Phase 2 Flashcards
(113 cards)
Basic Operations and Equipment reference
TM 4-48.09
Single-Point Load Rigging Procedures reference
TM 4-48.10
Dual-Point Load Rigging Procedures reference
TM 4-48.11
Airborne and Air Assault Operations reference
FM 3-99
Pathfinder Operations reference
FM 3-21.38
external sling loads used when: (4)
- cargo compartment can’t hold load
- load exceeds A/C’s internal load limit
- ground crew must load/unload cargo at once
- landing zone conditions prevent A/C touchdown
advantages of sling load (6)
- allows rapid movement of heavy equipment/ emergency supplies directly to user
- rapid relocation of supplies/ equipment
- ability to bypass surface obstacles
- use of multiple flight routes + landing sites enhances sustainability + security of ground units
- establishment of multiple landing sites supports maneuvering unit requirements
- greater movement flexibility for ground commander to accomplish tactical mission
limitations of sling load (7)
- load of weight restricted to A/C’s operating ability
- load instability may restrict A/C speed/maneuvering
- adverse weather/darkness (low visibility)
- atmospheric conditions affect A/C lift capacity
- limited # of A/C available for sling load missions
- landing site conditions may restrict operations
- landing site size must increase w/reduced visibility
actual maximum weight is determined by what factors? (7)
fuel
distance to be flown
density altitude
temperature
altitude
humidity
airframe
ACL for external loads UH-60A
8,000 lbs
ACL UH-60L/M
9,000 lbs
ACL CH-47 (all hooks + dual)
front = 17,000 lbs
rear = 17,000 lbs
center = 26,000 lbs
dual front+rear = 25,000 lbs
cargo hook release UH-60
- pilot/ crew chief can release electronically
- manual release lever on right side
cargo hook release CH-47D
- pilot/ crew chief can release all hooks electronically
- crew can release all hooks manually from inside
-fore + Aft hooks have manual release knob on right; turn counter-clockwise to activate; 13 ft. apart
3 units involved in sling load operation
- supported unit
- aviation unit
- receiving unit
supported unit duties (8)
- selecting, controlling PZ
- ordering all needed equipment for sling load
- storing, inspecting, maintaining all S/L equipment
- providing trained ground crews
- securing/ protecting all sensitive items
- providing load dispositions to aviation+receiving units
- verifying load weight (include rigging equipment)
- designate safe rendezvous point
aviation unit duties (5)
- establish coordination w/ supported+receiving units
- advise supported unit on load limitations
- advise supported+receiving on selected LZ’s/PZ’s
- provide assistance in recovery/return of equipment
- establish safety procedures+ flight/ground crew jobs
who makes the final decision on whether the cargo will be moved?
pilots
receiving unit duties (4)
- select, prepare, control LZ
- provide trained ground crews to guide+de-rig loads
- coordinate w/supporting unit for equipment return
- inspect rigging of back loads (returning)
both 10,000 and 25,000 lb sling sets consist of:
metal apex fitting assembly
four sling leg assemblies
aviator’s kit bag
weight of 10,000 lb set rope
52 pounds (w/4 sling leg assemblies)
weight of 25,000 lb set rope
114 pounds (w/4 sling leg assemblies)
characteristics of 10,000 lb set rope (4)
- double-braided nylon
- olive drab (green) colored
- 7/8 inch diameter
- 12 feet long
characteristics of 25,000 lb set rope (4)
- double-braided nylon
- black colored
- 1 1/4 inch diameter
- 12 feet long