AIEs Flashcards
PTO -1 AFTTP 3-3 Chapter 7
WARNING Associated with stopping people deploying the aircraft
Avoid physically stopping a person in the act of deploying, this may cause the person to lose grip of the rope and increase the probability of injury. Use appropriate hand signals.
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During extraction operations secondary SMA on non-AIE side…
ensure and announce that the cabin door is closed.
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NOTE Associated with Live AIEs and RTS
Ensure both RTS seats are stowed prior to performing any live AIE.
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Primary Hover during AIE Operations
Alternate
Couple Hover is Primary
Alternate: Uncoupled Hover
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WARNING Associated with primary attachment point for any AIE Device
Do not use “pelican hooks”, non-locking carabiners, similar quick-release devices.
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Device Status
SMAs should advise PF when…
1. AIE devices are prepped for use
2. Upon device deployment
3. When device is retrieved/released upon completion of AIE operations
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Prior to Each Iteration, AC will brief..
- AIE hover height
- Device to be used
- Side for insertion/extraction
- Number of personnel being employed/recovered
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Hand and Arm Signals
Lower Cable Without Device
Climbing rope motion
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Hand and Arm Signals
Deploy Rope Ladder
Fists shoulder-width apart, climbing motion
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Hand and Arm Signals
Lower Cable With Device
Arms extended overhead, fist clenched
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Hand and Arm Signals
Deploy Stokes Litter
Hands cupped, then arms out-stretched
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Hand and Arm Signals
Need Medical Kit
Crossed wrists
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Hand and Arm Signals
Lower Hoist
Finger pointed down, arm rotating in circle
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SMA to SMA/Pilot Hand Signals
Pilot cable up/down
Thumbs up or down, pumping motion
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SMA to SMA/Pilot Hand Signals
Cable Shear
Clinched fists with slashing motion underneath
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SMA to SMA/Pilot Hand Signals
Move Aircraft
Moving hand with open palm in the direction of the movement required.
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SMA to SMA/Pilot Hand Signals
In and Secure, Ready for Takeoff
Knife hand in the direction of the aircraft nose in a chopping motion
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Once Hoist Rider is off the ground…
Momentarily pause to ensure power available has not been exceeded by directing “CHECK POWER” before continuing to raise Hoist Rider.
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Hoist Modifiers: Snatch
Hoisting using a barrelman in concert with rescue/quick strop where the Hoist Rider does not disconnect from the hoist. Can be used from either dynamic or static.
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Hoist Modifiers: Infil
Used when inserting the Hoist Rider into an LZ, with the Hoist Rider disconnecting from the hook. The crew may depart or offset from the team until exfil is required.
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Hoist Power Failure
Checked for a popped circuit breaker. If popped the HO will turn off the hoist power before having the L SMA reset the breaker.
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Oscillation vs Pendulum
Oscillation: circular motion
Pendulum: 2D movement of cable swing
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WARNING Associated with oscillation/pendulum
Do not reel in cable while an oscillation/pendulum is present.
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Forest Penetrator pound limit
600 pounds
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Forest Penetrator Max Personnel
Three
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Stokes Litter Minimum Restraining Belts
Three
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WARNING Associated with Skedco Litter
Tag line will be used.