In extreme situations, what can be used in place of the loading manual or checklist?

In extreme situations, Stores Reliability Cards (SRCs) can be an effective substitute for the loading manual or checklist due to their purpose and content. SRCs contain crucial information about the operational capabilities and limitations of various stores carried by an aircraft. This information can assist personnel in quickly assessing alternative loading configurations or executing load operations without the full guidance of a manual, particularly when time is of the essence or in scenarios where standard procedures cannot be followed.

The utility of SRCs during emergencies stems from their focus on safety and operational reliability, ensuring that even in the absence of detailed checklists, the safety of personnel and the aircraft can be maintained. The cards provide concise references to vital data necessary for load management, making them invaluable in high-pressure situations.

Other options, while relevant in different contexts, do not serve as direct replacements for manuals or checklists in terms of loading procedures. Technical manuals may provide detailed operational guidelines but might not be tailored or condensed for immediate loading scenarios. Emergency procedures focus on immediate response actions rather than specific load management strategies. Aircraft load plans detail pre-planned configurations but cannot replace the instant reference that SRCs offer in a crisis. Thus, SRCs are the most appropriate alternative when standard resources are unavailable.