Slingload Flashcards
Slingload References
FM 4-20.197 Basic SL ops
FM 4-20.198 Single Point
FM 4-20.199 Dual Point
FM 3-21.38 PF Operations
3 elements involved in SL ops
Supported Unit: unit equipment being moved
Supporting Unit: Aviation Unit Flying
Receiving Unit: Receiving unit
3 types of Sling Loads
High Density: best stability
Low Density: least stable
Aerodynamic: unstable until streamlined
Allowable Cargo Load (ACL)
max load capacity for a particular mission. TAPAHAT Type of Load Age of AC Pilot Experience Altitude Humidity Aviation unit SOP Temperature
UH-1 Slingload
Nylon POA must be used. Ex. 3ft. apex ring
11K CHRP or Polyester round sling
Cargo hook strength 5,000lbs
UH-60 Slingload
10k apex spacer must be present 25k apex spacer must be removed. Never use nylon POA Cargo Hook strength on A model: 8000lbs. Cargo Hook strength on L & M model: 9000lbs
CH-47 Slingload
Center Hook Strength: 26K lbs
Fore and Aft Hook: 17K lbs
Combined: 25K lbs
Any POA can be used including nylon
Attaching different weights to multiple cargo hooks on the CH-47
Heaviest load on the center hook
Next heaviest load on the foreward hook
Lightest on the aft hook
Attaching different loads flown to different location on the CH-47
First delivery and lightest load on forward hook.
Second delivered mid-weight on aft hook
Last delivery heaviest load on center hook
CH-53E Slingload
Center Cargo Hook rated for 36K lbs
AC max lift: 32K lbs
Recommended min load: 6K lbs IOT jettison
Fore and aft cargo hook combined 32K lbs must be used together
CH-46A/D/E Slingload
Max cargo hook capacity:10k lbs
AC6000500 Mod-1 pendant may be used 12K
stationary hook
ADS Type 26 multi-loop line with 2 loops
8,900 lbs pendant, 5,600 lbs provision
Length: 3, 9, 11, 12, 16, 20, 120 ft
ADS Type 26 multi-loop line with 3 loops
13,500 lbs pendant, 8,500 lbs provision
Length: 60, 140 ft
ADS Type 26 multi-loop line with 4 loops
17,800 lbs pendant, 11,200 lbs provision
Length: 3, 9, 11, 12, 16, 20, 28 ft
ADS Type 26 multi-loop line with 6 loops
27,000 lbs pendant, 17,000 lbs provision
Length: 60, 120 ft
3 ft Apex Ring (Donut Ring)
3 ft 2 loop ADS w/ Type IV connector Link
Max Capacity: 10K lbs with 2 17,500 lbs
Type IV Connector Link
used to join ends 2 or 3 loop ADS or Donut Ring
Rated Capacity: 12,500 lbs
Two Point Link Assemblies
used to join ends of 4 or 6 loop ADS slings
Rated Capacity: 25K lbs
Large Suspension Clevis
Capacity: 12,500 lbs as pendant
lifting provision: 7,875 lbs
2 clevis as attachment points: 15,750 lbs
3 clevis as attachment points: 23,625 lbs
4 clevis as attachment points: 31,500 lbs
Can be used instead of 10K hard point
Medium Suspension Clevis
Capacity: 6,250 lbs as pendant
lifting provision: 3,750 lbs
2 clevis as attachment points: 7,500 lbs
3 clevis as attachment points: 11,250 lbs
4 clevis as attachment points: 15,000 lbs
Small Suspension Clevis
Capacity: 6,250 lbs as pendant
lifting provision: 3,750 lbs
2 clevis as attachment points: 7,500 lbs
3 clevis as attachment points: 11,250 lbs
4 clevis as attachment points: 15,000 lbs
CGU-1B Cargo Tie-Down Device
Capacity: 5,000 lbs
Length adjustable
15 Foot Cargo Tie-down
Capacity 10K lbs
Silver Load Binder
Capacity: 5K lbs