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Helicopter Info
Helicopter Info
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Professional
03/28/2015

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Cards

Term

UH-1 (N and Y)

 

Apex Requirement

Cargo Hook Tensile Strength

Definition

Apex requirements: Requires nylon Point of Attachment

 

Cargo Hook Tensile Strength: 5,000lbs

Term

UH-60

 

Apex Requirement

Cargo Hook Tensile Strength

Definition

Apex Requirements: 10k apex requires aluminum spacer, 25k apex does not require spacer. Never use nylon POA

 

Cargo Hook Tensile Strength:

UH-60A - 8,000lbs

UH-60L/M - 9,000lbs

Term

CH-47

 

Apex Requirement

Cargo Hook Tensile Strength

Definition

Apex Requirements: No specific requirements

 

Main Cargo Hook Tensile Strength CH-47D/F

26,000lbs

Fore and Aft Cargo Hook Tensile Strength CH-47 D/F

17,000lbs each, 25,000lbs combined

Term

CH-53E

(Super Stallion)

 

Apex requirement

Cargo Hook Tensile Strength

Notes

Definition

Apex Requirements:Specific pendant designed for dual-point system sling loads to provide additional clearance between helicopter and hook-up team

 

Center Hook Tensile Strength: 36,000lbs (aircraft max capacity is 32,000lbs)

Fore and Aft Hook Tensile Strength

32,000lbs (must be used combined)

 

When using dual-point loads and NOT using reach pendants, each hook being utilized must have its own static discharge man

Term

CH-46A/D/E

(Sea Knight)

 

Apex

Cargo Hook Tensile Strength

Definition

Apex requirement: Can use the AC6000500 Mod 1 Pendant, rated at 12,000lbs

 

Cargo Hook Tensile Strength: 10,000lbs

Term
What aircraft can land in a 10m touchdown point (TDP)?
Definition
MH-6, AH-6
Term
What aircraft can land in a 15m touchdown point (TDP)?
Definition
UH-72A, OH-58D
Term
What aircraft can land in a 20m touchdown point (TDP)?
Definition
AH-1W, AH-1Z, AH-64, UH-1Y, UH-1N
Term
What aircraft can land in a 25m touchdown point (TDP)?
Definition
UH-60A/L/M, SH-60
Term
What aircraft can land in a 30m touchdown point (TDP)?
Definition
MV-22B, CV-22B
Term
When do aircraft require a 100m touchdown point (TDP)?
Definition
Desert or snow LZ and slingloaded aircraft during the day
Term
When do aircraft require a 125m touchdown point (TDP)?
Definition
Slingload long-lines
Term
When do aircraft require a 150m touchdown point (TDP)?
Definition
Slingloaded aircraft during night operations
Term
Distance between aircraft in-flight
Definition

Day: 2-3 rotor disks

Night: 3-5 rotor disks

 

Note: In heavy left and heavy right, double distance between first and third aircraft

Term
Distance between aircraft in landing points
Definition

Determined by TDP size

 

Note: In heavy left and heavy right, double distance between first and third aircraft

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