TM 1-1680-320-13&P
HIGH PERFORMANCE RESCUE HOIST ASSEMBLY
THEORY OF OPERATION
RESCUE HOIST ASSEMBLY
The rescue hoist assembly is intended for installation on all UH-1 and UH-60 series helicopters. The hoist is an
electronically powered unit consisting of five major assemblies; winch assembly, boomhead assembly, boom
position support assembly, control panel assembly, and control pendant assembly. The hoist has a 258 foot
(79.25 m) cable and 600 pound (272.4 kg) rated load. Lift speed at rated load is 125 feet (38.1 m) per minute or
250 feet (76.2 m) per minute at 300 pound (136.2 kg) load. The hoist uses aircraft power, and can be operated by
one person.
