Hi guys,
Surprise! After some digging around in all the cool stuff that came with our A III, I found a complete cargo-kit!
Frame, hook, everything! It is a SIREN hook with a rather weird cable loop afair instead of a regular hook. As the job will require a remote hook, this doesn't bother however. The hook is supported in a frame that is mounted to the helicopter via short cable straps with pull-pins.
Quite neat engineering from the french chaps back then - todays EC-engineers should go to the museum some times to reload old ideas! There are even special brackets in the A III cargo hold to mount the whole kit!!
It seems the only difference between the 319B and the Lama is the cabin section - ....and 300-400 lbs in favor of the Lama.
This makes the kit fit both airframes, however if I can't dig up any paperwork that certifies the 319B to take a higher MTOW with external sling cargo, I am stuck with 750 kg. Now, the job is a rather fast/rough "move the s**t" affair, it really doesn't matter anyway. As ATN suggested a little less is more in these cases....
So last try: Does anyone know of a STC or factory-something that increases MTOW for the 319B for external load? ...like on the B3....
Next question:
Where do I get an overhauled or servicable winch for the A III.
I understand there where 2 different typs - electric and pneumatic (powered by turbine bleed air...)
We are rather interested in the air-hoist, but a good lead to an electric one is just as well appreciated!!
....and yes I did check in the "cool stuff", no luck, no winch there - would have been too good!
Cheers,
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