Sling Loads Flashcards
(107 cards)
1
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Manual for Dual Point Rigging
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TM 4-48.11
2
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4 Loop ADS lengths
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3,9,11,12,16,20 and 28 FEET
3
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15 foot Tie Down Strap or Dacron Lashing rated Capacity
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10,000 Lbs
4
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What is used to clean a Cargo Hook Reach Pendant?
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Warm water and Mild Detergent
5
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Minimum circumference of a Polyester Round Sling in a Choker Hitch configuration
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None
6
Q
Reference and Appendix for DA Form 7382
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TM 4-48.09 Appendix I
(I FOR INSPECTION)
7
Q
Example of length extensions used during white out conditions
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20 or 40 foot Aerial Delivery Slings, Polyester Round Slings
8
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Advantages of Aerial Delivery
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Rapid movement of heavy equipment
Ability to bypass obstacles
Rapid relocation of supplies and Equipment
Use of multiple routes and landing sites
Establishment of multiple landing sites
Greater movement flexibility
9
Q
What Manual covers Cargo Nets and A22 Cargo Bag?
A
TM 4-48.09
10
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Who actually rigs the Load?
A
Supported Unit
11
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What are the 3 units in a Sling load operation?
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Supporting Unit
Supported Unit
Receiving Unit
12
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TYPES of Loads
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High Density Load
Low Density Load
Aerodynamic Load
13
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What TYPE of Load is not stable until streamlined?
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Aerodynamic Loads
14
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What type of load offers the best suitability?
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High Density Loads
15
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What type of Load offers the least suitability?
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Low Density Loads
16
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CH-53E cargo hook rated capacity
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36,000 Lbs
17
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AC 6000500 Mod 1 Pendant rated capacity
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12,000 Lbs
18
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CGU-1/B length
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Adjustable
19
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10K Sling Leg Color
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Olive Drab
20
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10K Cargo Net mesh size
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7.5 x 7.5 Inches
21
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If a Cargo Hook Reach Pendant turn 360 degrees while suspended what must happen?
A
Immediately land and inspect
22
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Rotor Wash can exceed what speed?
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120 Knots
23
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How far do you drive the grounding rod into loose sandy soil?
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24 Inches 045 degrees away from load
24
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How far do you drive the grounding rod into firm soil?
A
6-8 inches 045 degrees away from load
25
What manual is for single point rigging an M1101 High Mobility Trailer
TM 4-48.10
26
4 methods to Stabalize a Load
Reduce airspeed
Add weight to load
Streamline the load
Shorten Sling length
27
CLASSIFICATIONS of Sling Loads
Certified
Unique
Suitable
Prohibited
"CUPS"
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CONFIGURATIONS of Sling Loads
Single point Loads
Dual point Loads
Tandem Loads
Side by Side Loads
Multiple Sling Point Loads
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Sling Load Inspection Record DA Form
DA Form 7382
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What is used to spot clean an Aerial Delivery sling?
Soft bristle brush or clean damp cloth with Everblum Gold
31
How often do you inspect a Cargo Hook Reach Pendant?
Before and After every use and every 6 months
32
What is the reference for the link count conversion chart?
TM 4-48.09 Appendic C
(C for conversion)
Or
TM 4-48.10/TM 4-48.11 Appendix B
(B for Both)
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What is the classification of a load approved by the Development Command Soldier Center?
Certified
34
What are the requirements to inspect a Sling Load?
E4 and above and a graduate of Pathfinder, Air Assualt, or SLICC
35
Who ensures proper supervision of de-rigging a load?
Receiving Unit
36
What is the ACL of a UH-60A
8,000 Lbs
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How long is the Rope on a 25K sling leg?
12 Feet
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What is the Rated Capacity of a green Polyester Round sling in a basket confuguration?
10,600 Lbs
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What speed do we prepare loads to fly?
60 Knots or Greater
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Who Certifies Sling Loads?
The Developement Command Soldier Center
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What is the reference for a 15 foot tie down strap or Dacron Lashing?
TM 4-48.02 or FM 4-20.102
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What is the rated capacity if a 2 loop Aerial Delivery Sling?
8,900 Lbs
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How long is a Cargo Hook Reach Pendant?
Approximately 5 feet
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Who ensures the Load is ready to fly prior to the arrival of the aircraft?
Signalman
45
What does a ground crew normally consist of?
3 individuals
Ground Crew Signalman
Static Discharge Man
Hook up Man
46
Who provides advanced coordination with the supporting unit NLT 24 hours in advance?
Supported Unit
47
When rigging a load with a 25k sling set to be moved by a UH-60 what must you remember?
UH-60 cannot accept a 25k apex with a spacer
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What type of Nylon is used to construct the Aerial Delivery sling?
Type XXVI
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If you are using a 25k sling set with 2 additional Slings, how mush can you lift?
25,000 Lbs
50
What is used to remove oil and grease from a Cargo Hook Reach Pendant?
Varsol and Mineral Spirits
51
How many ID tags must be legible on a Polyester Round sling?
One (comes with 2)
52
What is the minimum length a Sling must be for a load to fly?
6 feet
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How far from the metal hook end of the static discharge wand do you grab?
16 inches
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What configuration is it when 2 loads are rigged one beside the other?
Side by side (shotgun)
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How many copies and who receives copies of the sling load inspection form
3 copies
Supported unit (You)
Supporting unit (Aviation)
Receiving unit (Taped securely to Load)
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Who provides assistance in the recovery and return of Sling load equipment?
Supporting Unit
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If placing 6 sling legs onto an Apex Fitting, from L to R, what is the sequence?
1,3,5,6,4,2
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When rigging a load with multiple Aerial Delivery Slings as lifting provisions, what do you keep in mind?
Make 1 complete twist for each 3 feet of Sling length
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If 4 medium suspension clevises are used as lifting provisions, what is the rated capacity?
15,000 Lbs
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25k sling leg rope diameter
1 1/4 inch
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5k cargo net volume
125 cubic feet
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Red Polyester Round sling length
30 feet
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Who will direct the positioning of the load prior to the arrival of the aircraft?
Signalman
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Which classification is a load carried on a one time or low frequency basis?
Unique Load
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What are the references for the Type XXVI Aerial Delivery sling?
TM 4-48.09 and FM 3.21.38
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What is the ACL of the CH-47D aft cargo hook?
17,000 Lbs
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How much does the AC 6000500 Mod 1 Pendant weigh?
53 Lbs
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If dry cleaning solvent is not available, what may be used to clean the aerial delivery sling?
1/2 cup hand washing detergent dissolved in 1 gallon of warm water
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What is the total length of a Sling leg?
20 feet
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How soon can static discharge build up after contact with the cargo hook has been lost?
5 seconds
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Which configuration is one load rigged and 2 cargo hooks used during flight?
Dual point Load
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What is the advantage of using a Cargo Hook Reach Pendant?
You do not need a static discharge man, and the aircraft can hover at a higher distance from the load.
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Who establishes communications between the supported and receiving units?
Supporting unit
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How often is the Aerial Delivery sling inspected?
Before and after every use and every 6 months
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What may be used to treat the looped ends of a Cargo Hook Reach pendant?
Silicone spray
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PPE for ground crew
ID Tags
Goggles
Earplugs
Gloves
Helmet
Flashlight
Static discharge wand
Survival knife
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Reference to build a field expedient static discharge wand?
TM 4-48 Appendix D
(D for Discharge)
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Which configuration is 2 or 3 stand alone loads individually attached to 2 or 3 cargo hooks
Multiple single point Load configuration
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Who supervises the rigging and inspection of loads?
Pathfinder
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What is the minimum weight of any sling load?
500 Lbs
CH-53 6,000 Lbs
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When making a choker hitch with a type XXVI multiloop line what is the minimum circumference?
8 inches
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Who selects, prepares and controls the landing zone?
Receiving Unit
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Who provides expertise in the planning and execution of both PZ and HLZ operations?
Pathfinder
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What is the ACL of a UH-1N?
5,000 Lbs
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What is an Aircraft's Allowable Cargo Load based on?
"TAPAHAT"
Type of aircraft
Age of airframe
Pilot experience
Altitude
Humidity
Aviation units SOP
Temperature
86
What is an Aircraft's Maximum External Load (MEL) determined by?
Environmental conditions and Helicopter performance.
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When lifting multiple single point sling loads with a CH-47, where does the heaviest load get placed?
Center Hook
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How many static discharge wands are needed when attaching a dual point Load to a CH-53E?
2
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What is the rated capacity of a 6 loop Aerial Delivery sling when used as a lifting provision?
17,000 Lbs
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What us the sling to clevis most commonly seen as?
Vertical Pendant
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What is the rated capacity of the Type IV Connector Link?
12,500 Lbs
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If you are using a 10k sling set with 6 sling legs and 4 medium suspension clevis's, how much can you lift?
10,000 Lbs
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What is the pin size for a 10k Apex?
1 1/8 inches
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What is a Polyester Round sling most commonly used as?
Vertical Pendant
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If your Polyester Round sling weighs 75 Lbs, what color is it?
Blue
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Between what distance is rotor Wash greatest?
20 to 60 Feet
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How far away and at what angle does the signal man position himself from the load?
20-25 meters, 045 degrees from either side
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How far can static electricity arc during hook up procedures?
12 inches
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What side of the load will the extension be laid during white/brown out conditions?
Left
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Who advises the supported and receiving units on Load limitations?
Supporting unit
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Who must operate the manual release when using the AC 6000500 Mod 1 pendant?
Aircrew
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Certified Loads are those certified by the Development Control Soldier Center after year__; located at __.
1984; Natick, MA
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Dependent upon aircraft emergency landing/bailout plan, the signalman could be positioned at the __ or__.
10 o'clock ; 2 o'clock
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Does the Age of the airframe affect MEL or ACL?
ACL
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Does Humidity affect MEL or ACL?
ACL
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Do environmental conditions affect MEL or ACL?
MEL
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Does temperature affect MEL or ACL?
ACL
