The WE-5611 Cargo Winch System was selected by McDonnell Douglas for the
Air Force KC-10A Refueling Cargo Tanker. This electrically powered Cargo
Winch is used to move and relocate cargo within the interior of the aircraft
when on the ground or during flight. The system includes a Crewman' s Handgrip
Pendant and Cable for "Up" "Down" remote control operations, and in addition
a redundant manual switch used for the same purpose located on the winch
motor. A proprietary roller assembly outlet from the winch permits the
entire cable length to be reeled in and out easily over ball bearing grooved
wheels at wide fleet angles.
Incorporated in the design of the Winch are the following:
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75 feet of useable, flexible, steel, non-rotating cable
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"IN" and "OUT" sealed limit switches to stop motor at the limits of the
cable travel
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Level-wind device driven by cable grooves in the drum
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Roller assembly for cable fleet angles of up to 14 degrees in any plane
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Overload clutch
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Load holding brake
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Thermal protector
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Radio noise-free construction
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Swivel cargo hook with keeper
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Power cord assembly
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Handgrip Pendant with "Up" and "Down" switch
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Fully qualified in accordance with applicable MIL specs.
NOTE: The WE-2171-2 and WE-2171-3 versions of
this winch are on a USAF-Lockheed C-141 and C-5A Jet Cargo Transports |
