PATHFINDER WRITTEN SLING

PATHFINDER WRITTEN SLING

LOAD EXAM ACTUAL

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Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? Ans✔- TM 4- 48.09 Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? Ans✔- TM 4- 48.10 Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? Ans✔- TM 4- 48.11 Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? Ans✔- FM 3-21.38 Which reference covers Airdrop Platform Rigging Procedures? Ans✔- FM 4-20.102 What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? Ans✔- Supported Unit Supporting Unit Receiving Unit Pathfinder Unit The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. Ans✔- Supported Unit The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. Ans✔- Supporting Unit

An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______.Ans✔- Receiving Unit Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the three other units involved. Ans✔- Pathfinder Unit What is the ACL? Ans✔- Allowable Cargo Load What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the supporting unit? Ans✔- NLT 24 hours prior to mission Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and _____ operations. Ans✔- PZ and HLZ What are the three types of loads? Ans✔- High Density Low Density Aerodynamic These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and stable load/ Ans✔- High Density Load These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. Ans✔- Low Density Load This load is unstable until streamlined. Ans✔- Aerodynamic Load What is the MEL? Ans✔- Maximum External Load What is the ACL based on? Ans✔- The type of aircraft Age of the airframe Pilot Experience Altitude above sea level

Humidity Aviation unit's SOP Temperature What is the cargo hook tensile strength of the UH-1N/Y? Ans✔- 5000 lbs What are allowable POA for the UH-1N/Y? Ans✔- Nylon POA (Donut Ring) 11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant Polyester Round Sling

T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take Metal POAs. Ans✔- False

T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take a 11K and 25K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant. Ans ✔- False How many cargo hooks does a UH-1N/Y have? Ans ✔- 1 What are allowable POA for the UH-60A/L/M? Ans✔- 10K Apex Fitting w/ Spacer 25K Apex Fitting w/o Spacer Polyester Round Sling 11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant What cannot be attached to a UH-60A/L/M cargo hook? Ans✔- Nylon Single POA 10K Apex Fitting w/o Spacer 25K Apex Fitting w/ Spacer 25K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant What is the cargo hook tensile strength of a UH-60A? Ans✔- 8000 lbs What is the cargo hook tensile strength of a UH-60L? Ans✔- 9000 lbs

What is the cargo hook tensile strength of a UH-60M? Ans✔- 9000 lbs Why can't a 25K Apex fitting w/ spacer or donut ring be used as a POA for a UH-60 series aircraft? Ans✔- Load cannot be jettisoned How many cargo hooks does a UH-60 series aircraft have? Ans✔- 1 How many cargo hooks does a CH-47 series aircraft have? Ans✔- 3 What is the tensile strength of the center cargo hook on the CH-47D? Ans✔- 26000 lbs What is the tensile strength of the center cargo hook on the CH-47F? Ans✔- 26000 lbs What is the tensile strength of the forward and aft cargo hooks on the CH-47D/F, independently? Ans✔- 17000 lbs What is the tensile strength of the forward and aft cargo hooks on the CH-47D/F combined? Ans✔- 25000 lbs How many static discharge wands are needed for a CH-47? Ans✔- 1 What special sling loads can only be flown with a CH-47? Ans✔- Multiple Single Point Loads What POA can be used with a CH-47D/F? Ans✔- 10K Apex Fitting (with or without spacer) 25K Apex Fitting (with or without spacer) Any nylon multi-point configuration Clevises Polyester Round Slings