Fuel Planning - P-8210139

SECTION LOW ALTITUDE TACTICS AND PROCEDURES

CHAPTER SIX

FUEL PLANNING

Data for accurate fuel planning is available in the T-2C NATOPS manual and, to a lesser extent,

in the T-2C Student In-Flight Guide. Appropriate fuel states from the above sources will be used

to fill in the strip chart doghouses and divert chart. Actual fuel figures will depend on the route

planned.

Standard Planning Data:

Start Fuel: 4700

Maneuver

Fuel (LBS)

Dist. (NM)

Time (MIN)

Start/taxi

390

T/O/ Climb to 10K/Accel to 280

270

Cruise at 10K/280 KTAS/2100 PPH

As required

Idle Descent/10K 500 AGL

270 KTAS/600 PPH

Low Alt Cruise/500 AGL/300 KTS

3200 PPH (Start point to IP)

As required

Low Alt Cruise/500 AGL/360 KTS

4000 PPH (IP to Target)

As required

Climb/19K/270 KTAS

480

Cruise/19K/300 KTAS/1700 PPH

As required

Instrument approach

300

TOTALS:

As calculated

All T-2C flights shall be planned to land with at least 1000 LBS of fuel remaining as per

squadron SOP.

DD 175

Most often, the WEPS flights will be on the flight schedule and stereo routes utilized. If this is

the case, a DD 175 is not necessary. If DD 175 is listed on the flight schedule, the Lead student

will be required to fill out a DD 175. By brief time, a final copy of the DD 175 should be

completed without errors. When entering your entry and exit points onto the DD 175 you must

ensure only the AP-1B points are used.

DIVERT CHART

A divert chart is required for each low-level route flown. A divert chart is designed for instant

situational awareness during an airborne emergency. In the event of any in-flight emergency

(mechanical, structural, Bingo fuel, etc.) that requires an immediate recovery, the divert chart

will provide the aircrew with a quick steer to the nearest suitable divert airfield. Care should be

taken to make the divert chart as clear and accurate as possible. The information on the divert

chart will be briefed before each flight. Specifically the divert chart will contain the following:

1. A suitable divert airfield from each point on the low-level route. Squadron SOP will define

the requirements of a suitable divert field (civilian or military).

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