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OTHER NATIONS AND ORGANISATIONS ANNEX –
OMEGA AIR
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 KC-707/TT (tanker
transport), Omega B707-338C, and the Omega
KDC-10/MPTT.
2.
Tanker Aircraft Types.
2.1. 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 Refueling system located in the lower aft fuselage. This duel-hose drogue air
to air Refueling (AAR) system is internally mounted on the centerline of the aircraft within a
pressurized compartment.
a.
AAR Equipment. The AAR system is comprised of two independent Sargent
Fletcher FR300 Refueling 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
Refueling hoses have black markings that designate the Refueling 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.
b.
Refueling Heights and Speeds. AAR height band is 5,000 ft AGL to FL350;
speed range is 200 KIAS to 325 KIAS.
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c.
Maximum Transferable Fuel. Maximum fuel load is 72,727 kg (160,000 lbs).
Transferable fuel is dependent on sortie duration and takeoff conditions. 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.
d.
Fuel Transfer Rate. Transfer rate is over 911 kg/2,010 lbs/300 gallons per
min for each Refueling system.
e.
Regulated Fuel Pressure. Regulated at the drogue to 50 ± 5 psi.
f.
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).
g.
Receiver Types Certified. See Appendix 4.
h.
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
Amber
Do not make contact.
Tanker ready for contact.
Following contact
Green
Amber
Flashing or Steady Red
Fuel is flowing from the hose reel to the receiver
Hose is not within designated Refueling range (no fuel
flow).
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.
i.
Mark Facilities. Aircraft are fitted with red and green rotating beacons,
navigation lights, wing tip formation lights, underbelly lights and logo lights.
j.
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Dimensions. See Appendix 1.
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k.
RV Aids. The aircraft has the following radio, navigation and RV aids:
(1)
VHF, UHF, HF radios and satellite phone.
(2)
GPS,VOR,.DME, ADF and TACAN.
(3)
A/A TACAN, TCAS
2.2
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
refueling pods.
a) 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 the Refueling range. Refueling
range limits, corresponding hose markings, and drogue dimensions are illustrated at
Appendix 2.
b) Refueling Height and Speed. Refueling operations may be carried out between
5,000 ft AGL and 35,000 ft at speeds between 250 and 325 KIAS.
c) 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.
d) Fuel Transfer Rate. The fuel transfer rate is 400 gallons/minute.
e) 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.
f) Fuel Types Available for AAR. Dependent on fuel type loaded.
1) Primary fuel types authorized are JP4 (F40), JP5 (F44) and JP8 (F34).
2) Alternate fuel types authorized are F35 (AVTUR/JET A1) and F43 (AVCAT).
g) Receiver Types Certified. See Appendix 4.
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h) 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
Steady Amber
No Lights
Steady Green
Flashing Amber
Flashing Red
Do not make contact or, if in contact, remain in contact and
await further instructions.
Tanker ready for contact.
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).
Fuel flowing > 50 gal/min. (Note. Green light may flash on/off
when topped off indicating fuel transfer = fuel burn).
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).
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).
The drogue canopy is fitted with 4 small lights and reflective tape.
i) Mark Facilities. Nil.
j) Dimensions. See Appendix 2.
k) RV Aids. The B707 has the following radio, navigation and RV aids:
(1) VHF, UHF and HF radios (2 of each).
(2) VOR, ILS, TACAN, ADF, INS and weather radar.
(3) UDF, A/A TACAN (bearing facility available to suitably equipped receivers)
and IFF interrogator, TCAS
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2.3
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.
a.
AAR Equipment. The AAR system is comprised of two independent Cobham
909 wing Refueling systems. Each system includes a 78-ft long hose.
b.
Refueling Heights and Speeds. AAR height band is sea level to FL 350; speed
range is 200 KCAS to 300 KCAS.
c.
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.
d.
Fuel Transfer Rate. Transfer rate is 1,215 kg/2,680 lbs/400 gals per min at 50
psi for each Refueling pod.
e.
Regulated Fuel Pressure. Regulated at the drogue to 55 ± 5 psi.
f.
Fuel Types Available for AAR. F-35 (Jet A-1), F-34 (JP-8, Jet A-1 + additives), F40 (JP-4) and F-44 (JP-5, Jet A).
g.
Receiver Types Certified. See Appendix 4.
h.
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
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Tanker ready for contact.
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Following contact
Green
Flashing or Steady Amber
Green and Flashing Amber
Flashing or steady Red
Fuel is flowing from the pod to the receiver aircraft at a
rate greater than 50 gal/min
Hose is not within designated Refueling range (no fuel
flow).
Hose pushed in between the minimum Refueling range
and 5 ft aft of the minimum Refueling range, receiver
too close.
Breakaway.
The drogue canopy is fitted with 12 Beta lights and reflective tape.
i.
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.
j.
Dimensions. See Appendix 3.
k.
RV Aids. The aircraft has the following radio, navigation and RV aids:
(1)
VHF, UHF, HF radios and satellite phone.
(2)
VOR.DME, ADF and TACAN.
(3)
A/A TACAN, TCAS
3.0
Source Documents.
3.1.
KC-707/TT Source Documents
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a.
Air Refueling Systems Advisory (ARSAG) Aerial Refueling Performance and
Interface Survey dated 20 Oct 81.
b.
STANAG 3447 (Edition 3) dated 25 Sep 90. Subject: ‘Aerial Refueling
Equipment Dimension and Functional Characteristics’.
c.
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’.
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d.
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.
e.
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.
f.
Contractors BAE, J. C. Carter, Sargent Fletcher, and design, ground and flight
test documents.
g.
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’.
h.
Naval Air System Command message 302008Z Oct 00 clearance F-18 E & F.
j.
Naval Air System Command message 211407Z Dec 00 clearance F-14, S-3B,
AV-8B and EA-6.
B707-338C Source Documents
a.
DI(AF) AAP 7211.019-1, Flight Manual Boeing 707-338C.
b.
Air Lift Group/Tactical Fighter Group Air to Air Refueling Standing Instructions
(ALG/TFG AAR SI(OPS).
KDC-10/MPTT Source Documents:
a.
FX 170, Modification Statement & Master Document List
b.
FR7-06, 909E Air Refueling System
c.
909E-MAINT-00, Maintenance Program
d.
ICA-FX-170, Instructions for continued Airworthiness – DC-10-40 AAR
Conversion (FRA)
e.
FRAH/FM/111, DC-10-40 AAR Role Conversion-Airplane Flight Manual
Supplement (FRA)
f.
FR8/06, System Limitations & Operations Procedure (FRL)
g.
FR9/06, System Operators Manual (FRL)
h.
NAWCADPAX/RTR-2008/216, Omega Air KDC-10 Tanker Evaluation with F/A18C/D Receiver Final Report
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POC for Annex
Tom Swiderek
Vice President
Omega Air, Inc.
10315 Wetmore Road
San Antonio, TX 78216
USA
Bud Orr
President/COO
Omega Air Refueling Services
700 North Fairfax Suite 306
Alexandria, VA 22314
USA
+1 (813) 220-2012 (Mobile)
+1 (210) 930 4040 (Office)
+1 (210) 930 4044 (Fax)
TomSwiderek@gmail.com
+1 (703) 549 4774 (Office)
+1 (703) 739 0857 (Fax)
budorr@omegaairrefueling.com
5.0
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 Annex)
7.
Annex Previously Updated. June 2008
8.
Reservations. Nil
List of Appendicies:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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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 ANNEX AO
Omega KC-707/TT
A. KC-707/TT Dimensions
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B. KC-707/TT Lighting
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C. KC-707/TT Hose Markings
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D. KC-707/TT Pictures
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APPENDIX 2 TO ANNEX AO
Omega B707-338
A. B707-338 Dimensions
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B. B707-338 Lighting
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C. B707-338 Hose Markings and Drogue Dimensions
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D. B707-338 Pictures
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APPENDIX 3 TO ANNEX AO
Omega KDC-10
A. KDC-10 Dimensions
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B. KDC-10 Lighting
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C. KDC-10 Hose Markings
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D. KDC-10 Pictures
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APPENDIX 4 TO ANNEX AO
Omega Tanker-Receiver Clearance Matrix
KC-707/TT
B-707-338C
KDC-10/MPTT
MQ
623, 624
VV
Mirage 2000
Mirage IV P
Mirage F1
Abbreviated
Tanker Tail
Number (s)
Jaguar
French Receivers
X
X
Canadian
Receivers
Australian
Receivers
X
X
X
X
Singaporean
Receivers
Tornado PA200
Tornado ADV
X
Tornado F3
Tornado GR4A
Tornado ECR
Tornado IDS
Harrier GR7
*2
X
Malaysian
Receivers
F-18D
X
F-18A-D
X
*2
Tornado GR4
*2
X
X
X
A4SU
X
EA-6B Prowler
X
Hawk
X
AV-8B
S-3B
X
A-4
F-14
X
X
X
X
UK Receivers
CF-18
X
EA-18G
MQ
623, 624
VV
EF-18E/F
KC-707/TT
B-707-338C
KDC-10/MPTT
FA-18A-D
Abbreviated
Tanker Tail
Number (s)
AV-8B
US Receivers
*1
X
X
*Notes
*1 Cleared only for Day VFR & clean configuration or two external fuel tanks and/or wing tip stores only.
*2 Cleared during contingency operations and approved exercises.
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