External Load EPs

Question 1

Cargo Hook Failure

Answer 1

1. Advise pilot: “Hold, no release.”
2. Check circuit breaker and try again
3. Use manual release
4. If still not released, land aircraft

Question 2

ICS Failure

Answer 2

1. Alert pilot by pushing/pulling on shoulder
2. Execute drop maneuver
3. Land aircraft and troubleshoot

Question 3

Engine Failure During Pickup

Answer 3

1. Release load
2. Steer aircraft forward and left
3. Hook-up man, right
4. Execute emergency landing

Question 4

Engine Failure During Transition or in Flight

Answer 4

1. Release load
2. Execute emergency landing

Question 5

Engine Failure During Hover

Answer 5

1. Release load
2. Execute a taxiing autorotation to the left and forward