Sling Load Operations

Question 1

What reference covers sling load basic operations and equipment?

Answer 1

TM 4-48.09

Question 2

What reference covers rigging of the A22 Cargo Bag?

Answer 2

TM 4-48.09

Question 3

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

Answer 3

TM 4-48.09

Question 4

What reference covers single point sling loads?

Answer 4

TM 4-48.10

Question 5

What reference covers dual point sling loads?

Answer 5

TM 4-48.11

Question 6

What reference covers Pathfinder Operations?

Answer 6

FM 3-21.38

Question 7

What reference covers the rigging of airdrop platforms?

Answer 7

FM 4-20.102

Question 8

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

Answer 8

FM 4-20.102

Question 9

Who are the three elements involved in sling load operations?

Answer 9

Supported unit Supporting unit Receiving unit

Question 10

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

Answer 10

With the supporting unit and receiving unit NLT 24 hours prior

Question 11

What responsibility does all three units share?

Answer 11

Ensuring the load is not above the aircraft ACL

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Supported unit

Question 13

What are the three types of loads?

Answer 13

High density Low density Aerodynamic

Question 14

What type of load is the most stable?

Answer 14

High density

Question 15

What does MEL mean?

Answer 15

Maximum external load

Question 16

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

Answer 16

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

Question 17

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

Answer 17

5,000 lbs

Question 18

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

Answer 18

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

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Metal 25k CHRP

Question 20

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

Answer 20

8,000 lbs

Question 21

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

Answer 21

9,000 lbs

Question 22

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

Answer 22

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

Question 23

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

Answer 23

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

Question 24

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

Answer 24

26,000 lbs

Question 25

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

Answer 25

17,000 lbs

Question 26

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

Answer 26

25,000 lbs

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Everything EXCEPT single point nylon

Question 28

What are the responsibilites of the supported unit?

Answer 28

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

Question 29

What are the responsibilities of the supporting unit?

Answer 29

Provide assistance in return of sling load equipment Advise on load limitations Advise on LZ/PZs Ensure that loads fall within ACL

Question 30

What are the responsibilites of the receiving unit?

Answer 30

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

Question 31

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

Answer 31

True

Question 32

What aircraft can accept multiple single-point loads?

Answer 32

CH-47

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Heaviest on center hook Mid-weight on forward hook Lightest on rear hook

Question 34

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

Answer 34

First and lightest on forward hook Second and mid-weight on rear hook Last and heaviest on center hook