Accession Number:

AD0757001

Title:

SH-3G Helicopter External Cargo Hook System Safety Analysis.

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NAVAL WEAPONS EVALUATION FACILITY ALBUQUERQUE N MEX

Personal Author(s):

• Clark,R. L.
• Finley,G. L.

Report Date:

1973-02-28

Pagination or Media Count:

41.0

Abstract:

The report describes the SP-7086-1 external cargo hook used with the SH-3G helicopter, reviews the mechanical and electrical design of the hook system, analyzes possible failure modes and known hook failures, and reviews manufacturers flight, and Vertical replenishment tests that have been conducted on the hook. Author

Descriptors:

• *HELICOPTERS
• *HOOKS
• *NUCLEAR WEAPONS
• EXTERNAL STORES
• RELIABILITY
• CARGO
• MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
• FAILURE
• LOADS(FORCES)
• AUTOMATIC
• RELEASE MECHANISMS
• NAVAL OPERATIONS
• SAFETY

Subject Categories:

• Helicopters
• Couplers, Fasteners and Joints

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE