Helicopter Rescue Hoist System
Breeze-Eastern Corporation Model HS-16600 

Breeze-Eastern Corporation's HS-16600 series external electric hoist system based on the BL-16600 utility/rescue hoist is the most compact and lowest weight equipment of its kind. Matching the size and power of light, single engine helicopters, this "baby" hoist has been used primarily in its utility role, enhancing helicopters operational capabilities.  The hoist is also used by several search and rescue services as a back up hoist.  Different configurations of this hoist have been installed and operated on some of the most popular light lift civil/civilian helicopters, including the Agusta A-109 and A-119, Bell 206, 222, 230 and MD Helicopter MD500. 

In recent years, a new variant of this hoist equipped with a Quick Connect/Disconnect mechanism (see picture) has been developed to fulfill the need for a SAR back-up hoist on medium and heavy lift helicopters, including the Boeing CH-46/BV-107, Eurocopter AS-332 Super Puma, Sikorsky H-60, "Hawk" Series and Westland Sea King. 

This superior value product can be factory installed on new production helicopters or it can be retrofitted on existing helicopters. Retrofits can be made directly by users/operators at their facilities with our technical assistance. Complete product support is provided by our World Wide Network of Service Centers. 

Technical Characteristics 

Performance

Rated load	300 lb (136 kg)
Speed @ 300 lb	50 ft/min (0.25 m/s)
Cable length	110 ft (34 m)
System weight	29 lb (13.2 kg)

Power Requirements (Helicopter Supply) 

Voltage	28 VDC
Electric current	35 A
Cable cutter	28 VDC, 5 A pulse

Upgrade Kit 

Older configurations of this hoist series, the BL-16600-110 and -120, can be field upgraded to the current configurations -170 and -180 by installing our KT-165 upgrade kit. 

Optional Features

• Quick Connect/Disconnect 
• Carrying case 
• Control pendant 
• Various hook designs

For dedicated Search and Rescue helicopters, both civil/civilian and military, which normally carry a heavy duty 600 pound lift rescue hoist as the primary rescue equipment, this Quick Connect Hoist provides an excellent back-up hoist system capability. 

For more information about this product including installations, please contact Breeze-Eastern Corporation Marketing Department at our facility in Union, New Jersey, USA.