Originally Posted by
Jetscream 32
Hola,
Any ideas why the S-92 max load on the hook is so low? 8000lb seems a tad low?
I think it's because the load is taken by the fuselage structure, unlike some types where a panel can be removed from the floor and the hook attached to the MGB itself. I recall that the hook itself has a limit of 10,000 lbs, but I'm a bit rusty these days!