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1
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Manual for Dual Point Rigging

A

TM 4-48.11

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2
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4 Loop ADS lengths

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3,9,11,12,16,20 and 28 FEET

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3
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15 foot Tie Down Strap or Dacron Lashing rated Capacity

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10,000 Lbs

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4
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What is used to clean a Cargo Hook Reach Pendant?

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Warm water and Mild Detergent

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5
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Minimum circumference of a Polyester Round Sling in a Choker Hitch configuration

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None

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6
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Reference and Appendix for DA Form 7382

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TM 4-48.09 Appendix I
(I FOR INSPECTION)

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7
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Example of length extensions used during white out conditions

A

20 or 40 foot Aerial Delivery Slings, Polyester Round Slings

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8
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Advantages of Aerial Delivery

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Rapid movement of heavy equipment
Ability to bypass obstacles
Rapid relocation of supplies and Equipment
Use of multiple routes and landing sites
Establishment of multiple landing sites
Greater movement flexibility

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9
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What Manual covers Cargo Nets and A22 Cargo Bag?

A

TM 4-48.09

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10
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Who actually rigs the Load?

A

Supported Unit

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11
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What are the 3 units in a Sling load operation?

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Supporting Unit
Supported Unit
Receiving Unit

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12
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TYPES of Loads

A

High Density Load
Low Density Load
Aerodynamic Load

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13
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What TYPE of Load is not stable until streamlined?

A

Aerodynamic Loads

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14
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What type of load offers the best suitability?

A

High Density Loads

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15
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What type of Load offers the least suitability?

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Low Density Loads

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16
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CH-53E cargo hook rated capacity

A

36,000 Lbs

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17
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AC 6000500 Mod 1 Pendant rated capacity

A

12,000 Lbs

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18
Q

CGU-1/B length

A

Adjustable

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19
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10K Sling Leg Color

A

Olive Drab

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20
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10K Cargo Net mesh size

A

7.5 x 7.5 Inches

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21
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If a Cargo Hook Reach Pendant turn 360 degrees while suspended what must happen?

A

Immediately land and inspect

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22
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Rotor Wash can exceed what speed?

A

120 Knots

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23
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How far do you drive the grounding rod into loose sandy soil?

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24 Inches 045 degrees away from load

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24
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How far do you drive the grounding rod into firm soil?

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6-8 inches 045 degrees away from load

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25
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What manual is for single point rigging an M1101 High Mobility Trailer

A

TM 4-48.10

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26
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4 methods to Stabalize a Load

A

Reduce airspeed
Add weight to load
Streamline the load
Shorten Sling length

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27
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CLASSIFICATIONS of Sling Loads

A

Certified
Unique
Suitable
Prohibited
“CUPS”

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28
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CONFIGURATIONS of Sling Loads

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Single point Loads
Dual point Loads
Tandem Loads
Side by Side Loads
Multiple Sling Point Loads

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29
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Sling Load Inspection Record DA Form

A

DA Form 7382

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30
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What is used to spot clean an Aerial Delivery sling?

A

Soft bristle brush or clean damp cloth with Everblum Gold

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31
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How often do you inspect a Cargo Hook Reach Pendant?

A

Before and After every use and every 6 months

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32
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What is the reference for the link count conversion chart?

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TM 4-48.09 Appendic C
(C for conversion)
Or
TM 4-48.10/TM 4-48.11 Appendix B
(B for Both)

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33
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What is the classification of a load approved by the Development Command Soldier Center?

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Certified

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34
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What are the requirements to inspect a Sling Load?

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E4 and above and a graduate of Pathfinder, Air Assualt, or SLICC

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35
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Who ensures proper supervision of de-rigging a load?

A

Receiving Unit

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36
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What is the ACL of a UH-60A

A

8,000 Lbs

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37
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How long is the Rope on a 25K sling leg?

A

12 Feet

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38
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What is the Rated Capacity of a green Polyester Round sling in a basket confuguration?

A

10,600 Lbs

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39
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What speed do we prepare loads to fly?

A

60 Knots or Greater

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40
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Who Certifies Sling Loads?

A

The Developement Command Soldier Center

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41
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What is the reference for a 15 foot tie down strap or Dacron Lashing?

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TM 4-48.02 or FM 4-20.102

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42
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What is the rated capacity if a 2 loop Aerial Delivery Sling?

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8,900 Lbs

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43
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How long is a Cargo Hook Reach Pendant?

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Approximately 5 feet

44
Q

Who ensures the Load is ready to fly prior to the arrival of the aircraft?

45
Q

What does a ground crew normally consist of?

A

3 individuals
Ground Crew Signalman
Static Discharge Man
Hook up Man

46
Q

Who provides advanced coordination with the supporting unit NLT 24 hours in advance?

A

Supported Unit

47
Q

When rigging a load with a 25k sling set to be moved by a UH-60 what must you remember?

A

UH-60 cannot accept a 25k apex with a spacer

48
Q

What type of Nylon is used to construct the Aerial Delivery sling?

49
Q

If you are using a 25k sling set with 2 additional Slings, how mush can you lift?

A

25,000 Lbs

50
Q

What is used to remove oil and grease from a Cargo Hook Reach Pendant?

A

Varsol and Mineral Spirits

51
Q

How many ID tags must be legible on a Polyester Round sling?

A

One (comes with 2)

52
Q

What is the minimum length a Sling must be for a load to fly?

53
Q

How far from the metal hook end of the static discharge wand do you grab?

54
Q

What configuration is it when 2 loads are rigged one beside the other?

A

Side by side (shotgun)

55
Q

How many copies and who receives copies of the sling load inspection form

A

3 copies
Supported unit (You)
Supporting unit (Aviation)
Receiving unit (Taped securely to Load)

56
Q

Who provides assistance in the recovery and return of Sling load equipment?

A

Supporting Unit

57
Q

If placing 6 sling legs onto an Apex Fitting, from L to R, what is the sequence?

A

1,3,5,6,4,2

58
Q

When rigging a load with multiple Aerial Delivery Slings as lifting provisions, what do you keep in mind?

A

Make 1 complete twist for each 3 feet of Sling length

59
Q

If 4 medium suspension clevises are used as lifting provisions, what is the rated capacity?

A

15,000 Lbs

60
Q

25k sling leg rope diameter

A

1 1/4 inch

61
Q

5k cargo net volume

A

125 cubic feet

62
Q

Red Polyester Round sling length

63
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Who will direct the positioning of the load prior to the arrival of the aircraft?

64
Q

Which classification is a load carried on a one time or low frequency basis?

A

Unique Load

65
Q

What are the references for the Type XXVI Aerial Delivery sling?

A

TM 4-48.09 and FM 3.21.38

66
Q

What is the ACL of the CH-47D aft cargo hook?

A

17,000 Lbs

67
Q

How much does the AC 6000500 Mod 1 Pendant weigh?

68
Q

If dry cleaning solvent is not available, what may be used to clean the aerial delivery sling?

A

1/2 cup hand washing detergent dissolved in 1 gallon of warm water

69
Q

What is the total length of a Sling leg?

70
Q

How soon can static discharge build up after contact with the cargo hook has been lost?

71
Q

Which configuration is one load rigged and 2 cargo hooks used during flight?

A

Dual point Load

72
Q

What is the advantage of using a Cargo Hook Reach Pendant?

A

You do not need a static discharge man, and the aircraft can hover at a higher distance from the load.

73
Q

Who establishes communications between the supported and receiving units?

A

Supporting unit

74
Q

How often is the Aerial Delivery sling inspected?

A

Before and after every use and every 6 months

75
Q

What may be used to treat the looped ends of a Cargo Hook Reach pendant?

A

Silicone spray

76
Q

PPE for ground crew

A

ID Tags
Goggles
Earplugs
Gloves
Helmet
Flashlight
Static discharge wand
Survival knife

77
Q

Reference to build a field expedient static discharge wand?

A

TM 4-48 Appendix D
(D for Discharge)

78
Q

Which configuration is 2 or 3 stand alone loads individually attached to 2 or 3 cargo hooks

A

Multiple single point Load configuration

79
Q

Who supervises the rigging and inspection of loads?

A

Pathfinder

80
Q

What is the minimum weight of any sling load?

A

500 Lbs
CH-53 6,000 Lbs

81
Q

When making a choker hitch with a type XXVI multiloop line what is the minimum circumference?

82
Q

Who selects, prepares and controls the landing zone?

A

Receiving Unit

83
Q

Who provides expertise in the planning and execution of both PZ and HLZ operations?

A

Pathfinder

84
Q

What is the ACL of a UH-1N?

85
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What is an Aircraft’s Allowable Cargo Load based on?

A

“TAPAHAT”
Type of aircraft
Age of airframe
Pilot experience
Altitude
Humidity
Aviation units SOP
Temperature

86
Q

What is an Aircraft’s Maximum External Load (MEL) determined by?

A

Environmental conditions and Helicopter performance.

87
Q

When lifting multiple single point sling loads with a CH-47, where does the heaviest load get placed?

A

Center Hook

88
Q

How many static discharge wands are needed when attaching a dual point Load to a CH-53E?

89
Q

What is the rated capacity of a 6 loop Aerial Delivery sling when used as a lifting provision?

A

17,000 Lbs

90
Q

What us the sling to clevis most commonly seen as?

A

Vertical Pendant

91
Q

What is the rated capacity of the Type IV Connector Link?

A

12,500 Lbs

92
Q

If you are using a 10k sling set with 6 sling legs and 4 medium suspension clevis’s, how much can you lift?

A

10,000 Lbs

93
Q

What is the pin size for a 10k Apex?

A

1 1/8 inches

94
Q

What is a Polyester Round sling most commonly used as?

A

Vertical Pendant

95
Q

If your Polyester Round sling weighs 75 Lbs, what color is it?

96
Q

Between what distance is rotor Wash greatest?

A

20 to 60 Feet

97
Q

How far away and at what angle does the signal man position himself from the load?

A

20-25 meters, 045 degrees from either side

98
Q

How far can static electricity arc during hook up procedures?

99
Q

What side of the load will the extension be laid during white/brown out conditions?

100
Q

Who advises the supported and receiving units on Load limitations?

A

Supporting unit

101
Q

Who must operate the manual release when using the AC 6000500 Mod 1 pendant?

102
Q

Certified Loads are those certified by the Development Control Soldier Center after year__; located at __.

A

1984; Natick, MA

103
Q

Dependent upon aircraft emergency landing/bailout plan, the signalman could be positioned at the __ or__.

A

10 o’clock ; 2 o’clock

104
Q

Does the Age of the airframe affect MEL or ACL?

105
Q

Does Humidity affect MEL or ACL?

106
Q

Do environmental conditions affect MEL or ACL?

107
Q

Does temperature affect MEL or ACL?

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