Pathfinder Written Sling Load Exam
Questions & Answers Correct!!!!
Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? - ANSWERTM 4-
48.09
Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - ANSWERTM 4-
48.10
Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - ANSWERTM 4-
48.11
Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? - ANSWERFM 3-21.38
Which reference covers Airdrop Platform Rigging Procedures? - ANSWERFM 4-20.102
What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? - ANSWERSupported
Unit
Supporting Unit
Receiving Unit
Pathfinder Unit
The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. - ANSWERSupported Unit
The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. - ANSWERSupporting Unit
An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______. -
ANSWERReceiving Unit
Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the three
other units involved. - ANSWERPathfinder Unit
What is the ACL? - ANSWERAllowable Cargo Load
What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the supporting unit?
- ANSWERNLT 24 hours prior to mission
Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and _____
operations. - ANSWERPZ and HLZ
What are the three types of loads? - ANSWERHigh Density
Low Density
, Aerodynamic
These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and stable load/
- ANSWERHigh Density Load
These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. - ANSWERLow Density
Load
This load is unstable until streamlined. - ANSWERAerodynamic Load
What is the MEL? - ANSWERMaximum External Load
What is the ACL based on? - ANSWERThe 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? - ANSWER5000 lbs
What are allowable POA for the UH-1N/Y? - ANSWERNylon POA (Donut Ring)
11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant
Polyester Round Sling
T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take Metal POAs. - ANSWERFalse
T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take a 11K and 25K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant. - ANSWERFalse
How many cargo hooks does a UH-1N/Y have? - ANSWER1
What are allowable POA for the UH-60A/L/M? - ANSWER10K 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? - ANSWERNylon 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? - ANSWER8000 lbs
What is the cargo hook tensile strength of a UH-60L? - ANSWER9000 lbs
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