Additional Common Equipment

Question 1

Which equipment can be used as a breakaway tie when single wrapped and a permanent tie when double wrapped?

Answer 1

2 inch tape and 1/4 inch cotton webbing

Question 2

What is the rated capacity of 2 inch tape and what is it used for?

Answer 2

• 80 lbs per wrap
• Used to shatterproof glass and plastic and as padding
• Used to secure excess on loads and loose items

Question 3

What is the rated capacity of type III nylon and what is it used for?

Answer 3

• 550 lbs

- A permanent tie to secure excess on loads

Question 4

What is the rated capacity of 1/4 inch cotton webbing and what is it used for?

Answer 4

• 80 lbs per wrap

- A breakaway tie to prevent sling legs from becoming misrouted or entangled

Question 5

What is the rated capacity of 3/8 inch hemp rope and what is it used for?

Answer 5

• 3,180 lbs

- Used to secure loose items on loads and as a lacing material (lacing material for cargo nets).

Question 6

What is the rated capacity of 7/16 inch nylon rope and what is it used for?

Answer 6

• 4,500 lbs

- Used to secure excess on loads and for rappelling (NOT FOR SWISS RAPPEL SEATS).

Question 7

What is the rated capacity of CGU-1B and what is it used for?

Answer 7

• 5,000 lbs
• Used to secure cargo in vehicles and trailers
• Used to secure two or more items together

Question 8

What is the static probe used for?

Answer 8

To protect the hook-up person from the static electricity generated from A/C during hover

Question 9

What is the rated capacity of the cargo hook reach pendants (CHRP), how is it used, and what is it used for, and what A/C can it be used with?

Answer 9

• 11,000 lbs (green bottom); 25,000 lbs (black bottom)
• Large looped end is attached to the load on the ground, the smaller looped end is attached to the cargo hook of the A/C.
• Reduces time and allows the hook-up team more flexibility. A static discharge person is not needed.
• Approved for use on all sling load A/C.

Question 10

Which tie-down material is round and smooth to the touch?

Answer 10

Type III nylon

Question 11

Which tie-down material is flat and rough to the touch?

Answer 11

1/4 inch cotton webbing

Question 12

What does CGU stand for?

Answer 12

Cargo Grab Hook Utility

Question 13

What is the rated capacity of the large clevis and what is it used for?

Answer 13

• 12,500 lbs

- A field expedient apex

Question 14

What is the rated capacity of the medium clevis and what is it used for?

Answer 14

• 6,250 lbs

- Used for the A-22 Cargo Bag

Question 15

What is the rated capacity of the small clevis and what is it used for?

Answer 15

• 6,250 lbs

- A lifting point

Question 16

What is the rated capacity of the 5/8 inch screw pin clevis and what is it used for?

Answer 16

• 4,420 lbs

- The primary lift point on fuel blivets

Question 17

What is the rated capacity of the small screw pin clevis and what is it used for?

Answer 17

• 8,650 lbs

- A tie down or lift point

Question 18

What is the rated capacity of the manufactured apex and what is it used for?

Answer 18

• 10,000 lbs

- Used for the 15 x 15 ft and 18 x 18 ft Cargo Nets

Question 19

What is the rated capacity of the platform clevis and what is it used for?

Answer 19

• 7,000 lbs

- Air Force Pallets

Question 20

What must the 5/8 screw pin clevis have IOT be serviceable?

Answer 20

cotter pin

Question 21

What is the hook sequence on cargo nets?

Answer 21

1, 3, 4, 2 or 1, 3, 2, 4