PATHFINDER WRITTEN SLING LOAD EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2024 #3
Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? - correct answer
TM 4-48.09
Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - correct answer
TM 4-48.10
Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - correct answer
TM 4-48.11
Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? - correct answer FM 3-21.38
Which reference covers Airdrop Platform Rigging Procedures? - correct answer FM 4-
20.102
What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? - correct answer
Supported Unit
Supporting Unit
Receiving Unit
Pathfinder Unit
The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. - correct answer Supported
Unit
The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. - correct answer Supporting Unit
An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______. - correct
answer Receiving Unit
Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the three
other units involved. - correct answer Pathfinder Unit
What is the ACL? - correct answer Allowable Cargo Load
What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the supporting unit?
- correct answer NLT 24 hours prior to mission
Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and _____
operations. - correct answer PZ and HLZ
What are the three types of loads? - correct answer High Density
Low Density
Aerodynamic
, These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and stable load/
- correct answer High Density Load
These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. - correct answer Low
Density Load
This load is unstable until streamlined. - correct answer Aerodynamic Load
What is the MEL? - correct answer Maximum External Load
What is the ACL based on? - correct answer 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? - correct answer 5000 lbs
What are allowable POA for the UH-1N/Y? - correct answer Nylon POA (Donut Ring)
11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant
Polyester Round Sling
T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take Metal poas. - correct answer False
T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take a 11K and 25K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant. - correct answer
False
How many cargo hooks does a UH-1N/Y have? - correct answer 1
What are allowable POA for the UH-60A/L/M? - correct answer 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? - correct answer 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? - correct answer 8000 lbs
What is the cargo hook tensile strength of a UH-60L? - correct answer 9000 lbs
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