Who approves devices hoisted by helicopters?

• A. Safety Officer
• B. Commandant (CG-711)
• C. Coast Guard Operator
• D. Chief Engineer

Answer: (B)

The authority to approve devices hoisted by helicopters rests with the Commandant’s office that handles aviation policy and standardization (CG-711). This office is responsible for approving equipment used with Coast Guard helicopter hoists, ensuring the devices meet safety, weight, load, and compatibility requirements with the aircraft and its procedures. Once CG-711 approves a hoist device, it can be used in flight as long as maintenance and inspection follow the approved configuration.

Safety oversight and engineering roles play important parts in the process, but they don’t grant the formal approval to use hoist devices in flight. The Safety Officer focuses on risk and safety program administration, the Chief Engineer handles technical engineering matters, and the Coast Guard Operator is the user rather than the approval authority.