Sling Load Operations Flashcards

1
Q

What reference covers sling load basic operations and equipment?

A

TM 4-48.09

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2
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What reference covers rigging of the A22 Cargo Bag?

A

TM 4-48.09

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3
Q

What reference covers rigging of the 5k and 10k cargo nets?

A

TM 4-48.09

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4
Q

What reference covers single point sling loads?

A

TM 4-48.10

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5
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What reference covers dual point sling loads?

A

TM 4-48.11

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6
Q

What reference covers Pathfinder Operations?

A

FM 3-21.38

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7
Q

What reference covers the rigging of airdrop platforms?

A

FM 4-20.102

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8
Q

What reference covers use of the black and silver load binders, and the 15-foot tie down strap?

A

FM 4-20.102

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9
Q

Who are the three elements involved in sling load operations?

A

Supported unit Supporting unit Receiving unit

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10
Q

Who and when must the supported unit coordinate for sling load operations?

A

With the supporting unit and receiving unit NLT 24 hours prior

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11
Q

What responsibility does all three units share?

A

Ensuring the load is not above the aircraft ACL

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12
Q

Who provides the sling load equipment necessary and actually rigs the load?

A

Supported unit

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13
Q

What are the three types of loads?

A

High density Low density Aerodynamic

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14
Q

What type of load is the most stable?

A

High density

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15
Q

What does MEL mean?

A

Maximum external load

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16
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What is the Allowable Cargo Load (ACL) based on?

A

TAPAHAT Type of aircraft Age of airframe Pilot experience Altitude above sea level Humidity Aviation unit SOP Temperature

17
Q

What is the cargo hook rated capacity of the UH-1N and UH-1Y?

A

5,000 lbs

18
Q

What points of attachment are certified on UH-1 aircraft?

A

Nylon (3-ft apex ring) 11k CHRP Polyester round sling

19
Q

What points of attachment are not certified on UH-1 aircraft?

A

Metal 25k CHRP

20
Q

What is the cargo hook rated capacity of the UH-60A?

A

8,000 lbs

21
Q

What is the cargo hook rated capacity of the UH-60L and UH-60M?

A

9,000 lbs

22
Q

What points of attachment are certified on UH-60 aircraft?

A

10k apex fitting with spacer 25k apex fitting w/o spacer 11k CHRP Polyester round sling

23
Q

What points of attachment are not certified on UH-60 aircraft?

A

Nylon 10k apex fitting w/o spacer 25k apex fitting with spacer 25k CHRP

24
Q

What is the center cargo hook rated capacity of the CH-47?

A

26,000 lbs

25
Q

What are the fore and aft cargo hook rated capacities if used separately?

A

17,000 lbs

26
Q

What is the fore and aft cargo hook rated capacity if used together?

A

25,000 lbs

27
Q

What points of attachment are certified on the CH-47?

A

Everything EXCEPT single point nylon

28
Q

What are the responsibilites of the supported unit?

A

Advance coordination with the supporting unit NLT 24 hours prior

Actual rigging of the loads

Funishing sling load equipment required

Ensure that loads fall within ACL and are properly rigged

29
Q

What are the responsibilities of the supporting unit?

A

Provide assistance in return of sling load equipment

Advise on load limitations

Advise on LZ/PZs

Ensure that loads fall within ACL

30
Q

What are the responsibilites of the receiving unit?

A

Select, prepare, and control the LZ including comms

Receive and de-rig the load

Ensure proper supervision of de-rigging

Provide return of lifting equipment

31
Q

T/F: The center hook on the CH-47 cannot be ground released?

A

True

32
Q

What aircraft can accept multiple single-point loads?

A

CH-47

33
Q

What order should multiple single-point loads going to the same location be attached to a CH-47?

A

Heaviest on center hook

Mid-weight on forward hook

Lightest on rear hook

34
Q

What order should multiple single-point loads going to different locations be attached to a CH-47?

A

First and lightest on forward hook

Second and mid-weight on rear hook

Last and heaviest on center hook

35
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A