Sling Load Nomenclature 6 Flashcards
8 foot green polyester round sling weight
4
17 foot green polyester round sling weight
10
8 foot yellow polyester round sling weight
5
17 foot yellow polyester round sling weight
11
30 foot red polyester round sling weight
26
65 foot blue polyester round sling weight
75
71 foot blue polyester round sling weight
81
Four ways to stabilize load
Reduce airspeed
Increase weight
Reduce sling length
Streamline load
4 certifications levels of a king load
Certified
Suitable
Unique
Prohibited
Four load configuration definitions
Sing point loads
Duel point loads
Tandem loads
Side by side shotgun loads
Inspection sheet form
DA 7392
Multi service helicopter sling load basic operations and equipment
TM 4-48.09
8 Polyester round sling deficiencies
Acid or alkali burns
Both id tags missing or unreadable
Melting, charring, or weld slplatter
Holes, cuts, tears, abrasive materials that expose core fiber
Broken or worn stitching that exposes core fiber
Knots
Distortion, excessive pitting, corrosion, broken fittings
Any condition that raises doubt as to the strength of the round sling
Multi service helicopter sling load single point rigging procedures
TM 4-48.10
Multi service sling loads duel point rigging procedures
TM 4-48.11