TM 10-1670-251-12&P
2-10. Lowering Cargo from a Hovering Helicopter.
NOTE
During
lowering
operation,
keep
controlled tension on rope. Do not
make sudden starts or stops. Apply
tension gradually to slow the descent
of personnel or cargo.
a.
Lowering Device Setup for Cargo. (figure 2-
8)
(1)
Assemble lowering device, refer to
paragraph 2-9.
(2)
Attach governor snaphook (1) to the
anchor point (2) in the helicopter.
(3)
Insert safety pin (3) into governor
snaphook (1).
(4)
Attach rope snaphook (4) to cargo (5)
and insert safety pin (6).
NOTE
Add additional padding to floor edge,
as required, to prevent damage to rope
caused by feeding rope over floor
edge.
(5)
Hang the governor (7) outside the
door.
(6)
Place carrying case (8) near door.
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