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QF-16 ARFF Familiarization

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Introduction
•The F-16 is a single engine, multi-mission all
weather fighter aircraft. It is flown by the U.S. Air
Force, as well as international customers. Boeing
is modifying single-seat A and C Model (Block 15,
25 & 30) F-16s into the QF-16 Full Scale Aerial
Target, which can be flown with or without a pilot*.
•The objectives of this course is to familiarize
personnel with QF-16 ARFF procedures and
hazards, as well as emergency pilot egress. This
course is a supplement to T.O. 00-105E-9 for the
production F-16.
•ARFF tactics will be reviewed and discussed.
*All flights in Jacksonville area will be manned
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Agenda
Classroom session immediately followed by a practical
“hands on” session at the aircraft.

Each session will take approximately 30 minutes, for a total

training session of 1 hr.

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Special Tools and Equipment

 Power Rescue Saw (K-12 or other carbide tipped

blade)
 ¼ inch drive Socket / Speed Handle
 0.149 to 0.125 diameter drill rod at least 8 inches
(canopy unlock)
 Wire cutters/Dikes (MFSOV) / 9/64 bit for MFSOV
door (A model aircraft)

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Safety Pins
2 Ejection seat
2 Canopy jettison
3 Landing gear
1 Arresting hook
1 EPU
1 Centerline fuel tank (if installed)
1 Chaff/Flare buckets (if used)

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QF-16 Visual Augmentation System

(VAS)

Overall Arrangement of
Components in Former
Gun Spaces

•VAS is similar to USAF

Thunderbirds smoke system
•~10 minute supply of 10-10
oil (6.7 gallons)

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QF-16 General Aircraft Information

Fluid Quantities
Jet-A / JP-8 Fuel
▪ 1,020 gallons maximum internal
▪ Centerline Tank - 300 gallons
Oils
▪ MIL-SPEC-7808 Engine/ADG/CSD Oil - 3 gallons
▪ MIL-SPEC 83282 Hydraulic Fluid - 5 gallons
▪ VAS 10-10 oil - 6.7 gallons
Hydrazine - 6.8 gallons
LOX - 5 liters

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QF-16 General Aircraft Information continued

Ballistic / Explosive Devices
20 mm Cannon – Gun and ammo drum
removed for QF-16
Chaff/Flares - Not used in Jacksonville area
Pylon Ejectors – Centerline fuel tank only
Ejection Seat – ACES II
Canopy Jettison Rockets and Detonation
Transfer Assembly (DTA) Lines – Inside and
near canopy frame

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QF-16 General Aircraft Information continued

Pressure Vessels / Components / Systems

▪ Hydraulic system components 3,250 psi
▪ VAS Nitrogen tank 3,000 psi – Inside ammo bay
▪ Tires
Batteries – Six (6)
▪ 4 FLCS (Flight Controls)
▪ 1 INU (Inertial Navigation Unit)
▪ 1 Main battery

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QF-16 Airframe Materials

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QF-16 Airframe Materials continued

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Aircraft Danger Areas

Gun - Removed for QF-16
Missile Forward Zone - N/A for QF-16
Radar Hazard - N/A for QF-16
Antenna RF Hazards – Added antennae for QF-16
Canopy Jettison / Ejection Seat
Engine Inlet - 25 feet, regardless of thrust
Engine Exhaust – PW and GE Engines
Engine Turbine Plane of Rotation – Leading Edge of Stabs
JFS Plane of Rotation – L/H Wingtip Inbd to Engine Bay
JFS Exhaust – L/H Aft Fuselage
EPU (Hydrazine) Exhaust – R/H Fwd Wing Root Area
ECS Exhaust – L/H Main Gear Wheel Well (Fwd Wall)
Landing Gear
Tail hook - Hydraulic
Flight Controls - Hydraulic
Tires / Hot Brakes

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Engine Inlet

Intake Hazard
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Jet Engine Exhaust

Engine Exhaust

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GE Engine, JFS, Inlet, Turbine Plane

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Pratt Engine, JFS, Inlet, Turbine Plane

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Jet Fuel Starter - JFS

JFS Exhaust 1,175F

JFS Inlet

AFT

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ECS Exhaust – L/H Wheel Well

SAFETY PINS

ECS Exhaust 325F

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Ejection Seat

Ejection Seat

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VAS Oil Tank (Replaced Gun)

<< 10-10 Oil

Tank

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Tail Hook

<< Tail Hook

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Flight Controls
Rudder Speed Brakes L/R

LEF L/R

Flaperons L/R

Stabilators L/R

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Aircraft Entry

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Cockpit Entry Procedures

Normal Entry
If canopy is NOT locked from the inside, use
electrical switch behind door 2105, located on the left
wing strake
To Unlock Canopy
Use ¼ inch drive socket or speed handle to remove
unlock access plug
Insert at least 1/8 inch drill rod into opening and
push inboard
Verify canopy unlock handle is raised to unlock
position
Manual Entry
Ensure canopy is unlocked per above steps
Rotate canopy opening mechanism clockwise using
1/4 inch drive socket (52- revolutions)
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External Canopy Switch - Door 2105

Canopy Switch

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Manual Canopy Opening

2) Canopy Open Mechanism
1/4” Speed Handle, 52 CW
revolutions
1) Canopy Unlock Access
Plug
¼” drive and 1/8” drill rod

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Cockpit Entry Procedures continued

Emergency Entry
Cutting canopy with Carbide Tipped power
rescue saw
▪ Use extreme caution to avoid canopy frame where
jettison rockets and ballistic components are located
▪ Due to strength of canopy, it must be cut from all sides
for pilot extraction
Canopy emergency jettison
▪ Can be performed on either side of cockpit
▪ Do not jettison canopy if restrained by debris or jammed
by crash damage

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Emergency Canopy Jettison

Emergency Canopy
Jettison (both sides of
cockpit)

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Inside the Cockpit

Safe Ejection Seat - Rotate Ground Safety
Lever UP and FORWARD.
Throttle – OFF
 While tilting throttle grip upward/outboard and squeezing throttle
cutoff release trigger to proceed from IDLE to OFF position.

If needed, Fuel Master – OFF

EPU Switch - OFF
Main Power/Battery switch – OFF

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Safe the Seat

Safe the seat –

Handle must be in
the UP/FWD position

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Left Console

Throttle

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EPU Shutoff

EPU Shutoff

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Master Fuel Switch

Fuel Shutoff

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Canopy Jettison Handle

Canopy Jettison Control

Handle

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Aircrew Extraction

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Aircrew Extraction

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Hydrazine Hazards

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Hydrazine Hazards continued

Unless weight is on wheels, the EPU will start up when
the engine is shutdown.
If the EPU fires during the emergency ground rescue
sequence, reduced electrical and hydraulic demands
will permit hydrazine quantity to support ~15 minutes
of operation if the EPU pin is not installed.
If conditions make installation of the EPU safety pin
impossible or impractical, disconnecting the battery in
the R/H wheel well will prevent startup of EPU.
Warning - DO NOT pin EPU after activation, until the
engine is shutdown. Imminent danger to crew working
near the engine intake.

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EPU Safety Pin and Fire Indicator

EPU Fire
Indicator

EPU Pin

FWD

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EPU Exhaust - Right Wing Strake

EPU Exhaust

FWD

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EPU Leak Detector Pellet

If pellet is black or purple,

Hydrazine has been released!!!

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Main Battery - R/H Main Wheel Well

FWD

Battery

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Emergency Engine Shutdown

There are multiple scenarios where an emergency
engine shutdown may be required.
1. Incapacitated pilot, or unmanned cockpit, or ejected seat,
with unimpeded entry
2. Incapacitated pilot, or unmanned cockpit, or ejected seat,
with impeded entry
3. Activated EPU – Pilot Active
The engine inlet’s proximity to the cockpit may add
significant risk to the rescue operation.
The numerous emergency shutdown methods are
outlined in detail in T.O. 00-105E-9. This presentation
will identify the Master Fuel Shutoff Valve (MFSOV)
location.

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MFSOV Location
OFF POSITION (need
OPEN position picture)

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MFSOV – A Model QF-16’s

DOOR 4220 A MODEL

AIRCRAFT REQUIRES
9/64 BIT AND
SPEEDHANDLE TO
OPEN
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ARFF coverage is required per Navair #80R-14.

All firefighters must clearly understand their assigned role in a pilot rescue
situation prior to an emergency. ARFF Gear must be ready.

Truck #1 Positions are: Driver, Rescue 1 and Rescue 2.

The “Driver’s” role is clearly defined: Get the ARFF truck there and set up on the
rescue side of the aircraft.

Engage pump and operate the turret if need be.

Rescue 1(Turret or other): Role is to open canopy for rescue, using all available
means

Rescue 2 (Captain or other): Role is to bring ladder and extract pilot from cockpit.
Truck #2 sets up on non- rescue side & assists.

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Proper ARFF Set Up Demo

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QF-16 ARFF QUIZ

Why is it necessary to wear SCBA when fighting QF-16
fires?
What side are the rescue controls located on a QF-16 to
open the canopy?
What is the first thing a firefighter should do before
attempting to rescue an QF-16 pilot?
Why do you cut into the plastic on the QF-16 canopy only
during emergency access procedures?
Once the QF-16 ejection seat is safe, what are the next
steps to be accomplished in the cockpit?
It takes 52 cranks with a 1/4” speed wrench to manually
open an QF-16 canopy. True or False?
Where is the emergency EPU shut down switch located
on an QF-16?
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Answers

1 = Hydrazine
2 = Left side
3 = Always safe the Ejection seat
4 = So as not to set off the rocket motors
5 = Throttle and Battery
6 = True.
7 = Left cockpit console near fuel shutoff.

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Proper Pilot Extraction

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First Aid

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First Aid

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Questions?

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IN HANGAR / RAMP

Bump Caps
Safety Glasses
High Vis Vests

Nothing above waist that can fall into cockpit

NO CAMERAS

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