Rescue/Cargo Hoists

Question 1

Rescue Hoist Speeds

Answer 1

Hydraulically powered by backup pump; responds to first input received

Breeze Eastern 0-215 fpm
Lucas Western 0-250 fpm

Thumbwheel - Variable speed
Pilot switch - 100 fpm
Backup - 85 fpm

When raise/lowered at speed >50 fpm, slows to 50 fpm approximately 10 feet from full-up or 5 ft from full-down

Question 2

Rescue Hoist Cable

Answer 2

200’

First and last 20’ orange

Question 3

Rescue Hoist Shear

Answer 3

Based on cockpit switch position

CAD guillotine style cable cutter

Buttons on cyclic and HOVER TRIM CONTROL panel

Inop with WOW

Question 4

Backup Rescue Hoist Control

Answer 4

Doesn’t have auto stops/speed limits

Provides failure override of normal control switches and/or valves in the hoist

Question 5

Cargo Hook Rating

Answer 5

6000lbs

Question 6

Cargo Hook Electrical Release

Answer 6

ARMED/COCKPIT or ARMED/ALL provides power to the release circuitry and activates HOOK ARMED

When releases activated HOOK OPEN