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1010.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: RESCUE HOIST

PART I
GENERAL
The rescue hoist system provides a means for lowering and raising personnel or
cargo from an airborne helicopter. It is capable of being operated from the passenger
cabin by a qualified crewmember or from the pilot's station.

PART II
LIMITATIONS
Type of operation:
Hoist operations shall be conducted under appropriate airworthiness and/or oper
ating rules for external loads.
Minimum flight crew:
Pilot, when conducting operations with hoist stowed.
Pilot and hoist operator, when conducting hoist operations.

NOTE: Hoist operator must wear appropriate safety gear, safety harness, and have
voice communications with the pilot during hoist operations.
Weight and balance:
Maximum lateral CG limit at 60 KIAS or less:
+9.0 In at 5550 LB gross weight; +7.9 In at 6250 LB gross weight
(Ref. Figure 10-14).
At airspeeds above 60 KIAS, normal CG limits apply.

CAUTION

With hoist installed, lateral C.G. may be exceeded with fuel

consumption. Flight planning should include a minimum fuel lateral
C.G. check.

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Airspeed limitations:
Observe airspeed limitations in Section II with hoist installed and doors closed.
Observe VNE for doors open/removed flight in Section II.
VNE while conducting hoist operations is 60 KIAS.
Hoist limitations:
Maximum load on hoist is 600 LB.
Maximum permissible cable deflection is 15 with respect to the aircraft vertical
axis.
During normal flight operations and airspeeds above 60 KIAS, the cable/hook
must be in the fully raised position.
Center of gravity limitations:

CAUTION

Size, weight, shape of load and cable length may affect flight
characteristics.

6500

WEIGHT POUNDS

6000

5500

5000

4500

4000

3500

3000
3

10

LATERAL C.G. STATION (IN.)

Figure 1014. Center of Gravity Envelope for Hoist Operations Below 60 KIAS

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PART III
EMERGENCY AND MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
CABLE CUTTING:
Procedures:
Pilot: Activate the CABLE CUT switch on collective to jettison load in the
event of an emergency.
Hoist operator: Use provided cable cutters.

GENERATOR FAILURE:
NOTE: Hoist operations can require up to 125 amps of electrical power (63% load from
one generator).
Procedures:
Monitor operating generator load and turn off unnecessary electrical
equipment if required to maintain generator load within limits. Allowing
a GENERATOR HIGH LOAD condition to exist will result in the
operating generator going off line.

ADVISORY INDICATIONS:
Indications: Green indicator light (located on control pendant) - steady green
Conditions: Motor overtemperature.

NOTE: The light will remain on until the motor has cooled or electrical power to the
controller is switched off.
Procedures: Complete hoist operation in progress.

CAUTION

Prolonged operation of hoist with motor overtemperature light

illuminated will result in damaged or a burned out motor.

Indications: Flashing green light and a reduction of hoist speed.

Conditions: Hoist load above 250 LB with load mode select switch set to 250.
Procedures: Reduce hoist load or place load mode select switch to 600.

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PART IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Preflight checks:

CAUTION

To lower the work platforms/steps, remove the quick release pin

on the hoist strut and move the strut aside. The quick release pin
must be reinstalled before any load is placed on the hoist.

NOTE: External power is required for functional checks.

D

Rescue hoist assembly

CHECK FOR OIL

LEAKS AND GENERAL
CONDITION

Hoist fairing

CONDITION AND
SECURITY

Electrical connections

CHECK

Hook assembly - freeness of swivel and latch

CHECK

Hoist support tube

CHECK MOUNTING

Hoist strut

CHECK MOUNTING AND

QUICK RELEASE PIN

Pendant control - electrical connection

CHECK

HOIST PWR and HOIST CUT circuit breakers

IN

Pilot's hoist control panel

CHECK SWITCH OFF

Electrical Master Panel

D
D

Power switch

BAT/EXT

Pilot's Hoist Control

Hoist arming switch

ON

Hoist armed light - on

CHECK

Payout displays

CHECK

Hoist operational check (pilot and operator)

CHECK

CAUTION
D

1038

Do not restrict cable payout during this check. Fouling of the cable
on the drum will result if this precaution is not followed.

Reel out approximately 25 feet or more of cable by us OPERATE HOIST

ing both the pendant and the pilot payout controls. Do
not exceed 15 cable deflection

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NOTE: The cable should be reeled out onto a smooth, clean surface or payed out into
a drum. Exercise care to prevent kinking of the cable.
D

Reel in cable by using both the pendant and the pilot

payout controls and verify hoist stops when hook
reaches upper limit without excess tension on cable.
Verify that pilot's pay out switch overrides hoist oper
ator's pendant control

OPERATE HOIST

NOTE: It is important that the cable be reeled in with an even pull under a drag load of
10 to 20 LB so that it does not wrap loosely on the drum. A drag load must be
applied using a gloved hand or clean heavy cloth on the cable to achieve tight,
even layers on the drum.
D
D
D

Hoist arming switch

OFF

Electrical Master Panel:

D

Power switch

OFF

Hoist operation:

WARNING

Hoist operator must wear appropriate safety gear, safety harness,

and have voice communications with the pilot during hoist
operations.

NOTE: Operation of the pilots payout switch overrides the hoist operator.
D

Hoist arming switch

ON

Stabilize the aircraft in a hover over area

ESTABLISH

Cabin door (if closed)

OPEN

Hoist operator select load mode

250 OR 600 LB

Payout control switch

DOWN

NOTE: If possible, ensure that the helicopter has been electrically grounded prior to
attaching cargo to drain static electricity that may build up in flight.
D

Payout control switch

Maintain hover until load is inside passenger cabin unless safety or operational
conditions dictate otherwise.

UP

NOTE: Certain combinations of weight and cable length may induce a noticeable
lateral oscillation. Should a lateral oscillation occur, raise or lower the load to
alleviate this condition.
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MOTOR

INDICATOR
LIGHT

WRN

DN
HOIST

106
6
0
0

2
5
0

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CABLE PAYOUT DISPLAY

FEET

UP

OFF

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LOAD MODE SELECT

LB

ICS CONTROL SWITCH

PAYOUT
DIRECTION/SPEED
CONTROL

EMERGENCY CABLE CUT

CABLE CUT

UP

HOIST OPERATOR'S CONTROL

PENDANT ASSEMBLY

H
O
I
S
DN T
PILOT'S PAYOUT
CONTROL SWITCH

HOIST ARMING SWITCH

T/O

TIMER

COLLECTIVE CONTROL
MODULE (REF)

BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT MOUNTED CIRCUIT

BREAKER PANEL - RT GENERATOR BUS (REF)

ON

106
CABLE PAYOUT
FEET

HOIST
CUT

OFF
HOIST
INSTRUMENT
PANEL (REF)

PILOT'S HOIST CONTROL

HOIST ARMED LIGHT

Figure 1015. Rescue Hoist Controls

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PART V
PERFORMANCE DATA

CAUTION

Reduce hover gross weight capability 70 LB when hovering with

rescue hoist installed.

Refer to Section V for hover performance data.

PART VI
WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA
Maximum operating and hoist load weights:
Maximum gross weight for hoist operations is 6250 LB including hoist load.
Maximum load on the hoist is 600 LB. This is a structural limit and does not
assure loading within approved limits. Maximum allowable hoist load changes
with gross weight and aircraft CG. Refer to Figure 10-16 to determine maximum
allowable hoist load.
STATION (ARM)
ITEM

WEIGHT

MOMENT

Lateral

Longitudinal

Lateral

Longitudinal

Hoist installation

136.8

55.60

199.1

7611

27231

Hoist Load

59.25

199.1

Hoist lateral CG determination:

The following examples show a minimum crew of pilot and hoist operator. Notice
that in Example I, the helicopter is enroute (above 60 KIAS) and the hoist operator
is stationed in the left rear facing seat, thereby maintaining the lateral CG limit
of "2 In.
In Example II, the helicopter is at the destination (below 60 KIAS) and the hoist
operator moves to the right of the aircraft cabin and stands on step.
Example III shows CG with a load on the hoist.

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EXAMPLE I: Lateral CG Determination Enroute (above 60 KIAS)

WEIGHT
(LB)

ITEM
Basic Weight

STATION
(ARM)

MOMENT
(INLB)

3272.8

Hoist Installation

1465

136.8

55.60

7611

Pilot

200

15.85

3170

Hoist Operator (L/H seat)

200

-19.00

-3800

Fuel

700

0.00

Gross Weight

4509.6

8446

Calculation of Lateral CG:

CG at Gross Weight:
Moment at Gross Weight
Gross Weight

8446
4509.6

= 1.90
1 90

EXAMPLE II: Lateral CG Determination Destination (below 60 KIAS)

WEIGHT
(LB)

ITEM
Basic Weight

STATION
(ARM)

3272.8

Hoist Installation

MOMENT
(INLB)
1465

136.8

55.60

7611

Pilot

200

15.85

3170

Hoist Operator (R/H step)

200

35.00

7000

Fuel

400

0.00

Gross Weight

4209.6

19246

Calculation of Lateral CG:

CG at Gross Weight:
Moment at Gross Weight
Gross Weight

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EXAMPLE III: Lateral CG Determination With Hoist Load

WEIGHT
(LB)

ITEM
Basic Weight

STATION
(ARM)

3272.8

MOMENT
(INLB)
1465.0

Hoist Installation

136.8

55.60

7611.0

Pilot

200.0

15.85

3170.0

Hoist Operator (R/H step)

200.0

35.00

7000.0

Hoist load

250.0

59.25

14812.5

Fuel

400.0

0.00

Gross Weight

4409.6

34058.5

Calculation of Lateral CG:

CG at Gross Weight:
Moment at Gross Weight
Gross Weight

34058.5
4409.6

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HELICOPTER GROSS WEIGHT (LB) - WITHOUT HOIST LOAD

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6300
6200
6100
6000
5900
5800
5700
5600
5500
5400
5300
5200
5100
5000
4900
4800
4700
4600
4500
4400
4300
4200
4100
4000
3900
3800
3700

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100 LB

For use below

60 KIAS only

200 LB

300 LB
400 LB
500 LB
600 LB
MAXIMUM
HOIST LOAD

0.0

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

3.5

4.0

4.5

5.0

5.5

6.0

6.5

7.0

7.5

8.0

HELICOPTER LATERAL STGATION CG (IN) - WITHOUT HOIST LOAD

8.5

9.0

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Figure 1016. Allowable Rescue Hoist Loading Chart

Use of chart:
Use Figure 10-16 to determine the maximum hoist load for this operation.
Example:
Known:
From EXAMPLE II:

lateral CG = 4.6 inches

gross weight = approximately 4210 LB.

Enter chart at the ``Helicopter Gross Weight Without Hoist Load'' scale at 4210
pounds and proceed horizontally to intersect with a line drawn vertically from
the ``Helicopter Lateral Station Without Hoist Load'' scale at 4.6 IN. Where the
two lines intersect is the allowable hoist load. For this example the allowable
hoist load is approximately 369 pounds.

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PART VII
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The hoist assembly consists of a cable drum that holds 245 feet of 3/16" in. spin
resistant cable, a fail safe load brake, 28 VDC electric motor, limit switches coupled
to the cable drum to control fully-extended and intermediate cable positions, and
redundant switches. The hoist installation is mounted to the airframe by a support
tube and strut assembly (Ref. Figure 10-17).
Hoist speed control is accomplished by a command applied to either the variable
speed switch on the hoist operator's control pendant or the constant speed switch
located on the collective control module. With the load selection switch set at 250,
cable speed is 225 feet per minute. With the load selection switch set at 600, cable
speed is 100 feet per minute (Ref. Figure 10-15). If the load select switch is set
at 250 and the hoist load is above 250 LB, a flashing warning light will illuminate
and the hoist speed will automatically be reduced to 100 feet per minute.
The controller also passes cable position information from the hoist. This position
information is absolute and will continue to provide cable position information if
power is interrupted.
The pilot's payout switch overrides the hoist operator. When the pilot operates the
payout switch, the hoist is automatically set to the 600 LB 100 feet per minute
mode.
Additional information pertaining to the hoist installation may be found in the
Breeze-Eastern Corp. manual TD-92-015.

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VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLER

HOIST ASSEMBLY
(FAIRING REMOVED)

HOOK

CONTROL PENDANT

MID SKID GUARD

FAIRING

SUPPORT TUBE
15

15
WHITE STRIPE

WHITE STRIPE

STRUT
INBOARD

AFT SKID TUBE

COVER
MID SKID
GUARD

AFT

FWD SKID TUBE

COVER

HOIST SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ROTATED

Figure 1017. Rescue Hoist Installation

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PART VIII
HANDLING SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Table 106. Servicing Materials
Specification

Material

Manufacturer

Hoist assembly:
MIL-L-7808

Stauffer Jet I

Stauffer Chemical Co.

380 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017

American PQ
Lubricant 6899

American Oil and

Supply Co.

Mobil Avrex S
Turbo 256

Mobil Oil Co.

Brayco 880H

Bray Oil Co
1925 Marianna Street
Los Angeles, CA 90032

Exxon Turbo
Oil 2389

Exxon Co.

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