TM 10-1670-251-12&P
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Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and
Features. Characteristics, capabilities and features of
the equipment are as follows:
a.
Characteristics. Provides a capability to
lower personnel or cargo from a helicopter.
b.
Capabilities and Features.
(1)
Capable of supporting up to 500
pounds.
(2)
Controlled rate of descent.
(3)
Lower from elevation of 150 ft or less.
(4)
Used with a UH-1 helicopter.
(5)
Components of the system.
(a)
Carrying case
(b)
Governor assembly
(c)
Personnel harness
(d)
150-ft rope
(e)
Rope snaphook
(f)
Aircraft floor anchoring device
tiedown assembly
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