1、AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Handling Loads Suspended From Rotorcraft ASME B30.12-2011(Revision of ASME B30.12-2006)Safety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsREAFFIRMED 2021ASME B30.12-2011(Revision of ASME B30.12-2006)Handling LoadsSuspended FromRotorcraftSafety St
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12、 reservedPrinted in U.S.A.CONTENTSForeword.vCommittee Roster.viB30 Standard Introduction.viiiSummary of Changes.xiChapter 12-0Scope,Definitions,and References.1Section 12-0.1Scope of B30.12.1Section 12-0.2Definitions.1Section 12-0.3References.4Chapter 12-1External Load Ratings and Characteristics.5S
13、ection 12-1.1Load Ratings.5Section 12-1.2Load Characteristics.5Chapter 12-2Lifting Components.6Section 12-2.1Primary Cargo Hook(s).6Section 12-2.2Hoist/Winch.6Section 12-2.3Rotorcraft.7Section 12-2.4Slings.7Section 12-2.5Longlines.7Chapter 12-3Inspection and Maintenance.10Section 12-3.1Rotorcraft In
14、spection and Maintenance.10Section 12-3.2Primary Hook(s)and Attaching Means Inspection and Maintenance.10Section 12-3.3Hoist and Hoist Rope Inspection and Maintenance.10Section 12-3.4Sling Inspection,Replacement,and Maintenance.10Chapter 12-4Operations.11Section 12-4.1Pilots and Crew.11Section 12-4.
15、2Pilot Qualifications.11Section 12-4.3Signalperson Qualifications and Responsibilities.11Section 12-4.4Operating Practices.13Chapter 12-5Handling the Load.17Section 12-5.1Hooking and Unhooking Loads.17Section 12-5.2Taglines.17Section 12-5.3Attachment Methods.17Chapter 12-6Signals and Communication.1
16、8Section 12-6.1Signal Systems.18Section 12-6.2Personnel.18Section 12-6.3Human External Cargo Communications.18Chapter 12-7Fueling and Ground-Based Facilities at the Work Area.19Section 12-7.1Fueling Operations.19Section 12-7.2Personnel Training.19Section 12-7.3Ground-Based Facilities Arrangement.19Figures12-0.2.2-1Hook With Closed-Throat Load Beam.212-0.2.2-2Hook With Open-Throat Load Beam.312-2.4.1-1Vertical Hitch.812-2.4.1-2Two-Leg Sling.812-2.4.1-3Three-Leg Sling.8iii12-2.4.1-4Four-Leg Sling.
