TM 10-1670-262-12&P
(3)
Suspension rope. The suspension rope is 147-feet long and made of nylon. Each end of the rope (fig.
1-3) is looped and spliced. A snap hook (1) is attached to each of the rope end spliced loops (2). The
suspension rope is designed to connect on one end to an anchoring device installed in a helicopter
while the opposite end is attached to the bridle D-ring.
(4)
Safety rope. The safety rope (fig. 1-3) is 12-feet long and made of nylon. Each end of the rope is
looped and spliced with a snap hook (1) attached to each spliced loop (2). The safety rope is used
when extracting two or three personnel and provides a means for the individuals concerned to hold
together, thereby minimizing possible wind buffeting and oscillation which may occur during pickup and
flight.
Figure 1-3.
The Suspension and Safety Ropes, Typical
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