Atp 3342 SRD 1

STANDARDS RELATED DOCUMENT
AAR - SRD-1
GUIDE TO OBTAINING AIR-TO-AIR

REFUELLING CLEARANCES
AND
COMPATIBILITY CERTIFICATION
Edition A Version 1
FEBRUARY 2016
NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION
Published by the
NATO STANDARDIZATION OFFICE (NSO)
© NATO/OTAN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 1-1
1.1 INTRODUCTION. ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 AAR CLEARANCES PILLARS. ................................................................. 1-1
CHAPTER 2 AAR CLEARANCES ....................................................................... 2-1
2.1 AAR CLEARANCE CATEGORIES............................................................ 2-1
2.1.1 Category 1 AAR Clearance. ............................................................... 2-1
2.2 FORMALIZED AAR CLEARANCE REQUEST. ......................................... 2-4
2.3 AAR CLEARANCE AUTHORIZATION FINAL DOCUMENTATION. ......... 2-5
CHAPTER 3 AAR COMPATIBILITY ASSESSMENT........................................... 3-1
3.1 AAR COMPATIBILITY ASSESSMENT SPECTRUM. ............................... 3-1
3.2 READ-ACROSS POLICY. ......................................................................... 3-1
3.3 AAR COMPATIBILITY ASSESSMENT PROCESS. .................................. 3-1
3.4 TECHNICAL COMPATIBILITY ASSESSMENT. ....................................... 3-2
3.5 OPERATIONAL COMPATIBILITY ASSESSMENT. .................................. 3-4
3.6 AAR COMPATIBILITY PROMULGATION. ................................................ 3-7
ANNEX A Clearance compatibility assessment checklist instructions ................ A-1
ANNEX B Standardized TECHNICAL DATA SURVEY: INSTRUCTIONS .......... B-1
ANNEX C STDS: Tanker aircraft boom equipped ............................................... C-1
ANNEX D STDS: RECEIVER aircraft receptacle equipped ................................ D-1
ANNEX E STDS: Tanker aircraft Drogue equipped ............................................ E-1
ANNEX F STDS: Receiver aircraft probe equipped ............................................ F-1
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
NOTE
THE PROCEDURE CONTAINED WITHIN IS INTENDED AS A GUIDE
FOR MULTI-NATIONAL AAR CLEARANCE STANDARDIZATION
THE PROCESS IS NOT MANDATORY AND DOES NOT
SUPERSEDE NATIONAL PROCEDURES
1.1 INTRODUCTION
An AAR Clearance is the authority to conduct AAR activity between two aircraft as
approved by both the tanker and receiver aircrafts’ applicable Command Authorities.
The Procedure for obtaining AAR Clearances varies from nation to nation and
specific procedures are not currently mandated by any NATO STANAG. This
Standards Related Document (SRD) explains a generic Clearance and
Compatibility Assessment process and presents general guidelines for nations and
organizations/agencies to navigate these processes. It also provides standardized
definitions and terms to ensure greater international interoperability. For the
purposes of this guide, an AAR Clearance is issued following successful completion
of the AAR Compatibility Assessment process and compliance with the five pillars
of an AAR Clearance. There are three Categories of AAR Clearances (1, 2, & 3),
yet the Compatibility Assessment process is a spectrum ranging from an academic
only assessment to a partial or full Compatibility Assessment.
1.2 AAR CLEARANCES PILLARS
An AAR Clearance is not obtained through the Compatibility Assessment process

alone but is the result of a process that includes the following pillars:
An assessment that recognizes the technical compatibility of the respective

AAR platforms to offload and onload fuel during flight. More detail about this pillar is
found in paragraph 3.4.
An assessment that recognizes the operational compatibility of the respective

AAR platforms to offload and onload fuel during flight. More detail about this pillar is
found in paragraph 3.5.
Legal and financial agreements, memorandums of understanding, or

common framework that permits the multinational AAR activity. Fiscal and legal
arrangements are a critical component of being able to conduct AAR operations.
Although these items are typically bilateral in nature, it is recommended that these
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issues be addressed early in the AAR clearance process. Many of the required
agreements can take months to years to put in place. Some of the key fiscal issues
relate to how payment for flight hours and fuel will be handled, and how will transit
time or loiter time be paid for if conducting operations with numerous nations.
Compensation for services can be done using multinational/bi-lateral agreements
such as the Air Transport and Air to Air Refuelling and other Exchange of Services
(ATARES) Agreement, cross servicing agreements, replacement in kind
agreements, Foreign Military Sales agreements, or with cash transfers. Some key
legal issues relate to liability in the case of an accident or incident. Third party
liability. Status of Forces Agreements. Bi-lateral or multi-lateral agreements. Special
instructions (SPINS) or operations plans for specific theatres of operation.
A mutually agreed upon set of minimum maintenance procedures that ensure

that AAR systems are functioning properly and will not damage the paired system.
A mutually agreed upon set of minimum standards for the training and
currency of aircrews/operators undertaking AAR missions.

CHAPTER 2 AAR CLEARANCES
2.1 AAR CLEARANCE CATEGORIES
There are three categories of AAR Clearance depending on the type of operational
requirement and the urgency of the request (which may shorten the available time
to do Compatibility Assessments to include testing). These considerations will also
directly impact the type of Compatibility Assessment desired, required, or able to be
conducted. Previous Clearances can be built upon to raise the Clearance Category,
or if the target category is not met, a lower category should be considered.
Ultimately, Clearances of any category are bilateral agreements between tanker and
receiver nations and their aspects are as defined and agreed upon by the Nations
involved.
2.1.1 CATEGORY 1 AAR CLEARANCE
Definition. CAT1 is used when there is an urgent requirement for an AAR

clearance due to war, conflict, contingency operation or other urgent operational
need.
Period. This clearance will have a limited duration of validity. In addition to

being withdrawn at the termination of the war, conflict or contingency operation, it is
recommended that an expiration date also be included. If the war, conflict or
contingency operation continues beyond this date, a review should be initiated by
the respective tanker and receiver aircrafts’ applicable Command and/or
Engineering Authorities in time to extend, cancel and/or modify the clearance.
Whenever it is continued, a new expiration date should be established.
Considerations. The five clearance pillars may be only minimally addressed

and/or covered under the authority to conduct the war, conflict or operational
contingency that makes this clearance necessary. Due to the limited timescale,
there will be no or very limited opportunity for testing which may restrict the agreed
cleared refuelling envelope and impose other operational or equipment/system use
restrictions. To be able to comply with the urgent situation while maximizing safety,

it is essential there is an open and rapid exchange of information between all
agencies. A successful outcome will be enabled by:
a. The ready availability and maximum use of applicable technical

information including full access to accurate data from all equipment
manufacturers. Nations and commercial operators that appoint either
the OEM or another representative as the platform Engineering
Authority should confirm that responsibility for engineering related
communication has been transferred to that party.
b. Ready availability and use of a fully completed Standardized Technical

Data Survey (STDS) for receiver and tanker aircraft specifying
refuelling method to be used. See ANNEX B for details on the STDS.
c. Mutual acceptance that ground/flight testing will be very limited or not

accomplished and/or flight test instrumentation may not be available
and thus not mandated.
d. An early decision as to whether the AAR clearance is required for day

and/or night AAR
Definition. A CAT2 is used when an AAR clearance is required due to war,

conflict, contingency operation or other operational need but with time available to
conduct supplemental testing to reduce restrictions in the AAR clearance envelope
or reduce limitations that would be imposed on systems/equipment during AAR. This
type of clearance requires a thorough Compatibility Assessment, although a read-
across may make only an academic Compatibility Assessment necessary. The
remaining clearance pillars may be of a temporary nature or covered in other
standing agreements or in the authorization to conduct specific operations.
Period. This clearance should have a limited duration of validity. In addition

to being withdrawn at the termination of the war, conflict, contingency operation, or
operational need, it is recommended that an expiration date should also be included.
If the war, conflict or contingency operation continues beyond this date, a review
should be initiated in time to extend, cancel and/or modify the clearance. Whenever
the AAR clearance is continued, a new expiration date should be established. Also,
as CAT2 clearance may only be valid for specific types of operations, exercises or
contingencies as agreed upon by the involved nations.
Considerations. A CAT2 clearance has many similarities to CAT1 and is

expected to be achieved within a limited timescale. When the Compatibility
Assessment establishes a possibility that the two aircraft or their systems may
adversely interfere with each other during AAR, ground/flight tests will be conducted
to reduce the use of restrictions or limitations on the AAR clearance. The cost of
these test flights are often paid by the nation or organization requesting the
clearance or as mutually agreed. There may be time to conduct all necessary testing

but other factors like limited resources and asset availability may limit what testing
can be accomplished. Refuelling envelope and other operational restrictions and
limitations may still exist depending on the results of the Compatibility Assessment.
These constraints may be removed with further testing/assessment at a later date.
A successful outcome will be enabled by:
a. The ready availability and maximum use of applicable technical


Data Survey (STDS) for receiver and tanker aircraft specifying
refuelling method to be used. See ANNEX B for details on the STDS.
c. An early decision as to whether the AAR clearance is required for day

and/or night AAR
Definition. A CAT3 is used when an AAR clearance is required in support of

a routine AAR requirement as defined by the requester. This type of clearance
should satisfy all AAR clearance pillars. Also, a CAT3 should have a full
Compatibility Assessment accomplished within the bilaterally agreed upon
operational envelope and mission set and all requisite ground and flight testing,
unless a complete read-across would make only an academic Compatibility
Assessment necessary.
Period. The CAT3 clearance can have an open-ended duration of validity,

but is subject to review if there are changes impacting key elements of the AAR
Clearance such as changes in tanker/receiver equipment, visual aids,
refuelling/mission procedures and more. In addition, it is recommended that all AAR
clearances be reviewed periodically to ensure currency.
Considerations. Potential restrictions to the AAR envelope, as drafted by the

evaluating agency, will be identified. The Compatibility Assessment identifies
situations where the two platforms may adversely interfere with each other during
AAR. Ground/flight testing will be utilized to eliminate or minimize compatibility
restrictions. The cost of these tests will typically fall to the nation or commercial
company requesting the clearance, or as mutually agreed. Also, nations may agree
to operational or AAR envelope restrictions because limited resources or asset

availability make it such that a limited testing plan meets the requirements of both
entities. A successful outcome will be enabled by:
a. Ready availability and maximum use of applicable technical


Data Surveys (STDS) for receiver aircraft and tanker aircraft
specifying AAR method to be used.
c. Meetings to involve technical, operational and identified test agencies

as well as aircraft hardware manufacturers.
d. Completed ground and flight tests with instrumentation as necessary

to minimize limitations to the AAR envelope and other
systems/equipment operation.
e. Consensus on AAR requirements including whether the AAR

clearance is required for day and/or night AAR.
2.2 FORMALIZED AAR CLEARANCE REQUEST
A formal request for an AAR Clearance could be tanker or receiver initiated. The
following information is the recommended minimum required to be sent by the
requesting agency. The requesting nation/organization should make its request to
the agency identified in the other nation/organization’s SRD to ATP3.3.4.2. National
SRDs should list a formatted letter/example of the requirement based on the asset
combination. The below information is an example of, but not limited to, what should
be included in the formal request.
a. AAR Clearance Category sought. (CAT1, CAT2, CAT3)
b. Estimated magnitude of support. Location and timeline of support

required.
c. Operational Mission Requirements
d. Type of refuelling system involved. (hose/drogue, boom/receptacle,

BDA or all three)
e. Type and mark of all aircraft requiring AAR. (Can be model i.e. F-16D,
receiver flagged nation)

f. Authority for direct contact with receiver and tanker aircraft
manufacturers, AAR system manufacturers, OEM or others.
g. POC of receiver and tanker aircraft and AAR system manufacturers,

OEM or others.
h. Previous AAR clearances between the designated receiver and other

tankers.
i. Fuel type required
ANNEX A provides a Clearance Compatibility Assessment Checklist for reference.
2.3 AAR CLEARANCE AUTHORIZATION FINAL DOCUMENTATION
The AAR Clearance Authorization (AARCA) is the final set of documents that
provides command authority for an AAR clearance between two aircraft. This
authorization specifies the type of clearance. It includes all necessary details of the
clearance including standard coupling equipment specifications as well as any
identified additional restrictions, cautions and warnings other than those found in the
National SRDs to ATP-3.3.4.2. This documentation specifies the type of clearance
sought (para 2.1) and, whilst it should include all available detail, many include all/or
some of the following:
Compatibility Envelope (see Paras 3.4.5. and 3.5.4).
Restrictions. The technical and/or operational restrictions specific to either

the tanker or the receiver aircraft that are not promulgated elsewhere in ATP-3.3.4.2.
Cautions and Warnings. The warnings and cautions for both the tanker and
receiver.
General Information. Any additional information with respect to the aircraft

and procedures, relevant to AAR.
Associated References. Documentation relevant to the compatibility

certification process including existing compatibility documentation or data.

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CHAPTER 3 AAR COMPATIBILITY ASSESSMENT
3.1 AAR COMPATIBILITY ASSESSMENT SPECTRUM
Compatibility Assessments can vary depending a number of factors to include time

limitations, resource and asset availability, and operational need. The assessment
spectrum can range from an academic assessment where no testing is
accomplished to assessments where all AAR parameters and envelopes are tested.
Sometimes, due to limitations, only part of the desired testing and other data
gathering/analysis is conducted but enough data is available to grant a clearance
that may have some operational and AAR envelope restrictions. Further testing and
data collection/analysis at a later time may be able to remove these restrictions and
expand the AAR envelope. Finally, even if all desired testing and data
collection/analysis is completed, there may be some incompatibilities that are
identified and restrictions may need to be in place to negate this incompatibility.
3.2 READ-ACROSS POLICY
The Compatibility Assessment Process will be greatly assisted, and potentially

accelerated, by the provision of previous AAR Compatibility Assessments and/or
Clearances between specified receiver aircraft and specified tankers (from a
different nation). Further, if the receiver aircraft data is technically and operationally
similar (e.g. a variant of another nation’s receiver), the depth and scope of the AAR
Compatibility Assessment Process may be significantly reduced. This read-across
of information may contain evidence from previous Compatibility Assessments, AAR
envelope parameters, cautions, warnings and general information that is important
to note.
3.3 AAR COMPATIBILITY ASSESSMENT PROCESS
The Compatibility Assessment is the formal process to prove the suitability for
specified aircraft to onload/offload fuel whilst in flight. This process requires the
assessment of all variables, from both technical and Operational Compatibility
Assessments. The following components are all considered essential to complete
the AAR Compatibility Assessment:

a. AAR Clearance Request. (See paragraph 2.2)
b. Bi-Lateral or Multi-Lateral Agreements. It is necessary to create or use

an existing bi- or multi-lateral agreement between participating
nations, services or commercial operators to agree the execution of
activities and the production of documents during the AAR
Compatibility Assessment Process. The agreement must establish a
mutually acceptable process to confirm the ability of both participants’
aircraft to safely and efficiently conduct AAR tests.
c. Approval to Proceed. This is the approval of the requested nation to

proceed with the Compatibility Assessments given to the requesting
nation once all pertinent issues or concerns have been addressed and
arrangements have been finalized.
d. Technical Compatibility Assessment. (See paragraph 3.4)
e. Operational Compatibility Assessment. (See paragraph 3.5)
f. AAR Clearance Authority final documentation. (See paragraph 2.3)
3.4 TECHNICAL COMPATIBILITY ASSESSMENT
Safe, efficient AAR operations between two aircraft are dependent on their technical
compatibility. NATO STANAGs provide standardized specifications for AAR
equipment. The Technical Compatibility Assessment confirms that the aircraft are
able to mechanically couple, off-load or on-load fuel and then decouple without
damaging either aircraft or creating an unsafe situation. The Technical Compatibility
Assessment is conducted by the engineers of both tanker and receiver aircraft.
Each aircraft owner must conduct an independent technical analysis of the interface
between their aircraft and that of the other AR participant to ensure that both meet
agreed AAR design standards. (Reference NATO ATP-3.3.4.5 (STANAG 7191),
NATO ATP-3.3.4.7 (STANAG 7215), NATO ATP-3.3.4.2 Edition C, and NATO
ATP-3.3.4.6 (STANAG 3447 Ed 5) and ARSAG Document Ref 03-00-03R.)
Standardized Technical Data Survey (STDS). The questions in the STDS

address critical factors involving AAR altitude/airspeed capabilities, hardware
mating interfaces, structural loads, fuel line pressure capabilities, fuel pressure
regulation capabilities, formation aids (lighting/marking, director lights and status
lights, rendezvous equipment, including radios, radar, etc.), emergency
procedures/engine out capability, redundancy and more.
Even before data has been entered into the STDS, the STDS document can be
effectively used as a comprehensive technical and operational tool. It provides the
critical questions that must be answered in planning for an aerial refuelling mission.
It provides an excellent starting point to support a dialog between tanker and
receiver aircraft compatibility evaluators.

In an attempt to standardize the AAR clearances process and provide a template
that details AAR equipment data specific to AAR-capable aircraft, the Standardized
Technical Data Survey (STDS) is included as ANNEX B through ANNEX F of this
SRD. A properly completed STDS contains both technical and operational
tanker/receiver data based on its use of boom/receptacle or probe/drogue AAR
equipment necessary for the Operational Compatibility Assessment.
Technical Airworthiness Regulations. Each nation, service or agency

involved will have their own technical airworthiness regulations that form the basis
of any technical assessment. These regulations will often specify the background,
procedures and requirements for all technical aspects for the aircraft. In most cases
they will also identify the position that has the vested authority to approve technical
assessments made under these regulations and will provide advice throughout the
process. This position is often identified as the Engineering Authority or Chief
Engineer for the aircraft.
Technical Risk Analysis. The Technical Risk Analysis will list technical risks
that are identified by either of the Engineering Authorities/Chief Engineers.
Appropriate national/organizational authorities may assess the technical risk as low
enough to choose to accept the condition or they may choose to mitigate the risk by
requesting a test agency conduct applicable ground or flight test activities. The test
activities should be specifically designed to assess the identified risk(s) and can
provide risk mitigation through design changes or other means. The test activities
could also determine the identified risk is acceptable. A report with
recommendations will be provided to the Engineering Authority. This technical risk
analysis process provides the first of two risk mitigation loops inherent in the AAR
clearance process.
Ground and/or Flight Test. The Engineering Authority may request a test
agency plan and execute ground and/or flight tests to collect data on specifically
identified risks with the goal of eliminating or minimizing AAR restrictions. This
testing often requires instrumentation. The methods and procedures of the tests will
be determined by the test agency and agreed to by the Engineering Authority. They
may include simulation and modelling. The scope of ground and flight tests will be
in accordance with the type of clearance sought. (Reference ARSAG Test Methods
Guide Document DRAFT). A report will be supplied to the Engineering Authority
following analysis of the test data.
AAR Envelope Development. A chart depicting altitude and airspeed

(equivalent) as a function of gross weight must be submitted and should be a part
of the completed STDS. The AAR envelopes of the tanker and receiver aircraft can
be overlaid and compared at this stage to assist in Compatibility Assessment. Any
operational issues may require further assessment during the Operational
Compatibility Assessment.
Technical Compatibility Authorization. When the engineering authorities

have completed the Technical Compatibility Assessment and they are satisfied that
all risk has been mitigated or are acceptably low risk, a Technical Compatibility

Authorization can be issued by letter, memo, message or other means. When used,
this authorization is generally endorsed and approved by both engineering
authorities and as such is the compliance finding. This Technical Compatibility
Authorization can be used as a data baseline with later assessments where similar
aircraft from other countries seek AAR clearances.
3.5 OPERATIONAL COMPATIBILITY ASSESSMENT
This phase of the Compatibility Assessment Process will validate the ability, with
potential restrictions, of the two aircraft to conduct safe and effective AAR in
accordance with operational considerations and procedures. This assessment
considers operational aspects such as role, configuration, environment, procedures,
training and currency. ATP-3.3.4.2 details NATO (multi-national) AAR procedures
with individual national SRDs covering data and procedures specific to AAR-capable
countries, agencies and organizations. The Operational Compatibility Assessment
confirms that the two aircraft being assessed to perform air refuelling operations can
do so safely and effectively under all operational conditions. A properly completed
STDS, contains vital data relevant to this assessment. The Operational
Compatibility Assessment is conducted by the operational command element that
operates the aircraft being assessed.
Operational Airworthiness Regulations. Each nation, service or agency

involved will have their own operational airworthiness regulations that form the basis
of all operational activities and assessments. These regulations typically specify the
background, procedures and requirements for aircraft operations as well as other
operational considerations. In most cases they will also identify the position that has
the vested authority to approve operational assessments made under these
regulations and will provide advice on the regulations. When used, this position is
often identified as the Operational Airworthiness Authority or Operational
Commander of the aircraft type.
Role, Configuration and Environment. The primary variables of an

Operational Compatibility Assessment are role, aircraft configuration and
environment. As a function of these variables, there may be changes required in
aircraft handling, aircrew training syllabus, competency management, cockpit
workload, human-machine interface or flight authorisation considerations.
Operational Risk Analysis. An essential component of an Operational

Compatibility Assessment is the Operational Risk Analysis. The analysis will assess
operational risks that are identified by either of the Operational Authorities who are
usually the operational commanders for the aircraft type. At any point the authorities
may assess the risk as low and choose to accept them or they may choose to
mitigate identified risk(s) by requesting a test agency to conduct ground/flight test
activities. These tests will assess the identified risk(s) and to establish whether any
design changes are required or the risk is acceptable. A report with
recommendations will be provided to the Operational Authority. This operational

analysis process provides the AAR clearance process with the second of two risk
mitigation loops.
AAR Envelope Development. A chart depicting altitude and airspeed as a

function of gross weight is required to be submitted as a part of the STDS. The AAR
envelopes can be overlaid and compared at this stage and therefore can be
assessed as compatible. Any operational issues may require further assessment
during the Operational Compatibility Assessment.
Operational Compatibility Authorization. When the operational authorities

have completed the Operational Compatibility Assessment, and they are satisfied
that all risk has been mitigated or reduced to an acceptable level, then an
Operational Compatibility Authorization can be issued. This authorization is often
approved and endorsed by both Operational Authorities and, as such, is the
compliance finding. This operational compatibility authorization can be used as a
data baseline with later assessments where similar aircraft from other countries
seek AAR clearances

AAR Compatibility Assessment Process
AAR Compatibility Request

Tanker/Receiver Owner
Government
Considerations
Bi-lateral Agreement
Tanker/Receiver Owners
No Request
Denied
Yes
Approval to Proceed
Yes No
Technical Compatibility Assessment Standardized Technical Data Survey
Technical AW Regs SRD ANNEX Bto ANNEX F
Chief Engineers - Tanker/Receiver Chief Engineers - Tanker/Receiver
Technical Compatibility Authorization

Technical AW Regs
Chief Engineers - Tanker/Receiver
Additional Data Gathering

No
Tests/Simulation/Modeling
Chief Test Engineer
Yes
No
Operational Compatibility Assessment
Operational AW Regs
Commanders - Tanker/Receiver Yes
No Additional Data Gathering

Tests/Simulation/Modelling
Operational Test Authorization
Yes
Operational Compatibility Authorization

Operational AW Regs
Commanders - Tanker/Receiver
AR Clearance Authorization
Operational Airworthiness Authorization
(Operational Commander)
Technical & Operational

ATP-3.3.4.2 Updated ATP-3.3.4.2 Updated
Publications Updated
National SRD Clearance/Compatibility Matrix
Tanker/Receiver Publications
Tanker/Receiver Owners ATP Custodian
Tanker/Receiver Owners

3.6 AAR COMPATIBILITY PROMULGATION
In order to facilitate multi-national AAR operations, a repository of Compatibility

Assessment documentation is required. The national and organizational SRDs to
ATP-3.3.4.2 comprise the only common source where all allied AAR compatibility
details can be found; the AAR Clearance - Technical Compatibility Matrix is the quick
reference guide to clearances and Compatibility Assessment documentation. Upon
the generation of a new clearance/Compatibility Assessment, promulgation action
is required:
Nations and agencies should include details of this new

clearance/Compatibility Assessment in its respective SRD and submit the revised
SRD to the ATP-3.3.4.2 custodian for publication.
Nations and agencies should also submit a copy of the

clearance/Compatibility Assessment documentation (and any other relevant data)
to the ATP-3.3.4.2 custodian.
The ATP-3.3.4.2 custodian will update the AAR Clearance - Technical

Compatibility Matrix, inserting the new assessment and post (on the internet) all
available documentation, as provided/released by the nations.
The ATP-3.3.4.2 custodian can be contacted via email at aar@japcc.org. The

AAR Clearance - Technical Compatibility Matrix can be viewed at
www.japcc.org/links. More details on the matrix can be found to the related SRD on
this subject.

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ANNEX A Clearance compatibility assessment checklist instructions
The Clearance Compatibility Assessment Checklist included in this Annex is

produced and maintained by ARSAG and works in concert with the Standardized
Technical Data Survey documents (ANNEX C, ANNEX D ANNEX E ANNEX F).
The checklist is prepared to insure all aspects of the aerial refuelling

operation are considered and to assist both the technical and operational agencies
for assuring the tanker and the receiver aircraft are compatible for safe aerial
refuelling operations. The category level 1, 2, or 3 is to be specified by the requesting
agency. These 3 levels are described in paragraph 2.1 of this SRD.
The chart provides for assessment items for the three aerial refuelling
methods, Boom/Receptacle, Probe/Drogue, and BDA Kit.
The items for assessment consideration cover several areas of interface for
both the tanker and the receiver aircraft. Some items apply to the tanker/receiver
direct interface system and others are peculiar to each aircraft as designated.
Evaluation Assessment: The evaluation assessment covers normal system

functions, analysis, STDS questions completed, contractor data (interface
documents), similarity claims to previous testing/analyses, restrictions, laboratory,
and ground and flight tests with and without instrumentation.
Category 1 Evaluations: It can be noted that since Category 1 is an urgent

requirement, actual testing may not be possible and therefore the evaluation
assessment will necessarily be restricted to existing data obtained from contractor
interface data and the STDS questionnaire (contractor technical documents etc.
type data). In some cases similarity to other A/C may be used. Functional checks of
all aerial and fuel systems should be a mandatory check as appropriate. The
Category 1 should utilize AR restrictions when substantial technical/test data is not
available. This could include fuel top-off restrictions (over pressure concerns),
limited AR speeds and altitudes. When ground support equipment (GSE) is
available it should be used to its fullest, for functional A/C systems checkout.
Category 2 Evaluations: This category of clearance evaluation may be

required when an AAR operational need is not urgent and some time and resources
are available for testing. In Category 1 AAR restrictions may have been necessary.
In order to remove or mitigate these operational restrictions, laboratory, ground,
and/or flight testing may be possible during the Category 2 evaluation. Also,
instrumentation may be necessary to provide quantitative data to verify design
capability, i.e. probe strength, closure speeds, and/or boom pullout loads to ensure
structural integrity. Actual ground tests with tanker to receiver hookups may be
necessary during this phase. This category is used when some AAR restrictions are
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permissible but the AAR operational usage is low. Data retained from the Category
1 clearance may be valuable for use during the Category 2 evaluation.
Category 3 Evaluations: When an organization plans to do AAR operations

on a routine, ongoing basis a full tanker/receiver Compatibility Assessment should
be sought. This AAR clearance may require considerably more testing &
instrumentation to minimalize AAR restrictions, but the scope of testing will be
defined by the bi-lateral parties. If the tanker/receiver combinations have previously
been cleared for Category 1 and/or 2, those records should be maintained and may
be useful in seeking Category 3 clearance evaluations and minimize re-evaluations.
General: various methods of symbology may be used to fill in the square

spaces after each assessment item. Examples are as follows:
( # ): Complied with N/A: Not applicable N/O: Not obtainable S/A: See
Attached
Notes:
The evaluators of both the tanker and receiver for the clearance process
should review the checklist items and identify other areas as needed that should be
added to the list considering their particular aircraft and its aerial refuelling capability
for tanker/receiver compatibility.
The first column on the left side of the checklist chart should be completed
by the evaluators using the Standardized Technical Data Survey (STDS) to fill in the
appropriate paragraphs for each assessment item being evaluated. Likewise the
second column from the left side of the checklist chart should be filled in using
ARSAG “Test Methods Guide” document doc no.41-09-15 for the appropriate
assessment item being evaluated.
It should be noted that the first column in the checklist addresses the
functionality of the aerial refuelling systems. Ground support equipment (testers)
should be used to verify that all systems are in a “GO” condition before any aerial
refuelling missions are initiated.

ARSAG DOC dtd. 6dec. 13; rev.21jan.14 A - Analysis /I - Instrumentation Req'd
rev. corrections 4jan.14 Aerial Refuelling Tanker/Receiver Clearance C - Contractor Data
Fu - Functional
L - Lab Test
R - Restrictions
rev 19 August '14 Compatibility Assessment Checklist Ft - Flight Test St - STDS
G - Ground Test Si - Similarity
Methods Para.
ARSAG Test
Assessment Category 1 Category 2 Category 3
ARSAG STDS
Item
Tanker/Receiver A/C Evaluation Assessment Evaluation Assessment Evaluation Assessment
Para.
Pg.
Boom/Receptacle Method Fu A St C Si R Fu A ST C Si R G/I F/I Fu A St C Si R G/I F/I
1.0 AR Airspeed/Altitude Env
1.1 Tanker
1.2 Receiver
2.0 Boom Envelope
2.1 Tanker
2.2 Receiver
3.0 AR/Fuel Type
3.1 Tanker
3.2 Receiver
4.0 AR/Fuel System
4.1Press./Flow T.
4.2 Press/Flow R.
4.3 Surge Protection T.
4.2 Press/Flow R.
4.5 Press. Disc Setting R.
4.6 Press. Regulation T.
4.6.1 Onboard regulator T.
4.6.2 Inflight Opr. Verification T.

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4.7 Press. Reg. R.
4.8 Fuel Pumps Qt/Cap T.
4.9 Fuel Level Ctrl. valves R.
4.9.1 Gate/Leakage R.
4.9.2 Poppet/Leakage R.
4.9.3 Ball Valve/Leakage R.
4.9.4 Other/Leakage R.
4.10 Fuel Leakage Source R.
4.11 Fuel Ingestion Hazards R.
5.0 Boom/Control Type
5.1 Telescoping/Ruddervators
Disc.
5.2 Telescoping / U-Tail
5.3 Nozzle Type
5.3.1 Std. with Dash Pot
5.3.2 Independent Disc with
Dash Pot
5.4 Boom Control
5.5 Telescoping Control

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5.6 Boom Fuel Dump Prov.
5.7 Operator Window View
5.8 Operator Camera View
6.0 Electrical/Signal/Voice Cont. (T.)
6.1 Disconnect Switch
6.2 Boom Position Ctrl. Stick
6.3 Signal Sys. Override Sw.
6.4 Independent Disconnect Sw.
6.5 Upper/Lower Beacon Ctrl. Sw.
6.6 Boom Instruments
6.7 Fuel Dump
6.8 Light + Dimming Controls Ext.
6.9 Fuel Press., Over Press.
Display
6.10 Fuel Flow display Gal./Lbs
6.11 Fuel Qty. Totalizer, Gal/Lbs.
6.12 Fuel Delivery Pres. Indicator
7.0 External Lights, Tanker
Formation Aids, Marking

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R - Restrictions
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7.1 Underbody
7.2 Underwing
7.3 Mid Fuselage
7.4 AFT Fuselage
7.5 Under Horiz. Stab
7.6 Vertical Stab
7.7 Tail Mtd. Flood
7.8 Engine Nacelles
7.9 Wing Tips
7.10 Upper/Lower Beacon
7.11 Boom Nozzle
7.12 Pilot Director
7.13 Strip Lights
7.14 Under Body C/L Stripe
7.15 Boom Telescoping Markings
7.16 Boom Telescoping Black Lt
7.17 External Paint Scheme
8.0 Receiver A/C
8.1 Receptacle/Slipway Type

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8.1.1 UARRSI
8.1.2 External
8.1.3 Pop Up
8.1.4 Ext. Doors
8.1.5 Drop Door
8.1.6 Rotating
8.1.7 Manual/Opening Override
8.2 Structural Ext Plate Protection
8.3 Receptacle Toggle Latch
8.3.1 Hydraulic Actuated
8.3.2 Failed Open Provisions
8.3.3 Shaft Overload Failure
Mode
8.3.4 Towing Capability
8.4 Signal/Electrical/Voice
8.4.1 Signal Amplifier Norm
8.4.2 Signal Amplifier Override
8.4.3 Thru the Boom Voice Com.
8.5 Receiver Pilot Controls

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8.5.1 Receptacle/Slipway
Open/Close
8.5.2 Receptacle/Slipway
Override Open
8.5.3 Receptacle/Slipway Status
Lights
8.5.3.1 Ready
8.5.3.2 Contact
8.5.3.3 Disconnect
8.5.4 Disconnect Switch
8.5.5 Sig Amp Override Switch
8.5.6 Ext Lighting Dimming
8.5.7 Cold Nose Sw
8.6 Fuel Qty Totalizer
8.7 Formation Aids( Lighting &
Marking)Boom Op. use R.
8.7.1 Slipway Receptacle Light
8.7.2 Slipway Area Lights
8.7.3 Leading Marking Type

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8.7.4 Tail Mounted Flood Light
8.7.5 Overwing/Fuselage Light
8.7.6 Canopy/Windshield
Marking
8.7.7 External Strip Lighting
8.7.8 External Paint Scheme
8.8 External Weapons/Drop
Tanks
9.0 Physical/Aerodynamic Influences
9.1 Boom Clear Path To
Receptacle
9.2 Aerodynamic AR Flow Field
Interactions
9.3 Receiver Bow Wave Impact
on Tanker Controls
9.4 Tanker/Receiver A/C Overlap
9.5 Boom/Receptacle Slipway
Clearance
9.6 Receiver Canopy/Boom
Clearance

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9.7 Lightning/Static Discharge
Impact
10. Standards Compliance
10.1 STANAG 7191 Boom/ Recp.
10.2 AR Pressure Def. of Terms
10.3 Joint Services Guide
10.4 STDS Compliance
Boom/Rec.Sec.

DHK ARSAG DOC. Org. 6Dec. 13 A - Analysis /I - Instrumentation Req'd
Revised : 21Jan 14 Aerial Refuelling Tanker/Receiver Clearance C - Contractor Data
Fu - Functional
L - Lab Test
R - Restrictions
Revised 19 Aug '14
Compatibility Assessment Checklist Ft - Flight Test
G - Ground Test
St - STDS
Si - Similarity
Methods Para.
ARSAG STDS
ARSAG Test
Item
Para.
Pg.
Probe/Drogue Method Fu A St C Si R Fu A ST C Si R G/I F/I Fu A St C Si R G/I F/I
1.0 Airspeed/Altitude Env
1.1 Tanker
1.2 Receiver
2.0 Hose/Drogue Location & Hose
Envelope
2.1 Tanker Deployed Hose Length
2.2 Fuselage C/L Mtd.
2.3 Fuselage Off Center
2.4 Wing Mounted Pod
3.0 AR Fuel Type
3.1 Tanker
3.2 Receiver
4.0 AR Fuel System
4.1 Press./Flow Curve T.
4.2 Press./Flow Curve R.

Fu - Functional
L - Lab Test
R - Restrictions
Revised 19 Aug '14
G - Ground Test
St - STDS
Si - Similarity
Methods Para.
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Pg.
4.4 Surge Protection R.
4.5.1 Press. Reg. On Board

4.5.2 MA-3 Coupling
4.5.4 MA-4 Coupling
4.6 Hose Coupling (MA-2) T.
4.7 Press. Regulator R.
4.8 Fuel Pumps Qt/Cap T.

4.9 Fuel Level Valves Type R.
4.9.1 Gate/Leakage R.
4.9.2 Poppet/Leakage R.
4.9.3 Ball Valve/Leakage R.

4.9.4 Other Leakage Source R.

Fu - Functional
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R - Restrictions
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G - Ground Test
St - STDS
Si - Similarity
Methods Para.
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4.10 Fuel Ingestion Hazard……...
R.
5.0 Drogue (Reel & Hose)
5.1 Takeup Rate
5.2 Backup Reel
5.3 Drogue Drag/Type
5.4 Hose Stability
5.4.1 Hose full Fuel
5.4.2 Hose Empty Fuel
5.4.3 Drogue Stability turb.L/H
5.5 Operator Signal Lights Ext.
6.0 Electrical/Mechanical T
6.1 Coupling Disc Load Setting

6.2Upper/Lower Beacon Ctrl. Sw.
6.3 Instr. Panel Drogue Ctrl. Sw.
6.4 Fuel Flow GPM/LBS/Min
6.5 Fuel Qt. Totalizer (GPM/LBS.)
6.6 Light Dimming Controls Ext.
6.7 Failed Press. Reg. Identity

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R - Restrictions
Revised 19 Aug '14
G - Ground Test
St - STDS
Si - Similarity
Methods Para.
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6.8 Fuel Delivery Press Indicator
7.0 External Lights/Formation
Aids/Markings T.
7.1 Underbody
7.2 Underwing
7.3 Aft Fuselage
7.4 Hose Pods
7.5 Vertical Stab
7.6 Tail/Mtd Flood
7.7 Engine Nacelles
7.8 Wing Tips
7.10 Hose Exit Light
7.11 Hose Markings
7.12 Underbody Markings
7.13 Center Line Stripe
8.0 Receiver A/C

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G - Ground Test
St - STDS
Si - Similarity
Methods Para.
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8.1 Probe Mast/Nozzle
Location/Type
8.1.1 Fixed External
8.1.2 Telescoping
8.1.3 Retractable Probe
Flush/Doors
8.1.4 Combination
Telescoping/Retractable
8.1.5 Location (fuselage/Wing)
8.1.6 Nozzle Light, Fuel/Pod Etc
8.1.7 Fuselage Hose Light
8.1.8 Ext. Strip Lights
8.1.9 Manual Probe Extension
8.1.10 Structural Loads :
Tensile,Comp.Radial
8.1.11 MA-2 Nozzle Type
8.1.11.1 Fixed Tip Shaft
8.1.11.2 Flexible Tip Shaft
8.1.12 Ridged Probe Mast

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8.1.13 Flex Probe/Mast
8.1 .14 Weak Link Mast Insert
8.2 Lighting & Marking R.
8.2.1 Probe/Fuselage Light
Dimming /Controls
8.2.2 External A/C Light
Dimming Ctrl.
8.2.5 Over Wing Lighting
8.3 External Weapons
8.4 Cold Nose Sw.
8.5 External Fuel Tanks
9.0 Physical/Aerodynamic Influence
R.
9.1 Probe Clear Path ie:
Obstructions, Instruments etc.
9.2 Drogue Hookup , Probe
Mechanical Interference

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G - Ground Test
St - STDS
Si - Similarity
Methods Para.
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9.3 Bow Wave Drogue Collapse
9.4 Fuel Ingestion , Engines
9.5 Fuel Leakage , Ignition Source
9.6 Lightning/Static Discharge,
Ignition source / Elect
Interference
10.1 STANAG 3447 ed.5
10.2 STANAG 7215
10.3 AR Press. Definition of Terms
ARSAG Doc. 03-00-03
10.4 Mil-PERF-81975C Coup. Spec.
10.5 Joint Services Guide Doc.

10.6 MIL-N-25161 Nozzle Spec.

dhk ARSAGDOC. Org. Date 8Dec.' 13 A - Analysis /I - Instrumentation Req'd
dhk ARSAGDOC. Org. Date 8Dec.' 13 Aerial Refuelling Tanker/Receiver Clearance C - Contractor Data
Fu - Functional
L - Lab Test
R - Restrictions
Revised:21 Jan. 14, Rev. 2 Dtd. 6FEB. '14
G - Ground Test
St - STDS
Si - Similarity
Revised 19 Aug '14
Method Para.
ARSAG STDS
ARSAG Test
Item
Para.
Pg.
Boom/Drogue Adapter Kit Fu A St C Si R Fu A ST C Si R G/I F/I Fu A St C Si R G/I F/I
1.0 AR Airspeed Altitude
1.1 Tanker
1.2 Receiver
2.0 Hose/Drogue Characteristics T.
2.1 Hose Length
2.2 Hose Envelope
2.3 Hose Stability
2.3.1 Airspeed/Altitude Restr R.
2.3.2 Off Center Disc
2.3.3 Hose Drogue/Probe Wrap
2.3.4 Drogue
2.3.4.1 Fixed/Non-Collapsible
2.3.4.2 Restoring Force
2.3.4.3 Drag
3.0 AR Fuel Type
3.1 Tanker
3.2 Receiver
4.0 AR Fuel System
4.1 Press./Flow Curve T.

Fu - Functional
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R - Restrictions
G - Ground Test
St - STDS
Si - Similarity
Revised 19 Aug '14
Method Para.
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Pg.
4.2 Press./Flow Curve R.
4.4 Surge Protection R.
4.5.1 Onboard Tanker
T.
4.6 Coupling Type T.
4.7 Press. Reg R.
4.8 Fuel Pumps Nu, GPM/pump T.
4.9 Fuel Level CTRL. Valves R

4.9.1 Gate/Leakage
4.9.2 Poppet/Leakage
4.9.3 Ball Valve/Leakage
4.9.4 Other Leakage Source R
4.10 Fuel Ingestion Hazard R
5.0 BDA Kit
5.1 Hose position preferred. R.
5.2 Boom Position Required R.

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R - Restrictions
G - Ground Test
St - STDS
Si - Similarity
Revised 19 Aug '14
Method Para.
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5.3 Drogue Type ( Drag Value) T
5.4 BDA Kit Stability PreHookup T
5.5 BDA Kit Operator Ctrl. T
5.5.1 Boom, elevation , Azimuth
5.5.2 Boom Control/Restrictions
5.5.3 MA-3 Coup.Load Setting
5.5.4. Boom Retract Procedures
6.0 Electrical/Mechanical T
Control/Sw.
6.3 Inst. Panel Ctrl.
6.4 Fuel Flow GPM/Lbs/Min
6.5 Fuel QT. Totalizer
6.6 External Light Dimming Ctrl
6.7 Regulator failure Identity
6.8. Fuel Delivery Press. Indicator
7.0 External Lights T. Formation
Aid/Marking
7.1 Under Body

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G - Ground Test
St - STDS
Si - Similarity
Revised 19 Aug '14
Method Para.
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7.2 Under Wing
7.3 Aft Fuselage
7.4 Wing Pods
7.5 Vertical Stab
7.6 Tail Mounted Flood
7.7 Engine Nacelles
7.8 Wing Tips
7.9 Upper & Lower Beacon
7.10 Boom Nozzle Light Removed
7.11 Hose Markings
7.12 Boom Markings
7.13 Underbody Markings
7.14 C/L Fuselage Stripe
8.0 Receiver A/C
8.1 Probe Mast/Nozzle Location
Type
8.1.1 Fixed Probe External
8.1.2 Telescoping

Fu - Functional
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R - Restrictions
G - Ground Test
St - STDS
Si - Similarity
Revised 19 Aug '14
Method Para.
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8.1.3 Retractable, Flush/Doors
8.1.4Comb.Telescoping/Retractable
8.1.5 Location,Fuselage/Wing
8.1.6 Nozzle Light (Fwd/Pod) etc
8.1.7 Fuselage Hose Light
8.1.8 Ext. Strip Lights
8.1.10 Probe Structural Limit
Loads,Tension, Comp. Radial
8.1.11 Nozzle Type
8.1.11.1 Fixed Shaft
8,1.11.2 Flexible Tip Shaft
8.1.12 Flexible Mast
8,1.13 Non-Flexible
8.1.13 Probe Weaklink Insert
8.2 Lighting/Marking
8.2.1 Nozzle/Fuselage Dimming
Control

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R - Restrictions
G - Ground Test
St - STDS
Si - Similarity
Revised 19 Aug '14
Method Para.
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8.2.2 External A/C Light Dimming
Control
8.2.5 Overwing Lighting
8.3 External Weapons
8.4 Cold Nose Sw.
8.5 External Fuel Tanks
9.0 Physical/Aerodyn Influence R
9.1 Probe Mast Clear Path:
Obstructions etc;Instruments
9.2 Flow Field/Probe/Drogue
Hookup
9.3 Bow Wave Drogue Collapse
9.4 Fuel Ingestion Engines
9.5 Fuel Leakage; Ignition Source
9.6 Lightning/Static Discharge :
Fuel Ignition & Elect. Failure

Fu - Functional
L - Lab Test
R - Restrictions
G - Ground Test
St - STDS
Si - Similarity
Revised 19 Aug '14
Method Para.
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Para.
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10.1 STANAG 7191
10.2 STANAG 3447
10.3 AR Pressure Def. Of Terms
ARSAG Doc. 03-00-03
10.4 MIL-PERF-81975C Draft ver.5
10.5 MIL-N-25161
10.6 Joint Service Guide (J .S. G)

ANNEX B
ANNEX B Standardized TECHNICAL DATA SURVEY:

INSTRUCTIONS
When Standardized Technical Data Survey (STDS) survey blanks involve

units of measure, it is requested they be identified for each numbered response.
United States units of measure or metric units should be consistent throughout the
document to avoid confusion. When differences exist, they should be clearly
identified.
Use additional sheets when the form does not provide adequate space.
Label attachments in accordance with the appropriate sections.
Specify tanker and/or receiver aircraft which are equipped with both systems,
those that are aerial refuelable or ground convertible and tankers which have
multipoint capabilities. Also, include requirements and time to perform the conversion.
When the available data is not easily transformed into the survey format,
submit data in the as available format describing the data parameters.
When required and/or available, it is required that 3-view drawings with

airplane coordinates be provided for each receiver aircraft and 5-view drawings for
the tanker aircraft. The two additional views of the tanker should include rear and
bottom views. The data required by the survey for lighting, markings, aerial refuelling
hardware location and envelope, aerial refuelling receptacle/slipway structural skin
reinforcement, and pilot’s eye position should be illustrated on the drawings when
practical.
Those completing this document should be knowledgeable fuel/AAR systems

engineers, manufacturers of aircraft, aerial refuelling systems, subsystems and
components and/or familiar with published/verified AAR technical interface data.
When provided component data should include applicable aircraft identity.
For those receiver aircraft that can be equipped with a portable tanker package
(buddy store), the applicable portions of the tanker section should be completed.
When the survey is not clear and/or does not specifically address a significant
feature which you feel needs addressed, request you correct the form as required
and fill in the information.
B-1 Edition A Version 1

ANNEX B
Data from the following disciplines are required to complete this survey and
are included to assist distribution:
Aerial Refuelling System Mechanical
Fuel System Crew Stations
Structures External Lighting/Marking
Aerodynamic/Performance Avionics (Radio/Navigation Rendezvous Equipment)
Stability and Control Test (Lab/Ground/Flight)
Hydraulics/Pneumatics Aircraft Configuration Control
Electrical/Electronic
When completed, this questionnaire may require special access control and/or
military classification. The company/organization and or country filling in the data
should identify that control information to the recipients of the completed document.

ANNEX B
ABBREVIATIONS
ADF Automatic Direction Finder
AM Amplitude Modulation
AR Aerial Refuelling
ARO Aerial Refuelling Operator
BL Buttline
BO Boom Operator
CG Center of Gravity
DF Direction Finder
FFP Ferry Flight Performance
FLIR Forward Looking Infra-Red
FM Frequency Modulation
FS Fuselage Station
GPM Gallons Per Minute
GW Gross Weight
HF High Frequency
HM Hot Mike
IFF Identification Friend or Foe

ANNEX B
KEAS Knots Equivalent Air Speed
LORAN Long Range Area Navigation
NVG Night Vision Goggles
NVIS Night Vision Imaging System
PTT Push to Talk
PSI Pounds per Square Inch
PSIG Pounds per Square Inch Gauge
SIF Selective Identification Feature
TACAN Tactical Air Navigation System
UARRSI Universal Aerial Ref. Receptacle Slipway Installation
UHF Ultra High Frequency
VHF Very High Frequency
WL Waterline

ANNEX C
ANNEX C STDS: Tanker aircraft boom equipped
TANKER AIRCRAFT (BOOM EQUIPPED)
For the most current version of references please visit http://www.arsaginc.com/
AIRCRAFT DESIGNATION
a. Mission, Design, Series

(Type, Model, Series) ____________________
b. Familiar Name ____________________
c. Primary Role/Mission ____________________
d. Operating Country/Service ____________________
e. Number in Inventory (Optional) ____________________
REFERENCES
a. Flight Manual Designation ____________________
b. Aerial Refuelling Operational Manual

Designation ____________________
c. Maintenance procedures (Optional)
d. Identify any tanker interface document(s)

Attachment of documents (Optional)
NORMAL AERIAL REFUELING ENVELOPE
ATTACHED NOT
TO SURVEY AVAILABLE
Provide a chart depicting altitude and airspeed (equivalent)

as a function of gross weight as illustrated in Attach 1. O O
ENGINE(S) OUT AERIAL REFUELING ENVELOPE O O
Provide a chart depicting altitude and airspeed (equivalent) as a function of gross

weight as illustrated in Attach 1 for minimum number of engines operating which will
still permit aerial refuelling.
C-1 Edition A Version 1

ANNEX C
ATTACHED NOT
TO SURVEY AVAILABLE
CRUISE PERFORMANCE
(FERRY FLIGHT PERFORMANCE) O O
Provide a chart depicting optimum altitude and optimum airspeed as a function of

gross weight. Depict this performance curve on the AR envelopes required for survey
questions 3 and 4 above.
FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS
List operating restrictions/limitations involving or related

to aerial refuelling operations O O
FUEL AVAILABLE FOR TRANSFER TO RECEIVER AIRCRAFT
a. Provide a chart which depicts fuel available for

transfer versus range and gross weight as
illustrated in Attachment 2. O O
b. Provide a similar chart which depicts fuel available for

Transfer versus time with aircraft operating at maximum
endurance during the aerial refuelling operations. (Optional)
c. Specify type of fuel (JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, etc.) used in constructing

charts.
AUTHORIZED FUELS
List types of fuel and fuel additives approved for use and their
limitations (i.e., see Attach 3) O O
FUEL OFFLOAD FLOW RATE (at Boom Nozzle Inlet prior to nozzle /
receptacle pressure drop)
a. Rate/Pressure/Distance (from nozzle tip)

where measured.
See reference 2 for further information ________________GPM
________________PSIG
________________Inches
b. Provide a fuel flow versus pressure curve for all

pumping configurations. O O

ANNEX C
PRESSURE REGULATION, SURGE SUPPRESSION ANDREFUELING

SYSTEMS DESIGN PRESSURES
See reference 2 for further information
a. Pressure Regulation (Nozzle Inlet) Zero Flow Norm Flow
Normal System _____PSIG _____PSIG
Failed Regulator (Single) _____PSIG _____PSIG
Other Single Failure Conditions _____PSIG _____PSIG
(Identify failure mode(s)

evaluated i.e. Hydraulic Flow Controllers)_____________________
b. Other Delivery Pressure Relief Features, if present

-Type ______________________
-Cracking Pressure ______________________
-Flowing Pressure (GPM/PSI) ______________________
-Reseat Pressure ______________________
c. Surge Suppression Devices

-Type ______________________
-Capacity ______________________
-Precharge (Optional) ______________________
d. Refuelling System Design Pressures (PSIG)____________________
-Operating Defined in section 3.4 of reference 2__________________
-Limit (Proof) Defined in section 3.5 of reference 2________________
-Surge Defined in section 3.6 of reference 2_____________________
-Ultimate (Burst)
Discussed in section 3.7 of reference 2 ______________________
FUEL DUMP CAPABILITY (Optional)
a. Type system (i.e., wing dump mast, or through boom)_____________
b. Maximum dump rate ______________________

ANNEX C
ATTACHED NOT
TO SURVEY AVAILABLE
CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG) MANAGEMENT
Describe CG management method.

Include restrictions in item 6. O O
MAXIMUM REVERSE FLOW DIRECTION REFUELING
Capable of reverse refuelling? Yes No
a. Rate ________________GPM
b. Include restrictions in item 6.
FUSELAGE PITCH ANGLE DURING REFUELING
Provide angle of fuselage reference plane (waterline zero) to the ground at the
following aerial refuelling airspeeds:
(+ indicates nose pitched up)
a. Maximum
________________Degrees
b. Minimum
________________Degrees
c. Nominal
________________Degrees
AERIAL REFUELING SIGNAL SYSTEM OVERRIDE CAPABILITY
a. Override capability exists YES ___ NO__
b. Include restrictions in item 6 ______________________
BOOM INTERPHONE CAPABILITY TYPE
Identify the crewmembers who have the capability to talk over the boom interphone
system.
Specify type push-to-talk (PTT) and or hot mike (HM)
Pilot___________________
Co-Pilot________________
Navigator_______________
Flight Eng ______________
Boom Operator__________

ANNEX C
INDEPENDENT DISCONNECT CAPABILITY
Does tanker have capability to disconnect from receiver with receptacle toggles in
latched position (other than brute force)? YES___ NO__
ATTACHED NOT
TO SURVEY AVAILABLE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING O O
Provide illustration showing light locations, angular coverage, and areas illuminated
for all exterior lights (i.e., see Attachment 4). for each light include type of light
(incandescent, strobe, etc.), location in aircraft coordinates, lens colour, crew
member having control, flashing or coding logic, intensity control/range (full rheostat
dimming, step switch), NVG friendly, covert capability, etc. (Include Pilot Director
Light operational coding in item 24).
EXTERIOR MARKING O O
Provide illustration or description of tanker and boom markings which assist receiver
formation positioning.
NVG COMPATIBILITY
a. Are the interior lights NVIS friendly? YES___ NO__
b. Are the external lights NVIS friendly? YES___ NO__
c. Do the external lights have a covert mode? YES___ NO__

If yes describe basic mode (i.e. off vs. different spectrum)
RADIOS (Quantity, type, and frequency range)
a. HF Voice ______________________
b. VHF AM Voice ______________________
c. VHF FM Voice ______________________
d. VHF Navigation Receiver ______________________
e. UHF Voice ______________________
f. Satellite Communications ______________________
g. Other ______________________
h. Known EMI issues with any of the above YES___ NO__

If yes, describe issues and restrictions below
_______________________________________________________

ANNEX C
IFF/SIF
a. Transponder (quantity and type) ______________________
b. Interrogation Capability YES___ NO__
NAVIGATION AND RENDEVOUS EQUIPMENT (Quantity and type)
a. Inertial Navigation ______________________
b. Search Radar ______________________
c. Infrared (FLIR, etc.) ______________________
d. Electro-optical (television, etc.) ______________________
e. Rendezvous Radar Beacon ______________________
f. Doppler Radar ______________________
g. TACAN
Air-to-Air Mode ______________________
h. ADF ______________________
i. UHF DF ______________________
j. Celestial Navigation ______________________
k. LORAN (A or C) ______________________
l. Other ______________________
m. Known EMI issues with any of the above YES NO

If yes, describe issues and restrictions below
_______________________________________________________
BOOM PIVOT LOCATION (Optional)
a. Fuselage Station ______________________
b. Waterline ______________________
c. Buttline ______________________

ANNEX C
BOOM LENGTH AND OPERATING ENVELOPE
ATTACHED NOT
TO SURVEY AVAILABLE
Provide an illustration similar to Figure 3,
AFGS 87166A (Attachments 5 and 6)

Include the following: O O
a. Mechanical interference envelope O O
b. Refuelling disconnect envelope

(Describe limits) O O
(1) Ground adjustment YES____ NO__
(2) Flight adjustable by boom operator YES____ NO__
c. Boom control envelope at maximum and

minimum aerial refuelling airspeeds O O
d. Contact envelope O O
e. Pilot Director Light coding O O
f. Automatic load alleviation YES____ NO__
g. Describe automatic load alleviation limits O O
BOOM STRENGTH Design Limit / Ultimate
a. Axial compression __________/___________
b. Axial Tension __________/___________
c. Radial __________/___________
d. Impact (compression) __________/___________
e. Telescoping tube extension/retraction force (Optional)
BOOM OPERATOR’S STATION WINDOW VISIBILITY
O O
Provide illustration showing field of view from design eye position and with normal
head movement. Identify extensions to direct field of view obtained with mirrors,
periscopes, television, etc. (See Attach 7)

ANNEX C
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TO SURVEY AVAILABLE
AUTOPILOT AND STABILITY AUGMENTATION O O
a. Identify type autopilot and stability augmentation systems.
b. Indicate considerations affecting aerial refuelling including

whether normally used and impact on receiver if inoperative.
c. Include restrictions in item 6.
WAKE TURBULENCE
Describe tanker flow field as a function of span wise

position and elevation relative to the tanker to a point
500 feet aft of the boom in terms of velocity and angle
referenced to free stream for representative airspeeds,
altitudes and gross weights. O O
OTHER COMPATIBILITY INTERFACE DATA (Test + Design)
a. Identify non-compliance of refuelling boom and nozzle

with military specifications and drawings. O O
b. Include other information affecting aerial refuelling

compatibility. O O
c. Compliance with STANAG 7191 O O
AERIAL REFUELING COMPATIBILITY INTERFACE DATA (TEST &

DESIGN)
For tests conducted with receivers currently in the active inventory, provide the
following: (Use additional sheets as necessary)
a. Agency conducting test ______________________
b. Test report number ______________________
c. Title of report ______________________
d. Date of report ______________________
e. Receiver aircraft (or test rig/simulator) utilized in test______________
f. Type test (rig, ground, mock-up, flight) ______________________
g. Type instrumentation ______________________
h. Report available from ______________________

ANNEX C
i. Attach abstract or description of test ______________________
COMPONENT DATA (Optional)
a. Name of Component/Subsystem ______________________
b. Performance Criteria ______________________
(1) Weight (fully serviced hydraulic fluid) ____________________
(2) Airspeed/Altitude Limits ______________________
(3) Fuel Pressure Design Criteria

(Operating/Proof/Surge/Ultimate {Burst})
______________________
(4) Pressure drop at rated flow (i.e., 10 psig

at 1200 gpm and nominal length) ______________________
(5) Component output performance

(300 gpm at 80 psig) ______________________
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(6) Pressure/Surge Relief O O
Cracking Pressure ______________________
Flowing Pressure (Press/Flow) ______________________
Reseat Pressure ______________________
(7) Closure time vs. flow plot ______________________
c. Power Requirements (Examples only)
(1) Hydraulic (2000 psi at 19.5 gpm) ______________________
(2) Electrical Power (4.5 amps/28 volts) _____________________
(3) Pneumatic (dry air/nitrogen 300 psi) _____________________
d. Sketch with outline dimensions and

interface details for mounting and
power supply hook-up. O O
e. Validation Criteria Report Number ______________________
f. Specification Number ______________________

ANNEX C
DATA ORIGIN
a. Responding organization
(government symbol or company
name and department) ______________________
b. Point of contact ______________________
(1) Name ______________________
(2) Title or position ______________________
(3) Telephone Number ______________________
(4) Fax Number ______________________
(5) E-Mail address ______________________
(6) Mailing address ______________________
c. Data Sources ______________________

ANNEX D
ANNEX D STDS: RECEIVER aircraft receptacle equipped
RECEIVER AIRCRAFT (RECEPTACLE EQUIPPED)

(Type, Model, Series) _______________________
b. Familiar Name _______________________
c. Primary Role/Mission _______________________
d. Operating Country/Service _______________________
e. Number in Inventory (Optional) _______________________
REFERENCES
a. Flight Manual Designation _______________________
b. Aerial Refuelling Operational

Manual Designation _______________________
d. Identify any tanker interface document(s) attachment of documents

(Optional)
ATTACHED NOT
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as a function of gross weight as illustrated in Attch 1. O O

D-1 Edition A Version 1

ANNEX D
CRUISE PERFORMANCE
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Provide a chart depicting optimum altitude and optimum airspeed as a function of gross
weight. Depict this performance curve on the AR envelopes required for survey
FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS
List operating restrictions/limitations involving or

related to aerial refuelling operations. O O
USABLE FUEL CAPACITY
a. Internal _______________________
b. Max External _______________________
AUTHORIZED FUELS
List types of fuel approved for use and their limitations

(i.e., see Attach 3) O O
MAXIMUM FUEL ONLOAD RATE
(WHERE MEASURED) ___GPM@ __PSIG
Provide a fuel flow versus pressure curve for each tank and
all tanks filling. O O
MAXIMUM RATE OF FUEL DUMP (Optional) ___________________GPM
FUEL VENT CAPABILITY
Has the vent be certified capable to prevent overpressure

in the event of a failed Level Control Valve (LCV)
during aerial refuelling? YES____ NO___
At what flow rate ___________________GPM

see reference 2 for further information
REFUELING SYSTEM DESIGN PRESSURES (PSIG)
For further information please see reference 2
a. Operation Defined in section 3.4 of reference 2 __________________

ANNEX D
b. Limit (Proof) Defined in section 3.5 of reference 2 ________________
c. Ultimate (Burst) Defined in section 3.6 of reference 2 ______________
d. Surge Discussed in section 3.7 of reference 2 ___________________
e. Tank Limit/Ultimate Pressure (DESIGN)

(Provide for each tank if different) _____________________________
f. Failed Level Control Valve Tank Pressure (Measured)
(1) Maximum Tank Pressure(s) _______________________
(2) Inlet Pressure Conditions

(specify location of Measurement,
i.e. boom nozzle
or receptacle manifold) _______________________
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REFUELING RECEPTACLE
a. Type (UARRSI, Extendible, i.e., descriptive terms)_________________
b. Location of boom nozzle ball joint with nozzle latched into receptacle.
(1) Fuselage Station _______________________
(2) Waterline _______________________
(3) Buttline _______________________
c. Slipway/Receptacle
(1) Door Configuration

(Clam shell, drop door, etc.) _______________________
(2) Size (length, width, and depth) _______________________

ANNEX D
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(3) Layout with dimensions.

Provide three view drawings
with F.S.s, B.L.s and W.L.s. O O
d. Angle between receptacle axis and aircraft waterline.______________
e. Markings (location and type, i.e. reflective tape/paint) ______________
f. Weight (including installation structure) (Optional) ________________
ABILITY TO BE TOWED BY AERIAL REFUELING BOOM
Include restrictions in item 6 YES____ NO___
PRESSURE DISCONNECT SETTING
Identify pressure settings that initiate an automatic disconnect and the response time.
a. Pressure __________________PSIG
b. Response Time ________________Seconds
RECEPTACLE STRENGTH Design Limit / Ultimate
a. Axial compression __________/____________
b. Axial Tension __________/____________
STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT FOR BOOM NOZZLE LOADS
Define lateral, vertical, and impact loads (limit and ultimate) and describe area
protected).
O O
a. Slipway/Receptacle
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

ANNEX D
b. Surrounding Area
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
MAXIMUM REVERSE FLOW DIRECTION REFUELING
Capable of reverse refuelling? YES____ NO___
a. Rate
Include restrictions in item 6. ___________________GPM
BOOM RECEPTACLE LATCHING / UNLATCHING MODES
Actuation Time Max/Min

(Seconds) _______/_______
a. Signal/System Manual (pilot initiated) YES____ NO___
b. Signal System Override (via control switch) YES____ NO___
BOOM INTERPHONE CAPABILITY TYPE
Identify the crewmembers who have the capability to talk over the boom interphone
system.
Specify type push-to-talk (PTT) and or hot mike (HM)
Pilot ___________________
Co-Pilot ________________
Navigator _______________
Flight Eng. ______________
Other __________________
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TO SURVEY AVAILABLE
Provide illustration showing light locations, angular coverage, and areas illuminated for
all exterior lights (i.e., see Attachment 4). for each light include type of light
(incandescent, strobe, etc.), location in aircraft coordinates, lens colour/frosted,
crewmember having control, flashing or coding logic, intensity control/range (full
rheostat dimming, step switch), NVG friendly, covert, etc.

ANNEX D
NVG COMPATIBILITY
a. Are the interior lights NVIS friendly? YES____ NO___
b. Are the external lights NVIS friendly? YES____ NO___
c. Do the external lights have a covert mode? YES____ NO___

If yes describe basic mode
(i.e. off vs. different spectrum)
a. HF Voice ______________________
b. VHF AM Voice ______________________
c. VHF FM Voice ______________________
d. VHF Navigation Receiver ______________________
e. UHF Voice ______________________
f. Satellite Communications ______________________
g. Other ______________________
h. Known EMI issues with any of the above

If yes, describe issues and restrictions below YES____ NO___
________________________________________________________
IFF/SIF
a. Transponder (quantity and type) ______________________
b. Interrogation Capability YES____ NO___
a. Inertial Navigation _______________________
b. Search Radar _______________________
c. Infrared (FLIR, etc.) _______________________
d. Electro-optical (television, etc.) _______________________

ANNEX D
e. Rendezvous Radar Beacon _______________________
f. Doppler Radar _______________________
g. TACAN
Air-to-Air Mode _______________________
h. ADF _______________________
i. UHF DF _______________________
j. Celestial Navigation _______________________
k. LORAN (A or C) _______________________
l. Other _______________________
m. Known EMI issues with any of the above

If yes,
describe issues and restrictions below YES____ NO___
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
FUSELAGE PITCH ANGLE DURING REFUELING (each configuration)
a. Maximum ________________Degrees
b. Minimum ________________Degrees
c. Nominal ________________Degrees
CANOPY / WINDSCREEN VISIBILITY
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a. Provide illustrations showing field of view from cockpit

(pilot and co-pilot) include restrictions such as munitions
and canopy bows. O O
b. Include conditions for design eye position(s) and normal

head movement. O O

ANNEX D
FORWARD FIRING ORDNANCE (Type)
a. ________________________________________________________
b. ________________________________________________________
c. ________________________________________________________
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DISCONNECT CAPABILITY O O
Describe method of achieving disconnect in each of the following conditions and

subsequent sequence of events. Include restrictions in item 6.
a. Signal system override______________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
b. Tension disconnect (ex. 10 ft/sec @ -65°F)______________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
c. Failure mode (torque shafts) (Failure Load)______________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

ANNEX D
REFUELING ENVELOPE LIMITS (RECEIVER AIRCRAFT ENVELOPE)
Indicate envelopes relative to individual tanker types (i.e. KC-10, KC-135)
a. Azimuth (Provide envelope measurements

in feet in lieu of degrees) _______________________
b. Elevation (Provide envelope measurements

in feet in lieu of degrees) _______________________
c. Telescoping _______________________
ATTACHED NOT
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TANKER BOOM / RECEIVER CANOPY /
WINDSHIELD CLEARANCE O O
Provide boom to canopy clearance for the flying boom at the most critical telescoping
position and receiver aircraft at maximum pitch angle. Assume 0° azimuth for aircraft
with centreline / top fuselage/high wing mounted receptacles and 10° azimuth
(disfavouring canopy clearance) for aircraft with low wing-mounted receptacles or off-
centre fuselage
a. Clearance at 20° boom elevation _________________Inches
b. Clearance at upper disconnect limit

(____°)(if other than 20° boom elevation) _________________Inches
c. Provide distance from centre of receptacle face

(engaged nozzle ball joint) to the windshield
or canopy glass _________________Inches
OTHER AERIAL REFUELING COMPATIBILITY DATA

(Describe)
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a. Fuel tank level control system, type and control O O
b. Fuel pressure surge protection O O
c. Level control valve

(pre-check methods ground/flight) O O

ANNEX D
d. Compatibility of receptacle/slipway installation

with requested boom nozzle(s)
(Physical restrictions with
hook-up and disconnect) O O
e. Areas of incompatibility with requested aircraft

(Aerodynamic restrictions, instabilities, etc.) O O
AERIAL REFUELING COMPATIBILITY / INTERFACE DATA

(Test + Design) O O
For tests conducted with tankers currently in the active inventory, provide the
a. Agency conducting test _______________________
b. Test report number _______________________
c. Title of report _______________________
d. Date of report _______________________
e. Tanker aircraft (or test rig/simulator) utilized in test_________________
f. Type test (rig, ground, mock-up, flight) _______________________
g. Type instrumentation _______________________
h. Report available from _______________________
i. Attach abstract or description of test _______________________
a. Name of Component/Subsystem _______________________
b. Performance Criteria
(1) Weight (fully serviced hydraulic fluid)

_______________________
(2) Airspeed/Altitude Limits _______________________

ANNEX D

(Operating/Proof/Surge/Ultimate
{Burst}) _______________________
(4) Pressure drop at rated flow

(i.e., 20 psig at 1200 gpm) _______________________

(300 gpm at 80 psig) _______________________
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(a) Cracking Pressure _______________________
(b) Flowing Pressure (Press/Flow) ____________________
(c) Reseat Pressure _______________________
(7) Closure time vs. flow plot _______________________
c. Power Requirements
(2) Electrical Power (4.5 amps/28 volts)______________________
(3) Pneumatic (dry air/nitrogen 300 psi)______________________

power supply hook-up O O
e. Validation Criteria Report Number _______________________
f. Specification Number _______________________
DATA ORIGIN
a. Responding organization (government symbol

or company name and department) _______________________
b. Point of contact _______________________

ANNEX D
(1) Name _______________________
(2) Title or position _______________________
(3) Telephone Number _______________________
(4) Fax Number _______________________
(5) E-Mail address _______________________
(6) Mailing address _______________________

ANNEX E
ANNEX E STDS: Tanker aircraft Drogue equipped
TANKER AIRCRAFT (DROGUE EQUIPPED)

(Type, Model, Series) _______________________
b. Familiar Name _______________________
c. Primary Role/Mission _______________________
d. Operating Country/Service _______________________
e. Number in Inventory (Optional) _______________________
REFERENCES
b. Aerial Refuelling Operational Manual Designation________________
d. Identify any tanker interface document(s) attachment of documents

(Optional)
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E-1 Edition A Version 1

ANNEX E
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CRUISE PERFORMANCE
weight. Depict this performance curve on the AR envelopes required for survey
FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS
List operating restrictions/limitations involving or related

to aerial refuelling operations. O O
FUEL AVAILABLE FOR TRANSFER TO RECEIVER AIRCRAFT
a. Provide a chart which depicts fuel available

for transfer versus range and gross weight
as illustrated in Attachment 2 for the
following cases: O O
(1) Internal fuel only
(2) Maximum internal and external fuel
b. Provide a similar chart which depicts fuel available for Transfer versus
time with aircraft operating at maximum endurance during the aerial
refuelling operations. (Optional)
c. Specify type of fuel (JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, etc.) used in constructing charts.
AUTHORIZED FUELS

FUEL OFFLOAD FLOW RATE
a. ______________GPM at _____________PSIG
b. Provide a fuel flow versus pressure curve for all

pumping configurations. O O

ANNEX E
PRESSURE REGULATION, SURGE SUPPRESSION AND REFUELING

SYSTEMS DESIGN PRESSURES
See reference 2 for further information
a. Pressure Regulation Coupling Regulated

Outlet Zero Flow Norm Flow
-Normal System _____PSIG _____PSIG
-Failed Regulator (Single) _____PSIG _____PSIG
-Other Single Failure Conditions _____PSIG _____PSIG

(Identify failure mode(s)
evaluated i.e. Hydraulic Flow Controllers)_____________________
b. Surge Suppression Device

-Type _______________________
-Capacity _______________________
-Precharge (Optional) ______________________
c. Refuelling System Design Pressures

(PSIG) _______________________
-Operating Defined in section 3.4

of reference 2 _______________________
-Limit (Proof) Defined in section 3.5

of reference 2 _______________________
-Surge Defined in section 3.6

of reference 2 _______________________
-Ultimate (Burst) Discussed in section 3.7

of reference2 _______________________
FUEL DUMP CAPABILITY (Optional)
a. Type system (i.e., wing dump mast) _______________________
b. Maximum dump rate _______________________

ANNEX E
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DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION OF HOSE AND DROGUE MECHANISM
O O
Provide illustration and indicate location in aircraft coordinates of drogue exit tunnel
for internally mounted systems and/or external pods
a. AR System Weight ______________________
b. Installation/Structure Weight ______________________
c. Total Weight ______________________
REMOVABLE TANKER PACKAGE YES____ NO___
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF AIRCRAFT WHICH CAN BE REFUELED

SIMULTANEOUSLY
a. Indicate number of receivers which can be refuelled

Simultaneously _______________________
b. Include restrictions and/or limitations in item 6____________________
RADIOS (quantity, type, and range)
a. HF Voice _______________________
b. VHF AM Voice _______________________
c. VHF FM Voice _______________________
d. VHF Navigation _______________________
e. UHF Voice _______________________
f. Satellite Communications _______________________
g. Other _______________________

ANNEX E

If yes, describe issues and restrictions
below YES____ NO___
________________________________________________________
IFF/SIF
a. Transponder (quantity and type) _______________________
b. Search Radar _______________________
f. Doppler Radar _______________________
g. TACAN
Air-to-Air Mode _______________________
h. ADF _______________________
i. UHF DF _______________________
k. LORAN (A or C) _______________________
l. Other _______________________

below YES____ NO___
________________________________________________________

ANNEX E
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TO SURVEY AVAILABLE
all exterior lights (i.e., see Attachment 4). For each light include type of light
(incandescent, strobe, etc.), location in aircraft coordinates, crew member having
control, flashing or coding logic, intensity control/range (full rheostat dimming, step
switch), lens colour/frosted, NVG friendly, covert capability etc.
EXTERIOR MARKING O O
Provide illustration or description of tanker and drogue markings which assist receiver
formation positioning.

NVG COMPATIBILITY
a. Are the interior lights NVIS friendly? YES____ NO___
b. Are the external lights NVIS friendly? YES____ NO___
c. Do the external lights have a covert mode? YES____ NO___

If yes describe basic mode (i.e. off vs. different spectrum)
COUPLING DISCONNECT FORCE SETTINGS _______________________

(include tolerance)
DROGUE REFUELING ENVELOPE
Provide 3-view drawing illustrating the drogue refuelling

envelope based on the optimum aerial refuelling envelope.
Include, as a minimum: O O
a. Drogue exit tunnel in aircraft coordinates

(Optional) O O
b. Drogue location at full trail, outer fuel

transfer limit, and inner fuel transfer limit. O O
c. Off centre disconnect limits O O

ANNEX E
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d. Indicate horizontal, vertical, and lateral

distances from hose/drogue to nearest
aircraft structure O O
HOSE REEL PERFORMANCE
a. Maximum Response ___________________FPS
b. Minimum Response ___________________FPS
c. Extend Time ___________________Sec
d. Rewind Time ___________________Sec
WAKE TURBULENCE
Describe tanker flow field as a function of spanwise position

and elevation relative to the tanker to a point 500 feet aft of
the drogue in terms of velocity and angle referenced to free
stream for representative airspeeds, altitudes and
gross weights. O O
OTHER COMPATIBILITY DATA
a. Identify deviations of aerial refuelling system

from NATO STANAG 3447 and AFGS 87166
(Guide Doc.). O O
b. Include other information affecting aerial

refuelling compatibility. O O
c. Fuel pressure surge protection O O
d. Provide physical dimensions of drogue

(if not IAW STANAG 3447 and AFGS 87166A)
(Guide Doc) O O
AERIAL REFUELING COMPATIBILITY INTERFACE DATA

(Test + Design) O O
(See ARSAG Website Doc. Reference #3) Attach #2 Here. For tests conducted with
receivers currently in the active inventory, provide the following: (Use additional sheets
as necessary) For further information see reference 3

ANNEX E
c. Title of report _______________________
d. Date of report _______________________
e. Receiver aircraft (or test rig/simulator) utilized in test _______________
COMPONENT (VENDOR) DATA
a. Name of Component/Subsystem ______________________
(1) Weight (fully serviced hydraulic fluid)

_______________________

(Operating/Proof/Surge/Ultimate
{Burst}) _______________________

(i.e., 10 psig at 1200 gpm
and nominal length) _______________________

(300 gpm at 80 psig) _______________________
(6) Pressure/Surge Relief _______________________
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O O
(b) Flowing Pressure (Press/Flow)_____________________

ANNEX E
(1) Hydraulic (2000 psi at 19.5 gpm) _______________________
(2) Electrical Power (4.5 amps/28 volts)

_______________________
(3) Pneumatic (dry air/nitrogen 300 psi)

_______________________
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power supply hook-up O O
DATA ORIGIN
name and department) _______________________
(1) Name _______________________
(4) Fax Number _______________________
(5) E-Mail address _______________________
(6) Mailing address _______________________

ANNEX E
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ANNEX F STDS: Receiver aircraft probe equipped
RECEIVER AIRCRAFT (PROBE EQUIPPED)
For the most current version please visit http://www.arsaginc.com/

(Type, Model, Series) ______________________
b. Familiar Name ______________________
c. Primary Role/Mission ______________________
d. Operating Country/Service ______________________
e. Approximate Number in Inventory (Optional)

_______________________
REFERENCES
b. Aerial Refuelling Operational Manual Designation_________________
c. Maintenance procedures (Attachment of documents Optional)
d. Identify any tanker interface document(s) (Attachment of documents

Optional)
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F-1 Edition A Version 1

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CRUISE PERFORMANCE
weight. This shall include both a clean aircraft and/or with maximum external fuel.
Depict this performance curve on the AR envelopes required for survey questions 3
and 4 above.
FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS
List operating restrictions/limitations involving or

related to aerial refuelling operations. O O
a. Maximum airspeed and / or Mach restriction

with probe extended. _______________________
b. Internal/external tanks which cannot be

refuelled in flight. _______________________
USABLE FUEL CAPACITY
a. Internal _______________________
b. Max External _______________________
AUTHORIZED FUELS

MAXIMUM FUEL ONLOAD RATE
(WHERE MEASURED) ____GPM @____PSIG
(Provide a fuel flow versus pressure curve for each tank

and all tanks filling.) O O
MAXIMUM RATE OF FUEL DUMP (Optional) ___________________GPM
REFUELING SYSTEM DESIGN PRESSURES (PSIG)

For further information please see reference 2
a. Operation Defined in section 3.4 of reference 2 __________________
b. Limit (Proof) Defined in section 3.5 of reference 2 ________________
c. Ultimate (Burst) Defined in section 3.6 of reference 2 ______________

d. Surge Discussed in section 3.7 of reference 2 ___________________
e. Tank Limit/Ultimate Pressure (DESIGN)

(Provide for each tank if different) _______________________
f. Failed Level Control Valve Tank Pressure (Measured)
(1) Maximum Tank Pressure(s)

(Specify tank) _______________________
_______________________
_______________________
(2) Inlet Pressure Conditions

(specify location of measurement,
i.e. coupling or probe nozzle/mast) _______________________
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Describe CG management method

Include restrictions in item 6.. O O
REFUELING PROBE NOZZLE
a. Fixed, removable, telescoping, or retractable (specify

envelope if different than STANAG 3447).
See NSO NSDD for latest version of
STANAG 3447 _______________________
b. Does the probe mast flex to alleviate loads? YES____ NO___
c. Type nozzle (manufacture/part number)

specify dimensions if different than
STANAG 3447 and / or MS 24356. _______________________
d. Does the nozzle have a flexible tip? YES____ NO___
e. Location of nozzle tip with probe mast in refuelling position.
(1) Fuselage Station _______________________
(2) Waterline Location _______________________
(3) Buttline Location _______________________
(4) Fuselage Clearance _______________________

f. Weight of probe mast. _______________________
g. Installation weight _______________________
h. Total weight _______________________
PROBE STRENGTH Design Limit / Ultimate
a. Axial Compression __________/____________
b. Axial Tension __________/____________
c. Radial __________/____________
d. Impact Compression __________/____________
e. Bending moment about the probe hinge

point or probe attachment point. __________/____________
LOCATION OF PROBE HINGE OR PROBE ATTACH POINT
a. Fuselage Station _______________________
b. Waterline Location _______________________
c. Buttline Location _______________________
ATTACHED NOT
TO SURVEY AVAILABLE
all exterior lights (i.e., see Attachment 4). for each light include type of light
(incandescent, strobe, etc.), location in aircraft coordinates, lens colour/frosted,
crewmember having control, flashing or coding logic, intensity control/range (full
rheostat dimming, step switch),NVG friendly, covert capability, etc.
a. HF Voice _______________________
b. VHF AM Voice _______________________
c. VHF FM Voice _______________________
d. VHF Navigation Receiver _______________________
e. UHF Voice _______________________

f. Satellite Communications _______________________
g. Other _______________________

below YES____ NO___
________________________________________________________
IFF/SIF
a. Transponder (quantity and type) _______________________
b. Search Radar _______________________
f. Doppler Radar _______________________
g. TACAN
Air-to-Air Mode _______________________
h. ADF _______________________
i. UHF DF _______________________
k. LORAN (A or C) _______________________
l. Other _______________________

below. YES____ NO___
________________________________________________________

FUSELAGE PITCH ANGLE DURING REFUELING (each configuration)
a. Maximum ________________Degrees
b. Minimum ________________Degrees
c. Nominal ________________Degrees
CANOPY/WINDSCREEN VISIBILITY
ATTACHED NOT
TO SURVEY AVAILABLE
a. Provide illustrations showing field of view

from cockpit (pilot and co-pilot) include
restrictions such as munitions
and canopy bows. O O
b. Include conditions for design eye

position(s) and normal head movement. O O
FORWARD FIRING ORDNANCE (Type)
a. ________________________________________________________
b. ________________________________________________________
c. ________________________________________________________
ATTACHED NOT
TO SURVEY AVAILABLE
AUTOPILOT AND STABILITY AUGMENTATION
a. Identify type autopilot and stability

augmentation systems. O O
b. Indicate considerations affecting aerial

refuelling including whether normally used
and impact on receiver if inoperative. O O
c. Include restrictions in item 6. O O

OTHER AERIAL REFUELING COMPATIBILITY INTERFACE DATA (Test +
Design) (Describe)
a. Fuel tank level control system, type and

control O O
b. Fuel pressure surge protection O O
c. Level control valve

(pre-check methods ground/flight) O O
d. Identify deviations of aerial refuelling system

from NATO STANAG 3447 and
AFGS 87166AB. _______________________
________________________________________________________
e. Include other information affecting

aerial refuelling compatibility. O O
AERIAL REFUELING COMPATIBILITY INTERFACE DATA (Test and Design)
For further information see reference 3 O O

For tests conducted with tankers currently in the active inventory, provide the
c. Title of report _______________________
d. Date of report _______________________
e. Tanker aircraft (or test rig/simulator) utilized in test_________________

a. Name of Component/Subsystem _______________________
(1) Weight (fully serviced hydraulic fluid)_____________________
(3) Fuel Pressure Design Criteria _______________________

(Operating/Proof/Surge/Ultimate {Burst})

(i.e., 10 psig at 1200 gpm) _______________________

(300 gpm at 80 psig) _______________________
ATTACHED NOT
TO SURVEY AVAILABLE
(b) Flowing Pressure (Press/Flow) ___________________

(2) Electrical Power (4.5 amps/28 volts)______________________
(3) Pneumatic (dry air/nitrogen 300 psi)______________________

power supply hookup O O
DATA ORIGIN
name and department) _______________________
(1) Name _______________________
(4) Fax Number _______________________
(5) E-Mail address _______________________
(6) Mailing address _______________________

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STANDARDS RELATED DOCUMENT

GUIDE TO OBTAINING AIR-TO-AIR

NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION

THE PROCEDURE CONTAINED WITHIN IS INTENDED AS A GUIDE

FOR MULTI-NATIONAL AAR CLEARANCE STANDARDIZATION

THE PROCESS IS NOT MANDATORY AND DOES NOT

SUPERSEDE NATIONAL PROCEDURES

1.2 AAR CLEARANCES PILLARS

An AAR Clearance is not obtained through the Compatibility Assessment process

An assessment that recognizes the technical compatibility of the respective

An assessment that recognizes the operational compatibility of the respective

Legal and financial agreements, memorandums of understanding, or

1-1 Edition A Version 1

A mutually agreed upon set of minimum maintenance procedures that ensure

1-2 Edition A Version 1

2.1 AAR CLEARANCE CATEGORIES

2.1.1 CATEGORY 1 AAR CLEARANCE

Definition. CAT1 is used when there is an urgent requirement for an AAR

Period. This clearance will have a limited duration of validity. In addition to

Considerations. The five clearance pillars may be only minimally addressed

2-1 Edition A Version 1

a. The ready availability and maximum use of applicable technical

b. Ready availability and use of a fully completed Standardized Technical

c. Mutual acceptance that ground/flight testing will be very limited or not

d. An early decision as to whether the AAR clearance is required for day

2.1.2 CATEGORY 2 AAR CLEARANCE

Definition. A CAT2 is used when an AAR clearance is required due to war,

Period. This clearance should have a limited duration of validity. In addition

Considerations. A CAT2 clearance has many similarities to CAT1 and is

2-2 Edition A Version 1

a. The ready availability and maximum use of applicable technical

b. Ready availability and use of a fully completed Standardized Technical

c. An early decision as to whether the AAR clearance is required for day

2.1.3 CATEGORY 3 AAR CLEARANCE

Definition. A CAT3 is used when an AAR clearance is required in support of

Period. The CAT3 clearance can have an open-ended duration of validity,

Considerations. Potential restrictions to the AAR envelope, as drafted by the

2-3 Edition A Version 1

a. Ready availability and maximum use of applicable technical

b. Ready availability and use of a fully completed Standardized Technical

c. Meetings to involve technical, operational and identified test agencies

d. Completed ground and flight tests with instrumentation as necessary

e. Consensus on AAR requirements including whether the AAR

2.2 FORMALIZED AAR CLEARANCE REQUEST

a. AAR Clearance Category sought. (CAT1, CAT2, CAT3)

b. Estimated magnitude of support. Location and timeline of support

c. Operational Mission Requirements

d. Type of refuelling system involved. (hose/drogue, boom/receptacle,

2-4 Edition A Version 1

g. POC of receiver and tanker aircraft and AAR system manufacturers,

h. Previous AAR clearances between the designated receiver and other

i. Fuel type required

ANNEX A provides a Clearance Compatibility Assessment Checklist for reference.

2.3 AAR CLEARANCE AUTHORIZATION FINAL DOCUMENTATION

Compatibility Envelope (see Paras 3.4.5. and 3.5.4).

Restrictions. The technical and/or operational restrictions specific to either

General Information. Any additional information with respect to the aircraft

Associated References. Documentation relevant to the compatibility

2-5 Edition A Version 1

2-6 Edition A Version 1

3.1 AAR COMPATIBILITY ASSESSMENT SPECTRUM

Compatibility Assessments can vary depending a number of factors to include time

3.2 READ-ACROSS POLICY