Cargo/rescue hoist operations

Question 1

Winch Description

Answer 1

A 3,000-pound capacity hydraulically operated winch is mounted on the floor in the right
forward cabin at STA 120.00. Hydraulic power to operate the winch is supplied by the utility
hydraulic system.

Question 2

Characteristics of the winch:

Answer 2

● 150 feet of usable 1/4 inch cable
● Capable of winching up to 12,000 pounds of cargo with the aid of pulley blocks
● In hoisting mode, the load is limited to 600 pounds
● Two maximum reeling speeds: cargo loading (20 fpm) and hoisting (100 fpm)
● At 3,200 pounds, an overload switch will automatically stop the winch
● Both ends of the cable are painted red for 20 feet
● In CARGO mode, the winch automatically stops reeled out 150 feet, and reeled in 3 feet
● In RESCUE mode, the winch stops reeled out 150 feet and, and reeled in 28.5 feet
● Several 2 ton capacity removable hooks are provided for use in winching and hoisting operations
● When the load to be winched is resting on the HICHS (COOLS) rollers, there is no
requirement to use pulleys

Question 3

The winch can be controlled from the cockpit by switches on the ______ _____ ____ or from the cargo compartment by switches on the ____________.

The winch can also be _________ operated from the cabin. These controls are for ______ use only.

The controls are mounted on the structure in the __________.

Instructions for manual operation of the winch are on the structure above the control valves and instructions in this section.

Answer 3

The winch can be controlled from the cockpit by switches on the overhead switch panel or from the cargo compartment by switches on the winch/hoist control grip.

The winch can also be manually operated from the cabin. These controls are for emergency use only.

The controls are mounted on the structure in the heater compartment.

Instructions for manual operation of the winch are on the structure above the control valves and instructions in this section.

Question 4

NOTE:

Answer 4

NOTE: The cable cutter arming device must be plugged into the receptacle on the auxiliary control panel at STA 95.00 and the cable speed selector lever must be at CARGO to complete the winch control circuit for cargo operations. The cable cutter arming device must be plugged into the receptacle at STA 320.00 on the overhead above the utility hatch and the cable speed
selector lever must be at RESCUE to complete the hoist control circuit for hoisting operations.

Question 5

CAUTION:

Answer 5

CAUTION: When the winch is operated in emergency mode, the cable limit switches are disabled. To avoid kinking the cable, stop the winch when there is no less than 3 turns of cable on the drum.

Question 6

WARNING:

Answer 6

WARNING: Personnel not required for the winching operation must remain well clear of the winch cable to prevent possible injury should the cable break.

Question 7

WARNING:

Answer 7

WARNING: The cable quick-disconnect cover guard must be installed during all cargo
operations. Otherwise, the hook assembly can be inadvertently disconnected from the winch
cable which can result in serious injury to personnel.

Question 8

Reference:

Answer 8

Reference: TM 1-1520-271-10 Ch. 4