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Revision as of 21:06, 21 June 2020
SECTION 9. MISSION EQUIPMENT
Contents
1 Rescue Hoist
1.1 Overview
The S-61R is equipped with a rescue hoist mounted in front of the main cabin door. The hoist is powered by the utility hydraulic system.
1.2 Hoist Loads
| 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. |
1.3 Hoist Operation
1.4 Hoist Limits
Operating Limits
- Duty Cycle: Continuous
- Maximum load: 300 pounds lowering, 600 pounds raising
- Maximum Airspeed with Hoist Cable Extended: 50 kias
