Slingloads Characteristics Flashcards
Rated Capacity of a UH-72A
1,500 lbs
Rated capacity of the UH-1N
5,000 lbs
Rated capacity of the UH-1Y
5,000 lbs
Rated capacity of the UH-60A
8,000 lbs
Rated capacity of the UH-60L
9,000 lbs
Rated capacity of the UH-60M
9,000
Rated capacity of the CH-46
10,000 lbs
Rated capacity of the CH-47
Center: 26,000 lbs
Fore & Aft: 17,000 lbs
Rated capacity of the CH-47 Fore and Aft cargo hooks combined
25,000 lbs
Rated capacity of the CH-53
Min: 6,000 lbs
Max: 32,000 lbs
Center Cargo Hook: 36,000 lbs
What are the sling load classifications?
- Certified
- Unique
- Prohibited
- Suitable
What are the sling load types?
- High Density
- Low Density
- Aerodynamic
What is the most preferred load type?
High density
What is the least preferred load type?
Low density
What are the five load configurations?
- single point
- dual point
- multiple point
- tandem
- shotgun
What is the difference between a single point in dual point load configuration?
Single point - one cargo hook
Dual point – one load, 2 cargo hooks
Define multiple point load configuration
Multiple single points, multiple hooks
What is the difference between tandem and shotgun load configurations?
Tandem is two loads rigged front to back with 2 cargo hooks.
Shotgun is two loads rigged side to side with 1 or 2 cargo hooks.
What is the deficiency verbatim?
Excess A7A strap not secured
What are the Apex restrictions (POA to AC) for the UH-1N/Y
Can: nylon, polyester round sling, 11k cargo hook reach pended, 10K potted eye
Cannot: metal, 25k cargo hook reach pendant, 25K potted eye
What are the Apex restrictions (POA to AC) for the UH-60A/L/M
Cannot: nylon, 10k apex w/o spacer, 25k apex w/ spacer, 25k cargo hook reach pendant, 25K potted eye
How many links when rigging a cargo net to a sling set?
3 links
What is the link count for M-1097 HMMWV with a 25k sling set
Front: 60
Rear: 10
What is the weight and volume of the 5k cargo net?
58 lbs
125 ft³