SR-71 Declassified Flight Manual

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Introduction

For the first time, the SR-71 Flight Manual is available online. The manual was declassified several years agoand has now been made free to the public. When a document becomes declassified, it also becomes publicdomain. No copyright is asserted for the content that is presented on this web site from the SR-71 Flight Manual.

How to Use this Resource

This resource is to educate the public about the operation of the SR-71 reconnaissance aircraft. All sections ofthe manual have been included in the web-based reproduction except for the temporary exclusion of Appendix 1and the Alphabetical Index. This section of this site is best viewed at 1280 x 1024 resolution. A resolution of 1024x 768 is recommended and a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 is required. Also, it has been found that runningthis resource in full-screen mode in Microsoft Internet Explorer also enhances the viewing experience.

The Table of Contents below is as how it appears in the actual flight manual, but has been presented in webform for easy access to the manual's content. The manual may be read continuously by clicking on the 'Next' or'Back' links found on each page.

Missing Pages Report

A few pages are still missing from the manual that this was scanned from and new pages are being sent in on aregular basis. Be sure to check back for updates and new additions. This manual is ISSUE E, CHANGE 2 and is1052 pages (742 pages are currently available on this web site).

1-28A, 1-28B, 1-174, 1-175: Lost or missing

4-150 through 4-160: Still classified

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List of Effective Pages: A, B, C

Security Classification (i)

Foreword (ii)

Table of Contents (iii)

Section I: Description and Operation

Section IA: SR-71 Trainer Aircraft

Section II: Normal Procedures

Section III: Emergency Procedures

Section IV: Navigation and Sensor Equipment

Section V: Operating Limitations

Section VI: Flight Characteristics

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The Aircraft 1-4

Fuel 1-4

Engine & Afterburner 1-4

Throttles 1-9

Engine Fuel System 1-9

Afterburner Fuel System 1-13

Fuel Derich System 1-13

EGT Trim System 1-14

Inlet Parameters 1-17

Exhaust Nozzle & Ejector 1-18

Engine Bleeds 1-19

Engine Inlet Guide Vanes (IGV) 1-19

Oil Supply System 1-21

Engine Fuel Hydraulic System 1-21

Accessory Drive System (ADS) 1-22

External Starter 1-22

Chemical Ignition (TEB) System 1-22

Air Inlet System 1-31Spikes 1-31

Forward Bypass 1-31

Aft Bypass 1-35

Inlet Control Parameters 1-39

Automatic Restart 1-41

Controls & Indicators 1-43

Inlet Control System 1-47

Fuel System 1-47

Fuel Tanks 1-50

Feeding & Sequencing 1-50

Boost Pumps 1-54

Transfer System 1-55

Tank Pressurization 1-55

Heat Sink System 1-58

Air Refueling System 1-60

Controls & Indicators 1-61

Electrical System 1-67

Batteries 1-67

Emergency AC 1-68

External Power 1-68

Circuit Speakers 1-71

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Section IA: SR-71 Trainer Aircraft

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The SR-71B Aircraft 1A-3

Aircraft Gross Weight 1A-3

Engine and Afterburner 1A-3

Air Inlet System 1A-11

Fuel Supply System 1A-12

Electrical System 1A-13

Landing Gear System 1A-13

Nosewheel Steering System 1A-16

Wheel Brake System 1A-16

Drag Chute System 1A-16

Flight Control System 1A-17

Manual Trim System 1A-17

DAFICS 1A-18

Preflight BIT 1A-18

SAS/Autopilot Function Selector 1A-18

APW and High Angle of Attack Warning Systems 1A-18

Pitot Static Systems 1A-19

Flight Instruments 1A-19HSI 1A-19

Communication & Avionic Equipment 1A-19

Emergency ICS 1A-19

Windshield 1A-20

Canopies 1A-20

Lighting Equipment 1A-20

Environmental Control System 1A-21

Life Support Systems 1A-21

Control Transfer Panels 1A-22

Inertial Navigation System 1A-23

Astroinertial Navigation System 1A-23

Sensor Equipment 1A-23

Mission Recorder 1A-23

Egress Coordination System 1A-23

Emergency Warning Equipment 1A-23

Miscellaneous Equipment 1A-24

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Introduction 2-2

Crew Coordination 2-2

Preparation for Flight 2-2

Preflight Check 2-5

Before Entering Cockpit 2-5

Front Cockpit Interior Check 2-5

Trainer Aft Cockpit Interior Check 2-9

Aft Cockpit Interior Check-SR-71A 2-12

Aft Cockpit Check (Solo Flight) 2-14

Starting Engines 2-19

Clearing Engines 2-23

Aft Towing - Engine Operation 2-23

Before Taxiing 2-24

Taxiing 2-29

Before Takeoff 2-29

Takeoff 2-34

After Takeoff 2-37

Climb 2-38Acceleration 2-39

Cruise 2-45

Prior to Descent 2-50

Descent 2-51

Air Refueling 2-54

Fuel Dumping 2-65

Before Penetration 2-66

Penetration 2-66

Before Landing 2-66

Normal Landing 2-69

Wet/Slippery Runway Landings 2-72

Maximum Performance Landing 2-72

Go Around 2-74

Touch and Go Landing 2-74

After Landing 2-74

Engine Shutdown 2-75

Survival Quick Launch 2-81

Quick Launch Setup 2-81

Quick Launch Start 2-82

Quick Launch Taxi 2-83

Quick Launch Takeoff 2-83

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Section III: Emergency Procedures

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Table of Contents

Introduction 3-6

Multiple Emergencies 3-6

Assumptions 3-6

Symbol Coding 3-6

Definitions of Landing Situations 3-6

Use of Checklists 3-6

Ground Operation 3-8

Emergency Egress 3-8

Engine Fire 3-9

Brake or Steering Failure 3-9

Anti-skid Out 3-10

Tire Failure 3-10

Takeoff Emergencies 3-12

Propulsion System 3-12

Engine Failure 3-12

Afterburner Failure 3-13

Afterburner Nozzle Failure 3-13

Fire 3-13Abort 3-13

Barrier Engagement 3-16

Tire Failure 3-17

Emergency GearRetraction 3-18

In-Flight Emergencies 3-19

Bailout 3-19

Forced Landing or Ditching 3-30

Smoke or Fumes 3-30

Air Conditioning System Smoke 3-30

Electrical Fire 3-30

Emergency Descent 3-30

Fuel Dumping (refer to Sec II)

Propulsion System Emergencies 3-33

Inlet Unstart 3-33

Inlet Malfunction 3-38

Manual Inlet Operation 3-40

Compressor Stall 3-43

Subsonic Compressor Stalls 3-45

Compressor Stall in Descent 3-47

Engine Flameout 3-48

Double Engine Flameout 3-48

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