F-5/T-38 Hoisting Sling

In by Chris Garville

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COC Aerospace Presents the New, Improved

F-5/T-38 Hoisting Sling

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COC Customer Request

“Make us an F-5 Hoisting Sling that was lighter, safer, and easier to use than to original steel cable system”

COC contracted with a cargo and material handling manufacturer to design the belts.

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CAD design of mounting brackets

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COC’s customer provided access to their F-5s so COC could develop the attach fittings.

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From complex, heavy, hard to install cable and outrigger hoist to a fabric-based sling

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From complex, heavy, hard to install cable and outrigger hoist to a fabric-based sling

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Extensive testing in each sling belt

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Structural & Stress Analysis

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COC’s hoisting sling can be used on other aircraft

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Benefits of COC’s Hoisting Sling

Far less weight

Weighs over 65% less than original steel cable hoisting sling.

Can be installed by one person instead of 3-4 people. Compact.

Fits easily in your Rolls Royce Convertible!

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Benefits of Fabric Bridle Sling

Safety

No sharp edges or fraying like steel cable

Easier to mount onto aircraft

Cost less than ½ steel cable sling

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Thank You

The COC F-5 Team

EXPERIENCE - OVER 5 DECADES YEARS SUPPORTING LEGACY AIRCRAFT
CUSTOMER SERVICE - OVER 50 YEARS SUPPORTING THE SAME CUSTOMERS
TRUST - ABOVE ALL, WE ALWAYS DO THE RIGHT THING

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COC Aerospace - Proprietary and Confidential Company Information

AS9100D