STEVEN FRANCIS NELSON
Pilots at 180 Ave, Cormorant, MN

License number
Minnesota A1378358
Issued Date
Sep 2016
Expiration Date
Sep 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
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Address
41499 180Th Ave, Cormorant, MN 56572

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Hoist Support Removably Mountable Externally Onto A Helicopter

US Patent:
8052090, Nov 8, 2011
Filed:
May 28, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/455191
Inventors:
Steven F. Nelson - Pelican Rapids MN, US
Assignee:
War Fighter Works, LLC - Las Vegas NV
International Classification:
B64D 1/12, B64C 1/22
US Classification:
2441374, 2441181
Abstract:
A support system attaches a hoist to the External Stores Support System of an aircraft by using a boom from which a first leg depends and is attached to a forward fitting. A second leg is attached to the boom via a collar and attaches to an aft fitting while a torque arm is pivotally attached to the collar via a support arm, the torque arm also attaches to a tie-down fitting. The legs are attached to their respective fittings using pins and the torque arm is bolted to the tie-down ring fitting. A hoist slip having a horn is attached to an end of the boom.