Optional Equipment

06-21042-D External Hoist

Description:
For rescue missions the H135 can be fitted with an external hoist which can be installed on either side
of the helicopter. The hoist installation is certified to meet Class D / Human External Cargo (HEC)
requirements in accordance with EASA OPS SPA.HHO.110 and CS 27.865.

Figure 1: External hoist mounted on LH side

The system consists of:

1 External hoist, fixed provisions LH and/or RH

• Airframe-mounted reinforcements and attachment fittings for the installation of the hoist boom
• Attachment points for safety belt and fastening strap refer to figure below for installation position.
• Cranked or straight boarding step, at hoist installation side (LH and/or RH)
• Rope deflectors on the skids
• Electrical system
• Switch for emergency cable cutter on the pilot's collective pitch lever
• Attachment points for mechanical cable cutter and pendant (both located at the center post)
• Split main gearbox cowling

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1. One pair of attachment points for fastening strap, RH
2. 230 kg attachment point for securing belt, RH, alternative
installation
3. 230 kg attachment point for securing belt, center, standard
installation
Standard attachment point installation for external hoist LH,
fixed provisions:
• Attachment points for fastening strap, LH (pos. 5),
• 230 kg Attachment point for securing belt, center (pos. 3)
Standard attachment point installation for external hoist RH,
fixed provisions:
• Attachment points for fastening strap, RH (pos. 1),
• 230 kg Attachment point for securing belt, center (pos. 3)
Standard attachment point installation for external hoist LH &
RH, fixed provisions:
• Attachment points for fastening strap, LH & RH (pos. 5 & 1),
• 230 kg Attachment point for securing belt, center (pos. 3)
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4. 230 kg attachment point for securing belt, LH, alternative
installation
5. One pair of attachment points for fastening strap, LH
Figure 2: Attachment points overview
Attachment points installation solutions
Alternative attachment point installation (e.g. EMS light on
center cabin ceiling) for external hoist LH, fixed provisions:
• Attachment points for fastening strap, LH (pos. 5),
• 230 kg Attachment point for securing belt, RH (pos. 2)
Alternative attachment point installation (e.g. EMS light on
center cabin ceiling) for external hoist RH, fixed provisions:
• Attachment points for fastening strap, RH (pos. 1),
• 230 kg Attachment point for securing belt, LH (pos. 4)
Alternative attachment point installation (e.g. EMS light on
center cabin ceiling) for external hoist LH & RH, fixed
provisions:
• Attachment points for fastening strap, LH & RH (pos. 5 & 1),
• 230 kg Attachment points for securing belt, RH & LH
(pos. 2 & 4)
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2 External hoist, detachable parts

• Adapter fittings (between hoist boom and fixed provisions)

1. Aft adapter fitting 2. Forward adapter fitting

Figure 3: External hoist RH, detachable parts - example

3 External hoist (without hook and damper kit), vendor parts

• Hoist boom
• Hoist unit
• Pendant (control grip), stored at the center post
• Pyrotechnical cable cutting system
• Mechanical cable cutter, attached to the center post
• Anti-static cable and fastening strap

1. Hoist boom 4. Hoist hook (refer to § 4)

2. Hoist unit (incl. pyrotechnical cable cutting system) 5. Hoist pendant
3. Small hook damper kit (refer to § 4) 6. Mechanical cable cutter
Figure 4: External hoist RH, vendor parts - example

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The electrically operated boom and hoist assembly is designed as a quick-removable unit attached to
the transmission deck. They enable quick installation or removal of the winch boom and hoist
assembly.
The hoist is mounted on a swiveling arm, thus the hook can be moved close to the door for in-flight
loading into the helicopter and it can be moved up and down outboards for unobstructed hoisting
beside the landing gear (to the extent of about 62° related to the fuselage side).

Figure 5: Hoist operation

The sliding sliding door size has been designed to allow loading of a person in a horizontal position.
The skids with cranked or straight boarding steps offer an operation platform for the winch operator
who controls the operation. The cable length is indicated on the control grip.
The hoist system is equipped with an explosive-type cable cutter that can be operated from the remote
control grip and pilot's and copilot's seat. A mechanical back-up system enables the operator to cut the
cable in case of emergency.

1. Cable meter display 4. Overheat indicator

2. Cable cut switch 5. Cable reel in / out switch
3. Caution indicator 6. Boom in / out switch
Figure 6: Hoist pendant (left); hoist pendant (close view) (right)

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The hoist characteristics (technical data) are as follows:

• Cable length 90 m / 295 ft; or 50 m / 164 ft
• Permissible load (up/down) above 0°C OAT: 249 kg / 550 lbs
at or below 0°C OAT: 227 kg / 500lbs
• Cable speed variable between 0 and 1.27 m/sec (250 ft/min)
The external hoist is designed for continuous duty cycle operation.
Swinging the hoist boom inwards or outwards has no influence on the winch cycle. The winch motor is
provided with an overheating protection which will automatically slow down winch operation and
indicate overheating via a red warning light on the winch operator pendant (control grip).
A fastening strap for rescuer and an anti-static cable for the winch hook are included in the scope of
delivery.

Figure 7: Anti-static cable (left); fastening strap (right)

A hoist cable inspection roller set is provided with the hoist, vendor parts. It is designed to deflect the
hoist cable by 90° during hoist cable inspection.

Figure 8: Hoist cable inspection kit (GSE)

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4 External hoist, damper kit & hook options

A "small hook damper kit" is installed for the H135. If the hoist will be used on a H145, a "large damper
kit" have to be installed instead of the "small hook damper kit".
Two alternative hooks are available for customer selection:
• The D-LOK hook is the standard hook,
• The slide-lock hook can be selected by the customer in case of specific need

Figure 9: D-LOK hook (left); slide-lock hook (right)

Training
The following training is provided with the external hoist, vendor parts:

Hoist maintenance procedures

• Two days of theoretical and practical training for technician or operator
• Examination in written form
The course extends the privileges of experienced Aircraft Technicians (mechanics) with knowledge
and skills. It enables them to maintain the external hoist system in accordance with official technical
documentation.

Hoist operation
• Training of one crew (one pilot + one hoist operator) at the OEM facilities.
• One day of theoretical & practical training on ground followed by 4 hours flight training for the crew
on the customer's helicopter.
• Crew will be trained to gain experience in hoist operation and crew co-ordination.

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Items described in this sheet1:

Commercial Reference Description Reference
E8510-001-10 External hoist LH, fixed provisions 1
E8510-002-10 External hoist RH, fixed provisions 1
E8510-001-20 External hoist LH, detachable parts 2
E8510-002-20 External hoist RH, detachable parts 2
E8510-000-31 External hoist (without hook and damper kit), 50 m, vendor parts 3
E8510-100-31 External hoist (without hook and damper kit), 90 m, vendor parts 3
E8510-300-30 External hoist, small hook damper kit & D-LOK hook, vendor parts 4
E8510-300-31 External hoist, small hook damper kit & slide lock hook, vendor parts 4

Installation:
In the case that the "small hook damper kit" and the hook are already installed, the detachable & vendor
parts for this option can be installed by 2 mechanics within approx. 10 minutes.

Training requirements note

The following mandatory equipment for hoist operation training has to be furnished by the customer:
• Helmet with voice communication to the pilot flying.
• Harness and safety belt (connected to cabin) to secure the operator.
• Protective leather gloves to minimize risk of injury while guiding the cable. The gloves should be
convenient enough to still opening of a snap hook/carabiner while wearing them.
• Firm footwear enabling a good stand on the skids and to protect the feet from injuries while guiding
the cable.
• Weather protection: Suitable clothing. Jackets and trousers being windproof, waterproof and
providing thermal isolation. During cold weather a face-mask might be necessary in addition.

Note: Image(s) (i.e. photos, general drawings, pictures) of the item described in present option sheet is (are) only an example
and may show other items which are not included in the specifically described item that is subject of present option sheet.

1. For operational limitations and influence on flight performance please refer to the Flight Manual.

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