 2,5 feet long. (2) Location distance from radome to receptacle will vary depending on aircraft model. (3) From centre window to receptacle is approximately 7 feet. (4) Receptacle lights are on the inside of each door illuminating the slipway and receptacle area and are rheostat controlled. NOTE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, TO MINIMIZE MISUNDERSTANDING BETWEEN USA RECEIVERS AND FAF TANKERS, RECOMMANDATIONS DESCRIBED IN ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), NATIONAL SRD-USA, ANNEX E, APPENDIX E5, E5.9 AAR DATA KC/OC/RC/TC/WC-135B/R/T/S/U/V/W, PAGE E5-26 WILL BE FOLLOWED BY FAF TANKER CREWS. (C135) REVERS FLOW AAR CAN ONLY BE ACCOMPLISHED AIRCRAFT NOT RESTRICTED FOR REVERSE FLOW AAR. b. WITH AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) See in ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.9 AAR Data KC/OC/RC/TC/WC-135B/R/T/S/U/V/W, page E5-26 for last updates E7-17 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.11 AAR Data E-3A-D/F/E-6B/CT-49A (NTCA) /E-8C a. General Information (1) The E-3 doors on the E-3 rotate up forming a large slipway 2,5 feet long and are located approximately 15 feet aft of the nose section and 7 feet behind the centre windows on aircraft centreline.. (2) Receptacle lights, located on the inside of each door illuminating the slipway and receptacle, area rheostat controlled. NOTE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, TO MINIMIZE MISUNDERSTANDING BETWEEN USA RECEIVERS AND FAF TANKERS, RECOMMANDATIONS DESCRIBED IN ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), NATIONAL SRD-USA, ANNEX E, Appendix E5, E5.10 AAR DATA E-3A-D/F/E6B/CT-49A (NTCA)/E-8C, PAGES E5-28 AND E5-29 WILL BE FOLLOWED BY FAF TANKER CREWS. (C135) PROVIDE E-3 RECEIVERS WITH TYPE OF FUEL TO BE OFFLOADED. IF JP-4 (NATO F-40) OR JET B (NATO F-45) FUEL IS BEING OFFLOADED INFORM E-3 RECEIVER OF FUEL TEMPERATURE. E-3 FUEL BOOST PUMPS ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOR FLIGHTS USING JP-4 OR JET B FUEL WITH TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING 85°C. ANY FUEL MIXTURE CONTAINING MORE THAN 0,1 % JP-4 / JET B IS TO BE CONSIDERED JP-4. b. E3D/F (1) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.10 AAR Data E-3A-D/F/E-6B/CT-49A (NTCA) /E-8C, pages E5-28 and E5-29 for last updates. (2) The United Kingdom’s E-3D and French E-3F are identical to the U.S. E3B/C aircraft except for the installation of high bypass engines. (3) E-3D (RAF) is equipped with a refuelling probe located 30 inches forward and 3 feet to the boom operator left of the receptacle. The probe is approximately 10 feet in length and has electroluminescent outline lighting, except for the last 1.5 feet of the probe tip. E7-18 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 (4) E-3F (FAF) was initially equipped with the same probe as E-3D. The probe has been removed (see picture above), but can be re-installed if needed. (5) (MPRS) Due to C135 wing turbulence, E-3D and E-3F AAR on C135FR MPRS is not permitted. CAUTION (BOOM) THE BOOM MAY BLOCK THE PROBE FROM VIEW DURING APPROACH TO CONTACT IF THE RECEIVER IS OFFSET APPROXIMATELY 5 DEGREES TO THE LEFT. (BOOM) NIGHT AAR WITH E-3D/F RECEIVERS WILL NOT BE ATTEMPTED IF THE ELECTRO-LUMINESCENT LIGHTING, BOOM NOZZLE LIGHT(S), AND TMF(S) ARE INOPERATIVE. (BOOM) c. REVERSE FLOW AAR IS PROHIBITED. E-6B (1) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.10 AAR Data E-3A-D/F/E-6B/CT-49A (NTCA) /E-8C, page E5-29. (2) The Navy E-6B is B-707 airframe with CFM-56 engines and a standard 135 AAR receiver receptacle. (3) The AAR functions are essentially the same as the E-3. (4) All data remains the same except the E-6B does not have mission radar and IFF rendezvous equipment. d. CT-49A NATO Trainer Aircraft (NTCA) (1) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.10 AAR Data E-3A-D/F/E-6B/CT-49A (NTCA) /E-8C, page E5-29 for last updates. (2) The NATO Trainer/Cargo Aircraft (TCA) is equipped with URSSI receptacle that has boom interphone capability. (3) The NTCA provides dry contacts only (day and night) for NATO E-3 pilot training. NOTE (BOOM) ONLY DRY CONTACTS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED (DAY AND NIGHT). DO NOT PRESSURIZE THE AR MANIFOLD WITH BOOM VALVE. (BOOM) TO DRAIN TRAPPED FUEL FROM THE BOOM, ENSURE THE A/R LINE VALVE IS CLOSED AND ACCOMPLISH THE BOOM DRAINING STEPS (EXCEPT STOWING BOOM) CONTAINED IN THE FUEL DUMPING CHECKLIST OF THE APPLICABLE FLIGHT MANUAL. E7-19 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 e. E-8C (1) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.10 AAR Data E-3A-D/F/E-6B/CT-49A (NTCA) /E-8C, page E5-29 for last updates. (2) The E-8 is B-707 airframe equipped with a UARRSI receptacle located approximately 15 feet aft of the nose section and 7 feet behind the centre windows on the aircraft centreline. (3) A blade antenna is located 18 inches aft of the aircraft receptacle. CAUTION (BOOM) NIGHT AAR WILL NOT BE ATTEMPTED IF THE RECEIVER’S RECEPTACLE LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE OR THE TANKER DOES NOT HAVE EITHER AN OPERABLE BOOM NOZZLE OR TMF. E7-20 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.12 AAR Data EA-6B a. General Information (1) The EA-6B is equipped with a probe mast located on the centreline, in front of the cockpit. (2) b. EA-6B primary rendezvous means is TAC mode X. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) Probe limit MACH = 0.68. Probe limit MACH is based upon the aerodynamic loads on the receiver’s probe while in contact. (2) EA-6B aircraft are limited to 250 gpm fuel flow rate due to aircraft vent system design limitations. CAUTION (C135) PROLONGED OR EXCESSIVE FUEL FROM THE EA-6B AFT FUSELAGE VENT MAST IS INDICATIVE OF POSSIBLE AIRCRAFT DAMAGE AND IS TO BE REPORTED TO THE RECEIVER AIRCREW. (3) C-135FR (MPRS) (a) Refuelling speeds and altitudes Optimum refuelling speeds for Multi Point Refuelling Systems (MPRS) is 250 – 285 KIAS at 25 000 feet MSL. WARNING E7-21 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 (MPRS) SIMULTANEOUS REFUELLING IS PROHIBITED. USE ONLY ONE POD AND ONE AR PUMP. (MPRS) INFORM THE RECEIVER OF ANY OBSERVED FUEL VENTING; CONTINUATION OF AAR WILL BE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE RECEIVER PILOT. E7-22 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.13 AAR Data Typhoon-Eurofighter- EF-2000 a. General Information (1) Before attempting AAR on FAF C135FR, the Eurofighter crews are to follow the training requirements described in ATP-3.3.4.2(C), Chapter 5, SRD-France, paragraph 3 “Receiver Qualification and Currency on FAF Tankers”. (2) The tanker pressure regulation system and both of the pressure regulators in the MA-4 coupling shall be fully functional. (3) Due to the lack of a probe light on the Eurofighter EF2000, night AR is authorised only if all C135FR lighting normally utilized for night AR are fully functional, including the drogue illumination system (DIS). b. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) Receiver closure rates for contact shall be limited to 4 feet/second. (2) Fuel transfers shall be conducted with no more than two aerial refuelling pumps. (3) The aerial refuelling speed envelope shall be 225-295 KIAS, not to exceed 0.85M. The AR altitude envelope shall be 6500 ft – 34500 ft MSL. (4) Eurofighter EF2000 twin seat variant rear cockpit pilot shall conduct AR during daylight conditions only. CAUTION (5) THE RECEIVER AIRCRAFT IS TO DISCONNECT IMMEDIATELY WHEN MULTI-FUNCTION HEADS DOWN DISPLAY(MHDD) INDICATES “REFUEL COMPLETED”, OR TANKER POD LIGHTS EXTINGUISH (INDICATING E7-23 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 OFFLOAD COMPLETE) TO RECEIVER’S FUEL SYSTEM. PREVENT OVERPRESSURE OF THE (6) EXCEPT IN AN EMERGENCY, CONTINUED CONTACT DURING BRACKET/TOWLINING (MAIN GROUP FUEL TANK TOP-UPS) REFUELLING IS PROHIBITED (THE RECEIVER FILLS TO TOP-OFF AND REMAINS IN CONTACT WITH THE DROGUE SYSTEM) E7-24 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.14 AAR Data F/RF-4E/F a. General information (1) All models of F-4 have a small receptacle with no slipway that is located on the fuselage centreline 2,5 feet behind the aft canopy. (2) Depending on the model, the receptacle is approximately 25 feet from the nose of the aircraft. (3) There is a 3 inch high antenna located 1,5 feet forward of the receptacle approximately on fuselage centreline. (4) Depending on the model, additional antennas may be located AFT of the receptacle. (5) For night AAR, lights are located in the receptacle. (6) The receiver pilot has the capability to position the lights to bright or dim only. (7) When using TMF, a momentary reflection from the receiver’s windscreen may occurs as the receiver moves in from as tern position. NOTE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, TO MINIMIZE MISUNDERSTANDING BETWEEN USA RECEIVERS AND FAF TANKERS, RECOMMANDATIONS DESCRIBED IN ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), NATIONAL SRD-USA, ANNEX E, APPENDIX E5, E5.12 AAR DATA F-4E/F, PAGE E5-32 WILL BE FOLLOWED BY FAF TANKER CREWS. b. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.12 AAR Data F-4E/F, page E5-32. CAUTION (C135) FOR NIGHT AAR, IF THE BOOM NOZZLE LIGHT FAILS BUT THE TMF IS OPERATIVE, ATTEMPTS TO EFFECT A CONTACT WILL BE AT THE DISCRETION E7-25 June 2013 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 OF THE BOOM OPERATOR. SHOULD THE RECEIVER’S RECEPTACLE LIGHT BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE BOOM OPERATOR MAY REQUEST THE RECEIVER PILOT TO TURN ON THE ANTI-COLLISION LIGHTS. NOTE SOME MODELS OF THE F/RF-4E/F DO NOT HAVE MANUAL BOOM LATCHING CAPABILITY. E7-26 June 2013 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.15 AAR Data CF/F-5E/F a. General information (1) The F-5 is equipped with a probe mast located on the right side of the cockpit. (2) Due to the rarity of common operations, specific briefing must be led before AAR F-5 with C135FR, in order to check again tanker and receiver procedures in accordance with ATP-56(B). b. AAR operations/Restrictions (1) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E1, Figure E1-2, KC-135 AAR Mission Planning and Inflight Data, page E1-3 for last updates. CAUTION (ALL) NO AAR OPERATIONS SHALL BE CONDUCTED WITH THE F-5’S STABILITY AUGMENTATION SYSTEM (SAS) INOPERATIVE UNLESS AN EMERGENCY FUEL QUANTITY CONDITION EXISTS IN THE RECEIVER. E7-27 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.16 a. AAR Data F-15A-E/I/J/DJ/S/SG General Information (1) The receptacle of the F-15 has a fold down door which forms a small slipway. It is located 30 feet from the nose and 3 feet left of centreline in the aircraft wing root area. (2) Lights for the slipway are in the receptacle and on the aft portion of the canopy which illuminates the area around the receptacle. NOTE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, TO MINIMIZE MISUNDERSTANDING BETWEEN USA RECEIVERS AND FAF TANKERS, RECOMMANDATIONS DESCRIBED IN ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), NATIONAL SRD-USA, ANNEX E, APPENDIX E5, E5.13 AAR DATA F-15A-E/I/J/DJ/S/SG, PAGES E5-33 AND E5-34 WILL BE FOLLOWED BY FAF TANKER CREWS. b. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.13 AAR Data F-15A-E/I/J/DJ/S/SG, page E5-34. CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT CONTACT IF THE FORWARD AAR DOOR IS VIBRATING. CONTACT WITH THE BOOM MAY CAUSE LOSS OF THE AAR DOOR. NOTE (BOOM) TO ASSURE SUCCESSFUL CONTACT, PRECISE POSITIONING OF THE BOOM STRAIGHT INTO THE RECEPTACLE IS REQUIRED. THE NOZZLE TIP MAY HANG-UP IN THE FORWARD END OF THE RECEPTACLE SLIPWAY. THE TIP ALSO HANG-UP ON THE RECEPTACLE FORWARD ROLLERS IF ATTEMPTING CONTACT FROM EITHER SIDE OF THE SLIPWAY. c. F-15E Data (1) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.13 AAR Data F-15A-E/I/J/DJ/S/SG, pages E5-33 and E5. E7-28 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 (2) To aid in determining the approximate deck angle and closure rate, a tail floodlight has been added. CAUTION (BOOM) DURING NIGHT AAR, EXERCISE EXTREME CARE DUE TO REDUCED DEPTH PERCEPTION AND LACK OF VISUAL CUES ON THE F-15E DARKER PAINT SCHEME. E7-29 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.17 AAR Data F-16A/B/C/D/E/F/I F-16 With Conformal Tanks a. General Information (1) The F-16 has a UARRSI receptacle which is located 27 feet from the nose on aircraft centreline, 6,5 feet aft of the canopy. (2) The F-16B/D/F/I model (two-seater) receptacle is slightly closer to the canopy. (3) There is a 2-inch high antenna on the upper fuselage centreline, 3 feet forward of the receptacle. (4) On F-16B/D/F/I models, the antenna is 8 inches higher due to being mounted on the aft portion of the raised panels that blend the canopy to the fuselage. (5) F-16C/D/F/I (single-/two-seater) models are modified with a tapering fillet at the base of the vertical stabiliser approximately 9 inches aft of the UARRSI. (6) A single antenna on the fillet is approximately 2 feet aft of the receptacle. (7) On F-16B/D/F/I models, the area forward and aft of the receptacle is reduced. (8) Lighting for the receptacle is of fixed intensity. (9) The floodlight on the upper fuselage, which illuminates the AAR markings around the receptacle, can be varied in intensity. (10) The receivers may be equipped with conformal fuel tanks (CFTs); receivers with CFTs will be refuelled using standard F-16 procedures with the following exceptions: (a) The AAR altitude is restricted to 15,000 to 30,000 feet MSL with optimum altitude being 20,000 feet MSL (b) Tanker A/R airspeed is 310 ± 10 KCAS (no slower than 300 KCAS) (11) On airplanes with CFTs installed, the top of the CFT is above the level of the AAR receptacle; the tanks are especially high toward the forward end. E7-30 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 (12) Airplanes with CFTs may have a green receptacle light that is visible during night AAR. (13) CFT configured aircraft are limited to gross weights of 48,000 lbs. NOTE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, TO MINIMIZE MISUNDERSTANDING BETWEEN USA RECEIVERS AND FAF TANKERS, RECOMMANDATIONS DESCRIBED IN ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), NATIONAL SRD-USA, ANNEX E, APPENDIX E5, E5.14 AAR DATA F-16A/B/C/D/E/F/I, PAGES E5-35 THRU E5-37 WILL BE FOLLOWED BY FAF TANKER CREWS. b. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) See ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), National SRD-USA, Annex E, Appendix E5, E5.14 AAR Data F-16A/B/C/D/E/F/I, page E5-37 for last updates. WARNING (C135) BOOM OPERATORS MUST HAVE AT LEAST 400 CONTACTS TO REFUEL F-16 AIRCRAFT WITH CONFORMAL FUEL TANK. MISSION QUALIFICATION TRAINING IS NOT PERMITTED WITH F-16 WITH CONFORMAL FUEL TANK. (BOOM) DURING AAR WITH AN AIRPLANE WITH CFTS, IMMEDIATELY INFORM THE RECEIVER OF ANY FUEL VENTING IN THE AREA OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST; THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT VENTED FUEL COULD BE IGNITED DURING AFTERBURNER OPERATION. CAUTION (BOOM) F-16B/D MODEL - AVOID STRIKING THE PANELS THAT BLEND THE AFT PORTION OF THE CANOPY WITH THE FUSELAGE DURING CONTACT AND AFTER DISCONNECT. THESE PANELS ARE APPROXIMATELY 18 INCHES FROM SLIPWAY DOORS. (BOOM) DURING AAR WITH AN AIRPLANE WITH CFTS, DO NOT ALLOW THE BOOM TO CONTACT THE CFT; A BOOM STRIKE ON EITHER CFT COULD LEAD TO TANK FAILURE AND A CATASTROPHIC FUEL LEAK. IMMEDIATELY INFORM THE RECEIVER OF ANY STRIKE TO A CFT. E7-31 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 (BOOM) SOME F-16B/D/F/I (TWO-SEATER) MODELS ARE MODIFIED WITH A RAISED AVIONIC HUMP ON THE SPINE OF THE AIRCRAFT WHICH RAISES THE RECEPTACLE APPROXIMATELY 1 FOOT. NOTE (BOOM) F-16'S DO NOT HAVE MANUAL BOOM LATCHING CAPABILITY. (BOOM) DURING F-16 AAR, BE AWARE THAT PRESSURE DISCONNECTS MAY OCCUR. E7-32 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.18 AAR Data CF/EA/EF/F/A-18A/BE/G/A-G a. General Information (1) The F-18 is equipped with a retractable probe mast located on the right side in front of the cockpit. b. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) C-135FR/MPRS (a) Optimum refuelling speeds for C-135FR/MPRS are as follows: (i) F/A-18A thru D : 250 – 275 KIAS at 25 000 ft MSL. (ii) F/A-18E/F : 260 – 280 KIAS at 25 000 ft MSL. CAUTION (BDA) FOR F-18, PROBE LIMIT MACH IS 0.80. (MPRS) FOR F-18, PROBE LIMIT MACH IS 0.86. (ALL) PROBE LIMIT MACH IS BASED UPON THE AERODYNAMIC LOADS ON THE RECEIVER’S PROBE WHILE IN CONTACT. NOTE THE PROBE LIMIT MACH IS DUE TO PROBE WEAKNESS, ATTEMPT CONTACT AT LOWER AIRSPEEDS/CLOSURE RATE; IF REQUIRED, INCREASE AIRSPEEDS IN 5 KNOTS INCREMENTS, CLOSURE RATE AS NECESSARY, UP TO INDICATED LIMITS. (2) C160NG (a) No specific information. E7-33 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.19 INTENTIONALLY BLANK E7-34 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.20 AAR Data AV-8A/B, GR-7 (Harrier) a. General information (1) The Harrier is equipped with a retractable probe mast located on the left side above the air intake. (2) The tanker pressure regulation system and MA-3/4 coupling pressure regulators will be fully functional. b. AAR Operations/Restrictions. (1) The receiver pilot shall be informed by the tanker of the type of fuel being transferred. CAUTION (MPRS) PROBE LIMIT MACH IS 0.80. PROBE LIMIT MACH IS BASED UPON THE AERODYNAMIC LOADS ON THE RECEIVER’S PROBE WHILE IN CONTACT. (BDA) DUE TO UNKNOWN STRUCTURAL STRENGTH OF PROBE MAST MOUNTED ON HARRIER, BDA REFUELLING IS PROHIBITED. E7-35 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.21 AAR Data JAS39 GRIPEN C/D a. General Information (1) The JAS39 GRIPEN C/D are equipped with a telescopic retractable probe mast located on the left side above the air intake. (2) The GRIPEN is not equipped with probe nozzle light. NOTE GLOBAL POSITION OF THE GRIPEN’S PROBE, PARTICULARLY FOR THE D VERSION (TWO SEATS), IS A MAJOR CONSTRAINT FOR AAR (2) On the GRIPEN D, probe’s position is between the first and the second seat. (1) Front position: Despite the length of the probe when extended (204 cm plus 38cm probe tip), the probe is only at the level of the pilot’s seat. E7-36 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 (3) Lateral position: Distance between the tip of the probe and the glass-cockpit is 68 cm. b. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) (MPRS) AAR the GRIPEN in degraded electronic flight control system mode is not authorized until it will be experienced. (2) (MPRS) The GRIPEN probe mast contains a pin which may be a "snag" point during coupling engagements and disengagements with the probe nozzle. This pin could damage the drogue canopy which could adversely affect the drag force of the drogue, resulting in instability during extension and rewind operations. WARNING (BDA) DUE TO THE POSITION OF THE PROBE MAST AND ITS UNKNOWN STRUCTURAL STRENGTH, BDA REFUELLING IS PROHIBITED. CAUTION (MPRS) PROBE LIMIT MACH IS 0.80. PROBE LIMIT MACH IS BASED UPON THE AERODYNAMIC LOADS ON THE RECEIVER’S PROBE WHILE IN CONTACT. (MPRS) THE DROGUE IS AFFECTED BY AERODYNAMIC EFFECTS IN THE VICINITY OF THE GRIPEN AIRFRAME (MAINLY BOW WAVE). MISSED CONTACT MAY LEAD THE DROGUE TO HIT THE GRIPEN AIRFRAME OR GLASS-COCKPIT. (MPRS) NIGHT AAR IS AUTHORISED WITH CARE. NOTE (MPRS) AFTER AN AAR MISSION WITH THE GRIPEN, MAINTENANCE WILL INSPECT THE DROGUE ASSEMBLY OF THE APPROPRIATE HOSE SYSTEM(S) FOR CANOPY TEARS AND OTHER DAMAGE. THIS IS DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE GRIPEN’S PROBE PIN. ANNOTATE "DROGUE ASSEMBLY INSPECTION REQUIRED IN AIRCRAFT F-11. E7-37 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.22 AAR Data Mirage F1B/CR/CH/EE/EH/-200/EQ a. General Information (1) The Mirage F1 is equipped with a probe mast located on the right side in front of the cockpit. (2) A probe nozzle light illuminates the area for contact, and is rheostat controlled. (3) FAF Mirage F1-CR/B are equipped with short length probe mast. (4) Dassault export Mirage F1-CH/EE/EH/EQ/-200… are equipped with long probe mast. b. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) Mirage F1-B. The Mirage F1-B version is equipped with a sham probe for initial training of receiver pilots. Dry contact with no fuel pressure is only possible. (2) (BDA) FAF Mirage F1-CT/CR/B short probe equipped are authorized to refuel on BDA. (3) (MPRS) Mirage F1-B Multi point refuelling system is prohibited. E7-38 June 2013 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 NOTE (BDA) ONLY DRY CONTACTS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED (DAY AND NIGHT) WITH MIRAGE F1-B. DO NOT PRESSURIZE THE AR MANIFOLD WITH BOOM VALVE. (BDA) TO DRAIN TRAPPED FUEL FROM THE BOOM, ENSURE THE A/R LINE VALVE IS CLOSED AND ACCOMPLISH THE BOOM DRAINING STEPS (EXCEPT STOWING BOOM) CONTAINED IN THE FUEL DUMPING CHECKLIST OF THE APPLICABLE FLIGHT MANUAL. CAUTION (BDA) DUE TO STRUCTURAL LIMITED STRENGTH OF PROBE MAST, ALL DASSAULT EXPORT MIRAGE F1 VERSIONS AAR CAPABLE ARE NOT BDA QUALIFIED ON FAF C-135FR AND KC-135R. (C160NG) DUE TO SPEED OF C160NG FOR REFUELLING THE MIRAGE F1, MAXIMUM AAR AIRSPEEDS BOUND WITH ALTITUDES ARE : - 210 KIAS / FL 170, 200 KIAS / FL 200, 190 KIAS / FL 230. E7-39 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.23 AAR Data Mirage 50 a. General information (1) The Mirage 50 is equipped with a long size probe mast located on the right side in front of the cockpit. (2) The Mirage 50 is not Radar equipped. (3) Due to the rarity of common operations with non NATO countries using Mirage 50, unless otherwise specified, face to face briefing should be led before AAR with FAF Tankers in order to check tanker and receiver procedures in accordance with ATP-3.3.4.2(C). b. AAR operations CAUTION (BDA) DUE TO STRUCTURAL LIMITED STRENGTH OF PROBE MAST MOUNTED ON DASSAULT EXPORT MIRAGE 50, BDA REFUELLING IS PROHIBITED. (ALL) THE MIRAGE 50 IS NOT RADAR EQUIPPED. SPECIAL CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN FOR JOINING PROCEDURES, NIGHT AND/OR IMC AAR PROCEDURES. E7-40 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.24 AAR Data Mirage 2000B/C/D/EM/BM/EGM/BGM/N/-5/-9/H/TH/RAD9/DAD9 a. General information (1) The Mirage 2000 is equipped with a probe mast located on the right side in front of the cockpit. (2) FAF Mirage 2000B/C/D/N/-5 and Dassault export 2000H/TH/RAD9/DAD9 are equipped with a short length probe mast. (3) Mirage Mirage 2000-9 / EM/BM/EGM/BGM are equipped with a long probe mast. (4) A probe nozzle light illuminates the area for contact, and is rheostat controlled. (5) Due to the rarity of common operations with non NATO countries using Mirage 2000, unless otherwise specified, face to face briefing should be led before AAR with FAF Tankers in order to check tanker and receiver procedures in accordance with ATP-3.3.4.2(C). Special care should be taken for joining procedures, night and/or IMC AAR procedures. b. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) (BDA) FAF Mirage 2000B/C/D/N/-5 short probes are authorized to refuel on BDA. (2) (BDA) BDA AAR with Dassault export Mirage 2000 H/TH and RAD9/DAD9 is prohibited. (3) (MPRS) No specific information. (4) (C160NG) No specific information. CAUTION (BDA) DUE TO STRUCTURAL LIMITED STRENGTH OF LONG PROBES MOUNTED ON DASSAULT EXPORT MIRAGE 2000 EM/BM AND EGM/BGM, REFUELLING ON BDA IS PROHIBITED. E7-41 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.25 AAR Data Rafale B/C/M a. General Information (1) The RAFALE is equipped with a probe mast located on the right side in front of the cockpit. (2) A probe nozzle light illuminates the area for contact, and is rheostat controlled. b. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) (SEM) For AAR speed and ALT, see Annex C, paragraphs C2, a. to f. (2) f. (RAFALE M) For AAR speed and ALT, see Annex D, paragraphs D2, a. to WARNING (BDA) IN DEGRADED ELECTRONIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM MODE (EMERGENCY ANALOGICAL MODE), BDA AAR SHOULD BE AVOIDED. MPRS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD OF AAR BECAUSE IT ENSURES MAXIMUM TANKER/RECEIVER SEPARATION. E7-42 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 CAUTION (MPRS) IN DEGRADED ELECTRONIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM MODE, AAR WILL BE MADE AT THE LOWEST SPEED PERMITTED BY TANKER WEIGHT (CAS < 250KTS). (C160NG) TO AVOID SYSTEM OVERPRESSURE, FOR RAFALE, OFFLOAD IS LIMITED TO FULL TANKS LESS 500KG, (1 100 POUNDS). E7-43 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.26 AAR Data SU-30 MKI a. General Information (1) The SU-30MKI is equipped with a retractable probe (27 inch high when extend, 32 inch long) located on the left side of the cockpit. b. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) (MPRS) Night AAR is not authorized until it will be experienced. CAUTION (MPRS) DO NOT REFUEL SU-30 MKI WITH F-34. APPROPRIATE FUEL TYPE IS F-35. FOR DETAILS, SEE ATP 3.3.4.2 (ATP-56), NATIONAL SRD-USA, ANNEX F, COMPARATIVE FUEL GRADES/CODES. (BDA) DUE TO STRUCTURAL LIMITED STRENGTH OF LONG PROBES MOUNTED ON SU-30 MKI, REFUELLING ON BDA IS PROHIBITED. E7-44 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.27 AAR Data Super Etendard Modernisé (SEM) a. General Information (1) The SEM is equipped with a retractable probe located on the centreline, in front of the cockpit. (2) The SEM may be equipped with PRV QUINSON 70-1 or PRV J.C.CARTER 60318-2B. Both are acceptable to refuel on C-135FR/MPRS and C160NG. (3) Due to centreline position of the probe in front of the cockpit, fuel leak is a major constraint. b. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) (C160NG) No specific information. (2) (SEM) For AAR speed and ALT, see Annex C, paragraphs C2, a. to f. (3) f. (RAFALE M) For AAR speed and ALT, see Annex D, paragraphs D2, a. to CAUTION (MPRS) TO PREVENT FUEL LEAK, C135FR MA4 COUPLING MUST BE CHECKED ON GROUND BEFORE REFUELLING SEM ON MK32-B PODS. (BDA) DUE TO STRUCTURAL LIMITED STRENGTH OF PROBES MOUNTED ON SEM, REFUELLING ON BDA IS PROHIBITED. E7-45 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.28 AAR Data S3-A/B Viking a. General Information b. AAR operations (1) (ALL) While in contact, adapt the bank angle to 15 NM turn range or 18 degrees ADF unless the S-3A/B pilot request different angles. (2) (MPRS) Optimum refuelling speeds are 200 – 240 KIAS at 15 000 ft MSL. CAUTION (MPRS) WINGSPAN EXCEEDS 68 FEET; SIMULTANEOUS REFUELLING IS PROHIBITED. E7-46 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE Appendix E7 E7.29 AAR Data Tornado F-3/ADV/GR-4/GR-4A/IDS/ECR/PA-200 a. General Information (1) The Tornado is equipped with a retractable probe mast located on the right side of the cockpit for GR-4, GR-4A, IDS, ECR, PA200 types, and on the left side for E-3 and ADV types. (2) For night AAR, the receiver air crew should dim the probe light setting to the lowest possible level while still providing adequate illumination to conduct safe AAR. (3) Per Tornado technical orders, no AAR operations are to be conducted with the receiver aircraft in degraded Command and Stability Augmentation System modes. b. AAR Operations/Restrictions (1) Limit the bank angle to 15 degres for turns while in contact unless the receiver pilot requests different angles. (2) The receiver pilot shall be informed by the tanker of the type fuel being transferred. E7-47 November 2012 Annex E to National SRD-FRANCE LEP LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES TO ANNEX E – NATIONAL SRD FRANCE PAGE NUMBERS EFFECTIVE PAGES E-1 to E-3 E1-1 E1-2 to E1-3 E1-4 to E1-5 E2-1 E2-2 to E2-3 E3-1 E3-2 to E3.4 E4-1 E4-2 E5-1 E5-2 E6-1 to E6-3 E7-1 E7-2 to E7-24 E7-25 E7-26 to E7-37 E7-38 E7-39 to E7-47 LEP-E-1 Nov 12 Nov 12 Jun 13 Nov 12 Nov 12 Jun 13 Nov 12 Jun 13 Nov 12 Jun 13 Jun 13 Nov 12 Nov 12 Jun 13 Nov 12 Jun 13 Nov 12 Jun 13 Nov 12 Jun 13 LEP-E-1 June 2013