Sling Loads

Question 1

On the 10,000 LBS set, what is the rope type, color ,diameter and length?

Answer 1

Double braided nylon, OD green, 7/8 of an inch in diameter, 12 feet long

Question 2

On the 10,000 LBS set what is the length of the chain and how many chain links?

Answer 2

8 feet long, 110 through 115 chain links

Question 3

On the 10,000 LBS said what is the color of the Apex?

Answer 3

Dull gray aluminum

Question 4

On the 10,000 pound set what is the diameter of the pin for the Apex?

Answer 4

The pin portion is 1 1/8 of an inch in diameter

Question 5

What is the total weight of the 10,000 LBS set?

Answer 5

52 LBS

Question 6

I’m a 25,000 LBS set what is the rope type, color, diameter and length?

Answer 6

Double braided nylon, black, 1 1/4 inch in diameter, 12 feet long

Question 7

On 25,000 LBS set what is the chain length and how many chain links?

Answer 7

8 feet long, 84 through 88 chain links

Question 8

In the 25,000 LBS set What color is the Apex?

Answer 8

Gold colored steel

Question 9

And a 25,000 LBS at Apex, what is the diameter of the pin portion?

Answer 9

1 1/2 inches in diameter

Question 10

What is the total weight of the 25,000 LBS set?

Answer 10

114 LBS

Question 11

How should sling sets be stored?

Answer 11

In an aviators kit bag, in a dry place off of concrete floors and out of direct sunlight

Question 12

What chart should you use when inspecting sling sets?

Answer 12

Damage criteria chart

Question 13

Where can you find a damage criteria chart?

Answer 13

TM4-48. 09, chapter 6