Boeing Rotorcraft recently took delivery of its first V-22 electric rescue hoist designed and manufactured by Goodrich Corporation. The hoist was installed onto a V-22 aircraft scheduled for delivery into service for the U.S. Air Force later this year.

The new AC-powered hoist incorporates Goodrich's "Category One" technology and uses a proprietary square motor design to improve rescue safety, simplify wiring and ease serviceability. This motor design also offers Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) protection allowing the hoist to pass the most stringent military requirements. The safety of the hoist is further enhanced by proprietary systems that allow the hoist to function at unlimited fleet angles and without the need for cool down.

According to Steve Loye, Vice President, Goodrich Hoist and Winch, "We are very excited by our participation in the V-22 program and look toward a long relationship with Boeing in support of this aircraft. This program provided a unique challenge as the hoisting operation is performed through the rear cargo door. Consequently the Goodrich and Boeing engineering team had to develop a unique solution while maintaining the proven functionality of the Goodrich Category One hoist."

Goodrich produces both traditional level wind and industry-unique translating drum cable management systems. Because the mission capabilities of the two design concepts are so unique, Goodrich distinguishes between the technologies by category distinctions -- translating drum as Category One and the traditional level wind as Category Two. Goodrich is the only manufacturer of the Category One technology in the world.

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