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Defence Form Q.4252

(May 1961)

GHANA AIR FORCE

TECHNICAL ORDER BOOK

AIR FORCE BASE ACCRA

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D I S T R I B U T I O N

INTERNAL

COPY NO RECEPIENT

MASTER COPY ENG WG ADJUTANT

1 BASE COMD AFB ACCRA

2 OC ENGINEERING WING

3 OC FLYING WING

4 OC MES

5 OC EES

6 NCO i/c ASF

7 NCO i/c ELECTRICAL SECT

8 NCO i/c ARMAMENT SECT

9 NCO i/c COMMS SQN

10 NCO i/c 3 SQN

11 NCO I/C 4 SQN

12 ENG WG LIBRARY

13 NCO i/c SAFETY EQPT SECT

14 NCO i/c MT SECT

15 NCO i/c GEN ENG SECT

EXTERNAL

16 AFHQ (D ENG)

17 OC ENG WG AFS TAK

18 OC ENG WG AFS TAM

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TECHNICAL ORDER BOOK

OBJECT

The object of the Technical Order Book is to promulgate all local and General
Orders on technical procedure and administration which are unsuitable for promulgation or
inclusion in Station Standing Orders, Unit Servicing Orders, or Routine Orders.

COMPOSITION

PART 1 - GENERAL TECHNICAL ORDER - ALL TRADES

PART 2 - GENERAL TECHNICAL ORDER - AIRCRAFT

ENGINEERING TRADES

PART 3 - TECHNICAL ORDERS SPECIFIC TO TRADES

a. AIRFRAME
b ENGINES
c INSTRUMENTS
d. ELECTRICAL
e. RADIO
f. ARMAMENT

PART 4 - TECHNICAL ORDERS SPECIFIC TO SQN/SECT

a. COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON
b. 3 SQUADRON
c. 4 SQUADRON
d. (NOT ALLOCATED)
e. SAFETY EQUIPMENT SECTION
f. M.T SECTION
g. GENERAL ENGINEERING SECTION

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PART 1

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PART 1

GENERAL TECH. ORDERS - ALL TRADES

INDEX

ORDER FURTHER
NO. T I T L E REFERENCE
1. CLOSING OF HANGAR DOORS
2. USE OF GASOLINE FOR CLEANING ENG SI VOL. 1
PT.4 LEAFLET 1
3. FLIGHT STORES
4. MANUFACTURE OF LIFTING TACKLE ENG SI VOL 1
PT.2 LEAFLET 32
5. GROUND RUNNING OF VEHICLES AND
GROUND SERVICING EQUIPMENT IN
HANGARS
6. FUEL CONTAMINATION - AIRCRAFT AL 2
AND REFUELLERS

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Defence Form Q.4252B

(May 1961)

PART 1 ORDER NO.1

N.B. - The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the
personnel required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: CLOSING OF HANGAR DOORS

When opening or closing the hangar doors the utmost care must be exercised. Each
door is to be manned by two airmen and the doors are to be moved slowly. A senior
airman is to be in charge of the operation.

O.C ENG WG
Air Force Base Accra

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Defence Form Q.4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO.1 ORDER NO.2

N.B. - The Order should be written or typed below. The signature of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: USE OF GASOLINE FOR CLEANING PURPOSES

1. On no account is gasoline to be used for cleaning purposes except as authorised in

Para. 2 below.

2. When required, lead free gasoline may be used for decontamination of aircraft and for
cleaning the following items:-

a. Carburetors and fuel, oil or air filters and their cleaner elements.
b. Oil and water traps.
c. Electrical equipment, instruments and radio equipment.
d. Equipment which has been preserved with D.T.D. 663.
e. Aircraft oil tank and oil systems.
f. Aircraft fuel tanks.
g. Schrader Valves
h. Ball, roller and plain bearings and bushes fitted to aircraft and aircraft components.

3. The quantity of gasoline used should be kept to a minimum and full precautions
against fire should be taken.

OC Eng Wing
Air Force Base Accra

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Defence Form Q.4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO.1 ORDER NO.3

N. B. - The Order should be written or type below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: A. S. F. FLIGHT STORES

All tools loaned from the A.S.F. Flight Store are to be signed for in the loan book
and are to be returned at cease work.

OC Eng Wg
Air Force Base Accra

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Defence Form Q.4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO.1 ORDER NO.4

N.B. - The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the
personnel required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: MANUFACTURE OF LIFTING TACKLE

1. The local manufacture of lifting tackle within the Ghana Air Force is strictly prohibited.

2. When it is considered necessary for lifting tackle to be locally manufactured,

comprehensive drawings of the proposed equipment are to be forwarded to H.Q. Ghana
Air Force who will arrange for the manufacture and proof testing by D.E.M.E. The tackle
should be designed to hoist six times the maximum load and will be proof tested to twice
the maximum load.

OC Eng Wing
Air Force Base Accra

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Defence Form Q.4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO.1 ORDER NO.5

N.B. - The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: RUNNING OF VEHICLES AND GROUND SERVICING EQUIPMENT IN

HANGARS
The running of internal combustion engines in hangars is a necessity in order to carry
out certain aircraft servicing i.e. undercarriage retraction tests, functional tests of electrical
and radio equipment, towing of aircraft and engine removal and installation etc. and is
permitted providing the following precautions are observed.

a. No vehicle (ie. Tractor or crane) is to enter a hangar without prior permission of

the officer or WOi/c and from time of entry is to be under the control of the NCOi/c
aircraft concerned.
b. All running of Ground Servicing Equipment in hangars is to be kept to a
minimum.
c. Before any Ground Servicing Equipment is used the NCO concerned is to ensure
that the item of equipment is fully serviceable and that the necessary daily inspections
have been carried out.

d. The equipment when in use is to be positioned at the maximum possible distance

from the aircraft.

e. Fire extinguishers are to be readily available when the equipment is in operation.

f. Under no circumstances is the equipment to be re-fuelled whilst running or

connected to be aircraft and when re-fuelled, the equipment must be removed to a
distance of not less than 100 feet from any aircraft.

g. To prevent pollution of aircraft cabin atmosphere, when it is necessary to operate

ground equipment powered by internal combustion engines at the same time as air
cooling/heating equipment, each equipment is to be positioned in relation to each other
and to the current wind direction in such a manner as to avoid any exhaust gases
entering the intake of the air cooling/heating equipment.

OC Eng Wing
Air Force

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Defence Form Q.4252B

(May 1961)

Part No.1 Order No.6

N.B. - The Order should be written or typed below. The signature of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: FUEL CONTAMINATION AIRCRAFT AND REFUELLERS

AIRCRAFT

1. Fuel in aircraft systems is to be checked for contamination before the first flight of
each day. The procedure to be used is as follows:-

a. Take a sample of at least half a pint of fuel from the water drain cock, (if fitted)
Or the tank sump, in a clean glass container. The container must be clean before
sampling commences and fuel from the drain cock or tank sump is not to be used to
clean the container.

b. Visually inspect the sample for contamination.

c. Test the sample for water content by using a Syringe, Water Detecting and a
Shell Water Detector

d. In the event of any contamination, draw off at least two gallons of fuel through
the water drain cock or tank sump.

e. Repeat (a) (b) and (c) above.

f. If the fuel is still contaminated the aircraft must be grounded until inspected by
a qualified Technical Officer or other person detailed by the Senior Technical
Officer.

g. Repeat this procedure for all fuel tank water drain points on the aircraft.

2. Contamination checks on aircraft are the responsibility of the engine tradesman.

Syringes and Shell Water Detectors are to be obtained through the Supply Wing (P.O.L.
Section). The correct jars for collecting samples are Ref 34D/579 JARS, GLASS. These
should be demanded in the normal manner, but whether available or not, suitable
containers are to be brought into use and to be retained for that purpose only. Separate
containers are to be used for AVGAS and AVTUR and are to be suitably identified.

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3. Aircraft tanks must be completely filled before cease work each day unless the
aircraft is specifically tasked for a flight the following day which requires less than full
tanks.

4. Aircraft are not to be refueled by the “open line” or “overwing” method during rain
except in an emergency. If it is essential that refueling be carried out in these weather
condition the operation must be personally supervised by an NCO who will be responsible
that all possible precautions are taken to prevent the ingress of water through the filler
aperture.

REFUELLERS

5. Fuel in refuellers is to be checked for contamination before the refueller is moved

for the first time each day or whenever the refueller has stood for more than six hours.
The procedure to be ued is as follows:-

a. Draw off a sample of at least half a pint of fuel from the refueller sampling point
in a clean glass container. The container must be clean before sampling
commences and fuel from the refueller is not to be used to clean the container.

b. Visually inspect the sample for contamination.

c. Test the sample for water content by using a Syringe, Water Detecting and a
Shell Water Detector.

d. In the event of any contamination, draw off at least two gallons of fuel through
the sampling point.

e. Repeat (a) (b) and (c) above.

f. If the fuel is still contaminated the refueller is not to be moved or used until
inspected by a qualified Technical Officer or other person detailed by the Senior
Technical Officer.

g. Open the drain cock on the Main filter and draw off all contamination until the
fuel is completely clear.

6. The sample point on the 750 Gallon Aerocontact refueller trailers is on the base of
the four way cock. When this is not fitted it is the plug at the base of the filter. The
sample point on the Viberti refueller vehicles is under the glass sight jar in the
compartment aft of the reel compartment. The inlet valve to the glass sight jar on the
Viberti refueller vehicles should be left open at all times except when sampling.

7. Contamination checks on refuellers are the responsibility of the Duty P.O.L.

Storeman. Equipment for sampling and checking is the same as described in para 2
above.

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8. Refuellers must be refilled before cease work each day. The precautions outlined
in para 4 above are to be noted and observed by all refueller drivers and operators.

9. OC MES is responsible for ensuring that this order is read and understood by all
Supply Wing personnel employed on aircraft refueling duties.

OC Eng Wg
Air Force Base Accra

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Defence Form Q4252B

(May 1961)

PART 1 ORDER NO.7

NB. The Order should be written or typed [Link] signature of the personnel required
to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: USE OF SERVICEABLE AIRCRAFT FOR FAULT DIAGNOSIS

1. The lack of test bench facilities for servicing certain u/s aircraft equipment on the
station has made it necessary for diagnosis of certain faults to be carried out on
serviceable aircraft.

2. The purpose of these instructions is to lay down a procedure to be followed when it

becomes necessary to use serviceable aircraft for ‘Fault-finding’.

3. Before personnel tamper with a serviceable aircraft for the purpose of fault-finding.

a. The SNCO i/c Section concerned should detail the personnel and allocate
specific responsibilities to them individually.

b. The SNCO i/c Squadron concerned should be thoroughly briefed by the SNCO
i/c Section, and his permission sought before the work starts.

c. The aircraft should be put ‘u/s’ during the test and this should be entered
correctly in the servicing form by the squadron SNCO i/c.

d. On completion of the test only the SNCO i/c Section is to be informed and he will
in turn ensure that the work has been completed and that the aircraft is once more
in a serviceable state

e. The SNCO i/c Section will then inform the Squadron SNCO who will amend the
appropriate servicing form that the aircraft is serviceable

5 May 70 OC Eng Wg
Air Force Base Accra

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Defence Form Q4252B

(May 1961)

Part No.1 Order No.8

N. B. The Order should be written or typed below. The signature of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: USE OF MAINTENANCE MANUALS DURING SERVICING AND RECTIFICATION

1. It has been observed that most Technicians tend to depend on memory and
experience without reference books and Manuals during Servicing, Trouble Shooting and
Rectification. The result of this practice is omission of petty but vital details.

2. Henceforth appropriate manuals should be signed for and used during all servicing,
trouble shooting and Rectification.

OC Eng Wg
AFB ACCRA

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PART 2

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P A R T 2

GENERAL TECHNICAL ORDERS

AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING TRADES

I N D E X
S/NO. T I T L E FURTHER
REFERENCE
1 LOOSE ARTICLES IN AIRCRAFT
2 SIGNING OF SERVICING DOCUMENTS ENG SI VOL 1 PT
2 LEFLET 40
3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – GROUND RUNNING
TURBINE ENGINES (TO BE ISSUED AT A LATER
DATE)
4 FUEL REPLENISHMENT OF AIRCRAFT ENG SI VOL 1 PT.
2 LEAFLET 28
5 MARSHALLING OF AIRCRAFT
6 SUPERVISION OF AIRCRAFT SERVICING
OPERATIONS
7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN ELECTRONIC
WORKSHOPS
8 AIRCRAFT SERVICING – DIVISION OF
RESPONSIBILITY BETWEEN TRADES
9 HELICOPTERS – GROUND HANDLING
10 HELICOPTERS – STARTING AND STOPPING
PROCEDURE
11 APPROACH TO HELICOPTER ON THE GROUND
12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – HELICOPTERS DURING
LANDING, TAKE-OFF, TAXYING AND GROUND RUN
13 HELICOPTER PARKING
14 GROUND HANDLING OF AIRCRAFT
15 USE OF TROLLEY ACCUM,ULATORS
16 AIRCRAFT SERVICING FORMS – C OF S LOG
17 DISMANTLING AND RE-ASSEMBLY OF FLUID ENG SI VOL 1 2
CONTROL COCKS LEAFLET 24
18 EJECTION SEATS – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS I ENG SI VOL 1 PT
4 LEAFLET 11
19 EJECTION SEATS – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS II ENG SI VOL 1 PT
4 LEAFLET II
20 EFFECT OF PAINT STRIPPERS ON REDUXED ENG SI VOL 2 PT
JOINTS 1 SECT 2 CHAPT
5 LEAFLET 2
21 PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED WHEN ENG SI VOL 1 PT
REPLENISHING OXYGEN, AIR AND AIR/HYDRAULIC 4 LEAFLET 9
SYSTEMS
22 AIRCRAFT GENERAL
23 TURBINE ENGINES – PRECAUTIONS AGAINST
FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE & PERSONAL INJURY

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Defence Form Q.4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO.2 ORDER NO.1

N. B. - The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the

personnel required to read and note should be entered on Derence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: LOOSE ARTICLES IN AIRCRAFT

The hazards associated with the presence of loose articles in aircraft cannot be
over emphasized. All concerned must take care to prevent the growth of local
malpractices, or the acts of individuals which may result in loose articles being left in
aircraft structures.

OC Eng Wg
AFB Accra

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Defence Form Q.4252B

(May 9161)

PART NO.2 ORDER NO.2

N. B. - The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the
personnel required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C

SUBJECT: SIGNING OF AIRCRAFT SERVICING DECUMENTS

Note 1:- The word “Signature” as used in this (leaflet) may be interpreted in practice
as meaning Initials unless this interpretation is specifically debarred by other relevant
instructions.

Note 2:- The term “appropriate trade” is to be interpreted throughout this (leaflet) as
meaning a trade in the same group and embracing the qualifications of the tradesman who
has signed as having done the work.
Introduction
1. In servicing work it is essential in the interests of safety and reliability to establish a
chain of individual responsibilities and to ensure that it is possible subsequently to identify
the individuals concerned in such work. The purpose of this leaflet is to lay down the
principles to be followed in meeting these requirements.

Broad Principles
2. Responsibilities for servicing work are to be recorded by a system of successive
signatures on the appropriate servicing document, namely:-

a. The signature of the tradesman who has been ordered to do a particular job
certifying that he has Completed the job in accordance with the instructions given to
him
b. The counter-signature of an NCO accepting responsibility for the quality of the
work signed for By the tradesman
c. The co-ordinating signature of the NCO in charge of the Flight or Section
certifying that he is satisfied:-

(1) That all work or all trades required to be done, has been done.
(2) That the work of each separate trade and tradesman has been adequately
supervised, inspected or tested.
(3) That the aircraft or equipment as a whole is in all respects serviceable for
use.

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The Counter Signature

3. The countersignature, is to be given by the NCO in charge of the trade concerned,
regardless of the rank of the tradesman carrying out the task. Under no circumstances is
the tradesman carrying out the task, regardless of his rank to be allowed to checked his
own work.

The Co-Ordinating Signature

4. The third signature; the co-ordinating signature is (AL 3) normally to be given by any
of the following:-

a. The NCO in charge of the Flight or Section under whose authority the equipment
has been Serviced.

b. Another NCO who has been specifically authorized by the NCO in charge of the
Flight or Section to act as his deputy in this respect.

5. In the absence of the NCO in charge of the Flight or Section or of his deputy, the final
signature is to be given by an NCO, Warrant Officer or Commissioned Officer, standing in
authority over the NCO in charge of the Flight or Section.

6. Defence Forms Q.4252A and B make no allowance for a co-ordinating signature in

Section 6. In this respect the co-ordinating signature is that of the NCO in charge of the
Flight or Section or his deputy, or that of an NCO, Warrant Officer or Commissioned
Officer standing in authority over him, who places the Aircraft Serviceable in Section 3 of
Defence Forms Q.4252A or B.

7. Notwithstanding these instructions there will be occasions, when it will be impossible

for the chain of signatures to be maintained; e.g. Aircraft on route or detached with a
minimum ground crew.

8. In these circumstances a Form Q.4235A or B endorsed “Traveling Copy” will be in

use. When the Aircraft returns to base all relevant entries recorded in the Form Q.4235A
or B (Traveling Copy) are to be transferred to the current Form Q.4235 by the NCO i/c
First Line Servicing, who is to ensure that all rectification carried out away from base, is
checked and signed for by the NCO in charge each trade concerned. Such checks are to
be confined to external and functional checks only, without recourse to stripping or
removal of the Components concerned unless a defect is apparent or suspected.

9. In these circumstances the depth of the checks carried out is to be stated in the Form
Q.4235A or B by the NCO i/c trade concerned.

OC Eng Wg
A FB Accra

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Defence Form Q.4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO.2 ORDER NO.3

N. B. - The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the
personnel required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING GROUNDRUN OF TURBINE ENGINE

1. Personnel attending aircraft are to wear ear muffs or modified unserviceable

earphones.

2. The aircraft to be ground run is to be parked on the approved ground running site,
with the aircraft preferably facing into wind.

3. Where aircraft is to be positioned at a place other than the specified one, ensure it is
headed into wind in such a position that the exhaust is not directed to any building, aircraft
vehicle or any inflammable object within the danger zone.

4. In cases where aircraft must be parked close to a building the engines are to be shut
down at a safe distance from any object and the aircraft is to be towed to and from the
parking place.

5. Ensure the danger zone of the aircraft is free of personnel, inflammable objects, light
equipment, stones, or any other loose article which could be ingested into the aircraft
engine intake or affected by jet efflux.

a. Danger Zone for single engine turbine aircraft is 300ft at rear and 15ft in front of
intake.

b. For twin engine turbine aircraft, 350ft at rear and 15ft in front.

c. For four engine turbine aircraft 600ft at rear and 15ft in front.

6. Only personnel and equipment employed in the ground running of the aircraft are to
be in the vicinity of the aircraft.

7. Adequate fire appliances are to be available. The following fire appliances are
recommended:-

a. CO2

b. BCF

c. Methly Bromide

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8. Starting crew for aircraft is to compose of an NCO to be in charge of the ground run
operation, one look-out man, two men on the chocks and a fire serviceman.

a. The NCO i/c is to stand at a point where he can see the look-out man and must also
be seen by the Pilot or engine tradesman running the engine.

b. The look-out man is responsible for preventing careless entry of personnel or MT

Vehicles into the danger zone and for signaling NCO i/c in an emergency.

c. The chock attendants are responsible for removing the aircraft chocks at the
instructions of the NOC i/c

d. The fire serviceman is responsible for combating any fire out-break.

OC Eng Wg
Air Force Base Accra

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Defence Form Q.4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO.2 ORDER NO.4

N. B. - The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the

personnel required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: FUEL REPLENISHMENT OF AIRCRAFT

1. With the introduction of the revised pattern of Daily Servicing comprising Before
Flight, Turn Round and After Flight Servicing in lieu of Daily Checks and Composite
Servicings, the fuel replenishment of aircraft will no longer be a Scheduled Servicing
Operation. Fuel replenishment is to be carried out according to the requirements of the
Squadron Commander or Pilot and in accordance with the Replenishment Schedule in
Section 1 of the Servicing Schedule.

2. It is stressed that the tradesman who signs the Replenishment Certificate in the
aircraft servicing form is responsible for the re-fitment and security of fuel tank filler caps
and access panels, removed during the refueling operation.

OC Eng Wg
AFB Accra

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Defence Form Q.4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO.2 ORDER NO.5

N. B. - The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the
personnel required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: MARSHALLING OF AIRCRAFT

1. Only the approved signals are to be used during marshalling operations.

2. Before marshalling any fixed wing aircraft past a helicopter which has rotors turning, a
check must be made with the pilot of the helicopter or the ground crew attending it, that it
is safe for the fixed wing aircraft to proceed.

OC Eng Wg
AFB Accra

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

(May 1981)

PART NO. 2 ORDER NO. 6

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: SUPERVISION OF AIRCRAFT SERVICING OPERATIONS

1. All aircraft servicing operations are to be supervised by a NCO of appropriate trade.

2. Whilst it may be necessary for NCO’s to carry out work tasks themselves, the
amount of work must not be such that it precludes adequate supervision.

3. Whenever possible Ghanaian NCOs are to be used to supervise servicing

operations but only after they have been proved and certified as being competent to
perform the task concerned.

4. Expatriate SNCOs are to ensure that Ghanaian NCOs are given the maximum
training and experience in supervisory roles, but are to carry out the necessary inspections
and checks for all major component changes (eg engine changes) and are to sign the
aircraft servicing form as inspecting and passing the work. Such occasions are also to be
used to train Ghanaian NCOs.

5. This order in no way affects the instructions for Independent checks of aircraft
systems as contained in Engineering Instructions.

OC Eng Wg
AFB Accra

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO. 2 ORDER NO. 7

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN ELECTRONIC WORKSHOPS

1. Cases have been known of experienced tradesman receiving fatal electric shocks
when making adjustments to equipment whilst power was applied with safety devices
nullified. Whilst it is appreciated that at times it is necessary to undertake fault diagnosis
with power applied, often liberties are taken with electronic installations employing
dangerous voltages. Such liberties, being bad servicing practice are NOT to be taken

2. Whenever it is necessary to make adjustments or undertake fault diagnosis whilst

power is applied, adequate precautions are to be taken to eliminate the possibility of
electric shock.

3. During any servicing operations which entail exposure of unprotected live

conductors with a potential differences in excess of 30 volts R.M.S alternating current or
50 volts D.C. TWO servicing tradesmen are to be present.

OC Eng Wg
AFB Accra

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO. 2 ORDER NO. 8

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: AIRCRAFT SERVICING – DIVISION OF

RESPONSIBILITY BETWEEN TRADES

1. Investigation into the cause of an incident to a Beaver aircraft established that the
installation of the inter-communication amplifier system necessitated the removal and
subsequent re-fitment of a fuel cock.

2. In this case the radio tradesman who installed the amplifier also removed and
replaced the fuel cock which was reassembled incorrectly.

3. In order to prevent a recurrence of this type of error by servicing personnel, officers

and NCOs who detail the tradesmen to perform servicing tasks are to determine the
requirements of the task and ensure that:-

a. The necessary tradesmen, of the appropriate specialization , are detailed to

perform the respective parts of the task appropriate to their skills.

b. The necessary functional checks, including independent checks called for by

Ghana Air Force Eng SI Vol I, are carried out on completion of the work.

OC Eng wg
AFB Accra

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO. 2 ORDER NO. 9

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: HELICOPTERS – GROUND HANDLING

1. Helicopters are more easily damaged than conventional aircraft and great care is to
be taken when ground handling.

2. Special care is to be taken when opening and closing doors, side blisters and
windows. Also when handling rotor blades, trim tabs, tail rotors, internal fittings etc.

3. A NCO will take charge of operations whenever helicopters are moved on the
ground, whether by towing or manhandling.

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

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PART NO. 2 ORDER NO. 10

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: HELICOPTER STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURE

1. The pilot is to ensure that the aircraft is correctly positioned for starting before
entering the cockpit. Particular attention is to be paid to wind strength and direction and
clearance from obstructions which might be struck by the tail rotor if engagements occur.

2. When ready to start the engine, the pilot is to call for “Clear for starting”, when these
words are repeated by the ground crew he is to call “Contact” and give the “thumbs up”
signal. The engine may then be started with rotor brake on.

3. When the engine is running satisfactorily the pilot is to give the “thumbs up” signal
to the ground crew to indicate that the ground starter-trolley may be removed and the
ground crew withdraws outside the rotor disc.

4. When the ground crew and the starter trolley are clear of the rotor disc the rotor
may be started. The pilot is to indicate his readiness to engage the rotor by prescribing a
horizontal circular motion with one hand. When he receives the same signal from the
airman positioned at the front of the rotor disc and facing him, the rotor may be started.

5. In addition to the airman who signals “clear to start rotor’ and who can see behind
the aircraft, it is the pilot’s responsibility that he does not start the rotor if another helicopter
in his field of vision from the cockpit is hovering or about to take-off in the vicinity.

6. If an accidental engagement takes place the pilot is to stop engine and rotor. If,
however, the accidental engagement is almost complete, the ground crew with the starter
trolley are to remain in position until signaled by the pilot to unplug the battery and move
away.

7. Pilots are not to stop the rotor if another helicopter is hovering or is about to take-off in
the vicinity.

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PART NO. 2 ORDER NO. 11

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: APPROACH TO HELICOPTER ON THE GROUND

1. Personnel are not to approach helicopters on the ground when either the engine or
the rotors are turning, except with the pilot’s permission. Pilots are not to give such
permission unless the rotor R.P.M. is steady at normal ground running speed and the
cyclic stick is in the neutral position.

2. Approach to and departure from ground running helicopter is to be made level with
the cockpit and at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft.

3. Permission to approach is to be requested by giving the thumbs up signal after

checking R.P.M. and control position.

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO. 2 ORDER NO. 12

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR HELICOPTERS DURING

LANDING, TAKE OFF, GROUND RUNNING AND TAXYING

1. Whilst the helicopter is on the ground with the engine running, or whilst hovering
prior to landing, or having just taken off:-

a. The landing/ground run area will be kept clear of obstructions and loose articles
likely to cause damage by blowing up into the rotors. Marker panels if used will be
firmly secured to the ground.

b. The marshaller (if required to be in attendance) should:-

(1) Position himself in front of the helicopter so that he can be seen by the pilot.
This should be at least five yards outside the radius of the blades.

(2) Not be wearing items of loose clothing. Head-dress is not to be worn.

(3) Be conversant with recognized signals for helicopter marshallings.

2. When the helicopter is ready for starting, all hinged doors will be closed and
checked for security before starting the engine. If it is necessary for a ground crew to be
in close attendance (as opposed to the normal marshalling position) he will stand at a point
where he can see, and be seen by the pilot or 2 nd pilot and where he is well clear of the
turning rotors. He will not move away from that position until the pilot is satisfied that is
safe for him to do so and has indicated this by hand signal.

3. If the pilot intends to carry out a ground run (irrespective of whether he intends to
take off immediately after it), he will be prepared for flight and will:-

a. Before starting the rotors, ensure that his safety harness, and that of any
occupant, is properly secured.

b. Be in R/T contact with the tower when possible.

c. Dismiss the ground crew to 20 yards unless they are required to be beside
the aircraft for technical checks.

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4. Where the helicopter is ground running after landing and it is not intended to stop
the rotors:-

a. The pilot will ensure that the cyclic and rotor speed controls are in the ground
run position throughout the period that the doors are open and passengers are
approaching or leaving.

b. Doors will not be opened from outside or inside the aircraft without the
consent of the pilot.

c. Passengers will leave or approach the helicopter at right angles only on the
signal from the pilot.

5. In view of the fact that it may be necessary to effect an immediate take-off as an

emergency action during taxiing, no unserviceable helicopter will be ground taxied.

6. Where the helicopter lands, and the pilot intend to stop the engine, no person shall
approach or leave the helicopter until the rotor has come to a stand still.

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PART NO. 2 ORDER NO. 13

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: HELICOPTER PARKING

1. Several accidents have occurred due to helicopter being flown close to one another.

2. The updraught from a hovering helicopter can easily cause blade sailing and
damage to other machines particularly if the rotors of the parked helicopter are turning
slowly, e.g. starting or running down.

3. Unit pilots are therefore to ensure that all parked aircraft are at a safe distance
before landing or taking off.

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO. 2 ORDER NO. 14

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: GROUND HANDLING OF AIRCRAFT

Whenever an aircraft is moved either by hand or by towing the following safety precautions
are to be observed:-

a. An NCO is to be in charge of the movement and is to be so positioned that

he can control the movement.

b. Airmen are not to move an aircraft without instructions from a NCO.

c. An airman of the airframe trade familiar with the brake operation of the type
being moved is to be in the pilot’s seat during the movement.

d. An airman is to be positioned at each wing tip and in the case of Heron

aircraft one at the tail in such a manner as to indicate to the NCO in charge that the
aircraft is clear of obstructions.

e. When an aircraft is towed the speed is NOT to exceed NORMAL WALKING

PLACE

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO. 2 ORDER NO. 15

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: USE OF TROLLEY ACCUMULATORS

At all times only two trolley accumulators are to be in use in the hangar. The third trolley
accumulator is to be held fully charge in the battery charging room.

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

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PART NO. 2 ORDER NO. 16

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: AIRCRAFT SERVICING RORM Q.4253 SECTION 3

CHANGE OF SERVICEABILITY AND REPAIR LOG

1. The attention of all servicing personnel is drawn to the necessity for entering the
correct and complete information on all rectification work in Section 3, of the Aircraft
Servicing Form. This log is a complete record of work done and the aircraft and
component log books are compiled from the information given, it is therefore essential that
this information is accurate, in particular, where component changes have been done.

2. Whenever a component is changed, the Ser. No. of the item removed and that of
the new or replacement item must be clearly stated.

e.g 1. Tail rotor Serial No.945672 removed, separation of bond exceeds

limits. New tail rotor Serial No.945789 fitted. (Here add any reference
to special instructions that may have been carried out when fitting the new
item).

3. Where a replacement item has been taken from another aircraft, the aircraft number
from which the item was removed must also be included with the airframe hours at
removal.

e.g 2. Control unit Serial No.86325/3 removed. Serviceable item

No.84561/3 removed from aircraft No.G100 at 200 airframe hours and fitted.
Unit checked and found serviceable.

In cases where a component is transferred from one aircraft to another, a component

transfer form must be obtained from Technical Control Section which is to be authorised
by the OC Eng Wg before the transfer to components is started. The completed form is to
be returned to Technical Control.

4. It is emphasized that it is the responsibility of the NCO clearing the entry in the
instructions in this order are complied with.

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PART NO. 2 ORDER NO. 17

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: DISMANTLING AND RE-ASSEMBLY OF FLUID CONTROL COCKS

1. Whenever a control cock is disturbed in fuel, oil or hydraulic systems it is essential

to replace it so that all parts serve the correct fluid lines.

2. Prior to removal or stripping of a fluid control cock, the direction of flow, of supply
and delivery lines is to be marked on the body of the cock to coincide with a similar mark
on the moveable part of the valve. Any convenient method of marking may be used,
provided no damage is done to the protective finish.

3. After re-assembly, the system concerned is to be given a fluid flow test, followed by
an Independent check, by a SNCO of the appropriate trade in accordance with Eng SI Vol
1 Part 2 Leaflet 16.

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

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PART NO. 2 ORDER NO. 18

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: EJECTION SEATS – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS I

INTRODUCTION

These instructions define the Safety precautions and procedures to be adhered to

when working on aircraft with canopy jettison and ejection seat, to prevent triggering off
the guns with possible fatal result.

PRECAUTIONS

1. Ejection seats and canopy jettison mechanism are sources of potential danger to
personnel, and of damage to aircraft. Serious injury, possible fatal, may result if any firing
mechanisms are inadvertently operated whilst the aircraft is on the ground.

2. ALL personnel must clearly understand that BEFORE commencing work within the
cockpit area, they are to satisfy themselves that all Safety pins (or other Safety devices)
are correctly positioned to render the seat and associated equipment safe.

3. In cases of doubt, or if the Safety pins (or other Safety devices) are required to be
repositioned, servicing personnel are to report to the NCO in charge of Aircraft Servicing
immediately, who is then to detail a qualified armament tradesman to reposition such
Safety devices as and when required.

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO. 2 ORDER NO. 19

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: EJECTION SEATS – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS II

PROCEDURE

1. Before any servicing operations, which involve movement of the seat structure, is
undertaken, all guns i.e. ejection, canopy jettison (with their sears correctly positioned) and
drogue gun (with its safety lock safety pin securely positioned) must have their primary,
canopy and drogue cartridges removed.

2. The removed cartridges are to be placed in a special container marked with the
aircraft serial number and cartridge life expiry date, and returned to the explosives store.
The drogue gun barrel is to be marked with the aircraft serial number and passed to the
servicing bay.

3. “Free from Explosive” notices are to be attached to the drogue gun body, and to the
seat when it is completely disarmed.

4. Under no circumstances is it permissible to remove the sear from an ejection or

canopy gun with a primary or canopy cartridge in the breech. Similarly, before the drogue
gun is unloaded, the safety lock safety pin must be inserted.

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO. 2 ORDER NO. 20

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: EFFECTS OF PAINT STRIPPERS ON REDUXED JOINTS

1. Tests with certain paint strippers have been carried out to check their action on
reduxed joints. These tests have shown that certain paint strippers known to contain
Methlene Dichloride or Ethlene Dichloride can very seriously affect the shear strength of
Reduxed joints.

2. On no account must any paint stripper or solution containing Ethlene Dichloride or

Methlene Dichloride or any doubtful solution be used for paint stripping or cleaning on
Heron aircraft.

Refer Hawker Siddeley Aviation Technical News Sheet, Series Heron 114 dated 17 th
January, 1966 for the appropriate paint strippers.

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO. 2 ORDER NO. 21

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED WHEN REPLENISHING

OXYGEN, AIR,AND AIR/HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS

Oxygen and air charging trolleys are clearly identified by colour (Black for oxygen,
Grey for Air) and by large lettering to show the type of gas contained. Nevertheless, as
the hoses of both trolleys are similar and unmarked, great care must be taken when
replenishing aircraft systems, to prevent cross connection.

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO. 2 ORDER NO. 22

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: AIRCRAFT GENERAL

1. Under no circumstances are servicing personnel to ride or carry equipment or

objects of any kind on the main planes of aircraft or ride in passenger compartments of
helicopters during towing operations or whilst the aircraft taxiing.

2. This could cause injury to personnel and damage to aircraft and NCOs are to
ensure that this dangerous practice is discontinued.

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

(May 1961)
PART NO. 3A ORDER NO. 1

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: AIRCRAFT MICRO-SWITCH OPERATING MECHANISM

SERVICING RESPONSIBILITIES
Introduction
1. This instruction defines the responsibilities of electrical, airframe and engine
tradesmen for servicing aircraft micro-switch operating mechanisms.

2. Many serious incidents, involving the malfunctioning of vital aircraft systems, can be
attributed to the incorrect setting of micro-switches.
3. Aircraft micro-switches have no internal adjustments and the setting can only be
done by moving the switch body on its mounting or by adjusting the tappet, striker, lover,
cam or linkage device which operates the switch plunger. The switch mountings and
operating devices are normally part of the airframe or engine change unit, and therefore
fall within the responsibility of the airframe or engine trades.
Responsibilities
4. a. Airframe and Engine Tradesmen: Airframe and Engine tradesmen are
responsible for any servicing involving the fitting, setting and adjustment of
micro-switches and for functionally testing all airframe and engine system
incorporating micro-switches.
b. Electrical Tradesmen: Electrical tradesmen will retain the subordinate
responsibility for electrically connecting or disconnecting the switch, carrying
out the electrical continuity and insulation checks and of advising the airframe and
engine tradesmen when the switch is electrically “made or broken”. This in no way
receives the airframe or engine tradesmen of the prime responsibility for the correct
setting and functioning of a micro-switch as part of the system.

5. The only exception to this procedure is where micro-switches are part of a self -
contained item of electrical equipment. These items, such as linear actuators, are
supplied as fully serviced components with limit micro-switches adjusted by electrical
tradesmen in the electrical servicing bays.

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

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PART NO. 3A ORDER NO. 2

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: AIRCRAFT SERVICING GENERAL INSPECTION FOR CORROSION

1. Inspections generally call for examination for damage, distortion and security when
external checks are carried out on the airframe. There are several areas, however, when
particular attention is to be paid to corrosion.
2. On airframe checks the following are to be inspected for corrosion:-
a. Underside of wings, especially shroud areas.
b. Flaps and ailerons.
c. Control rod fittings to flaps and ailerons, hinge points (external wing structure),
evidence of corrosion internally along metal to metal surfaces, junction of de-icing
boots and skin.
d. Bonding wire attachment lugs.

e. Horizontal stabilizer, junction of de-icing boots and skin.

f. Shroud area of vertical and horizontal stabilizer, leading edge of rudder control
rods and fittings, elevator spring balance weight arm, elevator torque tube.

g. Rudder operating lever assembly.

h. Tail-plane fittings and hinge points.

i. Cabin floor overlay.

Inspections are to be both external and internal whenever possible.

3. It is further emphasized that careful attention to the cleanliness of all surfaces and
working parts helps to minimise certain forms of corrosion particularly in areas that come
within the areas affected by exhaust gases or jet efflux. Thorough cleaning is an essential
part of any routine servicing.

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO. 3A ORDER NO. 3

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: CONTROL CABLE FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER HANDLING DURING

INSTALLATION

1. A case has occurred of an in-flight fatigue failure of a flying cable. The probable
cause of failure was as follows:-

The cable had been installed in a twisted condition probably due to the cable being
taken sideways off a coil or a drum. In this condition when tension was applied the
cable strands tended to upwarp and the heart strand being shorter than the outer
strands then took all the load. The heart strand subsequently failed in fatigue and
the outer strands progressively failed in fatigue finally in overload when the strength
of the cable fell below the working load.

2. Servicing personnel are therefore to ensure that during installation, the cable is not
spiraled off coil. The coil should be rotated to feed in the cable. Any kink, twist or fray
found on a flying control cable should be reported immediately.

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO. 3A…………………………ORDER NO. 5…………………………………..

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

Subject: TAIL ROTOR BEARING HANGAR ASSEMBLIES

1. Recent investigation into a tail rotor drive shaft failure revealed that the tail rotor
bearing hanger assemblies had been installed incorrectly. The flexible couplings P/N 204-
040-603 and 204-040-60 were all facing aft, thereby severely restricting the No. 1 drive
shaft with subsequent coupling failure at the main transmission.

2. Personnel should adhere strictly to the Maintenance and Overhaul Manual

Instructions during installation of the tail rotor bearing hanger assemblies.

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

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PART NO. 3A…………………………ORDER NO. 6…………………………………..

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT:- ALOUETTE III – FUSELAGE: MOORING POINTS IN CABIN

Cabin Floor

1. Mooring Points

Floor Centre Section (6 points)

On mooring ring P/N 3160S.21.11.030 for attachment of pilots co-pilots and forward
passenger’s belts or mooring of cargo if required. Maximum tension load: 125
daN.

Aft Floor Section (2 points marked)

On 8 mm dia insert of litter support, P/N 3160S.21.113 Maximum tension load: 125
daN.

Rear cabin panel (4 points marked)

On ring P/N 3160S.25.28.044 secured to the panel by means of lug

3160S.25.28.052 Maximum tension load: 25 daN.

2. Mooring Points

Aft Floor Section (4 points marked)

Threaded hole, 8 mm dia, 125 pitch in insert 3160S.21.12.116 Maximum tension

load at upper skin of floor panel: 100 daN.

On Support P/N 3160S.25.28.150 (2 points marked)

Allow attachment by 6 mm dia bolt – Maximum tension load: 80 daN.

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PART 3B

ENGINES – GENERAL

INDEX

ORDER TITLE FURTHER REFERENCE

NO.
1 HELICOPTERS – GROUND RUNNING
2 REMOVAL OF AERO-ENGINES FROM
AIRCRAFT
3 GIPSY – QUEEN- OIL TRANSFER TUBE AL 1
4 ALOUETTE HELI ENGINE ARTOUSTE III B-
D-F INJECTION WHEEL CLOGGING
5 ALOUETTE HELI ARTOUSTE III B ENGINE
DILUTION OF OIL BY FUEL
6 ARTOUSTE III ALL VARIANTS -
DE-INHIBITING OF HYDRO MECHANICAL
ACCESSORIES

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

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PART NO 3B………………………………ORDER NO. 1………………………………..

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: HELICOPTER – GROUND RUNNING

1. Ground running of helicopter engines is only to be carried out by qualified helicopter

pilots.

2. Under no circumstances may any other personnel undertake this task unless
specifically authorised by OC Eng Wg in the case of HUGHES helicopters only.

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PART NO. 3B…………………ORDER NO. 2…………………………………

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: REMOVAL OF AERO-ENGINES FROM AIRCRAFT

1. A gearbox was damaged following an engine change because the oil pressure
pipe from the engine to the gearbox was removed with the unserviceable engine and not
replaced on the new engine.

2. On all further engine removals, all pipes are to be disconnected at the engine and
left attached to the airframe, unless by doing so a pipe would interfere with the withdrawal
of the engine.

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

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PART NO. 3B………………………ORDER NO. 3……………………………

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: GIPSY QUEEN – OIL TRANSFER TUBES

1. A case has occurred of damage to a Gipsy Queen engine during removal of the
propeller oil transfer tubes.

2. All servicing personnel concerned are reminded that the Outer Oil Transfer Tube
has a RIGHT HAND thread and the Inner Oil Transfer Tube a LEFT HAND thread.

3. During Installation of these tubes only moderate pressure should be used on

tightening.

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

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PART NO. 3B…………………………ORDER NO. 4…………………………………..

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT:- ALLOUETTE HELI ENGINE ARTOUSTE III B-D-F

INJECTION WHEEL CLOGGING

1. The injection wheel clogging phenomenon usually results in any of the following:-

a. One or several yaw-jorks on pitch decrease or slow increase.

b. Lack of power appearing during on check

c. Combustion noises appearing suddenly a

d. Late operation of the starter cut-out switer.

2. In all cases, and before any practice such as adjustment or replacement of an

accessory, the fuel injection wheel should be checked and cleaned if required as stated in
the Maintenance Manual Chapter 73. 70.7 page 201.

3. Servicing personnel are to ensure that this ORDER is strictly adhere to.

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PART NO.3B………………………………ORDER NO. 5………………………………..

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: ALOUETTE HELICOPTER ARTOUSTE III B

ENGINE DILUTION OF OIL BY FUEL
The maximum fuel ratio permissible in lubricating oil remains fixed at 10% in
volume. If this ratio is exceeded at any time action should be taken on the engine to cure
the trouble.
Symptom: A Rapid increase in the dilution ratio as a result of a passage of fuel into
lubricating oil will be noticed by the increase of the oil level in the tank.
ACTION: a. Investigate the fuel pump seal if damaged replace iaw Maintenance
Manual (Artouste III B) Chpt 73. 10. 3 Page 203
b. If replacement of seal does not improve the situation, replace the
speed governor, as set out in maintenance manual (Artouste III B) Chpt 73,
20.1 Page 201.
c. If there is no improvement, suspect the fuel jet-holder.
NOTE: (1.) Before removing the jet-holder:-
Check it during ground run without any blanking plug on the jet
holder vent.
(See Atouste III B Maintenance Manual Chpt 72. 10. 1 Page 4
Index II)
(2.) Replace the blanking plug by a pipe and connect the
Pipe to a transparent bottle. If there is fuel in the bottle, the
jet-holder must be removed.

If, instead of fuel., there is presence of oil mixed with air, take
no action. This confirms correct dealing of fuel and there will
be no dilution.
d. If all actions listed above give no favourable results, then the origin of
the trouble may be the seals which ensure the sealing between the injection
wheel and the fuel tube.

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PART NO. 3B…………………………ORDER NO. 6…………………………………..

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT:- ARTOUSTE III ALL VARIANTS –

DE-INHIBITING OF HYDROMECHANICAL
ACCESSORIES (FUEL PUMP, FUEL CONTROL UNIT)

1. Turbulence, manufacturers of Artouste III engines have, through operators

feedbacks, had a series of incidents relating to rupture of some accessory drive shaft after
they have been installed on engines.

2. The cause has been traced to long storage periods of the drive shafts resulting in
the possible formation of internal deposits.

3. To prevent such cases from being experienced in GAF, an accessory drive shaft
taken from stores should, before installation, be treated as follows:-

a. Manually rotate several times, the shaft, with the accessory completely
immersed in a vessel full of clean fuel at the end of which the internal deposits
would have been removed.

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INSTRUMENTS – GENERAL

INDEX
ORDER TITLE FURTHER
NO. REFERENCE
1. AIRCRAFT PITOT AND STATIC SYSTEMS ENG SI VOL. 1 PT 2
INDEPENDENT CHECKS LEAFLET 16
2. AIRCRAFT OXYGEN SYSTEMS AND ENG SI VOL 1 PT 2
CHARGING EQUIPMENT – SAFETY LEAFLET 12
PRECAUTIONS AND CHARGING
PROCEDURES
3. CALIBRATION OF ASI’s ENG SI VOL 1 PT 2
LEAFLET 25

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PART NO. 3C ORDER NO. 1
N.B. The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: AIRCRAFT PITOT AND STATIC SYSTEMS

INDEPENDENT CHECKS
Independent Checks

1. Whenever any part of the pitot or static system is disturbed, or when an

instrument panel or an instrument is moved, an independent function check of the system
is to be made before the next flight, by a Senior NCO of the instrument trade, who has
not been involved in the work or the inspection thereof.

NOTE:
a. When the work is confined to draining of water from the traps,
without disconnection of pipelines, an independent check is not required.

b. When a Senior NCO of the Instrument trade is not available, the

independent check may be made by a Senior NCO of any aircraft trade, provided
that he has been properly instructed and is certified as competent to undertake this
work by the Senior Technical Officer.

Responsibility for Independent Checks

2. Whenever any part of the pitot or static system is disturbed, and when an
instrument panel or instrument is removed, the NCO supervising the work is responsible
for making the following entry in the Aircraft Servicing Form Q.4235B.

“Independent sense and leak tests of the pitot and static systems in accordance
with Eng SI Vol 1, Part 2, Leaflet No. 11 required”.

Certification

3. Individuals making independent checks are to enter the following certification in the
Aircraft Servicing Form Q.4235A or Q4235B:-

“Certified that, in accordance with Eng SI Vol 1, Part 2, Leaflet No. 11, I have
checked the pitot and static systems”.

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PART NO. 3C ORDER NO. 2

N.B. The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: AIRCRAFT OXYGEN SYSTEMS AND CHARGING EQUIPMENT

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND CHARGING PROCEDURES
Introduction

1. This instruction defines the safety precautions and procedures to be adopted in the
use of oxygen systems, to prevent contamination by moisture and fire or explosion
resulting from the presence of oil or grease.

Charging

2. a. Charging trolleys are to be stored under cover when not in use. In wet
weather the replacement of cylinders is to be carried out under cover.

b. Never permit OIL or GREASE (Other than that authorised for use on oxygen
systems – see para 3) to come into contact with charging hoses, cylinders, valves,
regulator gauges or fittings.

c. Ensure that charging hoses are inspected for defects before use.

d. The blanking cap must always be fitted to the charging hose and connected
when not in use.

e. Transport cylinders are not to be emptied below 500 psi.

f. When exhausting residual gas to atmosphere, do not allow the oxygen to

impinge on grease or oil, or on rags and overalls contaminated with grease or oil.

g. Do not allow the end of the charging hose to lie in puddles of water or on wet
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Oil and Grease

3. Oil and grease are subject to spontaneous combustion when exposed to high
pressure oxygen. Therefore, every precaution must be taken to prevent contamination of
oxygen equipment with oil and grease. The only lubricants authorised for use on oxygen
system components are the following:-

a. Low pressure components only –

Grease XG 315 (RAF Ref. No. 34B/9100519).

b. High and low pressure components –

Graphited lubricating fluid XX 24 (RAF Ref No. 34B/9427802).

Degreasing of Oxygen Components

4. It is essential that all items of oxygen equipment are inspected before being brought
into use for the first time, and degreased, if necessary, in accordance with the instructions
contained in AP.1275G Vol 2 Part 1, Leaflet.

Charging Procedure

5. The charging of oxygen systems, low pressure and high pressure, is to be carried
out in accordance with the procedure detailed in AP.2306U, Vol 1 & 6, Section 2, Chapter
1, para 62, and also in section 5, Chapter 1, paras 16 – 19. The precautions which are to
be observed during the charging operation are contained in AP.1275G, Vol 2, Part 1,
Leaflet A7.

Purging of Oxygen Systems

6. The instruction for purging oxygen systems, when contamination is suspected or

proven, is contained in AP.1275G Vol 2, Part 1, Leaflet A.

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PART NO. 3C ORDER NO. 3

N.B. The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: CALIBRATION OF ASI’s

1. GAF Modification/Instrument/2 introduces an ASI corrector card and holder in all

fixed wing aircraft and also the initial calibration of ASI.

2. Following the initial embodiment of the modification it will be necessary for a

recalibration to be carried out on the ASI and a new corrector card fitted on the following
occasions:-

a. Whenever an ASI is removed for servicing and is to be refitted to an aircraft.

b. On a new ASI before it is fitted to an aircraft.

c. Whenever the accuracy of an ASI or its corrector card is in doubt.

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GENERAL TECH. ORDERS – ALL TRADES

I N D E X
FURTHER
ORDER NO. T I T L E
REFERENCE

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PART NO. 3D…………………………ORDER NO. 1…………………………………..

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT:- AIRCRAFT SERVICING-PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN

ELECTRICALLY OPERATED COMPONENTS ARE DISCONNECTED
OR REMOVED

1. An aircraft fire was narrowly avoided when the electrical system was short circuited
after a component had been removed. The short occurred because elementary
precautions had not been taken to render the system safe. To prevent further incidents of
this nature the following rules are to be obeyed whenever any part of the electrical system
is dismantled.

a. Disconnect the aircraft Battery, place the battery master switch “OFF” and
disconnect the external supply.

b. Place “APPLY NO POWER” sign on the external power connection.

c. Remove the fuse or trip the circuit breaker from the circuit being worked.

d. All cable ends are to be insulated and secured until required to refit.

e. Disconnection or removal to be recorded on F.4235A.

f. The “APPLY NO POWER” notice may only be removed by an electrical

tradesman, who must first satisfy himself that all safety precautions have been
taken.

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PART NO. 3D…………………………ORDER NO. 2…………………………………..

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT:- PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING SULPHURIC ACID

1. An accident has occurred whilst an airman was handling High Strength Sulphuric
Acid (S.G. 1840). To prevent the possibility of similar accidents taking place, the under
mentioned precautions MUST be strictly adhered to.

2. a. Two men must be present when high strength acid is being handled.

b. A “NO ENTRY” Warning is to be posted on the door and no personnel other

than the two men actually employed in handling the acid are to enter the Battery
Charging Room.

c. Both men must wear protective clothing i.e. rubber aprons, gloves and goggles.

d. The following items must be readily available:-

(1) A constant supply of fresh water.

(2) Sawdust.

(3) Sodium – Bicarbonate in saturated solution.

(4) Sodium – Bicarbonate in 5% solution.

(5) A thermometer.

e. When mixing high strength acid with distilled water THE ACID MUST BE
ADDED TO THE WATER NEVER WATER TO THE ACID.

f. The solution must be stirred with an insulated rod and the temperature must
never exceed 140ºF.

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PART NO. 3D…………………………ORDER NO. 3…………………………………..

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT:- CARTRIDGE UNITS – SMALL QUANTITY DISPOSAL

1. The overhaul of automatic fire extinguisher cartridge units by the manufacturers has
been discontinued. To help operators dispose of life-expired cartridges the following
method is recommended:

a. Position three bricks on ground with air gaps between them and a can
approximately (30 x 20 x 10) CM on top to give enclosure. Spread some dried
pieces of wood in the can and position up to six cartridges on the layer of wood and
place some more wood on the cartridges.

b. Pour some kerosene on the wood-cartridge arrangement and ignite (Avoid the
use of petrol and the like)

2. Safety precautions to be taken are:-

a. Selection of a clear area of approximately 15m diameter well clear of all fire
hazards ie flammable processor, gas cylinders, dry grass, timber etc.

b. Ensuring that the prevailing wind will disperse smoke and fumes in a direction
that will not cause offence.

c. Igniting the wood-cartridge arrangement with a 1 meter long stick with paper
soaked in kerosene at tip and retiring immediately after ignition to a distance of 7m.

d. Prevention of personnel from approaching the fire until it has burnt out and
cooled (a water jet may be used to accelerate cooling)

e. Ensuring that all cartridges are safe ie and within diaphragm and rubber bag
within, ruptured and no traces of black powder remaining.

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PART NO. 3D…………………………ORDER NO. 4…………………………………..

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT:- MACCHI TYPE ‘K’ SAFA NICAD BATTERIES BURNT BATTERY PLUGS

1. There has been sad instances of Nicad battery plugs burning during starting. This
incident occurred twice on G713 and once each on G714 and G710.

2. The cause of the burning is not known but suspected to be due to any one of the
following reasons.

a. Considerable fall in battery capacity with the voltage falling as low as 23V
thereby giving rise to overheating during internal starting because of the extra
demand being put on these batteries.

b. Creation of an air gap between the male and female connectors through usage
given rise to electric spark as a result of jolting.

c. Overheating due to accumulative effect of currents in each x-section of the

connectors produced by induced emfs as a result of the helical nature of the
connectors.

3. While attempts are being made to find out the possibility of replacing the helical
connectors with segmented ones, and tradesmen are to strictly adhere to the following
precaution.

a. The batteries are not to be used for B/F checks.

b. No internal starting is to be done except whilst away from base.

c. Wire locking of the plugs using the holes provided should be carried out always.

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GENERAL TECH. ORDERS – ALL TRADES

I N D E X

ORDER NO. T I T L E FURTHER

REFERENCE

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RADIO - GENERAL

INDEX

ORDER FURTHER
TITLE
NO. REFERENCE
1. RESTRICTIONS ON THE OPERATION OF ENG SI VOL 1 PT 4
RADIO INSTALLATIONS IN AIRCRAFT LEAFLET 2
2. TRANSFER OF RADIO SPARES BETWEEN ENG SI VOL, 3 PT 2
AIRCRAFT SECT 1 LEAFLET 4
3 AIRCRAFT SERVICING- REPAIR OF MACCHI
MB 326F – ADF SENSE ANTENNA SUPPORTS

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PART NO. 3E ORDER NO. 1

N.B. The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: RESTRICTIONS ON THE OPERATION OF RADIO

INSTALLATIONS IN AIRCRAFT

1. Accidents involving fire and injury to personnel have been caused by the
operation of aircraft radio installations during doping processes and maintenance work in
the vicinity of aircraft aerials.

2. To prevent the occurrence of such accidents no aircraft transmitter is to be operated

when:-

a. Doping is in progress within six feet of any part of an aerial on the aircraft
concerned.

b. Personnel are working on the exterior of the aircraft, within six feet of the
aerial concerned.

c. Fuelling operations are in progress on, or within 50 feet of the aircraft.

d. The aircraft is within 50 feet of a fuel, or pyrotechnic store.

3. When personnel are about to use the aircraft radio installation on the ground they
are to:-

a. Ensure the precautions in para 2 above are observed.

b. Give warning of the intention to personnel working on the aircraft.

c. Warn personnel working on the aircraft that they must not approach within
six feet of the indicated aerial until the “all clear” has been given.

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PART NO. 3E ORDER NO. 2

N.B. The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: TRANSFER OF RADIO SPARE BETWEEN AIRCRAFT

1. It has become apparent that in order to meet aircraft requirements, radio spares are
being removed indiscriminately from one aircraft to service another. It is agreed that this
practice is inevitable taking into consideration the long periods which elapse before radio
spare are obtained. However it is essential that this action of “Robbing Peter to pay Paul”
should be limited and controlled.

2. To effect the control and apply the limitation required the following action is to be
taken:-

a. Radio spares are only to be transferred from one aircraft to another on the
personal authority of the OC Eng Wg.

b. No spare is to be transferred unless an AOG demand has been raised for the
aircraft primarily concerned and information has been received from No. 1 MU that
the item is not available from stock and that necessary provisioning action has been
taken.

c. When an item which is the subject of an unsatisfied AOG demand is to be

transferred, the AOG demand is to be downgraded to URR priority and across
referred to the aircraft from which the item was removed, if however, it is known that
all other reasons for unserviceability of the latter can be overcome within seven
days, AOG priority is to be maintained.

d. A label, containing the relevant particulars is to be tied to the radio set from
which the item was removed.

e. A register as per Form GAF/Tech/3 is to be kept and a copy sent to HQ GAF

monthly.

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PART 3F

ARMAMENT - GENERAL

INDEX

ORDER TITLE FURTHER

NO. REFERENCE
1. EJECTION SEATS AND CANOPY JETTISON ENG SI VOL 1 PT 4
MECHANISMS – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LEAFLET 11
2. EJECTION SEATS – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ENG SI VOL, 2 PT 8
SECT 6 LEAFLET 1
3. EJECTION SEATS AND CANOPY JETTISON ENG SI VOL, 1 PT 2
MECHANISMS – RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEAFLET 35
ARMAMENT TRADESMEN
4. MARTIN-BAKER EJECTION SEAT MK 04A ENG SI VOL, 2 PT 8
INSPECTION AND SERVICING SECT 9 LEAFLET 2
5. CARTRIDGE OPERATED FIRE ENG SI VOL 1 PT 2
EXTINGUISHERS IN AIRCRAFT – LEAFLET 30
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ARMAMENT
TRADESMEN
6. CARTRIDGES, ELECTRIC, OPERATING FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS – EXAMINING AND TESTING
BEFORE FITTING
7. FUSES, ELECTRIC, N.4 MK1 FOR HELICOPTER
CUTTING - EXAMINING AND TESTING BEFORE
FITTING
8. EXPLOSIVES INSTALLED IN AIRCRAFT –
RECORDING OF CHANGES
9. LIFE OF MARTIN BAKER EJECTION SEAT
COMPONENTS

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PART NO. 3F ORDER NO. 1

N.B. The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: EJECTION SEATS CANOPY JETTISON MECHANISMS –

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Ejection seats and canopy jettison mechanism are sources of potential danger to
personnel, and of damage to aircraft. Serious injury (possibly fatal) may result if any firing
mechanism is inadvertently operated whilst the aircraft is on the ground.

2. ALL personnel must clearly understand that BEFORE commencing any work within
the cockpit area, they are to satisfy themselves that all safety pins or other safety devices
are correctly positioned to render the seat and associated equipment safe.

3. All armament tradesmen should, by virtue of their trade, be fully conversant with the
correct positioning of safety pins etc. at all times, BUT IN CASES OF DOUBT, report to the
NCO immediately in charge of the aircraft servicing who will then give guidance.

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

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PART NO. 3F ORDER NO. 2

N.B. The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: EJECTION SEATS – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Before any servicing operations which involve movement of the seat structure is
undertaken, all guns ie main ejection gun, canopy jettison gun (with their sears correctly
positioned) and drogue gun (with safety lock safety pin securely positioned) must have
their primary, canopy and drogue cartridges removed.

2. The removed cartridges are to be placed in a special container marked with the
aircraft serial number and cartridges life expiry date, and returned to the explosives store.

3. “FREE FROM EXPLOSIVES” notices are to be attached to the drogue gun body, to
the canopy jettison gun, and to the main ejection gun as soon as they are completely
disarmed.

4. Under no circumstances is it permissible to remove the sear from an ejection gun or

canopy with a cartridge in the breech. Similarly, before the drogue gun is unloaded, the
safety lock safety pin must be securely fitted.

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PART NO. 3F ORDER NO. 3

N.B. The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: EJECTION SEATS AND CANOPY JETTISON MECHANISMS –

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ARMAMENT TRADESMEN

1. This Order defines the responsibilities of Armament tradesmen in respect of

Ejection Seats and Canopy Jettison Mechanisms.

ARMAMENT TRADESMEN are responsible for:-

a. Before Flight, Turn Round and After Flight servicing of the guns of the
ejection seat and canopy jettison mechanism, and their linkages and cables.

b. Arming and disarming of all guns.

c. Removal from and installation to the seat of all safety equipment and
harness, and for forwarding to, and collection from the Safety Equipment Section.

d. Removal from, and installation into the aircraft of the ejection seat.

e. Unpacking and stowing of the Duplex Drogue.

f. Bay servicing of the seat (excluding the barostat from the harness release
mechanism, the safety equipment and harness and the duplex drogues).

g. Bay servicing of the canopy jettison gun.

h. Re-positioning of the safety pin AT ALL TIMES.

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May 1961)

PART NO. 3F ORDER NO. 4

N.B. The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: MARTIN-BAKER EJECTION SEAT MK 04A

INSPECTION AND SERVICING

1. The inspection and servicing of the Martin-Baker Ejection Seat MK04A is to be

carried out in accordance with:-

MARTIN-BAKER INSTRUCTION AND SERVICING MANUAL and

MARTIN-BAKER OVERHAUL AND REPAIR MANUAL

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PART NO. 3F ORDER NO. 5

N.B. The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: CARTRIDGE OPERATED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN AIRCRAFT

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ARMAMENT TRADESMEN

1. This Order defines the responsibilities of armament tradesmen in respect of

cartridge operated fire extinguishers fitted to aircraft.

ARMAMENT TRADESMEN are responsible for:-

a. Removing/fitting of a cartridge from/to the extinguisher.

b. Carrying out the electrical test of a cartridge before it is fitted to the

extinguisher.

NOTE:- The details of the electrical testing of a cartridge before fitting to the
extinguisher is to be in accordance with Technical Order Book, Part 2 (g), Order No.
7.

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PART NO. 3F ORDER NO. 6

N.B. The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: CARTRIDGE, ELECTRIC,OPERATING FIRE EXTINGUISHER –

EXAMINING AND TESTING BEFORE FITTING

EXAMINING

1. Visually examine the cartridge for signs of dampness or corrosion.

2. Ensure that the foil disc is not punctured and that the sealing ring is serviceable.

3. Ensure that it is the correct cartridge for the particular head.

TESTING WITH SAFETY OHMETER MK6 AND 30 FEET OF CABLE

1. With the range switch set at OFF TRANSIT check that the reading of the needle is
ZERO, ie needle central between indicating arcs. If not reading ZERO adjust by the knob
just above meter, allowing time for slow response.

2. Battery check – set range switch at 1/100th OF, and test lead connected, set
resistance drum to ZERO. The needle should deflect at least to the red line. If not,
change battery and re-check.

3. Lead check – necessary to define resistance of test lead and the 30 feet cable.

a. Set range switch to 1/100th OF and connect test lead to the socket at the top
of the ohmmeter.

b. Connect the other end of test lead to the 30 feet cable.

c. Short out the free end of the 30 feet cable.

d. Rotate the resistance drum in a clockwise direction until the needle registers
ZERO. The resistance of the test lead and the 30 feet cable is then 1/100 th of the
figure registered on the right hand scale.

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4. With the test lead connected to the 30 feet cable, lay it out in a straight line from the
safety area, and connect the cartridge to the free end of the 30 feet cable. Position
sandbags around the cartridge.

5. Define the permissible resistance for the particular cartridge.

6. Set range switch to 1/100th OF, and resistance drum to ZERO.

7. Ensure that safety area is clear, and connect free end of test lead to ohmmeter.

8. Rotate the resistance drum in a clockwise direction until the needle registers ZERO.
Read off the resistance registered on the right hand scale, subtract the resistance obtained
after the completion of para 3, and ensure that the final figure obtained is within the
permissible range for the particular cartridge.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. When not in use, range switch of ohmmeter must always be set at OFF TRANSIT.

2. BEFORE moving the range switch, DISCONNECT the test lead.

RESISTANCES OF CARTRIDGES

12K/1248 2 pin No. 1 Mk.1 7-11 ohms 12K/1306 2 pin No.1 Mk. 2 5-6 ohms
12K/1249 3 “ “ 1 “ 1 7-11 “ 12K/1307 3 “ “ 1 “ 2 5-6 “
12K/1316 2 “ “ 1 “ 3 5-6 “ 12K/1369 2 “ “ 3 “ 3 5-6 “
12K/1317 3 “ “ 1 “ 3 5-6 “ 12K/1370 3 “ “ 3 “ 3 5-6 “

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PART NO. 3F ORDER NO. 7

N.B. The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: FUSES,ELECTRIC, N.4 MK.1 FOR HELICOPTER CUTTER –

EXAMINING AND TESTING BEFORE FITTING

EXAMINING

a. Visually examine the fuse for signs of dampness or corrosion.

b. Ensure that the electrical leads are undamaged.

c. Ensure that the paper disc over the magazine is not punctured.

TESTING WITH SAFETY OHMETER MK.6 AND 30 FEET CABLE

The testing of the fuse carried out in exactly the same procedure as for the cartridge,
electric, operating, fire extinguisher, the only difference being in the permissible resistance
of the fuse which is 1.2 – 1.4 ohms.

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PART NO. 3F ORDER NO. 8

N.B. The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: EXPLOSIVES INSTALLED IN AIRCRAFT –

RECORDING OF CHANGES

1. A record is to be maintained of the changing of any lifed item installed in aircraft.

This record is to contain:-

a. Maker’s/Filler’s Monogram

b. Lot No. or Serial No

.
c. Date of manufacture or of filling
.
d. Date installed in aircraft
.
e. Date of expiry of installed life, or total life, which ever is the sooner.

2. In addition to the above record, when a lifed item is installed in an aircraft, the date
of expiry life, or total life, whichever is the sooner, is to be entered in RED INK in the
aircraft servicing form (Q.4235).

3. Ejection Seat and Canopy Jettison Cartridges – when installing these cartridges the
date of life expiry is to be scribed on the wall of each cartridge.

NOTE: For information regarding respective lives of items referred to in this

Order, refer to Eng SI, Vol 2 Part 1, Sect 2, for the particular aircraft.

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PART NO. 3F…………………………ORDER NO. 9…………………………………..

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT:- LIFE OF MARTIN BAKER EJECTION SEAT COMPONENTS

1. This order is issued to bring the life limits of components in the Macchi Ejection
Seats to the notice of all concerned.

2. The date on which a life is considered to commence is given as a manufacturing

date, cure date, filling date or installation date according to the type of component. Where
a cure date or installation date is not known date of Seat manufacture indicated on seat
serial plate is to be substituted.

3. For the purpose of this order the following words shall have the meanings attached
to them.

Total Life: - The maximum life from the date of manufacture, cure date or
filling date as applicable, including storage and installed life.
Installed Life - The maximum life from the date of installation. This presumes
that Parts have previously been stores under satisfactory conditions.
Shelf Life - The maximum life from the date of manufacture to the date of
Installation. Used when no total or installed life is quoted.
Cure Date - Date when rubber components were cured. This date is
marked on components or on packaging.
Installation Date - Date when components are installed on seat. Date to be
found in Servicing record.
Filling Date - Date when cartridge was filled with propellant. Date to be
found on component.
4.

COMPONENT RECOMMENDED LIFE REMARKS

a. Cartridge Total Life

1. For climate where shade temperature is
not likely to
exceed 30ºC – 6 years.

2. For climate where shade is likely to exceed

30ºC 50% of unexpired total life calculated
from date of receipt in area.

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b. Cartridge Installed Life (all climates). 18 months

c. Guillotine Total life – 6 years from cure date. Replace if

Hose cartridge is
Rubber/ inadvertently fired.
Neoprene
covered only
Shelf Life – 4 years. No recommended
d. Seat installed life Date of
Reaction manufacture on
Cords rubber sleeve or
colour code.
Replace as
required (See
e. CO2 a. 4 years after manufacture, or date of last note).
Cylinder stretch test.
After 4 years,
b. After one immersion in salt or fresh water return to
during emergency use. manufacturers
agents for testing
and
reconditioning.
Date of last
f. Miniflares Total life – Vaccum stretch test is
Packed – 3 years stamped on need
of cylinder.
Total Life – not Vaccum Packed Tropical
Climate – 3 months.
Life
Requirement is for
cartridges only.

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NOTE

COLOUR CODING OF ELASTIC CORDS

Cords are colour coded by weaving coloured strands into the outer covering to
denote the year of manufacture in a five year cycle. The number of strands indicating the
quarter.

1 Strand - First quarter 2 Strands - Second quarter etc.

1967 - BLACK 1970 - YELLOW
1968 - GREEN 1971 - LIGHT-BLUE
1969 - PURPLE 1972 - BLACK
1973 - GREEN

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PART 4H

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P A R T 4H

GENERAL ENGINEERING SECTION

INDEX
ORDER NO. T ITLE FURTHER REFERENCE
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND Eng SI VOL.1 PT.4
REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF AND LEAFLET 8
PERIDIC INSPECTION OF LIFTING
TACKLE.
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – OXY-
ACETYLENE WELDING EQUIPMENT.

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO. 4H…………………………… ORDER NO. 1………………………

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF

AND PERIODIC INSPECTION OF LIFTING TACKLE

1. The instructions contained in AP.281 7A Volume 1 and 6, part 1, Section II, Chapter
1 are mandatory for all lifting tackle used throughout the Ghana Air Force.

2. These instructions include the following requirements:-

a. Maintenance of a register for all lifting equipment.

b. Provision of test certificates.

c. Periodic inspection and servicing.

d. The destruction of natural and synthetic fibre ropes, used as lifting tackle,
after 3 years from the date of issue, (the tackle for the safe working loads for ropes
should be consulted before such lifting tackle is used).

e. An officer or NCO is to be in charge of lifting operations.

f. The manufacture of lifting tackle in the Ghana Air Force is PROHIBITED

except by express permission of Air Force Headquarters.

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Defence Form Q. 4252B

(May 1961)

PART NO. 4H………………………………… ORDER NO. 2…………………………………..

N.B. – The Order should be written or typed below. The signatures of the personnel
required to read and note should be entered on Defence Form Q.4252C.

SUBJECT:

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – OXYGEN-ACETYLENE WELDING EQUIPMENT

1. Never allow oil or grease to come in contact with oxygen fittings. Escaping oxygen
will form an inflammable mixture with oil or grease.

2. Acetylene Cylinder must be kept in an upright position both during use or whilst
stored.

3. All suspected leaks on oxy-acetylene equipment should be traced immediately

using soapy water.

4. Water must be readily available when welding for use in the event of excessive
backfiring (blow backs).

5. If welding within the workshops it must first be ensured that there is adequate
ventilation.

6. It is essential that welding operators use goggles of approved types at all times
when welding. These must be changed when pitted.

7. If asbestos gloves are worn it must first be ensured that they are clean and free
from oil or grease.

8. No unauthorised person should use or temper with welding equipment.

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Defence Form Q. 4252C

(May 1961)

GHANA AIR FORCE

CERTIFIED THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE TECHNICAL ORDERS

AND INSTRUCTIONS THAT I HAVE SIGNED FOR ON THIS RECORD CARD

NO. RANK NAME TRADE

Order Sect. Date Signature Order Date Signature
No. No. Sec
t.

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