AIR ASSAULT PHASE 2 TEST FY2021 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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What does TM 4-48.09 cover ? - correct answer Basic operations and equipment
What does TM 4-48.10 cover? - correct answer Single point load rigging procedures
What does TM 4-48.11 cover? - correct answer Dual point load rigging procedures
What are the common uses of slingloads? - correct answer Ship to shore movement
Over the battle field
Shore to ship movement
Firepower emplacement
What are the sling load classifications? - correct answer Certified
Unique
Prohibited
Suitable
What is a single point load configuration, dual point, tandem, side by side and multi
single point load configuration? - correct answer SP: one load rigged, uses one cargo
hook
DP: one load rigged, uses two cargo hooks
Tandem: two loads rigged, one in front on another
Side by side(shotgun): two loads rigged, one beside the other
Multi single point: loads are connected to two or more attachment points or aircraft
cargo hooks.
What hook is the heaviest, lightest and medium? - correct answer Center
AFT
FORE
What are the 6 advantages to a sling load op? - correct answer -Rapid movement
-Bypass surface obstacles
-Rapid relocation
-Use of multiple flight routes and landing sites to enhance sustainability and security
ground unit
-establishment of multiple landing sites to support the maneuvering unit requirements
-movement flexibility
What are the 7 limitations of a sling load op? What is the biggest? - correct answer -
weight of load is restricted to the aircrafts operating capability
-load instability during flight may restrict aircraft airspeed
-adverse Weather and darkness
*ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS*
- limited number of helicopters
, -landing site surface conditions
-landing site being increased because of reduced visibility
What are the cargo hook capacities for uh-60 A/LM? - correct answer A: 8,000
L/M: 9,000
What are the hook capacities for the CH-47? - correct answer AFT/FORE: 17,000lbs
Center: 26,000lbs
Dual Point: 25,000lbs
What is the cargo hook capacity of a LUH-72A? - correct answer 3,306lbs or 1,500kg
What factors will affect the lift capacity? - correct answer Wind
Humidity
Altitude
Temperature
Fuel
What 3 units are involved in a sling load operation? - correct answer Supported unit
Aviation unit
Receiving unit
The cargo hook release can opened electronically or manually by who? - correct answer
The air crew, Pilot, or crew chief
What is the name of the slingload inspection form? - correct answer DA form 7382
Is the CH-47 center hook release lever accessible by ground crew? - correct answer
No, must manually depress the spring loaded keeper and remove apex fitting from
cargo hook.
The supported unit is responsible for what? - correct answer Pick up site selection and
control
Distributing completed copies of sling load inspection record
Verifying the total weight of the load
What are US army specific responsibilities for supported unit? - correct answer
Providing ground crew
Storing, inspecting, and maintaining all the rigging equipment needed for sling load ops
Designating safe rendezvous point away from the helicopter emergency landing area
What are aviation units responsible for? - correct answer Coordinating with supporting
and receiving units
Advising the supported unit on the helicopter capabilities and limitations
Advising the suitability of the selected landing site
Assist in the recovery and return of sling load equipment
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