PNEUMATIC RESCUE HAND TOOL

239.411 Figure 5-22.—Cable grip. failure. The cable grip is capable of supporting 1,000 pounds. (See figure 5-22.) The cable grip is an emergency condition device used by personnel performing rescue operations from a helicopter when the rescue hoist has a malfunction that renders the hoist inoperable. The cable grip is used for quick temporary attachment to the hoist cable. Maintenance The aircrewman’s responsibility for maintenance of the cable grip is limited to a freshwater wash and to informing maintenance control that it has been used. Repairs or other actions required are performed by organizational- level maintenance or above. Calendar Inspection All cable grips are subject to a calendar inspection upon issue and at intervals of 225 days. To inspect the condition of the cable grip, proceed as follows: 1. Inspect for missing, bent, fractured or damaged components. 2. Check hardware for security of attachment, corrosion, wear, and ease of operation. 3. Check for sharp edges and projections. Cleaning Clean the cable grip every time it has been immersed in salt water. To clean it, proceed as follows: 1. Clean devices with an acceptable cleaning agent. 2. Remove all foreign objects with low- pressure air. 3. Lubricate all movable parts of the cable grip with lubricating oil. Wipe off any excess oil with clean, dry, lint-free cloth. PNEUMATIC RESCUE HAND TOOL The pneumatic rescue hand tool is a cartridge- operated device. A chamber within the handle secures a 3,000 psi nitrogen gas cylinder, which provides a very powerful force against the cutting blade. The case is made of nylon webbing, 12 1/2 inches long and 5 3/4 inches wide at the top, tapering to 3 1/4 inches wide at the bottom. A 46-inch lanyard and baby swivel hook, attached to the upper grommet, are designed for 5-22