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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 Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,andSlingsAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDThree Park Avenue New York,NY 10016 USADate of Issuance:March 16,2012The next edition of this Standard is scheduled for publication in 2017.This Standard will becomeeffective 1 year after the Date of Issuance.ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of thisStandard.Interpretations are published on the ASME Web site under the Committee Pages athttp:/cstools.asme.org/as they are issued,and will also be published within the next edition ofthe Standard.Errata to codes and standards may be posted on the ASME Web site under the Committee Pages toprovide corrections to incorrectly published items,or to correct typographical or grammatical errorsin codes and standards.Such errata shall be used on the date posted.The Committee Pages can be found at http:/cstools.asme.org/.There is an option available toautomatically receive an e-mail notification when errata are posted to a particular code or standard.ThisoptioncanbefoundontheappropriateCommitteePageafterselecting“Errata”inthe“PublicationInformation”section.ASME is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.This code or standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria for American NationalStandards.The Standards Committee that approved the code or standard was balanced to assure that individuals fromcompetent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate.The proposed code or standard was madeavailableforpublicreviewandcommentthatprovidesanopportunityforadditionalpublicinputfromindustry,academia,regulatory agencies,and the public-at-large.ASME does not“approve,”“rate,”or“endorse”any item,construction,proprietary device,or activity.ASME does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with anyitems mentioned in this document,and does not undertake to insure anyone utilizing a standard against liability forinfringement of any applicable letters patent,nor assume any such liability.Users of a code or standard are expresslyadvised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the risk of infringement of such rights,isentirely their own responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted asgovernment or industry endorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for only those interpretations of this document issued in accordance with the establishedASME procedures and policies,which precludes the issuance of interpretations by individuals.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form,in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise,without the prior written permission of the publisher.The American Society of Mechanical EngineersThree Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990Copyright 2012 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll rights 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.5Section 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 Inspection 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 12-4.2Pilot 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.18Section 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.