Intro to the H-60 Flashcards
Blackhawk length
64’ 10”
Blades
53’ 8”
*Why is it important to know the general dimensions of the aircraft?
Situational awareness when it comes to LZ selection and maneuvering
Nose Section
Cockpit canopy
Windscreens
Cockpit Doors and seats
Avionic compartment
Midfuselage
Cabin
13 troop seats
Cargo floor capability
300 lbs/square foot
11.5 Gs for the whole thing
Aft Fuselage
Fuel tanks 360 gallons
Cargo storage compartment 125 lbs max weight
APU Accumulator 2800 PSI
Cargo storage compartment max wt
125 lbs
Tail Cone
Tail rotor controls
Tail Wheel
Tail Rotor drive shaft cover
Tail Pylon
-Gear Boxes and Stabilator
-Aerodynamically shaped to help counter torque
-Antenna
-Pull out steps to access tail rotor
Main rotor Pylon
- Forward area of pylon covers give access to various hydraulic components
- Rear area pylon covers APU, transmission and two engine fire bottles
*Name of the sections of the H-60?
1.The nose section (includes cockpit and avionics)
2. Mid-fuselage including cabin inside, two engines, main gearbox, and various hydraulic components on top.
3.Aft fuselage or transition section.
4.Tail Cone
5.Tail rotor pylon and horizontal stabilator
6.Main rotor pylon
Cargo hook limit
8000 UH60A
9000 UH60L/M
Cabin Floor limit
300 per square foot
Restraint criteria for cargo
12 Gs forward, 8 Gs lat, 3 G up/down, back
Black hawk purpose
Troop Assault, Aerial Support/Recovery, Aeromedical Evacuation, Cargo Transport
30° angle on strap
Lose 25%
H-60 slope limitations without FLIR
6° nose down, 15° nose high, left wheel low and right wheel low
H-60 Slope limitations with nose mounted FLIR
6° nose up and down
15° left and right wheel low