Sling Load Flashcards
What PPE shall ground crew wear?
Eye
Ear
Head protection
When the Cargo hook switch is in the SAFE position, what can’t be used in an emergency?
Cyclic emergency release buttons will not function in the SAFE position.
How high should aircraft lift the load to ensure it is safe before forward flight?
10-15 ft above the ground
A static wand person is required for ground crew if the pendant is not what type?
MK-105
MK-128
DSG-12-5K
Or other adequately insulated cargo pendant.
How many pounds of downward pressure do you need for the cargo hook to release?
At least 20 lbs.
What are the advisory reports when LOAD is in forward flight?
Load is Oscillating.
Load is Swinging fore and aft ___ ft.
Load is Swinging side to side ___ ft.
Load is Spinning.
Load is Sailing Aft.
What are the advisory reports when delivering the LOAD?
Load is on deck.
Slack in the pendant.
Ready to release.
Load released.
What are the advisory reports when ground crew is connecting the LOAD?
Ground crew approaching the aircraft.
Ground crew under the aircraft.
Ground crew connecting the LOAD.
LOAD connected.
Ground crew clear of the aircraft.
Prepare to take the LOAD (all slack is out of pendant and rope)
Taking the LOAD (LOAD is off the deck)
LOAD is clear of the deck.
Ready for forward flight.
How many pounds is the cargo hook rated for?
6000 lbs.
How many legs can you have for the MK-105 pendant?
1-6 legs
What are the different lengths for the MK-105?
Regular (6 ft. Long) color coded orange.
Long (10 ft. Long) color coded green.
How many pounds can the MK 105 pendant hold up to?
How many pounds is the maximum safe working load using only one leg of the MK-105?
Holds up to 6000 lbs.
One leg: safely at 3000 lbs.
MK 128 pendant can hold up to how many pounds?
How many legs can it have?
Up to 4000 lbs.
1 to 2 legs
What is the emergency load release call?
Pickle, pickle, pickle
On a 10,000 pound sling set, each sling leg is rated for how much weight?
2500 pounds
