Development of an advanced Active Arm External Load Stabilization System (AAELSS II) for helicopters has been accomplished through analysis, ground test, and flight evaluation of the concept on a CH-47C aircraft. Hydraulically powered arms mounted beneath the helicopter automatically control load motion to provide pendular damping levels in excess of 25% of critical. The system completely eliminates longitudinal pilot-induced oscillation (PIO) tendencies, permitting full envelope instrument meterological conditions (IMC) flight with heavy external payloads. Potential for precision hover load placement and flight with unstable loads exists. The design is also capable of operating with winchable HLH cargo hoist cable systems. (Author)
Active Arm (External Cargo) Stabilization System Flight Demonstration
1976
127 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Aircraft , Logistics Military Facilities & Supplies , Helicopter hoists , Stabilization systems , Cargo handling , Flight testing , External stores , Loading(Handling) , Cargo , Damping , Dynamic loads , Servomechanisms , Actuators , Cable assemblies , Active systems , Oscillation , H-47 aircraft , CH-47C aircraft , Flying qualities , Advanced active arm external load stabilization system , AAELSS(Advanced active arm external load stabilization system)