Maintenance and Modifications
Colllins Sees Success with Goodrich Hoists
Goodrich Hoist & Winch, part of Collins Aerospace since its merger with UTC Aerospace in 2018, has pioneered the Human External Cargo (HEC) hoist category.
Goodrich Hoist & Winch technician Jim Verhague works to assemble a 44318 HEC-certified hoist at the Collins Aerospace company's Brea, California headquarters. The unit has been selected by three California fire and rescue agencies to equip the latest entries to their helicopter fleets. (Photo: Curt Epstein)
Goodrich Hoist & Winch technician Jim Verhague works to assemble a 44318 HEC-certified hoist at the Collins Aerospace company's Brea, California headquarters. The unit has been selected by three California fire and rescue agencies to equip the latest entries to their helicopter fleets. (Photo: Curt Epstein)

Collins Aerospace Systems announced today at HAI’s HeliExpo that the Goodrich 44318, its newest rescue hoist, has been selected by a trio of California aerial firefighting agencies to equip their latest helicopters. The Los Angeles County Fire Department and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire) have chosen the unit for their new S-70i Firehawks, while the Santa Barbara County Fire Department will install the hoist in an HH-60L Blackhawk helicopter it is having converted to firefighting configuration.