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UH60 Wethawk Refueling Operations

UH60 Wethawk Refueling Operations. Task - Install Components of the Micro-Fare System. Condition - Given a Micro-Fare, required refueling support equipment and a UH60 with full ERFS and flight crew. Standard - Complete all performance measures without error.

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UH60 Wethawk Refueling Operations

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  1. UH60 Wethawk Refueling Operations • Task - Install Components of the Micro-Fare System. • Condition - Given a Micro-Fare, required refueling support equipment and a UH60 with full ERFS and flight crew. • Standard - Complete all performance measures without error

  2. UH60 Wethawk Refueling OperationsTypical Site Layout • The typical Wethawk FARP will be setup as seen in the diagram to the left, and will consist of the following soldiers and mission equipment. • 12 personnel • PIC / Site OIC • PI on the controls and radios / ATC • CE / SGT of the guard force • CE / guard and combat lifesaver • 77F10 x 4 • 77F30 / NCOIC • 68J / Armament Technician • 11B x 2 / guard force • Mission Equipment • Micro-Fare system • 2 x 50’ and 2 x 100’ ICS cords • 2 x M60D • NVDs 5 x Anvis 6 and 4 x Anvis 7

  3. UH60 Wethawk Refueling OperationsAircraft Configuration 77F10 Security Team 68J Armor Aircraft crew Micro-fare • Cabin area • Add aft facing seat between CE seats • Remove and stow two seats from rows 4 and 5 • Secure all Micro-Fare equipment w/cargo straps

  4. UH60 Wethawk Refueling OperationsAircraft Configuration • Aircraft • Two tanks - 2 x 230 gallon tanks can be carried on the inside or outside storage points. • Four tanks - 4 x 230 gallon tanks. Fill the inside set to capacity and divide remaining fuel between outside set. Transfer fuel from the outside set to the mains first.

  5. UH60 Wethawk Refueling OperationsMicro-Fare Components • System components • Pump Module • Cage w/Electric Power Box and Grounding Provisions, (HM022-405) • Hose, De-Fueling, Non-Collapsible 1”x 20’, Unisex to Unisex, (HM022-117-41) • Robertson De-Fueling Device (HM020-161) • Closed Circuit Nozzle, D-1, (AE83277R) • Hose Collapsible, 2”x 50’, Unisex to Unisex, (AE706722-1) • Power Cord, 50’ Electrical (HM022-048-11) • Cable, 50’ Grounding (per point and pump module) • “Y” Assembly, Unisex (Y -- AE82936R) • Nozzle, CCR with Unisex Adapter (4930-01-363-6449/4930-00-704-9452) • Grounding Rod • Drip Pans (1 per point) (1 per pump module) • Fire Extinguisher (1 per per point) (1 per pump module) • Water Cans (5 gallon) (1 per point) • Fuel Can (5 gallon) (1 per point)

  6. UH60 Wethawk Refueling OperationsFARP Setup/Site Selection • Choose a suitable site within the LZ • Position the Wethawk so that there is ample level ground on the left side of the aircraft to establish the FARP. (slope limit for OH58 is 5 degrees) • If possible land the Wethawk up slope from the intended refuel points. • Land the Wethawk on level or left side low sloping ground. (Slope should be kept to a minimum) • Location within the LZ should allow good observation of approaching forces. • Use METT-T to determine most suitable FARP layout.

  7. UH60 Wethawk Refueling OperationsFARP Setup • Upon Landing • Security personnel will take up hasty fighting positions on the right side of the aircraft. • Shut down the aircraft to the APU in training or to idle during conflict. • 3/5 personnel begin setting up FARP. • CEs dismount M60Ds and take up positions at 6 & 12. They will remain in communication by ICS system. • NCOIC and OIC prepare to inspect the Micro-Fare FARP as it is established. • Pilot on the controls collects data for transmission to incoming aircraft.

  8. UH60 Wethawk Refueling OperationsFARP Setup • Data to be Collected and Advisories Transmitted if Other than briefed. (Remember - Keep it Secure.) • Exact grid location of established FARP • Landing direction • Estimated winds • Last known winds • Forecast winds • Other limiting WX conditions • FARP status • Aircraft present • Aircraft inbound/outbound • Any delays • Fuel and armament remaining • Enemy situation

  9. UH60 Wethawk Refueling OperationsMicro Fare Setup • Position and setup the pump module • Place the pump on level, cleared ground. • Place the pump in its drip pan with absorbent pad. • Placement should be about 20 feet from aircraft. • Position pump with inlet port facing the aircraft. • Connect power cable to P276 connection under right side crew chief window. • Drive grounding rod into ground near pump • Ground the pump to this grounding rod • Ground the aircraft to this same grounding rod.

  10. UH60 Wethawk Refueling OperationsMicro-Fare Setup • Assemble Suction and Discharge Hoses • Connect 20’ suction hose to inlet port of pump and attach D-1 nozzle to aircraft end of hose. • Layout and attach one 50’ section of discharge hose and connect it to the discharge side of the pump module. • Ensure all dust covers are sealed together to prevent future contamination. • Run this hose out from the pump towards the 9 o’clock position.

  11. UH60 Wethawk Refueling OperationsMicro-Fare Setup • Install “Y” fitting • Connect “Y” fitting to the 50’ discharge hose. • Place an absorbent pad under the fitting. • At this point in the setup all butterfly valves will be in the closed position. • Ensure all dust covers are sealed to prevent future contamination.

  12. UH60 Wethawk Refueling OperationsMicro-Fare Setup • Discharge Hoses to Refuel Points • Lay out and connect one 50’ discharge hose to each refuel point. • Connect each hose to an outlet on the “Y” fitting. • Connect only one discharge hose when the mission requires single point refuel operations.

  13. UH60 Wethawk Refueling OperationsMicro-Fare Setup • Assemble the dispensing point • 10 feet from the end of the discharge hose drive a grounding rod/nozzle holder into the ground. • Attach the nozzle assembly to the end of the discharge hose. • Hang the nozzle assembly on the nozzle holder and attach the nozzle grounding clamp to the grounding rod. • Attach an additional grounding clamp assembly to the rod for use in grounding the aircraft. • Place a fire extinguisher of appropriate size and type at each point • Place all necessary drip pans and spill materials at each point. • Ensure that the dispensing points are approximately 80’ apart.

  14. UH60 Wethawk Refueling OperationsMicro-Fare Setup • Pressure Check and Fuel Sample • Double check the entire assembly as per the Tactical Refueling Site Safety Inspection Checklist and attach the D-1 nozzle to the main refuel port on the UH60. • Open all butterfly valves from the D-1 nozzle to the dispensing points. • Turn on the pump and pressurize the system. • WALK THE LINES and look for leaks. • Flush each line into the 5 gallon fuel can and take a visual fuel sample at each dispensing point. • The site OIC must check both of these samples. • Samples taken from the main tanks and the external tanks were checked prior to take off.

  15. UH60 Wethawk Refueling OperationsMicro-Fare Setup • Don’t forget to do the paper work • Must be signed off by the POL NCOIC and a trained Wethawk OIC. • The training for Wethawk OIC is trained throughout the year and documented in the IATF. • Be Safe!

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