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[b]KC-135 R/T Facts:-[/b][i] A KC-135 R/T tanker not only can refuel other planes, but also has the capability to siphon fuel back in to the tanker from certain receivers. This process is called reverse air refueling.[/i]
[i]The procedure is pretty simple: Normal RZ procedures; [list=1][*]Determine how much fuel can be on-loaded into the aft body tank (the only tank you can fill), based on the desired CG. [*]Establish a normal contact with a large receiver, like a B-52. [*]Once the receiver is stabilized, the Boom Operator will slightly pull back on the extend/retract lever to open the Boom by-pass valve that dumps fuel into the aft body tank. [*]The receiver will pressurize his fuel system and begin pumping fuel to the tanker. [*]Once fuel is observed being on-loaded in the aft body tank the Pilot will configure the fuel panel to feed fuel to all 4 engines from the aft body tank, then turn on one aft body fuel pump. [*]The Pilot will notify the Boom Operator when the desired amount of fuel has been on-loaded to prevent exceeding the aft CG limit. [*]The Boom Operator and Receiver Pilot will initiate a normal disconnect. [*]The Receiver will stay with the tanker for further fuel transfers if needed.[/list][/i]
[i]15.2.6. Reverse AAR will be accomplished only in an emergency or for operational necessity, or IAW FTU or USAFWS syllabus training (T-2).[/i]
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