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Rescue Equipment & General Knowledge Flashcards

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Hoist Info

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-200ft of usable cable
-Rated at 600lbs
-Drum clutch will slip at about 1,200lbs’
-First and last 20ft of cable is colored orange
Speeds:
-Normal control (Pendant & Fix d Grip) 250ft per minute (variable)
-Cyclic control 100ft per minute (fixed)
-Backup control 85ft per minute (fixed)

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Hoist Hook Positions

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SHALL be LOCKED for:
1. Deployments of the RS to a vertical surface
2. Rescue litter recoveries
SHOULD be LOCKED for:
1. Rescue basket deliveries and recoveries
2. Rescue litter deliveries
SHALL be UNLOCKED for:
1. Bare hook recoveries of the RS
SHOULD be UNLOCKED for:
1. All other RS deployments and recoveries

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Rescue Basket

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Type: M-J rescue basket (multi-jointed)

  • Normally one survivor at a time
  • Max hoisting weight: 600lbs
  • Weighs approximately 39lbs
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Bare Hook

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  • Can be delivered to the water or hoisting platform for rescue device and rescue swimmer recoveries
  • May be delivered by itself or while utilizing the weight bag and/or sling
  • When icing or freezing conditions are present, keep in mind of locking mechanism position. Locking mechanism could potentially become frozen in open or locked position
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Rescue Litter

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  • Used when survivor is not ambulatory
  • Trail line delivery recommended
  • Max hoisting weight: 600lbs
  • Weighs approximately 45lbs
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Rescue Sling

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  • Used only by those trained in its use
  • Restraining straps must be around the survivors chest (except RS)
  • Max hoisting weight: 600lbs
  • Always deliver the sling OPENED and with straps secured FACING OUT
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Quick Strop

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  • Used for direct deployments only
  • Max hoisting weight: 600lbs
  • Ensure red webbing facing OUTBOARD on talon hook
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De-watering Pump

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Type: CG-P1-B-GX120 IAW 1H-60T-RNP-1

  • 120 to 150 gallons per minute at a 10ft suction lift
  • 4 HP engine
  • 1 Gal (3.8L) gas tanks included in can
  • Pump will run for 4 to 6 hours per tank
  • 20ft discharge hose (3” diameter) permanently attached
  • 15ft rigid suction hose (2” diameter) not attached (must be rigged before use)
  • Instructions and explosion proof flashlight inside container
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HSD (Hoist Static Discharge Cable)

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  • Is a 10ft wire cable that attaches to the hoist hook and extends below the RS
  • Helps discharge static electricity by grounding the aircraft through the hoist cable prior to RS coming into contact with the surface
  • SHALL only be attached to the rescue hook
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Survival Vest (Aircrew)

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Type: LPU-27/PE SAR WARRIOR

  • Provides 65lbs of buoyancy
  • Pulling on 10 black beads (left side) discharges dual 140g cylinders to inflate vest within 30 seconds
  • 2 oral inflation tubes provide backup inflation
  • 1 time lifting strap inside (bright yellow with reflective material)
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Survival Vest Left Middle Pocket

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-Seas Bottle (2-3 min breathing time, 3,000 PSI)

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Survival Vest Left Front Pocket

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MK 124 (1 day/night flare)

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Survival Vest Right Middle Pocket

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  • 406 PLB (operates on 121.5 & 406 Mhz, continuous use <24 hours)
  • Emergency water de-salinator packet
  • Survival food packet
  • Shroud cutter with 3 red beads
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Survival Vest Right Upper Pocket

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-Survival knife

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Survival Vest Right Front Pocket

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  • MK 79 pencil flare kit (7 flares, 250ft-650ft duration of 4.5 seconds)
  • Firefly II (strobe light), 8 hours continuous
  • Signal Mirror (8 million candle power)
  • Fox 40 signal whistle (1,000 yds audible)
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6 Man Life Raft

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Type: LRU-25/A

-Normal capacity is 6 persons, overload capacity is 9 persons, inflation time is 30 seconds

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LRU-25/A Contents

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  • 1 life raft manual
  • 1 cutter knife
  • 1 hand pump
  • 1 bailing sponge
  • 50ft of type I nylon cord
  • Locator lights: 2 (mounted to canopy)
  • 1 life raft repair kit
  • 2 relief valve retaining pins
  • 1 bailing bucket pouch
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Survival Kit Contents

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  • Is attached to raft with 15ft of type III nylon cord
  • 6 green chem lights
  • 1 first aid kit
  • 1 crew sea pack
  • 3 survival rations
  • 18 water packs
  • 1 4.5oz tube of sunscreen
  • 3 chap stick
  • 1 knife
  • 1 casualty blanket
  • 1 water storage bag
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Swimmer Raft

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Type: RSLR-1

  • Weighs 7lbs and provides 180lbs of flotation
  • Contents:
    • Firefly II (strobe light)
    • Sea anchor
    • 406 PLB MicroFix
    • 4 water packets
    • SEA pack
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FM Duties/Responsibilities

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1: Brief passengers on aircraft emergency procedures, emergency exits, egress procedures, and survival equipment
2: Perform routine mechanic duties such as servicing and limited maintenance when away from home base
3: Perform fire guard duties
4: Supervise all activities in the cabin
5: Operate the rescue hoist, perform hoist checks
6: Deploy approved rescue devices
7: Deploy rescue swimmers
8: Supervise external load operations
9: Supervise cargo loading and offloading
10: Perform search duties
11: Conduct radio communications as directed by the pilot

Flight Mechanic (4 decks)

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