CH-47D Cargo Handling

System
Cargo Handling
Terminal Learning Objective (TLO)
 Action: Describe the components, operational
characteristics, functions, limitations and emergency
procedures of the CH-47D Cargo Handling Systems

 Conditions: In a classroom, and given a student

handout

 Standards: Correctly answer in writing, without

reference, four of six questions pertaining to
components, operational characteristics, limitations,
functions, and emergency procedures of the CH-47D
Cargo Handling System, IAW TM 1−1520−240−10
(Operator’s manual) and the student handout
 Terminal Learning Objective (TLO) –
(Cont.)
 Safety Requirements: None

 Risk Assessment Level: Low

 Environmental Considerations: None

 Evaluation: Each student will be evaluated on this

block of instruction during the third written
examination. This will be a criterion type examination
requiring a GO on each scored unit. You will have 90
minutes for the exam
 Learning Step/Activity #1
 Describe the components, operational characteristics,
functions, emergency procedures and limitations of
the Cargo Ramp/Door
 Cargo Ramp/Door
 Located:
 Sta.486

 Operated:
 Hydraulically

 Primary Use:
 Loading and Unloading
 Personnel and Cargo

 Maximum Weight:
 3,000 LBS or 300 PSF

 Cargo Door:
 Jettisonable
 Provide Closure
 Contains a emergency exit panel
Components – Cargo Ramp
 Ramp Control Valve
 Located:
 Between Sta.482 and 502 R/H side
 Three position:-
 UP
 STOP
 DN (Down)

 Purpose:
 Used to Stop the Ramp between:-
 Full UP
 Full Down
 Actuating Cylinders
 Located:
 L/H and R/H side of the Ramp
 Hydraulically

 Contains:
 Mechanical locks

 Prevents:-
 Accidental opening
 Keeping ramp closed
 Hydraulically unlocked
Cargo Door Actuated Motor

 Located: Inside the ramp

 Contains: Reversible motor (Extend and Retract)
 Controlled: Sequence valve
 Sequence Valve
 Located:
 R/H side Sta.490

 Use:
 Mechanically operate ramp
 Sequences:-
 Extension

 Retraction

 Purpose:
 Keep cargo door:-
 Retracted

 Do not press Valve Plunger

 Do not Unlock unless ramp

is Down
Pressure Actuated Valve

 Purpose:
 Stop ramp operation:-
 Extending/Retracting cargo door

 Red plunger:-
 Manual override

 Use ONLY if ramp fails to operate normally

Ramp PWR Switch

 Located: Overhead hydraulics panel

 Switch: Three position:-
 OFF
 ON
 EMERG (Emergency)
 Utility Return Control Module

 Located:
 L/H side Sta.534

 Purpose:
 Central collection point
 Transfer cylinder:-
 Holds fluid (Actuators)

 Indication:
 Filter indicator
 Emergency Utility Press Valve

 Located:
 R/H Side Ramp Sta.527

 Purpose:
 Operate ramp:-
 Pressure from APU Start

Accumulator
 Learning Step/Activity #2
 Describe the components, limitations, emergency
procedures and operational characteristics of the Triple
Cargo Hook system
Triple Cargo Hook System
Page: 5-5-1

 Rated:
 Center – 26,000 LBS
 Forward – 17,000 LBS
 Aft – 17,000 LBS
 Tandem – 25, 000 LBS (Fwd and Aft Hooks)
 Center Cargo Hook

 Mounted: Sta.331 (Inside the Cabin Escape Hatch)

 Beam Assembly: Rotates, Pivots and allows the Hook to Swing
 Air Charge: Minimum – 2,000 PSI
 Types of opening: Hydraulically, Pneumatically, and Manually
 Manual Release: 2408-13 Entry
 Forward and Aft Cargo Hook
 Rated:
 17,000LBS
 88° degrees (Fwd and Aft)
 58° degrees (Left and Right)

 Located: Sta.249 Sta.409

 Accessible:
 Ground Personnel
 Hook load 18-22 LBS

 Types of Release:
 Electrically (Normal/Emergency)
 Manually
 Cargo Hook Control Panel
 MSTR (Master) Switch:
 MSTR RESET
 OFF
 ARM

 Hook Switch:
 Five position
 Switch position
determines Hook

 Hook Load Lights:

 Fwd and Aft
 Illuminate – 150 LBS
 Sensors
Hoist Operator's Control Panel

 Located: R/H side Sta.320

 Three Position: ARM, RMTE (Remote) and RESET
 Activated: MASTER switch – ARM
Master Caution/Advisory Panel

 Purpose: Indicates respective Hook – Open

 Turn lights off:- Master switch – RESET

 Dual Hook Fault Lights:

 Indicates loss of electrical power
 Fwd and Aft Hook – Manually
 Jettisoning External Cargo

 Primary Method:
 CARGO HOOK EMERG switch – REL ALL

 Alternate Method:
 Forward, Center and Aft hook release lever – Pull aft

Page: 9-2-1
 Learning Step/Activity #3
 Describe the components, limitations and operation
of the Cargo Winch/Rescue Hoist system
 Cargo Winch and Rescue Hoist
 Located:
System
 Heater closet (Compartment)
 Hydraulic motor
 Mechanical brake
 Cable length:-
 150 feet/1/4 inch (Steel)

 Purpose:
 Aid loading/Unloading – Cargo
 Hoist loads – Thru rescue hatch

 Accessories Storage:
 Pulleys
 Cable/Hook quick disconnect
Cable/Hook Quick Disconnect

Cover Guard

Cover Guard
Cap

Quick Disconnect Device

 Guard Cover – Must be installed

 Selector Lever
 Mounted:
 Top of the winch assembly

 Use:
 Select Mode of operation
 RESCUE

 CARGO

 Normal Operation:
 No.1 DC Bus
 No.1 PDP
 Cable Cutter Arming Device

 Located:
 Back wall Sta.95

 Arming Device:
 Installed
 Winch – CARGO position
 Maximum Load

 12,000 LBS with the aid of pulleys

Straight Line Pull

3,000 LBS
One (1) Pulley Attached

6,000 LBS
Two (2) Pulley Attached

9,000 LBS
Additional Pulleys

12,000 LBS
Winching Out
 Operators Manual Caution

 Do not exceed 3,000 pounds single line pull. Overload

will result in the winch overload switch actuating to stop
the winch Page: 4-3-8
 Winching Operation
 Reel in speed:
 Single line pull – 0 to 20 feet per min
(Cargo mode)

 Remove slack:
 Applying loads

 Limit switches:
 IN
 OUT

 Provide slack:
 Load is secure
 INTERNAL Load
 Operators Manual Caution

 To prevent dangerous electrical shock to personnel

being hoisted, the cable must touch the Ground or
Water prior to contacting personnel
Page: 4-3-13
Rescue Operation

 Rescue Mode – Hoisting light loads

 Selector Lever – RESCUE Position
 Cargo Hook – Removed
 Structural Limit – 600 LBS max
 Reel in Speed – 0 to 100 feet per min
 In Limit Switch
 Cable Cutter Device

 Cable Cutter Device:

 Must be installed

 Pulleys:
 Sta.140
 Sta.120
 Sta.331 (Cutter device)
 Hoist Controls

 Located: Cockpit overhead panel

 HOIST MASTER switch – REMOTE, OFF and PLT
 Rotary Control Switch – IN/OUT
 Cable Cutter Switch – CABLE CUT and ON (Red guarded)
Hoist Operator's Panel

 Located: R/H side Sta.320

 CARGO HOOK RELEASE
 CABLE CUTTER (Red guarded)
 Toggle Switch – Winch cable IN/OUT
 PRESS TO TALK
 Winch Arming Trigger
 Winch Control Valve

 Located:
 Sta.120 L/H side

 Use:
 Emergency
 Loss of electrical power
 Break shear wire
 Push in plunger
 Rotate knurled knob
 Return knob – Center (OFF)
 Operators Manual Caution

 When the winch is operated in emergency mode, the

cable limit switches are disabled Page: 4-3-9
 Check on Learning
 What must you do to cause the ramp to raise or lower if it
fails to operate normally?

Press the red button on the Pressure Actuated Valve

 What is the primary method of jettisoning external cargo?

 EMER REL ALL switch

 What caution must be observed when operating the cargo

winch in the emergency mode?
 Cable Limit Switches are inoperative

 How is the ramp kept closed (up) and locked?

 Mechanical Locks
Summary
Don’t Forget: EP’s and Limitations!