TB 022 - New Rope for Ladder Halyards & Equipment Lines

Question 1

They are constructed of ________-________ polyester fiber and have an intermittent blue pattern woven into the outer braid

Answer 1

Double-Braided

Question 2

This pattern is a ready means of identification as ______ is the designated color for ladder halyards and equipment lines.

Answer 2

Blue

Question 3

Strength-wise, polyester is far superior to manila (approximately ______ times stronger, size for size)

Answer 3

Three

Question 4

The ladder halyards and the equipment lines shall be inspected ________ and after each use

Answer 4

Monthly

Question 5

Protecting Halyard from unraveling at the ends:

1) ________ splice
2) ________ the tail to protect

Answer 5

Crown

Whipping

Question 6

If the rope should become dirty or contaminated with a foreign material, it shall be washed with clear ______ water

Answer 6

Cold

Question 7

If washing in clear cold water does not adequately clean the rope, then the ________ rope cleaner shall be used

Answer 7

Approved