natops flight manual navy model f/a-18a/b/c/d 161353 and up aircraft

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A1-F18AC-NFM-000
NATOPS FLIGHT MANUAL
NAVY MODEL
F/A-18A/B/C/D
161353 AND UP
AIRCRAFT
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15 DECEMBER 2000

A1-F18AC-NFM-000
NATOPS FLIGHT MANUAL
NAVY MODEL
F/A-18A/B/C/D
161353 AND UP
AIRCRAFT
McDonnell Douglas Corporation
THIS PUBLICATION SUPERSEDES A1-F18AC-NFM-000 DATED 15 JANUARY
1997 CHANGED 15 FEBRUARY 2000
THIS PUBLICATION IS INCOMPLETE WITHOUT A1-F18AC-NFM-200
AND A1-F18AC-NFM-210
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C. Distribution authorized to US Government
agencies and their contractors to protect publications required for official
use or for administrative or operational purposes only, determined on 1
September 1999. Other requests for this document shall be referred to
Commanding Officer, Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service
Command, Naval Air Station North Island, P.O. Box 357031, Building 90
Distribution, San Diego CA 92135-7031.
DESTRUCTION NOTICE - For unclassified, limited documents, destroy by any
method that will prevent disclosure of the contents or reconstruction of the
document.
ISSUED BY AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS AND
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMANDER
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND.
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NATEC ELECTRONIC MANUAL
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A1-F18AC-NFM-000
15 December, 2000
LETTER OF PROMULGATION
1. The NavalAir Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Program is a positive
approachtowardimprovingcombatreadinessandachievingasubstantialreductionintheaircraftmishap
rate.Standardization,basedonprofessionalknowledgeandexperience,providesthebasisfordevelopment
of an efficient and sound operational procedure. The standardization program is not planned to stifle
individual initiative, but rather to aid the commanding officer in increasing the unit’s combat potential
withoutreducingcommandprestigeorresponsibility.
2. This manual standardizes ground and flight procedures but does not include tactical doctrine.
Compliance with the stipulated manual requirements and procedures is mandatory except as authorized
herein. In order to remain effective, NATOPS must be dynamic and stimulate rather than suppress
individualthinking.Sinceaviationisacontinuing,progressiveprofession,itisbothdesirableandnecessary
thatnewideasandnewtechniquesbeexpeditiouslyevaluatedandincorporatedifproventobesound.To
thisend,commandingofficersofaviationunitsareauthorizedtomodifyprocedurescontainedherein,in
accordancewiththewaiverprovisionsestablishedbyOPNAVINST3710.7,forthepurposeofassessing
newideaspriortoinitiatingrecommendationsforpermanentchanges.Thismanualispreparedandkept
currentbytheusersinordertoachievemaximumreadinessandsafetyinthemostefficientandeconomical
manner.Shouldconflictexistbetweenthetrainingandoperatingproceduresfoundinthismanualandthose
foundinotherpublications,thismanualwillgovern.
3. Checklists and other pertinent extracts from this publication necessary to normal operations and
trainingshouldbemadeandcarriedforuseinnavalaircraft.
M. J. McCABE
RearAdmiral, U.S. Navy
Director,Air Warfare
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NATOPS Flight Manual
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PART I THE AIRCRAFT
CHAPTER 1 The Aircraft
1.1 AIRCRAFT DESCRIPTION........................................ I-1-1
1.1.1 Meet The Hornet.................................................... I-1-1
1.1.2 Aircraft Dimensions.................................................. I-1-1
1.1.3 Aircraft Gross Weight................................................ I-1-1
1.1.4 Mission. ............................................................ I-1-2
1.2 BLOCK NUMBERS ................................................ I-1-2
CHAPTER 2 Systems
2.1 POWER PLANT SYSTEMS........................................ I-2-1
2.1.1 Engines.............................................................. I-2-1
2.1.2 Automatic Throttle Control (ATC)................................... I-2-8
2.2 FUEL SYSTEM .................................................... I-2-10
2.2.1 Survivability......................................................... I-2-10
2.2.2 Fuel Tank Pressurization and Vent. ................................. I-2-10
2.2.3 Internal Transfer ................................................... I-2-11
2.2.4 External Transfer.................................................... I-2-13
2.2.5 Fuel Feed System.................................................... I-2-13
2.2.6 Fuel Recirculation System. .......................................... I-2-16
2.2.7 Fuel Dump System. ................................................. I-2-17
2.2.8 Fuel Lo Level Indications............................................ I-2-17
2.2.9 Fuel Quantity Indicating System (F/A-18A/B). ...................... I-2-18
2.2.10 Fuel Quantity Indicating System (F/A-18C/D). ...................... I-2-19
2.2.11 Air Refueling System. ............................................... I-2-22
2.2.12 Ground Refueling System............................................ I-2-22
2.3 FLIGHT PERFORMANCE ADVISORY SYSTEM ................. I-2-24
2.3.1 Flight Performance Advisory System (FPAS) (F/A-18A Aircraft
AFTER AFC 253 OR 292, and F/A-18C/D Aircraft.)................. I-2-24
2.4 SECONDARY POWER SYSTEM .................................. I-2-26
2.4.1 Airframe Mounted Accessory Drive (AMAD)......................... I-2-27
2.4.2 Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)......................................... I-2-28
2.4.3 External Power Start. ............................................... I-2-29
2.4.4 Bleed Air Augmentation. ............................................ I-2-29
2.5 ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM ....................... I-2-30
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2.5.1 AC Electrical Power. ................................................ I-2-30
2.5.2 DC Electrical Power (Aircraft 161353 THRU 161528 BEFORE AFC
049). ................................................................ I-2-31
2.5.3 DC Electrical Power (AIRCRAFT 161702 AND UP AND
AIRCRAFT 161353 THRU 161528 AFTER AFC049). ............... I-2-35
2.5.4 External Electrical Power............................................ I-2-36
2.5.5 Circuit Breakers. .................................................... I-2-37
2.6 LIGHTING ........................................................ I-2-37
2.6.1 Exterior Lighting. ................................................... I-2-37
2.6.2 Interior Lighting..................................................... I-2-39
2.7 HYDRAULIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM ........................ I-2-41
2.7.1 Pumps and Reservoirs. .............................................. I-2-41
2.7.2 Hydraulic Circuits. .................................................. I-2-42
2.7.3 Valves. .............................................................. I-2-42
2.7.4 Accumulators........................................................ I-2-43
2.8 FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM ..................................... I-2-43
2.8.1 Application. ......................................................... I-2-43
2.8.2 Primary Flight Controls.............................................. I-2-43
2.8.3 Secondary Flight Controls. .......................................... I-2-54
2.8.4 Flaps. ............................................................... I-2-54
2.9 AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM (AFCS) ............. I-2-59
2.9.1 AFCS Caution and Advisory Displays................................ I-2-59
2.9.2 Pilot Relief Modes .................................................. I-2-60
2.10 LANDING SYSTEM ............................................... I-2-62
2.10.1 Landing Gear System................................................ I-2-62
2.10.2 Nosewheel Steering System.......................................... I-2-65
2.10.3 Brake System ....................................................... I-2-65
2.10.4 Launch Bar System.................................................. I-2-67
2.10.5 Arresting Hook System. ............................................. I-2-67
2.11 WING FOLD SYSTEM ............................................ I-2-68
2.11.1 Wing Fold Handle. .................................................. I-2-68
2.12 INSTRUMENTS ................................................... I-2-69
2.12.1 Pitot-Static System.................................................. I-2-69
2.12.2 Standby Attitude Reference Indicator................................ I-2-70
2.12.3 Standby Airspeed Indicator.......................................... I-2-70
2.12.4 Standby Altimeter................................................... I-2-70
2.12.5 RADAR Altimeter Set (AN/APN-194(V))............................ I-2-70
2.12.6 Standby Rate of Climb Indicator..................................... I-2-72
2.12.7 Clock................................................................ I-2-72
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2.12.8 Integrated Fuel/Engine Indicator (IFEI) Time Displays (F/A-18
C/D)................................................................. I-2-72
2.12.9 Standby Magnetic Compass.......................................... I-2-74
2.12.10 Angle-Of-Attack (AOA) Indexer...................................... I-2-74
2.13 AVIONICS SUBSYSTEM .......................................... I-2-75
2.13.1 Mission Computer (MC) System..................................... I-2-75
2.13.2 Master Modes. ...................................................... I-2-84
2.13.3 Cockpit Controls and Displays....................................... I-2-85
2.13.4 Multipurpose Display Group......................................... I-2-85
2.13.5 Upfront Control (UFC). ............................................. I-2-105
2.13.6 Signal Data Computer (F/A-18C/D).................................. I-2-107
2.13.7 Video Tape Recording System(VTRS)(Aircraft 161353 THRU
164912 before AFC 207).............................................. I-2-107
2.13.8 Cockpit Video Recording System (Aircraft 164945 AND UP and
Aircraft 163985 THRU 164912 after AFC 207). ...................... I-2-108
2.13.9 Armpit Camera System.............................................. I-2-110
2.13.10 ALE-39 Countermeasures Dispensing Set(CMDS). .................. I-2-110
2.13.11 ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing Set. ........................... I-2-110
2.14 FIRE DETECTION/EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS ................ I-2-110
2.14.1 Fire Warning /Extinguisher Lights/Voice Alert....................... I-2-110
2.14.2 Fire Extinguisher Pushbutton........................................ I-2-110
2.14.3 APU Fire Extinguishing System. .................................... I-2-111
2.14.4 Engine/AMAD Fire Extinguishing System. .......................... I-2-111
2.14.5 Fire and Bleed Air Test Switch. ..................................... I-2-111
2.15 ENTRANCE/EGRESS SYSTEMS ................................. I-2-112
2.15.1 Canopy System. ..................................................... I-2-112
2.15.2 Boarding Ladder..................................................... I-2-116
2.15.3 Ejection Seat. ....................................................... I-2-117
2.16 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM ........................ I-2-126
2.16.1 Bleed Air System. ................................................... I-2-126
2.16.2 Cockpit Air Conditioning and Pressurization......................... I-2-128
2.16.3 Defogging System.................................................... I-2-129
2.16.4 Windshield Anti-Ice and Rain Removal System...................... I-2-129
2.16.5 Suit Ventilation System.............................................. I-2-129
2.16.6 Anti-G System....................................................... I-2-130
2.16.7 Avionics Cooling and Pressurization.................................. I-2-130
2.17 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ...................................... I-2-130
2.17.1 Jettison Systems..................................................... I-2-130
2.17.2 Warning/Caution/Advisory Lights and Displays...................... I-2-131
2.17.3 Voice Alert System. ................................................. I-2-132
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2.18 OXYGEN SYSTEM ................................................ I-2-138
2.18.1 Normal Oxygen Supply (Aircraft 161353 THRU 164068)............. I-2-138
2.18.2 Emergency Oxygen Supply (Aircraft 161353 THRU 164068).......... I-2-138
2.18.3 On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS) (Aircraft 164196
AND UP)............................................................ I-2-138
2.19 AIR DATA COMPUTER (ADC) ................................... I-2-141
2.19.1 Angle-Of-Attack Probes.............................................. I-2-141
2.19.2 Total Temperature Probe............................................ I-2-142
2.20 STATUS MONITORING SUBSYSTEM ........................... I-2-142
2.20.1 Flight Incident Recorder and Aircraft Monitoring Set (FIRAMS)
(F/A-18C/D)......................................................... I-2-142
2.20.2 Deployable Flight Incident Recorder Set (DFIRS) (Aircraft 164627
AND UP)............................................................ I-2-145
2.20.3 Avionic BIT. ........................................................ I-2-145
2.20.4 Non-Avionic BIT. ................................................... I-2-162
2.20.5 Status Monitoring Backup. ......................................... I-2-163
2.20.6 Non-BIT Status. .................................................... I-2-163
2.21 FIGHTER/ATTACK/TRAINER/RECCE (F/A-18B/D) ............. I-2-167
2.21.1 F/A-18B/D Aircraft 161354 THRU 163778........................... I-2-167
2.21.2 F/A-18D Aircraft 163986 AND UP .................................. I-2-167
2.21.3 Aircraft Dimensions.................................................. I-2-167
2.21.4 Aircraft Gross Weight................................................ I-2-167
2.21.5 Fuel Quantity........................................................ I-2-167
2.21.6 Canopy System. ..................................................... I-2-168
2.21.7 Ejection Seat System. ............................................... I-2-168
2.21.8 Intercom Controls. .................................................. I-2-170
2.21.9 Rear Cockpit. ....................................................... I-2-170
CHAPTER 3 Service and Handling
3.1 SERVICING ....................................................... I-3-1
CHAPTER 4 Operating Limitations
4.1 AIRCRAFT ........................................................ I-4-1
4.1.1 Engine Limitations ................................................. I-4-1
4.1.2 Airspeed Limitations. ............................................... I-4-2
4.1.3 Prohibited Maneuvers .............................................. I-4-3
4.1.4 CG Limitations ..................................................... I-4-5
4.1.5 Lateral Weight Asymmetry Limitations ............................. I-4-6
4.1.6 Angle-of-Attack (AOA) Limitations ................................. I-4-6
4.1.7 Weight Limitations. ................................................. I-4-8
4.1.8 Acceleration Limitations ............................................ I-4-9
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