Familiarization Flight Procedures
T-45C TS, ADV & IUT FamFP-01
B. Taxi procedures
Sg 3, fr 3
1.
Power settings and limitations for taxi
Taxi Procedures
1.5.1.2
*Use a maximum RPM of 70%
to start movement
NOTE: Stay on taxi/runway centerline to
avoid FOD (loose gravel, rocks, etc.) that
*Idle will yield taxi speeds that
has accumulated along the edges of the
must be controlled by periodic
braking
pavement and maintain proper taxi interval
to prevent jet exhaust of other aircraft from
*Taxi speeds
blowing FOD into your intakes.
- Walking speed in the line
a.
Taxi power
- Running speed on taxiways
(1) Throttle to 70% maximum to start
*If in doubt . . . STOP!
movement from standstill
*Offset to the left or right side of
(2) Always set throttle to IDLE when in
taxiway when pulling into the
hold short. If a stationary T-45
a turn
is in front of you at the hold
short or prior to the hold short,
b.
Taxi speed
and is offset on the taxiway,
pull up along side in parade
(1) No faster than ground crew can
bearing. If any other type of
aircraft is in front of your
walk when in line area
aircraft, always remain 500 ft
aft.
(2) No faster than ground crew can
running when out of line area
NOTE: Due to high residual
thrust, taxi speed may become
excessive--even at IDLE. Control
by tapping brakes lightly--don't ride
them.
2.
Taxi clearance
a.
Communicate to ground control (to
request taxi clearance): "Ground, Bass
one seven zero, taxi one, with informa-
tion Alpha" 1.5.1.1.2
b.
Taxi clearance from ground control
may include clearance from the line
area to the hold short of the active duty
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