Difference between revisions of "S-61R Pelican/Mission Equipment"

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SECTION 9. MISSION EQUIPMENT

Device	Use
Harness	Used for deployment and retrieval of rescuers only. Never to be used for patients
Rescue Basket	Used for the rescue of uninjured or lightly injured patients. May also be used for the deployment and retrieval of divers or rescuers not trained in hoist operations. Do not use for patients with suspected back injuries or broken bones.
Stokes Basket	Used for the rescue of injured patients, may be used in conjunction with the harness to allow a rescuer to attend to the patient during the hoisting process
Forest Penetrator	Used for the rapid rescue of uninjured or lightly injured patients, particularly through thick forest cover. Do not use for patients with suspected back injuries.
Rope	Used for the deployment of rescuers by rappelling. This is the preferred method of deployment on land or onto objects such as boats as the rescuer can control their own descent, which increases safety. It is also faster than lowering by hoist.

Operating Limits

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-=== Winch Operations ===
+=== Rescue Hoist ===
 ==== Overview ====
-==== Winch Loads ====
+==== Hoist Loads ====
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-==== Winch Operation ====
+==== Hoist Operation ====
+==== Hoist Limits ====
+Operating Limits
+*Duty Cycle: Continuous
+*Maximum load: 300 pounds lowering, 600 pounds raising
+*Maximum Airspeed with Hoist Cable Extended: 50 kias
 === Medical Equipment ===