F18. FLIGHT MANUAL (2008)

A1-F18AC-NFM-000

NATOPS FLIGHT MANUAL

NAVY MODEL

F/A-18A/B/C/D

161353 AND UP

AIRCRAFT

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UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMANDER

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND.

SEPTEMBER 2008

A1-F18AC-NFM-000

NATOPS FLIGHT MANUAL

NAVY MODEL

F/A-18A/B/C/D

161353 AND UP

AIRCRAFT

THIS PUBLICATION SUPERSEDES A1-F18AC-NFM-000 DATED

1 AUGUST 2006 CHANGED 15 JUNE 2007

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agencies only and their contractors to protect publications required for official

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Moffett Bldg, 47123 Buse Rd, Bldg 2272, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547.

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NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND.

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NATOPS Flight Manual

CONTENTS

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No.

PART I

THE AIRCRAFT

CHAPTER

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

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-2-21

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-2-26

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 AFC 049)

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-2-42

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-2-60

2.9.1

AFCS Caution and Advisory Displays

I-2-60

2.9.2

Pilot Relief Modes

I-2-61

2.10

LANDING SYSTEM

I-2-64

2.10.1

Landing Gear System

I-2-64

2.10.2

Nosewheel Steering System

I-2-66

2.10.3

Brake System

I-2-66

2.10.4

Launch Bar System

I-2-68

2.10.5

Arresting Hook System

I-2-69

2.11

WING FOLD SYSTEM

I-2-69

2.11.1

Wing Fold Handle

I-2-70

2.12

INSTRUMENTS

I-2-71

2.12.1

Pitot-Static System

I-2-71

2.12.2

Standby Attitude Reference Indicator

I-2-71

2.12.3

Standby Airspeed Indicator

I-2-72

2.12.4

Standby Altimeter

I-2-72

2.12.5

RADAR Altimeter Set (AN/APN-194(V))

I-2-72

2.12.6

Standby Rate of Climb Indicator

I-2-74

2.12.7

Clock

I-2-74

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Integrated Fuel/Engine Indicator (IFEI) Time Displays (F/A-18

C/D)

I-2-74

2.12.9

Standby Magnetic Compass

I-2-76

2.12.10

Angle-Of-Attack (AOA) Indexer

I-2-76

2.13

AVIONICS SUBSYSTEM

I-2-76

2.13.1

Mission Computer (MC) System

I-2-76

2.13.2

Master Modes

I-2-87

2.13.3

Cockpit Controls and Displays

I-2-87

2.13.4

Multipurpose Display Group

I-2-87

2.13.5

Upfront Control (UFC)

I-2-109

2.13.6

Signal Data Computer (F/A-18C/D)

I-2-112

2.13.7

Video Tape Recording System (VTRS) (Aircraft 161353 THRU

164912 BEFORE AFC 207)

I-2-112

2.13.8

Cockpit Video Recording System (Aircraft 164945 AND UP and

Aircraft 163985 THRU 164912 AFTER AFC 207)

I-2-114

2.13.9

Armpit Camera System

I-2-115

2.13.10

Tactical Aircraft Moving Map Capability (TAMMAC)

I-2-115

2.13.11

ALE-39 Countermeasures Dispensing Set (CMDS)

I-2-120

2.13.12

ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing Set

I-2-120

2.14

FIRE DETECTION/EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

I-2-120

2.14.1

Fire Warning/Extinguisher Lights/Voice Alert

I-2-120

2.14.2

Fire Extinguisher Pushbutton

I-2-120

2.14.3

APU Fire Extinguishing System

I-2-121

2.14.4

Engine/AMAD Fire Extinguishing System

I-2-121

2.14.5

Fire and Bleed Air Test Switch

I-2-121

2.15

ENTRANCE/EGRESS SYSTEMS

I-2-122

2.15.1

Canopy System

I-2-122

2.15.2

Boarding Ladder

I-2-127

2.15.3

Ejection Seat

I-2-128

2.16

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM

I-2-137

2.16.1

Bleed Air System

I-2-137

2.16.2

Cockpit Air Conditioning and Pressurization

I-2-139

2.16.3

Defogging System

I-2-140

2.16.4

Windshield Anti-Ice and Rain Removal System

I-2-141

2.16.5

Suit Ventilation System

I-2-141

2.16.6

Anti-G System

I-2-141

2.16.7

Avionics Cooling and Pressurization

I-2-141

2.17

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT

I-2-142

2.17.1

Jettison Systems

I-2-142

2.17.2

Warning/Caution/Advisory Lights and Displays

I-2-143

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Voice Alert System

I-2-144

2.17.4

TAWS - Terrain Awareness Warning System (SCS 17C AND UP). . . I-2-145

2.17.5

GPWS - Ground Proximity Warning System (MC OFP 10A+ AND

UP, 13C AND UP)

I-2-149

2.18

OXYGEN SYSTEM

I-2-154

2.18.1

Normal Oxygen Supply (LOT 4-12)

I-2-154

2.18.2

Emergency Oxygen Supply (LOT 4-12)

I-2-154

2.18.3

On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS) (LOT 13 AND UP). I-2-155

2.18.4

Emergency Oxygen (LOT 13 AND UP)

I-2-158

2.19

AIR DATA COMPUTER (ADC)

I-2-159

2.19.1

Angle-Of-Attack Probes

I-2-159

2.19.2

Total Temperature Probe

I-2-160

2.20

STATUS MONITORING SUBSYSTEM

I-2-160

2.20.1

Flight Incident Recorder and Aircraft Monitoring Set (FIRAMS)

(F/A-18C/D)

I-2-160

2.20.2

Deployable Flight Incident Recorder Set (DFIRS) (Aircraft 164627

AND UP)

I-2-160

2.20.3

Avionic BIT

I-2-163

2.20.4

Non-Avionic BIT

I-2-181

2.20.5

Status Monitoring Backup

I-2-182

2.20.6

Non-BIT Status

I-2-182

2.21

JOINT HELMET MOUNTED CUEING SYSTEM (JHMCS)

I-2-185

2.21.1

Helmet Mounted Display (HMD)/Aft Helmet Mounted Display

(AHMD)

I-2-185

2.21.2

Electronics Unit (EU)

I-2-188

2.21.3

Cockpit Unit (CU)

I-2-188

2.21.4

Magnetic Transmitter Unit (MTU)

I-2-188

2.21.5

Seat Position Sensor (SPS)

I-2-188

2.21.6

HMD/AHMD OFF/BRT Knobs

I-2-188

2.21.7

Boresight Reference Unit (BRU)

I-2-188

2.21.8

HMD Video Recording

I-2-188

2.21.9

Cautions/Advisories

I-2-188

2.21.10

Configuration Check

I-2-190

2.21.11

Built-In Test (BIT)

I-2-190

2.21.12

JHMCS Alignment

I-2-192

2.21.13

HMD/AHMD Symbology

I-2-199

2.21.14

Navigation Master Mode

I-2-200

2.21.15

Mission Computer Failure

I-2-200

2.21.16

Electronic Unit Failure

I-2-200

2.21.17

Helmet Tracker Failure

I-2-200

2.21.18

Helmet Not Installed

I-2-200

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FIGHTER/ATTACK/TRAINER/RECCE (F/A-18B/D)

I-2-201

2.22.1

F/A-18B/D Aircraft 161354 THRU 163778

I-2-201

2.22.2

F/A-18D Aircraft 163986 AND UP

I-2-201

2.22.3

Aircraft Dimensions

I-2-201

2.22.4

Aircraft Gross Weight

I-2-201

2.22.5

Fuel Quantity

I-2-202

2.22.6

Canopy System

I-2-202

2.22.7

Ejection Seat System

I-2-202

2.22.8

Intercom Controls

I-2-204

2.22.9

Rear Cockpit

I-2-204

CHAPTER

Service and Handling

3.1

SERVICING

I-3-1

CHAPTER

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-4-6

4.1.5

Lateral Weight Asymmetry Limitations

I-4-6

4.1.6

Angle-of-Attack (AOA) Limitations

I-4-7

4.1.7

Weight Limitations

I-4-8

4.1.8

Acceleration Limitations

I-4-9

4.2

EXTERNAL STORES

I-4-9

4.2.1

Limitations

I-4-9

4.2.2

Banner Towing Limitations

I-4-9

4.2.3

Tow Banner Adapter Limitations

I-4-9

PART II

INDOCTRINATION

CHAPTER

Indoctrination

5.1

GROUND TRAINING SYLLABUS

II-5-1

5.1.1

Minimum Ground Training Syllabus

II-5-1

5.2

FLIGHT TRAINING SYLLABUS TRAINING PHASES

II-5-1

5.3

PERSONAL FLYING EQUIPMENT

II-5-1

5.3.1

Minimum Requirements

II-5-1

5.4

QUALIFICATIONS AND CURRENCY REQUIREMENTS

II-5-1

5.4.1

Minimum Flight Qualifications

II-5-1

5.4.2

Requirements For Various Flight Phases

II-5-1

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Ceiling/Visibility Requirements

II-5-2

5.4.4

Ferry Squadrons

II-5-2

5.5

WAIVERS

II-5-2

5.5.1

Unit Commanders Authority

II-5-2

PART III

NORMAL PROCEDURES

CHAPTER

Flight Preparation

6.1

MISSION PLANNING

III-6-1

6.1.1

General

III-6-1

6.1.2

Flight Codes

III-6-1

6.2

BRIEFING/DEBRIEFING

III-6-1

6.2.1

Briefing

III-6-1

6.2.2

Debriefing

III-6-3

CHAPTER

Shore-Based Procedures

7.1

PREFLIGHT CHECK

III-7-1

7.1.1

Line Operations

III-7-1

7.1.2

Exterior Inspection

III-7-1

7.1.3

Before Entering Cockpit

III-7-6

7.1.4

Interior Check

III-7-9

7.1.5

Engine Start

III-7-13

7.1.6

Before Taxi

III-7-18

7.1.7

Taxi

III-7-22

7.2

TAKEOFF

III-7-23

7.2.1

Before Takeoff

III-7-23

7.2.2

Normal Takeoff

III-7-23

7.2.3

Crosswind Takeoff

III-7-25

7.2.4

Formation Takeoff

III-7-25

7.2.5

After Takeoff

III-7-25

7.2.6

Climb

III-7-25

7.2.7

10,000 Feet

III-7-25

7.2.8

Cruise

III-7-26

7.3

LANDING

III-7-26

7.3.1

Descent/Penetration

III-7-26

7.3.2

Approach

III-7-27

7.3.3

Touchdown

III-7-27

7.3.4

Nosewheel Steering

III-7-27

7.3.5

Landing Rollout

III-7-28

7.3.6

Braking Technique

III-7-28

7.3.7

Crosswind Landing

III-7-29

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Wet Runway Landing

III-7-29

7.3.9

Asymmetric Stores Landing

III-7-30

7.3.10

Waveoff

III-7-30

7.4

POSTFLIGHT

III-7-32

7.4.1

After Landing

III-7-32

7.4.2

Hot Refueling

III-7-33

7.4.3

Before Engine Shutdown

III-7-33

7.4.4

Engine Shutdown

III-7-34

7.5

REAR COCKPIT PROCEDURES (F/A-18B/D)

III-7-36

7.5.1

Before Entering Cockpit

III-7-36

7.5.2

Interior Check

III-7-36

7.5.3

Before Taxi

III-7-37

7.5.4

Before Takeoff

III-7-38

7.5.5

Descent/Penetration

III-7-38

7.5.6

Approach

III-7-38

7.5.7

After Landing

III-7-38

7.5.8

Before Engine Shutdown

III-7-39

7.6

NIGHT FLYING

III-7-39

7.6.1

External Light Management

III-7-39

CHAPTER

Carrier-Based Procedures

8.1

GENERAL

III-8-1

8.1.1

Carrier Electromagnetic Environment

III-8-1

8.1.2

Carrier INS Environment

III-8-2

8.2

DAY OPERATIONS

III-8-2

8.2.1

Preflight

III-8-2

8.2.2

Engine Start

III-8-2

8.2.3

Taxi

III-8-2

8.2.4

Hangar Deck Operation

III-8-3

8.2.5

Before Catapult Hook-Up

III-8-3

8.2.6

Catapult Hook-Up

III-8-4

8.2.7

Catapult Afterburner Operation

III-8-6

8.2.8

Catapult Launch

III-8-7

8.2.9

Catapult Suspend

III-8-8

8.2.10

Landing Pattern

III-8-8

8.2.11

ATC Approach Mode Technique

III-8-9

8.2.12

Glideslope

III-8-9

8.2.13

Waveoff

III-8-9

8.2.14

ACL Mode 1 and 1A Approaches

III-8-12

8.2.15

ACL Mode 2 Approach

III-8-13

8.2.16

Arrested Landing and Exit From the Landing Area

III-8-14

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NIGHT OPERATIONS

III-8-14

8.3.1

General

III-8-14

8.3.2

Preflight

III-8-17

8.3.3

Before Taxi

III-8-17

8.3.4

Taxi

III-8-17

8.3.5

Catapult Hook-Up

III-8-17

8.3.6

Catapult Launch

III-8-17

8.3.7

Aircraft or Catapult Malfunction

III-8-17

8.3.8

Landing Pattern

III-8-17

8.3.9

Arrestment and Exit From the Landing Area

III-8-17

8.4

SECTION CCA

III-8-17

CHAPTER

Special Procedures

9.1

FORMATION FLIGHT

III-9-1

9.1.1

Formation Taxi/Takeoff

III-9-1

9.1.2

Aborted Takeoff

III-9-1

9.1.3

Parade

III-9-3

9.1.4

Cruise Formation

III-9-3

9.1.5

Section Approaches/Landing

III-9-5

9.2

AIR REFUELING

III-9-6

9.2.1

Before Plug-in

III-9-6

9.2.2

Refueling Technique

III-9-6

9.3

BANNER TOWING SYSTEM

III-9-8

9.3.1

Banner Towed Target Equipment

III-9-8

9.3.2

Ground Procedures

III-9-8

9.3.3

Flight Procedures

III-9-8

9.3.4

Target Chase Procedures

III-9-10

9.4

NIGHT VISION DEVICE (NVD) OPERATIONS

III-9-11

9.4.1

Effects on Vision

III-9-11

9.4.2

Effects of Light

III-9-11

9.4.3

Weather Conditions

III-9-11

9.4.4

Object/Target Detection

III-9-12

9.4.5

Flight Preparation

III-9-12

9.5

SHORT AIRFIELD FOR TACTICAL SUPPORT (SATS)

PROCEDURES

III-9-12

9.5.1

Landing Pattern

III-9-12

9.5.2

Approach

III-9-12

9.5.3

Waveoff

III-9-12

9.5.4

Arrested Landing

III-9-12

9.5.5

Bolter

III-9-12

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Hot Seat Procedure

III-9-13

9.5.7

Alert Scramble Launch Procedures

III-9-13

9.6

AIRBORNE HMD ACCURACY CHECKS

III-9-15

9.6.1

HMD Alignment

III-9-15

9.6.2

Airborne HMD Accuracy Check with Radar

III-9-16

9.6.3

Airborne HMD Accuracy Check with CATM/AIM-9X

III-9-16

CHAPTER

Functional Checkflight Procedures

10.1

GENERAL

III-10-1

10.2

FCF CHECKLIST - PROFILE A (Includes combined profiles B and

III-10-2

10.2.1

F/A-18A/C (F/A-18B/D Front Cockpit)

III-10-2

10.2.2

Checkflight Requirements (Rear Cockpit)

III-10-27

10.3

FCF CHECKLIST - PROFILE B

III-10-30

10.3.1

F/A-18A/C (F/A-18B/D Front Cockpit)

III-10-30

10.4

FCF CHECKLIST - PROFILE C

III-10-37

10.4.1

F/A-18A/C (F/A-18B/D Front Cockpit)

III-10-37

10.4.2

Checkflight Requirements (Rear Cockpit)

III-10-43

10.5

FCF CHECKLIST - PROFILE D

III-10-44

10.5.1

Checkflight Requirements (Rear Cockpit)

III-10-44

PART IV

FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS

CHAPTER

Flight Characteristics

11.1

HANDLING QUALITIES

IV-11-1

11.1.1

Flight Control Modes

IV-11-1

11.1.2

HALF or FULL Flap Configuration

IV-11-1

11.1.3

Auto Flap Configuration

IV-11-3

11.1.4

Pitch Stability

IV-11-3

11.1.5

Stick Force

IV-11-3

11.1.6

Pitch Up

IV-11-4

11.1.7

G−Limiter

IV-11-4

11.1.8

Aircraft Stability and Dynamic Response

IV-11-4

11.1.9

Flying Qualities with Lateral Weight Asymmetries

IV-11-6

11.2

OUT-OF-CONTROL FLIGHT (OCF)

IV-11-7

11.2.1

Departure Resistance

IV-11-7

11.2.2

Departure Characteristics

IV-11-8

11.2.3

OCF Recovery

IV-11-10

11.2.4

Falling Leaf Mode

IV-11-11

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Spins

IV-11-12

11.3

DEGRADED MODE HANDLING QUALITIES

IV-11-16

11.3.1

Single Engine Operation

IV-11-17

11.3.2

FCS Degraded Modes (DEL/MECH)

IV-11-17

11.3.3

Loss of INS data to FCCs

IV-11-18

11.3.4

Leading Edge Flap Failures

IV-11-19

11.3.5

Trailing Edge Flap Failures

IV-11-19

11.3.6

Gain Override

IV-11-19

11.4

CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG)

IV-11-21

11.4.1

CG Determination

IV-11-21

PART V

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

EMERGENCY INDEX

CHAPTER

General Emergencies

12.1

GENERAL

V-12-1

12.1.1

Immediate Action Items

V-12-1

12.1.2

Warnings, Cautions, and Advisories

V-12-1

CHAPTER

Ground Emergencies

13.1

ENGINE FAILS TO START/HUNG START

V-13-1

13.2

HOT START

V-13-1

13.3

GROUND FIRE

V-13-1

13.3.1

HOT BRAKES/BRAKE FIRE

V-13-2

13.4

EGRESS

V-13-3

13.5

BRAKE FAILURE/EMERGENCY BRAKES

V-13-4

CHAPTER

Takeoff Emergencies

14.1

EMERGENCY CATAPULT FLYAWAY

V-14-1

14.2

ABORT

V-14-2

14.3

GO AROUND

V-14-3

14.4

LOSS of DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF or

LANDING (BLOWN TIRE, NWS FAILURE)

V-14-3

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14.5

LOSS OF THRUST ON TAKEOFF

V-14-4

14.6

LANDING GEAR FAILS TO RETRACT

V-14-5

14.7

WOW SYSTEM FAILURE

V-14-7

CHAPTER

Inflight Emergencies

15.1

ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT

V-15-1

15.2

AFTERBURNER FAILURE

V-15-1

15.3

UNRESPONSIVE ENGINE

V-15-1

15.3.1

ENGINE STUCK AT MIL (AFTER DESELECTING

AFTERBURNER)

V-15-1

15.3.2

STUCK THROTTLE/ ENGINE FAILS TO RESPOND

V-15-2

15.4

ENGINE FAILURE

V-15-3

15.5

ASYMMETRIC THRUST EFFECTS

V-15-4

15.6

ENGINE STALL

V-15-4

15.7

RESTART

V-15-5

15.8

POWER TRANSMISSION SHAFT (PTS) FAILURE

V-15-9

15.9

HYDRAULIC FAILURE

V-15-9

15.10

FUSELAGE FUEL LEAK

V-15-15

15.11

FUEL TRANSFER FAILURES

V-15-16

15.11.1

Aircraft 161353 THRU 161519 BEFORE AFC 039

V-15-16

15.11.2

Aircraft 161353 THRU 161519 AFTER AFC 039 AND 161520 AND

V-15-17

15.12

FEED TANK TRANSFER FAILURE

V-15-17

15.13

EXTERNAL TANK TRANSFER FAILURE

V-15-17

15.14

UNCOMMANDED FUEL DUMP

V-15-18

15.15

EMERGENCY TANKER DISENGAGEMENT

V-15-19

15.16

CSC MUX FAILURE

V-15-19

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DOUBLE GENERATOR OR DOUBLE

TRANSFORMER-RECTIFIER FAILURE

V-15-19

15.17.1

Double Generator Failure

V-15-19

15.17.2

Transformer-Rectifier Failure

V-15-19

15.18

LOSS OF DC ESSENTIAL BUS

V-15-21

15.18

AMAD CAUTION

V-15-26

15.19

AMAD PR CAUTION

V-15-26

15.20

OXYGEN LEAK (Aircraft 161353 THRU 164068)

V-15-26

15.21

HYPOXIA/LOW MASK FLOW/NO MASK FLOW

V-15-27

15.22

OBOGS DEGRADE/FAILURE (Cautions of any duration)

V-15-28

15.23

COCKPIT TEMPERATURE HIGH

V-15-29

15.24

COCKPIT SMOKE, FUMES, OR FIRE

V-15-30

15.25

LOSS OF CABIN PRESSURIZATION

V-15-31

15.26

DISPLAY MALFUNCTION

V-15-32

15.27

EXTERNAL STORES JETTISON

V-15-32

15.28

ADC FAILURE EFFECTS

V-15-34

15.29

FCS FAILURE INDICATIONS AND EFFECTS

V-15-34

15.29.1

Invalid FCS Status Display

V-15-34

15.30

FCS FAILURE

V-15-45

15.31

AOA PROBE DAMAGE

V-15-45

15.31.1

AOA Indications with AOA Probe Damage

V-15-45

15.31.2

Jammed AOA Probe On Takeoff

V-15-47

15.32

PITOT STATIC PROBE DAMAGE

V-15-48

15.33

DIRECT ELECTRICAL LINK (DEL)

V-15-49

15.33.1

Digital DEL - DEL ON Caution

V-15-49

15.33.2

Digital DEL

V-15-49

15.33.3

Analog DEL

V-15-50

15.34

UNCOMMANDED PITCH AND ROLL EXCURSIONS

V-15-51

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15.34.1

Uncommanded Roll Excursion with Aileron Surface

Missing/Damaged

V-15-52

15.35

MECH ON CAUTION

V-15-56

15.36

MECH ON WITH AIL AND RUD OPERATIVE

V-15-56

15.37

MECH ON WITH AIL AND RUD OFF

V-15-57

15.38

FLAPS OFF CAUTION

V-15-57

15.38.1

LEF FAILED (WITH INBOARD POSITION FAILED UP

BEYOND 4° OVER-TRAVEL STOP)

V-15-58

15.38.2

LEF FAILED (WITH INBOARD POSITION LESS THAN 4° UP)

OR TEF FAILED

V-15-59

15.39

FLAP SCHED CAUTION

V-15-59

15.40

NWS CAUTION

V-15-60

15.41

AILERON FAILURE/AIL OFF CAUTION

V-15-60

15.42

JAMMED CONTROLS

V-15-60

15.43

OUT-OF-CONTROL FLIGHT (OCF)

V-15-60

15.43.1

Departure

V-15-61

15.43.2

Falling Leaf

V-15-61

15.43.3

Spin

V-15-61

15.43.4

OCF Recovery Procedures

V-15-62

15.43.5

Post Departure Dive Recovery

V-15-62

15.44

CONTROLLABILITY CHECK

V-15-63

CHAPTER

Landing Emergencies

16.1

SINGLE ENGINE FAILURE IN LANDING CONFIGURATION . . V-16-1

16.2

SINGLE ENGINE WAVEOFF/BOLTER

V-16-2

16.3

SINGLE ENGINE APPROACH AND LANDING

V-16-2

16.4

FORCED LANDING

V-16-6

16.5

PLANING LINK FAILURE

V-16-6

16.6

LANDING GEAR UNSAFE/FAILS TO EXTEND

V-16-8

16.7

LANDING GEAR EMERGENCY EXTENSION

V-16-9

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16.8

HOOK FAILS TO EXTEND

V-16-15

16.9

LANDING WITH AFT CG

V-16-15

16.10

AUTO FLAP LANDING

V-16-16

16.11

FIELD ARRESTMENT

V-16-16

16.11.1

Field Arresting Gear

V-16-16

16.11.2

Short Field Arrestment

V-16-16

16.11.3

Long Field Arrestment

V-16-17

16.12

FIELD ARRESTMENT GEAR DATA

V-16-17

16.13

BARRICADE ARRESTMENT

V-16-17

CHAPTER

Ejection

17.1

EJECTION

V-17-1

17.1.1

General Injury Risks

V-17-2

17.1.2

Injury Risks For Lighter Weight Crewmembers

V-17-2

17.1.3

Injury Risks For Heavier Weight Crewmembers

V-17-3

17.1.4

Low Altitude Ejection

V-17-3

17.1.5

High Altitude Ejection

V-17-4

17.1.6

Ejection Procedures

V-17-4

17.2

DITCHING

V-17-4

17.3

SEAWATER ENTRY

V-17-5

CHAPTER

Immediate Action

18.1

GENERAL

V-18-1

18.2

APU FIRE LIGHT

V-18-1

18.3

DUAL L BLEED and R BLEED WARNING LIGHTS / L/R ATS

CAUTION / DUAL L/R BLD OFF CAUTION

V-18-1

18.4

SINGLE L BLEED or R BLEED WARNING LIGHT

V-18-1

18.5

FIRE LIGHT

V-18-2

18.6

ENGINE CAUTIONS/ ENGINE STALL

V-18-2

18.7

OBOGS DEGD CAUTION

V-18-2

18.8

FLIGHT CONTROL CAUTIONS

V-18-3

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18.9

FLAPS OFF CAUTION

V-18-3

18.10

HOT START

V-18-3

18.11

BRAKE FAILURE/EMERGENCY BRAKES

V-18-3

18.12

EMERGENCY CATAPULT FLYAWAY

V-18-3

18.13

ABORT

V-18-3

18.14

LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF OR

LANDING (BLOWN TIRE, NWS FAILURE) / PLANING LINK

FAILURE

V-18-4

18.15

DOUBLE GENERATOR OR DOUBLE TRANSFORMER -

RECTIFIER FAILURE

V-18-4

18.16

HYPOXIA/LOW MASK FLOW/NO MASK FLOW

V-18-4

18.17

COCKPIT SMOKE, FUMES, OR FIRE

V-18-4

18.18

LOSS OF CABIN PRESSURIZATION

V-18-4

18.19

CABIN CAUTION LIGHT

V-18-5

18.20

OCF RECOVERY

V-18-5

18.21

SINGLE ENGINE FAILURE IN LANDING CONFIGURATION . . . V-18-5

PART VI

ALL WEATHER PROCEDURES

CHAPTER

Instrument Flight

19.1

INSTRUMENT FLIGHT

VI-19-1

19.1.1

Before Takeoff

VI-19-1

19.1.2

In Flight

VI-19-1

19.1.3

Approaches

VI-19-1

19.2

DEGRADED SYSTEMS

VI-19-1

CHAPTER

Extreme Weather Procedures

20.1

ICE AND RAIN

VI-20-1

20.1.1

Ground Operation

VI-20-2

20.1.2

In Flight

VI-20-2

20.2

TURBULENT AIR AND THUNDERSTORM OPERATION

VI-20-4

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CHAPTER

Hot Weather Procedures

21.1

BEFORE TAKEOFF

VI-21-1

21.2

IN FLIGHT

VI-21-1

21.3

DESCENT

VI-21-1

21.4

AFTER LANDING

VI-21-1

CHAPTER

Cold Weather Procedures

22.1

EXTERIOR INSPECTION

VI-22-1

22.2

BEFORE ENTERING COCKPIT

VI-22-1

22.3

INTERIOR CHECK

VI-22-1

22.4

ENGINE START

VI-22-1

22.5

BEFORE TAXI

VI-22-1

22.5.1

Aircraft 164196 THRU 164912 BEFORE AFC 216

VI-22-1

22.6

TAKEOFF

VI-22-2

PART VII

COMM-NAV EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES

CHAPTER

Communication-Identification Equipment

23.1

INTERCOM SYSTEM

VII-23-1

23.1.1

Volume Control Before AFC 268

VII-23-1

23.1.2

Volume Control After AFC 268

VII-23-1

23.2

VHF/UHF AND MIDS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

VII-23-1

23.2.1

VHF/UHF/MIDS Controls and Indicators

VII-23-3

23.2.2

Normal and Plain Operation

VII-23-6

23.3

SECURE SPEECH SYSTEM (KY-58)

VII-23-7

23.3.1

KY-58 Control Panel Assembly

VII-23-7

23.3.2

Controls and Indicators

VII-23-7

23.3.3

KY-58 Operation

VII-23-8

23.4

HAVE QUICK OPERATION AND OPTIONS (ARC-210)

(AIRCRAFT 164945 AND UP, F/A-18A AFTER AFC 253 OR 292

AND AIRCRAFT 163427 THRU 164912 AFTER AFC 185.)

VII-23-9

23.4.1

Preset Mode

VII-23-9

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23.4.2

Using HQ Time Options

VII-23-10

23.5

SINCGARS OPERATION AND OPTIONS

VII-23-13

23.5.1

Preset Mode

VII-23-13

23.5.2

Using Time Options in SG Display

VII-23-13

23.5.3

Performing Electronic Remote Fill (ERF) with ERF Option

VII-23-14

23.6

IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

VII-23-15

23.6.1

Combined Interrogator Transponder (Aircraft 165222 AND UP,

F/A-18A AFTER AFC 292, AND Aircraft 163985 THRU 165221

AFTER AFC 236)

VII-23-15

23.6.2

IFF Controls and Indicators

VII-23-18

23.6.3

IFF Emergency Operation

VII-23-20

23.7

COMMUNICATION-NAVIGATION-IDENTIFICATION

INTERFACE

VII-23-20

CHAPTER

Navigation Equipment

24.1

NAVIGATION CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

VII-24-1

24.1.1

UFC

VII-24-1

24.1.2

Moving Map - Digital Map Set (DMS) (163985 AND UP)

VII-24-1

24.1.3

HSI Display

VII-24-2

24.1.4

DDI

VII-24-6

24.1.5

HUD

VII-24-6

24.1.6

Sensor Control Panel

VII-24-6

24.1.7

Course Select Switch

VII-24-10

24.1.8

Communication Control Panel

VII-24-10

24.2

INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM (INS)/GLOBAL

POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS)

VII-24-10

24.2.1

Inertial Navigation Unit (INU)

VII-24-11

24.2.2

INS BIT

VII-24-13

24.2.3

INS Alignment Modes

VII-24-13

24.2.4

INS Check Display

VII-24-22

24.2.5

Waypoints, Offset Aimpoints (OAP) and Offsets

VII-24-23

24.2.6

Position Keeping

VII-24-39

24.2.7

Position Updating

VII-24-40

24.2.8

NAV/TAC Bank Limit Options (MC OFP 13C AND UP)

VII-24-42

24.2.9

Steering

VII-24-42

24.2.10

Designation

VII-24-48

24.2.11

INS Updates (Not available in AINS)

VII-24-53

24.3

ADF (Automatic Direction Finder)

VII-24-54

24.4

TACAN (Tactical Air Navigation)

VII-24-55

24.4.1

TACAN BIT

VII-24-55

ORIGINAL

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No.

24.4.2

TACAN Mode Selection

VII-24-56

24.4.3

TACAN Programming

VII-24-56

24.4.4

TACAN Position Keeping

VII-24-56

24.4.5

TACAN Position Updating

VII-24-57

24.5

ILS (INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM)

VII-24-61

24.5.1

ILS Receiver

VII-24-61

24.5.2

ILS Decoder

VII-24-61

24.5.3

ILS BIT

VII-24-61

24.5.4

ILS Initialization

VII-24-61

24.5.5

ILS Steering

VII-24-62

24.6

DATA LINK SYSTEM

VII-24-64

24.6.1

Automatic Carrier Landing Mode

VII-24-64

CHAPTER

Backup/Degraded Operations

25.1

MISSION COMPUTER NO. 1 FAILURE

VII-25-1

25.1.1

Status Monitoring Functions

VII-25-1

25.1.2

Navigation Functions

VII-25-1

25.1.3

Backup HUD Display

VII-25-1

25.1.4

Backup HSI Display

VII-25-1

25.2

BACKUP ATTITUDE AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM

VII-25-2

25.2.1

Standby Attitude Reference Indicator

VII-25-2

25.2.2

Static Power Inverter

VII-25-2

25.2.3

Magnetic Azimuth Detector

VII-25-2

25.2.4

Backup Attitude and Navigation System Controls and Indicators

VII-25-2

25.3

NAVIGATION BACKUP

VII-25-3

25.3.1

Navigation Controls and Indicators

VII-25-4

25.3.2

Backup Heading Mode Control

VII-25-4

25.4

BACKUP FREQUENCY CONTROL

VII-25-5

CHAPTER

Visual Communications

CHAPTER

Deck/Ground Handling Signals

PART VIII

WEAPONS SYSTEMS

PART IX

FLIGHT CREW COORDINATION

CHAPTER

Crew Resource Management

28.1

DEFINITION

IX-28-1

ORIGINAL

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No.

28.2

CRITICAL SKILLS OF CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

IX-28-1

28.2.1

Decision Making

IX-28-1

28.2.2

Assertiveness

IX-28-1

28.2.3

Mission Analysis

IX-28-1

28.2.4

Communication

IX-28-1

28.2.5

Leadership

IX-28-1

28.2.6

Adaptability/Flexibility

IX-28-2

28.2.7

Situational Awareness

IX-28-2

28.2.8

Factors That Degrade Crew Resource Management

IX-28-2

28.3

FLIGHT MEMBER POSITIONS

IX-28-2

28.3.1

Mission Commander

IX-28-2

28.3.2

Pilot In Command

IX-28-3

28.3.3

Formation Leader

IX-28-3

28.3.4

Crew Member

IX-28-3

28.3.5

Weapons and Sensors Officer

IX-28-3

28.4

AIRCREW RESPONSIBILITIES BY FLIGHT PHASE

IX-28-3

28.4.1

Mission Planning and Briefing

IX-28-3

28.4.2

Pretakeoff

IX-28-3

28.4.3

Takeoff/Departure

IX-28-4

28.4.4

Enroute

IX-28-4

28.4.5

Recovery

IX-28-4

28.4.6

Mission Critique

IX-28-4

28.5

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

IX-28-5

28.5.1

Functional Checkflights

IX-28-5

28.5.2

Formation Flights

IX-28-5

28.5.3

Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM)

IX-28-5

28.6

EMERGENCIES

IX-28-5

PART X

NATOPS EVALUATION

CHAPTER

NATOPS Evaluation

29.1

CONCEPT

X-29-1

29.1.1

Implementation

X-29-1

29.1.2

Definitions

X-29-1

29.2

GROUND EVALUATION

X-29-2

29.2.1

General

X-29-2

29.3

FLIGHT EVALUATION

X-29-3

29.3.1

Mission Planning/Briefing

X-29-3

29.3.2

Preflight/Line Operations

X-29-3

29.3.3

Taxi

X-29-4

ORIGINAL

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Page

No.

PART I

THE AIRCRAFT

CHAPTER 1

The Aircraft

Figure 1-1

General Arrangement (F/A-18A/C)

I-1-2

Figure 1-2

Block Numbers

I-1-3

CHAPTER 2

Systems

Figure

2-1

Afterburner Light-Off Time

I-2-2

Figure

2-2

Throttle Grips

I-2-4

Figure

2-3

Engine Monitor Display (EMD)

I-2-6

Figure

2-4

Tank 1 and 4 Fuel CG Control and FUEL XFER Caution Schedule . I-2-14

Figure

2-5

Fuel Display

I-2-21

Figure

2-6

Fuel Quantity (F/A-18A/C)

I-2-23

Figure

2-7

FPAS Display

I-2-25

Figure

2-8

Secondary Power Supply

I-2-27

Figure

2-9

Electrical System

I-2-33

Figure

2-10

Ground Power Panel and Placard

I-2-38

Figure

2-11

Hydraulic System

I-2-44

Figure

2-12

Flight Control System Functional Diagram

I-2-46

Figure

2-13

Control Stick

I-2-47

Figure

2-14

SPIN Recovery Display

I-2-50

Figure

2-15

Flap Schedules

I-2-56

Figure

2-16

FCS Status Display

I-2-59

Figure

2-17

AFCS Controls and Indicators

I-2-62

Figure

2-18

Emergency/Parking Brake Handle

I-2-68

Figure

2-19

Angle of Attack Indexer

I-2-77

Figure

2-20

Mission Computer Functions and Multiplex System

I-2-79

Figure

2-21

MUMI Display

I-2-85

Figure

2-22

Menu Display

I-2-90

Figure

2-23

Electronic Attitude Display Indicator

I-2-91

Figure

2-24

HI/MPCD/AMPCD Controls and HSI Symbology

I-2-97

Figure

2-25

HUD Controls

I-2-100

Figure

2-26

HUD Symbology

I-2-105

Figure

2-27

HUD Symbology Degrades

I-2-110

Figure

2-28

Upfront Control (UFC)

I-2-111

Figure

2-29

AMU Maintenance Format

I-2-117

Figure

2-30

Map Loading Format

I-2-117

Figure

2-31

Canopy Birdstrike Resistance

I-2-125

Figure

2-32

Canopy Controls

I-2-126

Figure

2-33

Boarding Ladder

I-2-127

Figure

2-34

SJU-17 Ejection Modes

I-2-129

ORIGINAL

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Figure

2-35

Leg Restraint System

I-2-132

Figure

2-36

Survival Kit

I-2-135

Figure

2-37

Cockpit Pressurization Schedules

I-2-139

Figure

2-38

TAWS ON/OFF Pushbutton

I-2-146

Figure

2-39

TAWS HUD Visual Recovery Cue - Pull Up (VRT)

I-2-148

Figure

2-40

TAWS HUD Visual Recovery Cue - Pull Up (ORT)

I-2-149

Figure

2-41

Visual Warning Cue

I-2-153

Figure

2-42

OBOGS Monitor

I-2-156

Figure

2-43

Status Monitoring Subsystem

I-2-161

Figure

2-44

Flight Aids Reversion Mechanization

I-2-163

Figure

2-45

Caution/Advisory Indications

I-2-166

Figure

2-46

BIT Control Display

I-2-168

Figure

2-47

ADC/INS/GPS BIT - AUTO BIT Display

I-2-176

Figure

2-48

DSPL/EPI (IFEI)/UFC BIT Displays

I-2-177

Figure

2-49

Configuration Display (Sample)

I-2-183

Figure

2-50

INS Post Flight Data Displays

I-2-184

Figure

2-51

JHMCS Upper HVI Routing

I-2-187

Figure

2-52

HMD Controls

I-2-189

Figure

2-53

Boresight Reference Unit

I-2-190

Figure

2-54

Displays BIT Sublevel

I-2-191

Figure

2-55

HMD/AHMD Test Patterns

I-2-193

Figure

2-56

Coarse Alignment

I-2-194

Figure

2-57

Fine Alignment

I-2-197

Figure

2-58

Alignment Verification

I-2-199

Figure

2-59

General Arrangement (F/A-18B/D)

I-2-202

Figure

2-60

Fuel Quantity (F/A-18B/D)

I-2-203

Figure

2-61

Hand Controllers (F/A-18D Aircraft 163986 AND UP)

I-2-208

CHAPTER 4

Operating Limitations

Figure 4-1

Airspeed Limitations

I-4-3

Figure 4-2

System Limitations

I-4-3

Figure 4-3

Acceleration Limitations

I-4-10

Figure 4-4

External Stores Limitations

I-4-12

PART II

INDOCTRINATION

PART III

NORMAL PROCEDURES

CHAPTER 7

Shore-Based Procedures

Figure 7-1

Checklist Display

III-7-24

Figure 7-2

Field Landing Pattern Typical

III-7-31

CHAPTER 8

Carrier-Based Procedures

ORIGINAL

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Figure 8-1

Launch Trim

III-8-5

Figure 8-2

Carrier Landing Pattern

III-8-10

Figure 8-3

Carrier Controlled Approach (CCA)

III-8-11

Figure 8-4

ACL Mode 1 and 1A Approaches

III-8-15

Figure 8-5

ACL Mode 2 Approach

III-8-16

CHAPTER 9

Special Procedures

Figure 9-1

Formation Takeoff Runway Alignments

III-9-2

Figure 9-2

Formations

III-9-4

CHAPTER 10

Functional Checkflight Procedures

Figure 10-1

EGT and N 1 Limits

III-10-15

PART IV

FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS

CHAPTER 11

Flight Characteristics

Figure

11-1

F/A-18B/D Departure Regions

IV-11-9

Figure

11-2

Reference CG

IV-11-21

Figure

11-3

CG Correction For Configuration/Stores/Ordnance

IV-11-21

Figure

11-4

CG Worksheet

IV-11-22

Figure

11-5

Sample Problem, CG for a F/A-18C Model, Lot 14 Aircraft, Gear

Down

IV-11-23

Figure

11-6

Sample Problem, CG for a F/A-18C Model, Lot 14 Aircraft, Gear Up IV-11-24

Figure

11-7

CG Travel Due To Fuel Consumption - F/A-18A 161353 THRU

163175 With CG Control System

IV-11-25

Figure

11-8

CG Travel Due To Fuel Consumption - F/A-18B 161354 THRU

161360 Without CG Control System

IV-11-26

Figure

11-9

CG Travel Due To Fuel Consumption - F/A-18B 161704 THRU

163123 With CG Control System

IV-11-27

Figure

11-10

CG Travel Due To Fuel Consumption - F/A-18C 163427 THRU

164691

IV-11-28

Figure

11-11

CG Travel Due To Fuel Consumption - F/A-18C 164693 AND UP . . . IV-11-29

Figure

11-12

CG Travel Due To Fuel Consumption - F/A-18D 163434 THRU

164692

IV-11-30

Figure

11-13

CG Travel Due To Fuel Consumption - F/A-18D 164694 AND UP. . . IV-11-31

Figure

11-14

CG vs Tanks 1 & 4 Fuel - F/A-18A

IV-11-32

Figure

11-15

CG vs Tanks 1 & 4 Fuel - F/A-18B

IV-11-32

Figure

11-16

CG vs Tanks 1 & 4 Fuel - F/A-18C 163427 THRU 164691

IV-11-32

Figure

11-17

CG vs Tanks 1 & 4 Fuel - F/A-18C 164693 AND UP

IV-11-33

Figure

11-18

CG vs Tanks 1 & 4 Fuel - F/A-18D 163434 THRU 164692

IV-11-33

Figure

11-19

CG vs Tanks 1 & 4 Fuel - F/A-18D 164694 AND UP

IV-11-33

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CHAPTER 12

General Emergencies

Figure 12-1

Warning/Caution/Advisory Displays

V-12-3

CHAPTER 14

Takeoff Emergencies

Figure 14-1

Maximum Weight for 100 FPM Single Engine Rate of Climb

V-14-6

CHAPTER 15

Inflight Emergencies

Figure 15-1

Spooldown Restart Envelope

V-15-7

Figure 15-2

Windmill Restart Envelope

V-15-7

Figure 15-3

Crossbleed Restart Envelope

V-15-8

Figure 15-4

APU Restart Envelope

V-15-8

Figure 15-5

Hydraulic Flow Diagram

V-15-11

Figure 15-6

Hydraulic Subsystems Malfunction Guide

V-15-12

Figure 15-7

Flight Control Effects Due To Hydraulic Failure

V-15-13

Figure 15-8

Emergency Power Distribution

V-15-22

Figure 15-9

External Stores Jettison Chart

V-15-33

Figure 15-10

FCS Failure Indications and Effects

V-15-35

Figure 15-11

AOA Probe Indications and Effects

V-15-48

CHAPTER 16

Landing Emergencies

Figure 16-1

Maximum Altitude for 100 FPM Single Engine Rate of Climb

V-16-1

Figure 16-2

Recommended Maximum Single Engine Recovery Weight

V-16-4

Figure 16-3

Landing Gear Emergency Flow Chart

V-16-12

Figure 16-4

Landing Gear Malfunction - Landing Guide

V-16-13

Figure 16-5

Field Arrestment Gear Data

V-16-19

Figure 16-6

CV Recovery Matrix

V-16-21

CHAPTER 17

Ejection

Figure 17-1

Ejection Sink Rate Effect

V-17-6

Figure 17-2

Minimum Ejection Altitude

V-17-9

Figure 17-3

Ejection Procedures

V-17-15

Figure 17-4

Ditching

V-17-39

PART VI

ALL WEATHER PROCEDURES

CHAPTER 20

Extreme Weather Procedures

Figure 20-1

Icing Danger Zone

VI-20-3

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COMM-NAV EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES

CHAPTER 23

Communication-Identification Equipment

Figure 23-1

Upfront Control (UFC)

VII-23-3

Figure 23-2

UFC COMM Display

VII-23-5

Figure 23-3

KY-58 Control Panel Assembly

VII-23-7

Figure 23-4

UFC Have Quick Display

VII-23-10

Figure 23-5

UFC Manual Data Fill Display

VII-23-11

Figure 23-6

UFC SINCGARS Display

VII-23-13

Figure 23-7

UFC Electronic Remote Fill Display

VII-23-14

Figure 23-8

UFC IFF Display

VII-23-16

CHAPTER 24

Navigation Equipment

Figure

24-1

Navigation Controls and Indicators

VII-24-7

Figure

24-2

TAMMAC Mode Selections

VII-24-9

Figure

24-3

INS CV Align

VII-24-16

Figure

24-4

INS Ground Align

VII-24-19

Figure

24-5

INS Inflight Align

VII-24-20

Figure

24-6

INS Alignment Display with GPS

VII-24-21

Figure

24-7

NAV/INS Check Display

VII-24-23

Figure

24-8

GPS Point Data Display

VII-24-24

Figure

24-9

INS Programming

VII-24-31

Figure

24-10

Position Keeping

VII-24-40

Figure

24-11

Position Updating Displays

VII-24-43

Figure

24-12

Waypoint/OAP Direct Great Circle Steering

VII-24-44

Figure

24-13

Waypoint/OAP Course Line Steering

VII-24-45

Figure

24-14

AUTO Sequential Steering

VII-24-50

Figure

24-15

Navigation Designation (NAVDSG)

VII-24-51

Figure

24-16

Overfly Designation

VII-24-52

Figure

24-17

TACAN Mode Selection

VII-24-56

Figure

24-18

TACAN Programming

VII-24-58

Figure

24-19

TACAN Direct Great Circle Steering

VII-24-59

Figure

24-20

TACAN Course Line Steering

VII-24-60

Figure

24-21

ILS Initialization

VII-24-61

Figure

24-22

ILS Steering

VII-24-63

Figure

24-23

DDI Link 4 ACL Display

VII-24-65

Figure

24-24

HUD ACL Display

VII-24-69

Figure

24-25

Traffic Control Couple Display

VII-24-70

Figure

24-26

ACL Mode 1 Display

VII-24-72

Figure

24-27

ACL Mode 2 Steering Display

VII-24-73

Figure

24-28

T/C Guidance to Marshal

VII-24-74

Figure

24-29

ACL Control - Marshal to Touchdown

VII-24-77

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Backup/Degraded Operations

Figure 25-1

Standby Attitude Reference Indicator

VII-25-3

CHAPTER 26

Visual Communications

Figure 26-1

Visual Communications

VII-26-1

CHAPTER 27

Deck/Ground Handling Signals

Figure 27-1

Deck Ground Handling Signals

VII-27-2

PART VIII

WEAPONS SYSTEMS

PART IX

FLIGHT CREW COORDINATION

PART X

NATOPS EVALUATION

PART XI

PERFORMANCE DATA

FOLDOUTS

Figure FO-1

Front Cockpit F/A-18A/B Aircraft

FO-3

Figure FO-2

Rear Cockpit F/A-18B Aircraft

FO-7

Figure FO-3

Front Cockpit F/A-18C/D Aircraft 163427 thru 163782

FO-11

Figure FO-4

Rear Cockpit F/A-18D Aircraft 163434 thru 163778

FO-15

Figure FO-5

Front Cockpit F/A-18C/D Aircraft 163985 And Up

FO-19

Figure FO-6

Rear Cockpit F/A-18D Aircraft 163986 And Up

FO-23

Figure FO-7

Electrical Bus Power Aircraft 161353 thru 161528

FO-27

Figure FO-8

Electrical Bus Power Aircraft 161702 And Up

FO-29

Figure FO-9

Ejection Seat (SJU-5/6)

FO-31

Figure FO-10

Ejection Seat (SJU-17 (V) 1/A-2/A)

FO-33

Figure FO-11

Fuel System

FO-37

Figure FO-12

Environmental Control System

FO-43

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SUMMARY OF APPLICABLE TECHNICAL

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Information relating to the following technical directives has been incorporated in this manual.

Change

ECP

Number

Description

Visual Identification

Effectivity

AFC

021

00033

Adds fuel/air heat exchangers

None

(R)161353

thru 161519

(P)161520

and up

AFC

027

00044

Installs differential leading edge

None

(R)161353

flaps

thru 161519

(P)161520

and up

AFC

029

00024

Installs MLG dual chamber

MLG dual chamber shock ab-

(R)161353

shock absorber

sorber installed

thru 161519

(P)161520

and up

ASC

008

00044C1

Installs 7.3 PROM

DDI configuration display

(R)161353

FCSA 75 FCSB 75

thru 161519

(P)161520

and up

ASC

015

00149

Mission Computer OFP reload

DDI configuration display

(P)161353

Removes autopilot heading hold

MC1 210; MC2 210

thru 161924

preselection

ASC

017

00155

Radar computer-power supply

DDI configuration display

(R)161353

RDR 101D

thru 161528

DDI configuration display

(R)161702

RDR 102B

thru 161924

(P)161925

thru 161987

ASC

018

00155

Armament computer OFP

DDI configuration display

(R)161353

reload

SMS 120B

thru 161824

(P)161925

thru 161987

00003

Adds AN/ALR-67(V) radar

RWR azimuth indicator

(P)161702

warning

and up

00019

INS OFP load

DDI configuration display

(P)161520

INS 300

and up

00023

330 gallon external tanks

Round tanks

00026

Adds L (R) IN TEMP caution

None

(P)161702

displays

and up

00044

AOA indexer/approach light

None

(P)161529

switch point change

and up

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ECP

Number

Description

Visual Identification

Effectivity

00054C1

Installs 8.2.1 PROM

DDI Configuration display

(P)161702

FCSA 83, FCSB 83

thru 161987

AFC

053

00055C1

Adds tank 4 motive flow shutoff

None

(R)161353

valve to improve negative G

thru 161924

flight time

(P)161925

and up

00069

Removes external canopy jetti-

No external canopy jettison

(P)162826

son handles

handles

and up

AFC

039

00072C1

Fuel sequencing for CG control

None

(R)161353

thru 161924

(P)161520

and up

AFC

049

00074

Adds sealed lead acid battery

None

(R)161353

thru 161528

(P)161702

and up

AFC

00077C1,

Replaces feed tank ejector

None

(R)161353

pumps with turbo pumps

thru 161924

(P)161925

and up

0090

Additional Weapon Capability

HUD air-to-air symbology

(P)162394

changes

and up

AFC

048

00121R1

Installs ac bus isolation circuits

GEN TIE light on caution lights

(R) 161353

in electrical system

panel

thru 161987

(P)162394

and up

ASC

020

00142R1/

Flight Control Computer Soft-

DDI Configuration Display:

(R) 161353

ware Update 8.3.3 PROM

FCSA 99, FCSB 99

thru 161987

(P) 162394

and up

00178R1

F/A-18C/D Block Upgrade

IFEI

(P)163427

and up

AFC

070

00158R2

Installs motive flow boost pump

None

(R)161353

pressure switch

thru 163118

(P)163119

and up

00210

Installs improved landing gear

None

(P)162826

control handle assembly

and up

ACC 446

Install SEAWARS parachute

SEAWARS parachute canopy

All

harness sensing-release units

release fittings

IASC 025

00243R1

Omnibus software update

DDI configuration display:

(R)161248

IASC 026

MC1 85A+, MC2 85A+, RDR

thru 163164

IASC

85A+, INS 84B, LST 85A, SMS

(P)163165

027

85A+, FCSA 99, FCSB 99

thru 163175

ORIGINAL

A1-F18AC-NFM-000

Change

ECP

Number

Description

Visual Identification

Effectivity

IASC 031

00252

Omnibus software update

DDI configuration display:

(R)161353

IASC 032

MC1 87X, MC2 87X, RDR 87X,

thru 163175

IASC 033

SMS 87A or 87D,

(P)163427

and up

00255

F/A- 18C/D Night Attack

Independent Aft Cockpit

(P)163985

Capability

and up

00255R3

IFEI brightness control

Video record control panel

(P)164865

and up

AFC 090

00165R1

Automatic battery cutoff

MMP ENABLE/BRCU switch

(R)161353

next to nose wheelwell DDI

thru 163118

(P)163119

and up

00249

Flight Computer Software Up-

DDI configuration display:

(P)163699

date 10.1 PROM

FCSA 107, FCSB 107

and up

AFC 081

00231

APU & ACFT Electrical Mod

None

(R)161353

IAYC 853

thru 163175

(P)163427

and up

AFC

102

00300

LEX Fence Installation

LEX Fence

(R)161353

thru 163726

(P)163727

and up

00318

Omnibus Software Update

DDI configuration display:

(R)161353

MC1 89A or 89C, MC2 89A or

thru 163982

89C, RDR 89X, MU 89C , SDC

(P)163985

89D , CSC 89X , SMS 89A

and up

00233

Naval Aircrew Common Ejec-

Ejection Seat

(P)164196

tion Seat (NACES)

and up

00288

On-Board Oxygen Generating

Oxygen Panel

(P)164196

System (OBOGS)

and up

AFC

184

00292

AN/ARC-210 (V) (Have Quick

None

(P)164945

AFC

185

/SINCGARS) Radio

and up

(R)163427

thru 164912

AFC

126

00321

Deployable Flight Incident Re-

DDI configuration Display:

(R)164627

corder Set (DFIRS)

DFIRS

thru 164724

(P)164725

and up

00350

Enhanced Performance Engine

Engine Monitor Display

(P)164693

and up

00369

Oxygen Console Disconnect

Pilot’s Service Panel

(P)164196

ORIGINAL

A1-F18AC-NFM-000

Change

ECP

Number

Description

Visual Identification

Effectivity

00379

AN/ALE-47 Chaff Dispensers

Warning Advisory Threat Panel

(P)165171

and up

00383

Omnibus Software Update

DDI configuration display:

(R)161353

MC1 91C or 92A, MC2 91C or

thru 163982

92A, RDR 91C, SMS 91C or

(P)163985

92A, FCSA 91C, FCSB 91C,

and up

SDC 91C, CSC 91C, ADC 91X

AFC 175

00405

Miniature Airborne Global Posi-

Mumi display

(R)163427

tioning Receiver (MAGR)

thru 164912

(P)164945

and up

00426

Nuclear Consent Switch

Aft Right Console

(R)163986

thru 164738

(P)164866

and up

00466

Omnibus Software Update

DDI configuration display:

(R)163427

MC1 09C , MC2 09C , RDR

thru 164897

89X, SMS 09C , SDC 09C,

(P)164898

CSC 09C or 89X, ADC 09C

and up

IASC 61

00466

Omnibus Software Update

DDI configuration display:

(R)161353

IASC 62

MC1 10A, MC2 10A, RDR 89X,

thru 163175

SMS 10A, SDC 09C, CSC 09C ,

ADC 09C

AFC

207

00468

Cockpit Video Recording Sys-

Video Cameras mounted on top

(R)163985

tem Improvement

of canopy frame

thru 164912

(P)164945

and up

AFC

200

00470

6th MUX Bus

None

(R)163427

thru 163782

AFC

247

00507

Birdstrike Resistant Windshield

None

(R)161353

NI843R1

thru 163782

(P)165183

and up

AFC

236

00520

Combined Interrogator-

None

(P)165222

Transponder (CIT)

and up

(R)163985

thru 165221

AFC

231

00521

Embedded Global Positioning

None

(R)161925

AFC

232

System /INS (EGI)

thru 163175

AFC

225

00529

Addition of 5th MUX bus

None

(R)161734

thru 163175

ASC

00535

FCC OFP Update to V10.5.1

DDI configuration display

(R)161353

(91C*-004)

and up

AFC

244

00549

ATARS

DDI configuration display

(R) 164649

and up

ORIGINAL

A1-F18AC-NFM-000

Change

ECP

Number

Description

Visual Identification

Effectivity

IASC 78

00557

Omnibus Software Update

DDI configuration display:

(R)163427

thru

MC1 11C, MC2 11C, RDR 11C,

thru 164992

IASC 87

SMS 11C, SDC 09C, CSC 91C,

(P)165171

ADC 91X

and up

IASC

Omnibus Software Update

DDI configuration display:

(R)161353

103

MC1 10A+, MC2 10A+

thru 163175

IASC

104

IASC 78

Omnibus Software Update

DDI configuration display:

(R)163427

REV A

MC1 11C+, MC2 11C+

and up

AFC 253

00560

Avionic Upgrade

Menu Display: MC1 15C, MC2

(R)162394

15C

thru 163175

AFC 258

00573

Crash Survivable Flight Inci-

None

(R)163427

dent Recorder Set (CSFIRS)

thru 164279

AFC 268

00575

Amplifier Control

ACI Panel

(R)163427

and up

AFC 269

00576

DCS

DDI configuration display

(R)163427

and up

AFC 270

00577

MIDS

DDI configuration display

(R)163427

and up

IASC

Omnibus Software Update

DDI configuration display: MC1

(R)161353

077

12A, MC2 12A

thru 163175

IASC 89

00578

Omnibus Software Update

DDI configuration display:

(R)163427

MC1 13C, MC2 13C, SMS 13C,

and up

SDC 13C, CSC 93C, ADC 93X

AFC 292

00583

Avionic Upgrade

Menu Display: MC1 15C, MC2

(R)162394

15C

thru 163175

AFC 493

00583R4

NACES Ejection Seat

NACES ejection seat

(R)162394

thru 163175

ASC 139

00595

FCC OFP Update to

DDI configuration display

(R)161353

V10.7(91C*-006)

and up

ASC 108

TDL 501

Omnibus Software Update

DDI configuration display:

(R)162394

MC1 15C, MC2 15C, SMS 15C,

and up

SDC 15C

ASC

TDL 701

Omnibus Software Update

DDI configuration display:

(R)162394

MC1 17C, MC2 17C, SMS 17C

and up

AFC 216

NI0826

OBOGS Solid State Monitor

Electronic BIT button

(R)164196

thru 164912

AFC 233

NI2693

ALE-39 Reset Switch

Antenna Select Panel

(R)161353

thru 164992

ORIGINAL

A1-F18AC-NFM-000

Change

ECP

Number

Description

Visual Identification

Effectivity

AFC 209

NI0830

NVDS Compatible Cockpit

None

(R) 161702

AVCs

Lighting System

thru 163782

4525,

4526,

4527

AFC 380

NI0953

Advanced Multipurpose Color

AMPCD

(R) 163985

Display

and up

AFC 327

ECP 563

Tactical Aircraft Moving Map

None

(R) Lots 12

Capability

and up

ASC

TDL

Omnibus Software Update

DDI configuration display:

(R) 162394

MC1 19C, MC2 19C, SMS 19C

and up

AFC 400

570R1

Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing

DDI configuration display:

(R) 164197

System

HMD

and up

AFC 444

570R4

Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing

BRU mounted in aft cockpit

(R) 164196

System

and up

AFC 194

00949

XC-75 Video Camera/

Video Camera

(R) 162394

V82AFBTV-12 Video Recorder

and up

TDL

Omnibus Software Update

DDI configuration display:

(R) Lot 6

AL0202

MC1 20X, MC2 20X, SMS 20X

and up

AFC 446

6217

Cabin Pressurization Warning

Caution Lights Panel

(R)Lot 3

System

and up

(R) Retrofit

(P) Production

Information relating to the following recent technical directives will be incorporated in the future

change.

Change

ECP

Number Number

Description

Visual Identification

Effectivity

ORIGINAL

A1-F18AC-NFM-000

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS

A/A

air-to-air

A/C

aircraft

alternating current

ACCUM

accumulator

ACPT

ADB

aircraft discrepancy book

ADC

air data computer

ADF

automatic direction finding

ADIZ

air defense identification zone

ADS

air data sensors

ADV

advisory

AFCS

automatic flight control system

A/G

air-to-ground

AGL

above ground level

AHRS

attitude heading reference system

air interrogation

AIL

aileron

AIM

air intercept missile

AINS

aided inertial navigation system

ALDR

altitude loss during recovery

ALE-47

countermeasure dispensing set

ALM

almanac

ALR-67

radar warning receiver

AMAD

airframe mounted accessory drive

AMPCD

advanced multipurpose color display

AN/ALE-39

countermeasures dispensing set

AN/APN-194

radar altimeter set

AN/ARN-514

VOR/ILS system

AN/ASN-139

inertial navigation system

AOA

angle of attack

AOB

angle of bank

A/P

autopilot

APU

auxiliary power unit

APPR

approach

ARI

attitude reference indicator

align quality

ASL

azimuth steering line

ASPJ

airborne self protection jammer

AT SCV

air turbine starter control valve

ATARS

advanced tactical air reconnaissance system

ATC

air traffic control

ATC

automatic throttle control

ATS

air turbine starter

ORIGINAL

A1-F18AC-NFM-000

ATSCV

air turbine starter control valve

ATTH

attitude hold

AUG

augment

AUR

aural

AUTO

automatic

AVMUX

avionics multiplex

BAC1

bank angle control 1

BADSA

backup air data sensor assembly

BALT

barometric altimeter

BARO

barometric

BCN

beacon

BINGO

minimum fuel required to return to base

BIT

built-in test

BLD

bleed

BLIM

bank limit

BLIN

bit logic inspection

BNK

bank

BRCU

battery relay control unit

BRG

bearing

BRK

brake

BRT

bright

°C

degrees Celsius

CAS

control augmentation system

CAUT

caution

circuit breaker

countdown

CDP

compressor discharge pressure

CD ROM

compact disk read only memory

CFIT

controlled flight into terrain

center of gravity

CHAN

channel

CHKLST

checklist

CIT

combined interrogator/transponder

check

CKPT

cockpit

CLR

clear

CMDS

countermeasures dispensing set

CMPTR

computer

CNI

communication, radio navigation, and identification

COMM

communication radio

CONT PVU

continuous precision velocity update

CPL

coupled

CPLD

coupled

CPU

central processor unit

CPWS

cabin pressurization warning system

CRS

course

CRYPTO

cryptographic or coded transmission

ORIGINAL

A1-F18AC-NFM-000

CSEL

selected course

CSFIRS

crash survivable flight incident recorder system

CSS

control stick steering

CTR

center

carrier

CVRS

cockpit video recording system

DBS

doppler beam sharpened

designator controller

direct current

DCS

digital communication system

DDI

digital display indicator

DEGD

degraded

DEL

direct electrical link

ΔP

hydraulic filter indicator

DFIRS

deployable flight incident recorder system

DISCH

discharge

D/L

data link

DMA

defense mapping agency

DME

distance measuring equipment

DMS

digital map set

down

DSS

data storage set

DSU

data storage unit

DTE

data transfer equipment

E BATT

emergency battery

EADI

electronic attitude display indicator

erase controller

ECA

electrical control assembly

ECS

environmental control system

EGI

embedded INS/GPS

EGT

exhaust gas temperature

EHPE

estimated horizontal position error

ELEV

elevation

EMCON

emission control

EMD

engine monitor display

ENG

engine

ENGL

english

ENRT

enroute

ENT

enter

EPE

enhanced performance engine

EPR

engine pressure ratio

EQUIP

equipment

EST

estimated

elapsed time

electronic unit

EXT

external

ORIGINAL

A1-F18AC-NFM-000

EXTD

extend

°F

degrees Fahrenheit

FCCA

flight control computer A

FCCB

flight control computer B

FCES

flight control electronic system

FCF

functional check flight

FCS

flight control system

fighter escort configuration

fuel flow

FIRAMS

flight incident recording and monitoring system

FLBIT

fuel low BIT

foldout

FOD

foreign object damage

FPAS

flight performance advisory system

F-QTY

fuel quantity

foot, feet

FUS

fuselage

G or g

gravity

guard

gyro bias

GCU

generator converter unit

GEN

generator

GEN TIE

generator tie

G-LIM

g-limiter

GND

ground

GPS

global positioning system

GPWS

ground proximity warning system

GRCV

guard receive

GXMT

guard transmit

HARM

high-speed antiradiation missile

HDG

heading

HDG/SLV

heading slaved

HERR

horizontal error

high

HMD

helmet mounted display

HOOK

arresting hook

HPWS

high pressure water separator

HSEL

heading select

HSI

horizontal situation indicator

HUD

head up display

HVC

HUD video camera

HYD

hydraulic

HYD1

hydraulic system 1

HYD2

hydraulic system 2

IBIT

initiated built in test

ORIGINAL

A1-F18AC-NFM-000

ICAO

international civil aviation organization

ICS

intercommunication control set

identification

IFA

inflight alignment

IFEI

integrated fuel-engine indicator

IFF

identification friend or foe

ILS

instrument landing system

inner marker

IMC

instrument meteorological conditions

IMU

inertial measurement unit

INIT

initialize or initiate

INOP

inoperative

INS

inertial navigation system

INST

instrument

INSTR

instrument

INU

inertial navigation unit

INV

invalid

I/P

identification of position

infrared

ISOL

isolate

JETT

jettison

KCAS

knots calibrated air speed

KGS

knots ground speed

KIAS

knots indicated air speed

knots

KTAS

knots true airspeed

left

L ACC

lateral accelerometer

LAT

latitude

lb(s)

pound(s)

LBA

limit basic aircraft

L BAR

launch bar

LDDI

left digital display indicator

LDG

landing

LED

light emitting diode

LEF

leading edge flaps

LEX

leading edge extension

landing gear

left inboard

LINK-16

secure, jam-resistant, nodeless data link

LMDI

left multipurpose display indicator

left outboard

low

LONG

longitude

LOS

line of sight

ORIGINAL

A1-F18AC-NFM-000

LPU

life preserver unit

LRU-23/P

liferaft

light

LTOD

local time of day

manual

MAC

mean aerodynamic chord

MAD

magnetic azimuth detector

MAGR

miniaturized airborne GPS receiver

MAGVAR

magnetic variation

MAX

maximum thrust

mission computer

MDC

mission data loader

MECH

mechanical link

MER

multiple ejector rack

MFS

multifunction switch

MIDS

multifunctional information distribution system

MIL

military thrust

middle marker

MMP

maintenance monitor panel

MPCD

multipurpose color display

MSDRS

maintenance signal data recording set

MTRC

metric

MTRS or m

meters

memory unit

MUMI

memory unit mission initialization

MUX

multiplex bus

MVAR

magnetic variation

N₁

fan rpm

N₂

compressor rpm

N_H

engine compressor high pressure turbine speed

NABITS

non-avionic built in test

N ACC

normal accelerometer

NACES

navy aircrew common ejection seat

NAS

national air space

NATOPS

naval air training and operations procedures standardization

NAV

navigation

NAV CK

navigation check

nose down

nautical miles

NORM

normal

NOTAMS

notice to airmen

NOT RDY

not ready

NOZ

exhaust nozzle position

nose up

NVD

night vision devices

NVG

night vision goggles

NWS

nosewheel steering

ORIGINAL

A1-F18AC-NFM-000

OAP

offset aim point

OBOGS

onboard oxygen generating system

OCF

out of control flight

OFP

operational flight program

OIL

engine oil pressure

outer marker

ORIDE

override

OTG

operational tactical guides

OVFLY

overfly

OVRSPD

overspeed

OXY

oxygen

pitch

PCL

pocket checklist

PER

position error rate

PIO

pilot induced oscillation

PLF

parachute landing fall

PNL

panel

POS

position

pph

pounds per hour

ppm

pounds per minute

pressure

PROC

processor

PROM

programmable read only memory

psi

pounds per square inch

PTS

power transmission shaft

PTTI

precise time and time interval

PVT

position, velocity, and time

PVU

precision velocity update

QDC

quick disconnect connector

QTY

quantity

right

roll

RALT

radar altimeter

RCDR

recorder

RCVY

recovery

RDC

right designator controller

RDDI

right digital display indicator

RDR

radar

REC

radar elevator control

RECCE

reconnaissance

REJ

reject

right inboard

RLG

ring laser gyro

R-LIM

roll rate limiter

ORIGINAL

A1-F18AC-NFM-000

RMDI

right multipurpose display indicator

RNG

range

right outboard

ROC

rules of combat

ROE

rules of engagement

RPM

revolutions per minute

RSET

reset

RSRI

rolling surface to rudder interconnect

R/T

receive/transmit

RTC

real time clock

RTN

return

RUD

rudder

RWR

radar warning receiver

situational awareness

SATS

short airfield for tactical support

SARI

standby attitude reference indicator

SCH

simplified combined harness

SCS

software configuration set

SDC

signal data computer

SDC

signal data converter

SEAWARS

seawater parachute release mechanism

SEQ

sequence

SIF

selective identification feature

SJU-17

ejection seat

SKU-10/A

seat survival kit

SMS

stores management set

SOP

standard operating procedures

SPD

speed

SPD BRK

speed brake

SPN

spin

SRM

spin recovery mode

STAB

stabilator

STBY

standby

STD HDG

stored heading

SUPT

support

S/W

software

switch

T₁

engine inlet temperature

TAC

tactical

TAMMAC

tactical aircraft moving map capability

TAS

true air speed

TAWS

terrain awareness warning system

TCN

tacan

TDC

throttle designator controller

TDP

turbine discharge pressure

TDU-32/B

aerial banner target

ORIGINAL

A1-F18AC-NFM-000

TEF

trailing edge flaps

TEMP

temperature

TGT

target

TK PRESS

fuel tank pressure

T/O

takeoff

TOT

time on target

TRU

transformer-rectifier unit

TTG

time to go

U BATT

utility battery

UFC

upfront control

UHF

ultra high frequency

UNLK

unlock

UPDT

update

UTC

universal coordinated time

UTM

universal transverse mercator

VDC

volts, direct current

VEL

velocity

VER

vertical ejector rack

VERR

vertical (position) error

VFR

visual flight rules

VHF

very high frequency

VIB

vibration

VMC

visual meteorological conditions

VOL

volume

VOR

VHF omnidirectional ranging

VSH

video sensor head

VTRS

video tape recording system

waterline symbol

WARN

warning

W DIR

wind direction

WDSHLD

windshield

WGS

world geodetic survey

W off W

weight off wheels

W on W

weight on wheels

WOW

weight on wheels

WOWB

weight on wheels both

WSO

weapons and sensors officer

W SPD

wind speed

WYPT

waypoint

control surface inoperative

XFER

transfer

yaw

YDS

yards

ORIGINAL

A1-F18AC-NFM-000

PREFACE

SCOPE

This NATOPS manual is issued by the authority of the Chief of Naval Operations and under the

direction of Commander, Naval Air Systems Command in conjunction with the Naval Air Training and

Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) program. It provides the best available operating

instructions for most circumstances, but no manual is a substitute for sound judgment. Compound

emergencies, available facilities, adverse weather or terrain, or considerations affecting the lives and

property of others may require modification of the procedures contained herein. Read this manual

from cover to cover. It is the air crewman’s responsibility to have a complete knowledge of its contents.

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

The following applicable publications complement this manual:

A1-F18AC-NFM-200 (Performance Data Supplement for aircraft with F404-GE-400 engines)

A1-F18AC-NFM-210 (Performance Data Supplement for aircraft with F404-GE-402 enhanced

performance engines)

A1-F18AC-NFM-500 (Pocket Checklist)

A1-F18AC-NFM-600 (Servicing Checklist)

A1-F18AC-NFM-700 A,B,C and D (Functional Checkflight Checklists)

NTRP 3-22.2-FA18A-D (classified NATIP volume)

NTRP 3-22.4-FA18A-D (unclassified NATIP volume)

Current F/A-18 A-D tactics, techniques and procedures sources

NTRP 3-22.5-FA18A-D (Tactical Manual Pocket Guide)

HOW TO GET COPIES

Additional copies of this manual and changes thereto may be procured through the local supply

system from NAVICP Philadelphia via DAAS in accordance with NAVSUP P−409 (MILSTRIP/

MILSTRAP), or a requisition can be submitted to Naval Supply Systems Command via the Naval

Logistics Library (NLL) website, www.nll.ahf.navy.mil. This publication is also available to view and

download from the Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Command (NATEC) website,

https://www.natec.navy.mil or at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Airworthiness website

https://airworthiness.navair.navy.mil.

AUTOMATIC DISTRIBUTION (WITH UPDATES)

This publication and changes to it are automatically sent to activities that are established on the

Automatic Distribution Requirements List (ADRL) maintained by NATEC, in San Diego, CA. If there

is continuing need for this publication, each activity’s Central Technical Publication Librarian must

coordinate with the NATOPS Model Manager of this publication to ensure appropriate numbers of

this and associated derivative manuals are included in the automatic mailing of updates to this

publication.

NOTE

Activities not coordinating with the NATOPS Model Manager unit for

more than

months may be dropped from distribution.

ORIGINAL

A1-F18AC-NFM-000

UPDATING THE MANUAL

To ensure that the manual contains the latest procedures and information, NATOPS review

conferences are held in accordance with the current OPNAVINST 3710 series.

CHANGE RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommended changes to this manual or other NATOPS publications may be submitted by anyone

in accordance with OPNAVINST 3710.7 series. Change recommendations of any nature, (URGENT/

PRIORITY/ROUTINE) should be submitted directly to the Model Manager via the Airworthiness

website (https://airworthiness.navair.navy.mil) into the AIRS (Airworthiness Issue Resolution Sys-

tem) database. The AIRS is an application that allows the Model Manager and the NATOPS Office,

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) AIR−4.0P to track all change recommendations with regards

to NATOPS products. The Model Manager will be automatically notified via email when a new

recommendation is submitted. A classified side of the website is available to submit classified

information via the SIPRNET. Routine change recommendations can also be submitted directly to the

Model Manager (via your unit NATOPS Officer if applicable) on OPNAV Form 3710/6 shown on the

next page.

The address of the Model Manager of this aircraft/publication is:

Commanding Officer

VFA-125

Naval Air Station

Lemoore, CA 93246-5125

Attn: F/A-18 A-D Model Manager

DSN: 949-1727

Commercial: (559) 998-1727

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NATOPS CHANGE RECOMMENDATION

OPNAV/FORM 3710/6(4-90) S/N 0107-LF-009-7900

DATE

TO BE FILLED IN BY ORIGINATOR AND FORWARDED TO MODEL MANAGER

FROM (originator)

Unit

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Unit

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Page

Paragraph

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r CHECK IF CONTINUED ON BACK

Justification

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TO BE FILLED IN BY MODEL MANAGER (Return to Originator)

FROM

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Reference

(a) Your change Recommendation Dated

r Your change recommendation dated

is acknowledged. It will be held for action of the

review conference planned for

to be held at

r Your change recommendation is reclassified URGENT and forwarded for approval to

by my DTG

/S/

AIRCRAFT

MODEL MANAGER

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YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

NATOPS manuals are kept current through an active manual change program. Any corrections,

additions, or constructive suggestions for improvement of its contents should be submitted by urgent,

priority or routine change recommendations, as appropriate.

NATOPS FLIGHT MANUAL INTERIM CHANGES

Interim changes are changes or corrections to NATOPS manuals promulgated by CNO or

COMNAVAIRSYSCOM. Interim changes are issued either as printed pages, or as a naval message.

The Interim Change Summary page is provided as a record of all interim changes. Upon receipt of a

change or revision, the custodian of the manual should check the updated Interim Change Summary

to ascertain that all outstanding interim changes have been either incorporated or canceled; those not

incorporated shall be recorded as outstanding in the section provided.

CHANGE SYMBOLS

Revised text is indicated by a black vertical line in either margin of the page, like the one printed

next to this paragraph. The change symbol shows where there has been a change. The change might be

material added or information restated. A change symbol in the margin by the chapter number and

title indicated a new or completely revised chapter.

WARNING, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

The following definitions apply to WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and Notes found throughout the

manual.

An operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in

injury or death, if not carefully observed or followed.

An operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in

damage to equipment, if not carefully observed or followed.

NOTE

An operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which is essential

to emphasize.

WORDING

The concept of word usage and intended meaning which has been adhered to in preparing this

manual is as follows:

″Land as soon as possible″ means to land at the first site which a safe landing can be made.

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″Land as soon as practical″ means extended flight is not recommended. The landing site and

duration of flight is at the discretion of the pilot in command.

‘‘Shall’’ has been used only when application of a procedure is mandatory.

‘‘Should’’ has been used only when application of a procedure is recommended.

‘‘May’’ and ‘‘need not’’ have been used only when application of a procedure is optional.

‘‘Will’’ has been used only to indicate futurity, never to indicate any degree of requirement for

application of a procedure.

AIRSPEED

All airspeeds in this manual are in knots calibrated airspeeds unless stated in other terms.

TERMINOLOGY

To standardize terminology throughout this publication, the following guidelines should be followed:

a. When specifying a switch, handle, or knob to be actuated in an emergency procedure, the name

of the switch, handle or knob should be written as it is labeled in the cockpit (i.e. LDG GEAR

handle).

b. When referencing a position of a switch, handle, or knob, the label as shown in the cockpit

should be used (i.e. ECS MODE switch − OFF/RAM).

c. LOT numbers should be used vice BUNO numbers when the entire LOT is affected. For

multiple LOTs use LOT XX−XX or LOT XX and up as appropriate.

d. For MC OFP’s use terminology such as ″Prior to MC OFP 18E″ or ″MC OFP 18E and up″ to

avoid requiring a NATOPS change with each subsequent OFP release.

e. Procedures which are nested in other procedures such as the Emergency Oxygen Procedure

should contain only immediate action items.

f. When emergency procedures are referenced in the PCL, page numbers should be included to

facilitate quick location of the referenced procedure.

MANUAL DEVELOPMENT

This NATOPS Flight Manual was prepared using a concept that provides the aircrew with

information for operation of the aircraft, but detailed operation and interaction is not provided. This

concept was selected for a number of reasons: reader interest increases as the size of a technical

publication decreases, comprehension increases as the technical complexity decreases, and accidents

decrease as reader interest and comprehension increase. To implement this streamlined concept,

observance of the following rules was attempted:

a. The pilot shall be considered to have above-average intelligence and normal (average) common

sense.

b. No values (pressure, temperature, quantity, etc.) which cannot be read in the cockpit are stated,

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except where such use provides the pilot with a value judgement. Only the information required

to fly the aircraft is provided.

c. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings are held to an absolute minimum, since, almost everything in the

manual could be considered a subject for a Note, Caution, or Warning.

d. No Cautions or Warnings or procedural data are contained in the Descriptive Section, and no

abnormal procedures (Hot Starts, etc.) are contained in the Normal Procedures Section.

e. Notes, Cautions and Warnings are not used to emphasize new data.

f. Multiple failures (emergencies) are not covered.

g. Simple words in preference to more complex or quasi-technical words are used and, unnecessary

and/or confusing word modifiers are avoided.

A careful study of the NATOPS Flight Manual will probably disclose a violation of each rule stated.

In some cases this is the result of a conscious decision to make an exception to the rule. In many cases,

it only demonstrates the constant attention and skill level that must be maintained to prevent slipping

back into the old way of doing things.

In other words, the ‘‘Streamlined’’ look is not an accident, it takes constant attention for the

NATOPS Flight Manual to keep its lean and simple concept to provide the pilot with the information

required.

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CHAPTER 1

The Aircraft

1.1 AIRCRAFT DESCRIPTION

1.1.1 Meet The Hornet. The F/A-18A/C Hornet is a single-place fighter/attack aircraft built by

McDonnell Douglas Aerospace. See figure 1-1 for general arrangement and Cockpits Foldout section

for cockpit arrangement. It is powered by two General Electric F404-GE-400 or F404-GE-402

(enhanced performance) turbofan engines with afterburner. The aircraft features a variable camber

mid-wing with leading edge extensions (LEX) mounted on each side of the fuselage from the wing roots

to just forward of the windshield. The twin vertical stabilizers are angled outboard 20°from the

vertical. The wings have hydraulically actuated leading edge and trailing edge flaps and ailerons. The

twin rudders and differential stabilators are also hydraulically actuated. The speed brake is mounted

on the top side of the aft fuselage between the vertical stabilizers. The pressurized cockpit is enclosed

by an electrically operated clam shell canopy. An aircraft mounted auxiliary power unit (APU) is used

to start the engines. On the ground, the APU may be used to supply air conditioning or electrical and

hydraulic power to the aircraft systems.

1.1.2 Aircraft Dimensions. The approximate dimensions of the aircraft are as follows:

Span (Wings Spread)

with missiles

40 feet 5 inches

without missiles

37 feet 6 inches

Span (Wings Folded)

27 feet 6 inches

Length

56 feet

Height (To Top of Fins)

15 feet 3 inches

Height (To Top of Closed Canopy)

10 feet 6 inches

1.1.3 Aircraft Gross Weight. Basic aircraft gross weight varies from 24,000 to 25,000 pounds. Refer to

applicable DD 365F for accurate aircraft weight.

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