Organizational SRD-OMEGA AIR
ATP 3.3.4.2(C)
ORGANIZATIONAL SRD – OMEGA AIR
(Formerly National Annex AO)
1.
Introduction.
The Omega
group of commercial companies,
referred to as Omega Air, is engaged
in providing air to air Refueling
services and aircraft. Omega Air has
three active tanker types, Omega KC707/TT (tanker transport), Omega
B707-338C, and the Omega KDC10/MPTT.
2.
Tanker Aircraft Types.
a.
OMEGA KC-707/TT. Four wing-mounted JT3D-3B engines power the aircraft.
Maximum takeoff weight is 331,600 lbs with a maximum fuel load of 160,000 lbs.
Maximum landing weight is 247,000 lb. Communications equipment includes UHF,
HF, VHF radios and satellite phone. The aircraft is also equipped with a Traffic
Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) for collision avoidance during rendezvous (RV)
procedures. The tanker is equipped with an aerial Refuelling system located in the
lower aft fuselage. This duel-hose drogue air to air Refuelling (AAR) system is
internally mounted on the centerline of the aircraft within a pressurized
compartment.
(1) AAR Equipment. The AAR system is comprised of two independent
Sargent Fletcher FR300 Refuelling systems (similar to those used on the
wings of KC-130F/R/T aircraft). Each system includes a 93-ft long hose. In full
trail position, the hose extends 80 ft. from the point at which it exits the aircraft
to the drogue tip. The white Refuelling hoses have black markings that
designate the Refuelling range and provide hose movement cues, see
Appendix 1. The two reels are installed side-by-side and cannot be used
simultaneously. The reels are hydraulically powered and operate
independently, allowing for a redundant capability. Two J.C. Carter fuel
transfer pumps per hose reel system provide fuel flow of over 911 kg/2,010
lbs/300 gallons per minute. Two in-line regulators provide fuel pressure
regulation and surge suppression within the MA-4 couplings (50 ± 5 psi) from
0 to maximum fuel flow. The reels are controlled by a reel operator through a
cockpit-mounted control panel that provides video coverage of the AAR area
aft of the Omega 707 tanker.
(2) Refueling Heights and Speeds. AAR height band is 5,000 ft AGL to
FL350; speed range is 200 KIAS to 325 KIAS.
(3) Maximum Transferable Fuel. Maximum fuel
(160,000 lbs). Transferable fuel is dependent on sortie
conditions. A representative offload of 35,455 kg (76,000
5 hr flight, assuming a fuel burn rate of 6,363 kg/hr
allowing for tanker IFR fuel reserves.
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load is 72,727 kg
duration and takeoff
lbs) is available for a
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(4) Fuel Transfer Rate. Transfer rate is over 911 kg/2,010 lbs/300 gallons
per min for each Refuelling system.
(5)
Regulated Fuel Pressure. Regulated at the drogue to 50 ± 5 psi.
(6) Fuel Types Available for AAR. F-35 (Jet A-1), F-34 (JP-8, Jet A-1 +
additives), F-40 (JP-4) and F-44 (JP-5, Jet A).
(7)
Receiver Types Certified. See Appendix 4.
(8) Lighting. AAR status lights are mounted 6 ft aft of the hose exit point
on the aircraft centerline, see Appendix 1. The lights signal the following:
Prior to contact
Steady Red
Do not make contact.
Amber
Tanker ready for contact.
Following contact
Green
Fuel is flowing from the hose reel to the receiver
Amber
Hose is not within designated Refuelling range
(no fuel flow).
Flashing or Steady Red
Breakaway.
Aircraft undersurfaces are illuminated by floodlights. The drogue canopy is
fitted with luminous light sources. The hose is white marked with 4 black
bands spaced at 3 m (10 ft) intervals. The 20 ft Refueling range has additional
bands spaced at 2 ft intervals. See Appendix 1.
(9) Mark Facilities. Aircraft are fitted with red and green rotating beacons,
navigation lights, wing tip formation lights, underbelly lights and logo lights.
(10) Dimensions. See Appendix 1.
(11) RV Aids. The aircraft has the following radio, navigation and RV aids:
(a)
VHF, UHF, HF radios and satellite phone.
(b)
GPS,VOR,.DME, ADF and TACAN.
(c)
A/A TACAN, TCAS
b.
Omega B707-338C. Four wing-mounted JT3D-3B engines power the aircraft.
Maximum takeoff weight is 331,600 lbs with a maximum fuel load of 160,000 lbs.
Maximum landing weight is 247,000 lb. Communications equipment includes UHF,
HF, VHF radios and satellite phone and TCAS. The tankers are equipped with two
under wing mounted refuelling pods.
(1) AAR Equipment. The OMEGA B707 tanker has 2 wing mounted Flight
Refueling MK32B AAR pods installed approximately 10 ft from each wing tip.
Each AAR pod has a 49.5 ft hose and an MA3 coupling. To achieve fuel flow
after making contact, the hose must be pushed in 5 ft and maintained within
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the Refuelling range. Refuelling range limits, corresponding hose markings,
and drogue dimensions are illustrated at Appendix 2.
(2) Refueling Height and Speed. Refuelling operations may be carried out
between 5,000 ft AGL and 35,000 ft at speeds between 250 and 325 KIAS.
(3) Maximum Transferable Fuel. Fuel transfer is carried out from the
B707’s normal fuel tanks. The maximum fuel load for the B707 is 160,000 lbs.
The maximum fuel offload is dependent upon a number of factors including
sortie duration, holding requirements and alternate airfield availability. A
representative offload of 35,455 kg (76,000 lbs) is available for a 5 hr flight,
assuming a fuel burn rate of 6,363 kg/hr (14,000 lbs/hr) and allowing for tanker
IFR fuel reserves.
(4)
Fuel Transfer Rate. The fuel transfer rate is 400 gallons/minute.
(5) Regulated Fuel Pressure. The AAR pod’s ram air turbine (RAT) is
automatically adjusted to ensure that the fuel pressure at the coupling is
regulated to 50 ± 5 psi irrespective of fuel flow.
(6)
Fuel Types Available for AAR. Dependent on fuel type loaded.
(a) Primary fuel types authorized are JP4 (F40), JP5 (F44) and JP8
(F34).
(b) Alternate fuel types authorized are F35 (AVTUR/JET A1) and F43
(AVCAT).
(7)
Receiver Types Certified. See Appendix 4.
(8) Lighting. Tanker aircraft lighting is illustrated at Appendix 2. AAR signal
lights are located at the base of the pod tunnel and consist of 2 each (one for
redundancy) red, amber and green lights. Light signals are as follows:
Steady Red
Do not make contact or, if in contact, remain in contact
and await further instructions.
Steady Amber
Tanker ready for contact.
No Lights
If not in contact: do not make contact.
If in contact and within the Refueling range: fuel either not
flowing or flowing at less than 50 gal/min. (Note. This is a
normal indication for dry contacts).
Steady Green
Fuel flowing > 50 gal/min. (Note. Green light may flash
on/off when topped off indicating fuel transfer = fuel burn).
Flashing Amber
Hose pushed in < 25 ft from the fully stowed position.
(Note. Fuel transfer will cease if the hose is pushed in
further than 23 ft from the fully stowed position).
Flashing Red
Disconnect and move to echelon left. (Note. If the red pod
light is accompanied by the illumination of the tanker’s
lower beacon, breakaway and move to nearest echelon).
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The drogue canopy is fitted with 4 small lights and reflective tape.
(9)
Mark Facilities. Nil.
(10) Dimensions. See Appendix 2.
(11) RV Aids. The B707 has the following radio, navigation and RV aids:
(a)
VHF, UHF and HF radios (2 of each).
(b)
VOR, ILS, TACAN, ADF, INS and weather radar.
(c) UDF, A/A TACAN (bearing facility available to suitably equipped
receivers) and IFF interrogator, TCAS.
b.
OMEGA KDC-10/MPTT.
Three JT9D-59A engines power the aircraft.
Maximum takeoff weight is 556,000 lbs with a maximum fuel load of 243,000 lbs.
Maximum landing weight is 403,000 lb. Communications equipment includes UHF,
HF, VHF radios and satellite phone. The aircraft is also equipped with a Traffic
Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) for collision avoidance during rendezvous (RV)
procedures. The tanker is equipped with a two-point aerial Refueling system, one
located under each wing. This aircraft is fully RVSM compliant.
(1) AAR Equipment. The AAR system is comprised of two independent
Cobham 909 wing Refueling systems. Each system includes a 78-ft long hose.
(2) Refueling Heights and Speeds. AAR height band is sea level to FL
350; speed range is 200 KCAS to 300 KCAS.
(3) Maximum Transferable Fuel. Maximum fuel load is 110,223 kg
(243,000 lbs). Transferable fuel is dependent on sortie duration and takeoff
conditions. A representative offload of 53,534 kg (118,000 lbs) is available for
a 5 hr flight, assuming a fuel burn rate of 9,525 kg/hr (21,000 lbs/hr) and
allowing for tanker IFR fuel reserves.
(4) Fuel Transfer Rate. Transfer rate is 1,215 kg/2,680 lbs/400 gals per min
at 50 psi for each Refuelling pod.
(5)
Regulated Fuel Pressure. Regulated at the drogue to 55 ± 5 psi.
(6) Fuel Types Available for AAR. F-35 (Jet A-1), F-34 (JP-8, Jet A-1 +
additives), F-40 (JP-4) and F-44 (JP-5, Jet A).
(7)
Receiver Types Certified. See Appendix 4.
(8) Lighting. AAR status lights are mounted in vertical rows on both sides
of the AAR wing-tip pods. Lights are coloured red, amber and green. The
lights are capable of covert symbols for night vision goggles. Light colours
have the following meaning:
Prior to contact
Steady Red
Amber
Do not make contact.
Tanker ready for contact.
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Following contact
Green
Flashing or Steady Amber
Fuel is flowing from the pod to the receiver
aircraft at a rate greater than 50 gal/min
Hose is not within designated Refuelling range
(no fuel flow).
Green and Flashing Amber Hose pushed in between the minimum Refuelling
range and 5 ft aft of the minimum Refuelling
range, receiver too close.
Flashing or steady Red
Breakaway.
The drogue canopy is fitted with 12 Beta lights and reflective tape.
(9) Mark Facilities. Aircraft are fitted with strobe lighting, red/green rotating
beacons, navigation lights, pod illumination lights (located in the wing root),
under horizontal stabilizer illumination lights, and logo lights.
(10) Dimensions. See Appendix 3.
(11) RV Aids. The aircraft has the following radio, navigation and RV aids:
3.
(a)
VHF, UHF, HF radios and satellite phone.
(b)
VOR.DME, ADF and TACAN.
(c)
A/A TACAN, TCAS
Source Documents.
a.
KC-707/TT Source Documents
(1) Air Refueling Systems Advisory (ARSAG) Aerial Refueling Performance
and Interface Survey dated 20 Oct 81.
(2) STANAG 3447 (Edition 3) dated 25 Sep 90. Subject: ‘Aerial Refueling
Equipment Dimension and Functional Characteristics’.
(3) Original Technical Exhibit dated 2 Feb 96 Revised 26 Apr 96
‘Operational/Technical Requirements for Omega Air KC-707-320 Tanker
Aerial Refueling Equipped with Dual In-Fuselage Probe/Drogue Reel System’.
(4) Marconi Statement of Work Redundant Centerline Aerial Refueling
System Omega Air Inc., B-707B Rev A dated 14 Aug 98 and Omega SOW
Technical Exhibit dated 14 Aug 98.
(5) F-4 Aerial Refueling Flight Demonstration with Omega Air KC-707
Tanker dated 24 Aug 01 Feb 00 D H Kalt, Omega Consultant Trip Report.
(6) Contractors BAE, J. C. Carter, Sargent Fletcher, and design, ground and
flight test documents.
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(7) Navy Test Report No. NAWCADPAX/RTR-200206 dated 1 Mar 01.
Subject: ‘Omega Air 707/F/A-18-A-D Aerial Refueling Ground and Flight Test
Evaluation’.
(8)
Naval Air System Command message 302008Z Oct 00 clearance F-18
E & F.
(9) Naval Air System Command message 211407Z Dec 00 clearance F-14,
S-3B, AV-8B and EA-6.
b.
3.2 B707-338C Source Documents
(1)
DI(AF) AAP 7211.019-1, Flight Manual Boeing 707-338C.
(2) Air Lift Group/Tactical Fighter Group Air to Air Refueling Standing
Instructions (ALG/TFG AAR SI(OPS).
c.
3.3 KDC-10/MPTT Source Documents:
(1)
FX 170, Modification Statement & Master Document List
(2)
FR7-06, 909E Air Refueling System
(3)
909E-MAINT-00, Maintenance Program
(4) ICA-FX-170, Instructions for continued Airworthiness – DC-10-40 AAR
Conversion (FRA)
(5) FRAH/FM/111, DC-10-40 AAR Role Conversion-Airplane Flight Manual
Supplement (FRA)
(6)
FR8/06, System Limitations & Operations Procedure (FRL)
(7)
FR9/06, System Operators Manual (FRL)
(8) NAWCADPAX/RTR-2008/216, Omega Air KDC-10 Tanker Evaluation
with F/A-18C/D Receiver Final Report.
4.
POC for the Organizational SRD
Tom Swiderek
Vice President
Omega Air, Inc.
10315 Wetmore Road 700
San Antonio, TX 78216
USA
Chris Paul
President/CEO
Omega Air Refueling Services
North Fairfax Suite 306
Alexandria, VA 22314
USA
+1 (813) 220-2012 (Mobile)
+1 (210) 930 4040 (Office)
+1 (210) 930 4044 (Fax)
+1 (703) 549 4774 (Office)
+1 (703) 739 0857 (Fax)
TomSwiderek@gmail.com
budorr@omegaairrefueling.com
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5.
POC for Tanker/Receiver Clearances.
Tom Swiderek
Vice President, International Operations
Omega Air, Inc
E-mail: TomSwiderek@gmail.com
+1 (813) 220-2012
6.
POC for STANEVAL.
(As for Organizational SRD)
7.
Organizational SRD Previously Updated. Feb 2012
8.
Reservations. Nil
List of Appendicies:
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
KC-707/TT Dimensions, Lighting, Hose Markings, Pictures
B707-338C Dimensions, Lighting, Hose Markings, Pictures
KDC-10/MPTT Dimensions, Lighting, Hose Markings, Pictures
Receiver Clearances
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APPENDIX 1 TO ORGANIZATIONAL SRD-OMEGA AIR
KC-707/TT
Fig 1-1
KC-707/TT Dimensions
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Fig 1-2
B. KC-707/TT Lighting
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Fig 1-3
KC-707/TT Hose Markings
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Fig 1-4
KC-707/TT Pictures
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APPENDIX 2 TO ORGANIZATIONAL SRD-OMEGA AIR
B707-338
Fig 2-1
B707-338 Dimensions
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Fig 2-2
B707-338 Lighting
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Fig 2-3
B707-338 Hose Markings and Drogue Dimensions
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Fig 2-4
D. B707-338 Pictures
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APPENDIX 3 TO ORGANIZATIONAL SRD-OMEGA AIR
KDC-10
Fig 3-1
KDC-10 Dimensions
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Fig 3-2
KDC-10 Lighting
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Fig 3-3
KDC-10 Hose Markings
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Fig 3-4
KDC-10 Pictures
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APPENDIX 4 TO ORGANIZATIONAL SRD-OMEGA AIR
TANKER-RECEIVER CLEARANCE MATRIX
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