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1
Q

What are some of the advantages of a sling load

A

Allows rapid movement of heavy oversize equipment, or emergency supplies to the users

Rapid relocation of supplies to the user

The ability to bypass surface obstacles

Do use of multiple flight routes and landing sites to enhance sustainability and security of ground elements

Support of maneuvering units requirement

Greater moment flexibility for ground commander to accomplish tactical mission

2
Q

What TM represents multi surface helicopter sling load basic ops

A

TM 4–4 8.09

3
Q

What TM is for single point load rigging procedures

A

TM 4-48.10

4
Q

What TM is for dual point load Rigging procedures

A

TM 4-48.11

5
Q

What is the Air Assault operations manual

A

Attp 3-18.12

6
Q

What FM converse Pathfinder operations

A

FM 3- 21.38

7
Q

What is the purpose of a sling load

A

Cargo compartment cannot hold the load

Load exceeds the internal load limitations

Groundcrew must load and unload Cargo at once

LZ conditions prevent aircraft from touching down

8
Q

What are some of the limitations of sling load

A

Weight of the load exceeding Aircrafts capability

load instability during flight may restrict Aircrafts airspeed or maneuvering capabilities

Adverse weather or darkness may limit sling load operations

Atmospheric conditions such as (hat) humidity, altitude, temperatures, affects the helicopters left capabilities

Limited number of helicopters available for sling mission

Landing site surface such as dust snow debris limit pilots visibility

Landing site must be increased during hours of darkness or reduced visibility

9
Q

What does ACL stand for

A

Allowable Cargo Load

10
Q

What is the ACL for the UH 60 alpha

A

8,000 lbs

11
Q

What is the ACL of the UH 60 L/M

A

9,000 lbs

12
Q

What is the ACL for the CH47

A

Front and rear 17,000 lbs
Front and rear combined 25,000 lbs
Center hook 26,000 lbs

13
Q

What are the hook release limitations on the UH 60

A

Pilot or crew chief can release the hook

Groundcrew can manually release lever which is located on the right side

14
Q

What are the Hook release limitations on the CH 47

A

Pilot or crew chief can release the hook electronically

Crew chief can release all hooks manually from the inside of the aircraft

Forward and rear hooks have a manual release for ground unit located on the right side

Center hook has no release lever for ground crew

15
Q

What are the three units involved in sling load operations

A

Supported unit
Aviation unit
Receiving unit

16
Q

What are some of the responsibilities of the supported unit

A

Select, repair, and control the Pz

Requisitioning all equipment needed for sling load

Storing, inspecting, and maintaining All load equipment

Provide trained groundcrew for rigging and inspecting forms, controlling aircraft, aircraft guides, hooking up load, and clearing the aircraft for departure

Securing and protecting all sensitive items

Providing load disposition and instructions to the aviation and receiving unit

verifying load wait

17
Q

What are some of the responsibilities of the aviation unit

A

Establish coordination with the support and receiving unit within 24 hours

advises the supported unit load limitations

Advises supported unit and receiving unit of suitable pick up/LZ sites

Provide assistance in recovery and return of sling load equipment

Establish safety procedures and understanding of duties and responsibilities between the flight crew and ground-crew

18
Q

What are the receiving unit responsibilities

A

Select prepare and control LZ

Provide a train groundcrew to guide the aircraft to drop and de ring the load

Coordinate with the supported unit and control the return of the sling load equipment

Inspect the ringing of backroads

19
Q

What are the two common sling load equipment

A

The 10k (10,000 lb) and 25K (25,000 lbs) sling set

20
Q

What are the components for a basic sling set and how many of them are there

A
1 Apex
4 Sling legs
4 grab hook assemblies
4lifting chains
1 Aviators kit bag
21
Q

What are the characteristics of a 10k Sling set Apex Fitting

A

Aluminum
1 1/8 inch pin size
Weight 41/2 pounds

22
Q

What are the characteristics of a 10k Sling set nylon rope/sling leg

A

Rope color - olive Fred
Length 12 feet
Rope diameter 7/8 of an inch

23
Q

What are the characteristics of a 10k sling set chain

A

Links - 110-115

Length - 8 feet

24
Q

What is the total weight of the 10K Sling set

A

52 lbs

25
Q

What is the rated capacity for 1 10 K sling leg

A

2,500 lbs

26
Q

What is the characteristics of a 25K sling set apex fitting

A

Material - Alloy steel
Pin size - 1 1/2 inches
Weight - 10 lbs

27
Q

What are the characteristics of a 20 5K sling set nylon rope/sling leg

A

Color- black
Length 12 feet
Rope diameter - 1 1/4 inch

28
Q

What are the characteristics of a 20 5K sling set chain

A

Links 84-88

Length 8 feet

29
Q

What is the total weight of a 25K sling set

A

114 lbs

30
Q

How much can one leg carry in the 25 K Sling set

A

6,250 lbs

31
Q

What is the grab hook assembly

A

Dome not, lock nut, snap ring

You for to TM 4-48.09 ch. 6 the criteria chart

32
Q

How do you clean a sling set

A

Wash off all dirt and substances and wash with mild detergent or Hand soap

Do not dry on ground or in direct sunlight

33
Q

Inspection of 10K and 25K sling set

A

Inspect IAW TM 4-48.09 ch.6 The damage criteria chart

Inspect before and after every use or every six months

Inspec medals for rust, nicks, burrs, cracks, dents, bends, or metal distortion

34
Q

What is the rated capacity of the 2 inch tape and what is it used for

A

80 pounds per wrap
Used to shatterproof glass and plastic, And used to secure access on load

It can also be used as a breakaway tie when single wrapped

35
Q

What are the capacity of a type III nylon and what is it used for

A

550 pounds
It is used as a Permanente to secure portion of different loads

Note: it is round and smooth

36
Q

What is the rated capacity of a 1/4 inch cotton webbing and what is it used for

A

80 pounds
It is used as a breakaway tie to prevent sling legs from getting tangled. It is rough and flat you can also be used as a permanent tie when wrap two times or more

37
Q

What is the capabilities of a 3/8 inch hemp rope and what is it used for

A

3180 pounds

It is used to secure access unloads repelling and paying swiss seats. It is green in color

38
Q

What is the rated capacity of a 7/16 inch nylon rope and what is it used for

A

4,500 lbs

It is used to secure items on loads as a lace material. It is brown in color

39
Q

Why is the rated capacity of the CGU-1B what is it used for

A

5000 lbs

He’s used to secure access on loads in vehicles/trailers. Also used to secure two items together

40
Q

What is a static probe and what is it used for

A

A static probe is a tool which the static person uses. It is used to protect hook up person from static electricity during aircraft hover. You must stick the ground in 24 inches if loose soil, if Hard soil, stick in ground 6 to 8 inches at a 45 degree angle

41
Q

What must be done to all nylon rope before use

A

Ends must be burned and tape

42
Q

What is the rated capacity of the cargo hook reach pendants

A

Green bottom loop 10,000 lbs

Black bottom loop 25,000 lbs

43
Q

What is the cargo hold reach pendant used for

A

It is used as a point of attachment from low to aircraft

Must not be able to rotate 360 degrees

44
Q

Large clevis

A

12,500 lbs

Field expedient Apex

45
Q

Medium clevis

A

6250 lbs
Used for the A-22 cargo bag
Looks like loaf of bread

46
Q

Small clevis

A

6250 lbs

Used as a lifting point

47
Q

5/8 inch screw pin clevis

A

4420 lbs

Primary lifting points on fuel blivets

48
Q

Small screw pin clevis

A

8650 lbs

Used for a tie down of the lifting point

49
Q

Manufactured Apex

A

10,000 lbs
Used with the 15 by 15 or 18 by 18 Cargo net
It is a silver oval

50
Q

Platform clevis

A

7,000 lbs

Used on Air Force pallets

51
Q

1/2 inch Tubular Nylon

A

1,000 lbs

Used to secure loads on Howitzers

52
Q

Chain safety clamp

A

2000 lbs

Used on howitzer

53
Q

Arial delivery Sling ADS

A

10,000 lbs
Used in conjunction with the type 4 connector link to construct a 3 foot Apex link

It is 3 foot in length

54
Q

Inspections for the arial delivery Sling

A

Before and after use
Detailed inspection every six months
Stencil with the inspection month and year in line that are using a rigors pen, black or blue ink

55
Q

What is the stitch rule

A

There should not be three or more consecutive broken or loose stitches or five in the same area

If a DS is Dean unserviceable it should be labeled unserviceable

56
Q

Type IV connector link

A

12,500 lbs

Used to construct a 3 foot Apex ring when used with the ADS

57
Q

15ft tie down clamp

A

10,000 lbs

Used to Secure cargo in vehicle in conjunction with load binders

58
Q

Load binders

A
Silver colored binder
5000 lbs 
Black colored binder
10,000 lbs
Used as locking device to secure and tighten the straps latching on the 15 foot tiedown strap
59
Q

What are the general three personal required for sling load operations

A

Signal person
Static probe person
And hook up person

A total of three

Exception is when dealing with dual points, and extra hook up person may be used

60
Q

What is the ground crew uniform requirements

A
Ach
Goggles
Ear plugs
Gloves
Sleeves rolled down
Id tags and ID card
61
Q

What are they emergency procedures for Sling load

A

Pilot will take aircraft down and away from assembly area in a predetermined area established during the mission brief

Stay away from the tail rotor.

Stay away from exhaust of CH 47

62
Q

What are the three phases of a sling load operation

A

Preparation and rigging, inspection and sling load operation

63
Q

What is the apex set up requirement for UH – 60

A

Aluminum spacer when using 10,000 pound apex remove spacer when using 25,000 pound apex

64
Q

What is the apex set up requirement for CH 47

A

No special apex requirement

65
Q

Explain phase one preparation and rigging

A

Loads are prepared in accordance with proper TM

Vehicles must be 75% or less of fuel

Glass and plastic must be shatterproof with 2 inch tape

Breakaway and permanent ties placed on loads

Correct Link Count on loads for nose down altitude

66
Q

Phase II inspections preparation and rigging

A

Must be E-4 or higher and graduated from air assault, pathfinder, or sling load inspection certification course slicc

You must inspect the load a minimum of two times

If a deficiency his phone you will stop and fix it then the deficiency will be a new start.

You were then fill out three handwritten copies of DA form 7382-R

67
Q

What form do you fill out when you do a sling load inspection

A

DA form 7382-R

68
Q

Where does the 3 hand written copies of the DA form 7382-R go

A

Copy 1 goes with supporting aviation unit
Copy 2 secure with tape or tied down to load
Copy 3 to supported unit

69
Q

Phase III the Sling load operation

A

A trained groundcrew will ensure phase 1 and two were performed correctly. A signal man will guide the aircraft using proper hand and arm signals. Once the hook up is complete the signal man will then signal for aircraft to take off ensuring the load is not suspended over anyone’s head

70
Q

Three factors of in-flight stability

A

Proper weight minimum weight is 500 pounds and max weight cannot exceed aircraft lift or cargo hook capability

Proper drag surface- A nose down lift altitude is achieved by proper link called making load as aerodynamic as possible

Proper airspeed-determined by the aviation unit commander or the pilot in command

71
Q

Ways to improve in-flight stability

A

Increase weight of the load

Redistribute weight (load plan)

Alter Drag surface-link count

Install drouge shoot

Reduce air speed

72
Q

What is the least preferred method to improve in flights stability

A

Reducing air speed

For security reasons

73
Q

What are the three classifications of Sling loads

A

Certified Sling load

Suitable Sling load

Unique Sling load

There is also prohibited

74
Q

What is certified sling load

A

Load which has completed the evaluation and testing required for sling load certification by Nitick soldier system center

75
Q

What is suitable sling load

A

Loads that have not been certified but have demonstrated acceptable static left and flight characteristics during flight

76
Q

What is unique sling load

A

Loads or equipment carried on a one time or low-frequency has to be approved by or five or higher

77
Q

What is prohibited sling load

A

Loads that are items or equipment that are prohibited from sling loading

78
Q

15 by 15 Cargo net

A

Max weight 5000 lbs

Load bearing zone 5’ by 15’

79
Q

18’ by 18’ Cargo net

A

Max weight 10,000 lbs
Load bearing zone 6’ by 6’
Hook sequence clock wise or counter clock wise 1234
75% of Cargo must be in LBZ

80
Q

A22 Cargo bag

A

Max weight 2200 lbs
Minimum weight 500 lbs
Link count 3

81
Q

500 gallon fuel blivet

A

Max weight of one drum 4100 lbs
Empty weight 285 lbs
Link count 3
3 blivets link count 55 front 3 rear

82
Q

M149 and M149 A1 Water trailer

A

Max weight 6320 lbs
Empty weight 2,800 lbs
Link count 75 front 90 rear

83
Q

M998 Hmmv

A

Max weight 7700 lbs
Empty weight 5200 lbs
ACL 2500 lbs
Link count 60 front 10 rear

84
Q

M 1097 HMMV

A

Max weight 10000 lbs
Empty weight 5,900 lbs
ACL 4,100 lbs
Link count 60 front 10 rear

Shotgun link count
Front 30,50,50,30
Rear 3,7,7,3

85
Q

M1067 LMTV

A
Max weight 23,200 lbs
Empty weight 17,700 lbs
ACL 5,430 lbs
Link count front 30 rear 20 
Extended chains