Hoist and Winch Test Rigs and Loading Winches
Helicopter hoist test rigs are manufactured to test rescue hoists after they have been serviced.
They offer full speed and full load tests to the component overhaul manual requirement.
Helicopter Hoist Test Rig
Typical example of a hoist and winch test rig.
This can test the hoist loading capacity at the maximum speed and load both pay in and reel out modes. Also full load test over the speed range.
This one also has a winch test facility to load the winches to 3000 kg.
Loading Winch for helicopter recovery hoists.
Hoist maintenance unit used for taking the cable off hoists and applying a load when the cable is wound back onto the hoist.

