TM 1-1670-260-12&P
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Drogue Chute Installation
NOTE
Though not recommended by recovery flight parameters
(Table 1), if the ground crew determines it is necessary a
drogue chute may be attached to the disabled helicopter to
facilitate stable flight.
(1) Secure drogue chute to the tail end of tail-boom. Do not deploy drogue chute until recovery helicopter
has hovered over disabled or damaged helicopter.
k. The disabled helicopter is now ready for hookup to the recovery helicopter.
9. RIG RECOVERY HELICOPTER (Figures 1 and 4 and Table 1)
NOTE
Figure 1 details the disabled UH-60 helicopter and recovery
helicopter rigging. Reference numbers in the following text
that are outlined in parentheses [i.e., (1), (2), etc.] refer to
Figure 1 and Table 3 item numbers. Refer to Figure 1 and
Table 3 for configuration guidance.
a. Place a cargo hook thimble (17, Figure 1, View A, and Figure 4) into the single eye end of heavy weight
black/white sling with bridle loops (14).
Figure 4. Typical Cargo Hook Thimble Installation (Shown in Double-Eye Configuration)
b. Connect the single eye end of heavy weight black/white sling (14, Figure 1, View A) with the hook thimble
installed, to the recovery helicopter center cargo hook.
c. Pull free end of heavy weight black/white sling through center cargo hook hole and secure until helicopter
being recovered is ready for hook-up.
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