ARCTIC SERVICE TEST OF UNIVERSAL HELICOPTER CARGO HOOK, 6,000-POUND CAPACITY UNDER ARCTIC WINTER CONDITIONS.

It is concluded that the Universal Helicopter Cargo Hook, 6,000- Pound Capacity, is suitable for U. S. Army use in the UH-1D helicopter under arctic winter conditions with loads ranging from 12 to 4,000 pounds. The test hook is superior to the standard hook with respect to number and location of rel...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Grieg, John M.
Other Authors: ARMY ARCTIC TEST CENTER FORT GREELY AK
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 1967
Subjects:
Helicopters
(*HOOKS
CARGO)
ARCTIC REGIONS
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
SAFETY
AIR DROP OPERATIONS
RELIABILITY
HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
MAINTENANCE
COLD WEATHER TESTS
FLIGHT TESTING
H-1 AIRCRAFT
Arctic
Online Access:http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/AD0813376
http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=AD0813376
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Summary:It is concluded that the Universal Helicopter Cargo Hook, 6,000- Pound Capacity, is suitable for U. S. Army use in the UH-1D helicopter under arctic winter conditions with loads ranging from 12 to 4,000 pounds. The test hook is superior to the standard hook with respect to number and location of release controls, pilot warning light and static line attachment ring location. The test hook was not satisfactory with respect to weight and opening under 'no load' condition. (Author)

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