OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST FOR NOTIFICATION OF U-2 FLIGHTS

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP89B00551R000600300021-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 16, 2000
• Sequence Number: 21
• Publication Date: November 19, 1956
• Content Type: LIST

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OPN?ATIONAL CHECKLIST FOR NOTIFICATION O U-2 FLo ? L
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1, Notify following sections of ETD and record name of person notified
in Column A. Not later than one (1) hour after verbalRnotification a flight
schedule will be furnished each: - ~.- S
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Maintenance,
c, Communications
d, Special Equipment
e, Personal Equipment
f, Weather
g, Flight Commanders
h, Security
2, Upon receipt of the HBJ-l0 each section wl again be contacted and
name of person notified recorded in Column B above. Any changes in original
planning will be given the applicable section, In addition the following Base
Sections will be given the ETD and information necessaryo
a. Mess Hall (Hours and number of people)
b. Base Operations (Request Tower and
.Crash facilities be notified)
c. Detachment Security (Notify desired
wake.-up times)
3, Aircraft arrival notice. Sections listed in paragraph I above
will be notified when the estimated landing time has been received from the
control tower and person notified will be recorded in Column C.
4. Upon completion of the mission this checklist will be filed in the
permanent records pertaining to the flight.
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PRE-.FLIGHT CHECKLIST FOR PERSONAL EQ J P!rtTATT SECTION
1. Pre-Breathier Room, T 0 Minus 2:21)).**
Orderliness
,b Security
Utilities (Electricity - Air Conditioning)
2, Ground Vehicle Check T.O. Minue 2:20,-:
(,,-a. Walk Around check
Starting
L,,. On Board: Spare Pack (1) - Facepiece (1) - D-2, 425 psi (2)
Cushions (2) - Parachutes (2),
3, Aircraft Oxygen Check , , 2 0 ) :
w~'ae Position Seat Pack in cockpit
hoe- b,
Oxygen pressure 1800 to 2000 psi
Connect oxygen and check for flow
.16-d. Check radio through seat pack
ve, Check face piece heat on normal and by-pass
Arrange placement of seat belt, harness, seat pack leads
4, Pre-Breathing (T O. Eiinus 2,170 t
w, Oxygen manifold and reduction system "ON's
-sb, 150 psi connected to console
Console check - flow and pressure 2 to 3 nun Hg
Fit underwear to pilot
.e. Check and fit helmet assembly to pilot
Connect face piece to console -y turn "ON"
.g, Pre-breath pilot and note time "ON"
5, Check Personal Equipment:
Suit condition
u--b. Helmet
Gloves
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L.--d Boots
? Parachute
,--f'. Coveralls
Store items in sequence of wear after check,
Face piece and carrier
I, Periodically insure pilot's oxygen supply adequacy and comfort
6. Cloth n Pilot T*,0., Minue :30 :
Fit Pilot's suit assembly plus coveralls., Check all zippers,
lacings and general appearance.
j,v-b. Drinking water
i. , Remove pilot from console (Time noted); connect to D-2 charged
425 psi
Escort pilot to vehicle and plane
'~. At Aircraft (T,OR Minut 2O)
Fit parachute and back pack to pilot
=rb, General evaluation of all garments
c.-e?, Pilot hook-up in aircraft: Seat pack hook-up; engage capstan and
breathing supply hoses; engage flight face piece to "T" bL_ock; connect amphenol;
connect "U" plug; oxygen 11ON11; check flow and change face pioce; shoulder
harness and seat belt; face piece heat chock; press to test and chock inflation.
,,Id. Recheck all items - get pilots approval
Technician and vehicle remain on ling" until aircraft departure,
$. Post Fli hit :
Report to aircraft at "Switch Off" 'Lino.
t_,.b. Assist pilot out of aircraft and romove headgear,
Remove personal equipment from cockpit,
Via. Return pilot to operations,
Ce... Assist in removing clothing,
, Clean and perfonn minute inspection of all equipment.
L-111f,
Report to de-briefing for pilot report.
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