Term
UH-1 (N and Y)
Apex Requirement
Cargo Hook Tensile Strength |
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Definition
Apex requirements: Requires nylon Point of Attachment
Cargo Hook Tensile Strength: 5,000lbs |
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Term
UH-60
Apex Requirement
Cargo Hook Tensile Strength |
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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 |
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Term
CH-47
Apex Requirement
Cargo Hook Tensile Strength |
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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 |
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Term
CH-53E
(Super Stallion)
Apex requirement
Cargo Hook Tensile Strength
Notes |
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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 |
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Term
CH-46A/D/E
(Sea Knight)
Apex
Cargo Hook Tensile Strength |
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Definition
Apex requirement: Can use the AC6000500 Mod 1 Pendant, rated at 12,000lbs
Cargo Hook Tensile Strength: 10,000lbs |
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Term
| What aircraft can land in a 10m touchdown point (TDP)? |
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Definition
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Term
| What aircraft can land in a 15m touchdown point (TDP)? |
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Definition
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Term
| What aircraft can land in a 20m touchdown point (TDP)? |
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Definition
| AH-1W, AH-1Z, AH-64, UH-1Y, UH-1N |
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Term
| What aircraft can land in a 25m touchdown point (TDP)? |
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Definition
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Term
| What aircraft can land in a 30m touchdown point (TDP)? |
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Definition
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Term
| When do aircraft require a 100m touchdown point (TDP)? |
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Definition
| Desert or snow LZ and slingloaded aircraft during the day |
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Term
| When do aircraft require a 125m touchdown point (TDP)? |
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Definition
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Term
| When do aircraft require a 150m touchdown point (TDP)? |
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Definition
| Slingloaded aircraft during night operations |
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Term
| Distance between aircraft in-flight |
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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 |
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Term
| Distance between aircraft in landing points |
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Definition
Determined by TDP size
Note: In heavy left and heavy right, double distance between first and third aircraft |
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