VERTICAL REACH PENDANT
Abstract
The VRP is made of polyester poly (dacron) rope approximately 13 feet long and 1 1/4 inches in diameter. The upper end of the rope has a 10 inch oblong loop. The length of rope next to this loop is encased in hard plastic tubing. The next 6 feet has been dipped in liquid dacron after assembly with the remaining rope length either looped or tipped with a steel safety hook. Twenty- five of each type were evaluated by the 147th ASH Company. The entire assembly is stressed for a dynamic loading capacity of 10,000 pounds. The VRP was found to be suitable for connecting external loads to CH-47A helicopters. It is a safer and faster method than those presently being used. However, the reliability and durability of the present design was found unacceptable.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0828074
Entities
People
- Deverne R. Yost