Pathfinder Course Chapter 6 Sling Loads
What is the distribution of the sling load inspection record?
1) AVN Unit 2) tied or taped to the load 3) Supported Unit
What are the deficiencies on a type IV connector link?
1. Aluminum Buffers do not rotate freely 2. Post that is bent or cracked 3. Bent side connectors 4. No metallic click when locked
What are the qualifications to inspect a load?
1. E4 or above and.... 2. Be a graduate of a) Pathfinder school or... b) Air Assault School or... c) Sling Load Inspector Certification Course
When attaching loads for different destinations to multiple cargo hooks, which load is placed on the FORE AFT and Center hooks?
1. First to be delivered, lightest load on the FORE Hook 2 Second to be delivered, Next heaviest load on AFT Hook 3. Last to be delivered and heaviest on center cargo hook
When attaching loads of different weights to multiple cargo hooks, which load is placed on the FORE AFT and Center hooks?
1. Heaviest-Center Hook 2. Next Heaviest-AFT Hook 3. Lightest-Forward Cargo Hook
What are the three types of loads?
1. High Density-Heavy and offers best stability 2. Low density-Light and offers the Least stability 3. Aerodynamic-Lacks stability until the airstream stabilizes the load
What is the capacity and thickness of a 4 loop ADS part of a sling set?
11,200/8
What are the characteristics of the 10,000 LB CHAIN?
110-115 links, 8 feet long
What is the total weight of the 25,000 LB Sling Set?
114 LBS
What are the two kinds of reach pendants?
11K and 25K
What is the rated capacity of the type IV connector link?
12,500 LBS
How far apart are the FORE and AFT Hooks on the CH 47?
13 feet apart
What is the capacity and thickness of a 3 loop pendant?
13,500/6
What is the capacity and thickness of a 6 loop ADS part of a sling set?
17,000/12
What is the capacity and thickness of a 4 loop pendant?
17,800/8
What is the capacity and thickness of a 6 loop pendant?
27,000/12
What is the rated capacity for the 3/8 in hemp?
3180 secures items
What is the capacity and thickness of a 9 loop pendant?
42,000/12
What is the rated capacity for the 5/8 in screw pin clevis?
4420 Fuel Blivets
What is the rated capacity for the 7/16 in nylon?
4500 secures items
What is the rated capacity for the A7A strap?
500
What is the rated capacity for the 15 foot tie down strap?
5000
What is the rated capacity for the GCU-1B tie down strap?
5000
What is the total weight of the 10,000 LB Sling Set?
52 LBS
What is the rated capacity for type III nylon?
550 Permanent tie
What is the capacity and thickness of a 2 loop ADS part of a sling set?
5600/4
How much space must be between the top of the load and the bottom of the aircraft?
6 feet
What is the rated capacity for the platform clevis?
7000 Air force pallets/looks like a P or a 7
What is the rated capacity for the 1/4 inch cotton webbing?
80 LBS Breakaway
What is the rated capacity for 2 in tape?
80 LBS per wrap
What are the characteristics of the 25,000 LB CHAIN?
84-88 links, 8 feet long
What is the capacity and thickness of a 3 loop ADS part of a sling set?
8500/6
What is the rated capacity for the small screw pin clevis?
8650 Tie Down or lift point
What is the capacity and thickness of a 2 loop pendant?
8900 LBS/4
What are the component parts of the type IV connector link?
Base plate, two aluminum buffers, and one locking plate
What are the characteristics of the 25,000 LB Nylon Rope?
Black, 12 feet long, 1 1/4 in diameter
What are the characteristics of the 10,000 LB APEX Fitting?
Brushed aluminum, Pin 1 1/8 IN Diameter, 4 1/2 LBS
What publication covers Dual Point Rigging Procedures?
FM 4-20.199
What are the functions of the aviation unit?
1. Provide advice and technical assistance to the supported unit. 2. Ensures the load falls within the aircrafts ACL 3. Provides assistance in the recovery and return of equipment 4. Advises the supported unit on load limitations 5. Advises supported unit and receiving unit on the suitability of PZ/LZ 6. Establishes coordination with supported unit and receiving units
What are the functions of the pathfinder units?
1. Provide advice to the supported, aviation and receiving units. 2. Provide expertise in the planning and execution of both PZ/LZ operations 3. Supervise the rigging and inspection of all loads 4. Provide ground guidance and ATC during sling load 5. Ensure that loads do not exceed aircrafts ACL
What are the three methods to minimizing drag?
1. Reduce the speed of the aircraft (least preferred) 2. Add weight to the load 3. Streamlining the load
What are the functions of the receiving unit?
1. Selects, controls and prepares the LZ 2. Provides ground crews to guide aircraft and de-rig the loads 3. Coordinates with the supported unit for return of sling load equipment 4. Inspects the rigging of back loads
What are the functions of the supported unit?
1. Selects, prepares and controls the PZ 2. Coordination in advance with the aviation unit 3. Rigs the loads 4. Furnishes the sling load equipment 5. Checks for improper rigging and weight in excess of aircrafts ACL. ***Does not check measurements***
What are the four units involved in sling load operations?
1. Supported Unit 2. Aviation Unit 3. Receiving Unit 4. Pathfinder Unit
What is the aircraft ACL based on?
1. Type of aircraft 2. age of airframe 3. Altitude above sea level 4. Temperature 5. Humidity 6. AVN Unit SOP
What is the rated capacity for the manufactured apex?
10,000 used on 5 and 10K nets
What is the rated capacity for the 1/2 inch tubular nylon?
1000 Howetzer
What are the lift capacities for a UH 60?
A-8000 LBS L/M-9000 LBS
What publication covers Air Assault Operations?
ATTP 3-18.12
Who will determine the max external load capability?
Aviation Unit
What loads and aircraft is the CHRP used for?
All aircraft
When using a 10K apex to secure an external load, what must be used on a UH 60?
Aluminum spacer
What are the lift capacities for the 30 foot red polyester roundsling?
Choke-10,600 Vertical-13,200 Basket-26,400 Weight-26LBS
What are the lift capacities for the 65 foot Blue polyester roundsling?
Choke-17,000 Vertical-21,200 Basket-42,400 Weight-75LBS
What are the lift capacities for the 70 foot Blue polyester roundsling?
Choke-17,000 Vertical-21,200 Basket-42,400 Weight-80LBS
What are the lift capacities for the 17 foot green polyester roundsling?
Choke-4200 Vertical-5300 Basket-10,600 Weight-10LBS
What are the lift capacities for the 8 foot green polyester roundsling?
Choke-4200 Vertical-5300 Basket-10,600 Weight-4LBS
What are the lift capacities for the 17 foot Yellow polyester roundsling?
Choke-6700 Vertical-8400 Basket-16,800 Weight-11LBS
What are the lift capacities for the 8 foot Yellow polyester roundsling?
Choke-6700 Vertical-8400 Basket-16,800 Weight-5LBS
Where can the sling load inspection form be found and on what form is it on?
FM 4-20.197 APP I DA Form 7382-R
What publication covers Single Point Rigging Procedures?
FM 4-20.198
What are the full, empty, ACL and the link counts of the 10K Cargo Net?
F-10,000 E-96 ACL-10,000 Link 25K-5 Link 10K-3
What are the full, empty, ACL and the link counts of the M1151 HMMWV?
F-12,100 E-10,300 ACL-1800 Link Front-30 Link Rear-3
What are the full, empty, ACL and the link counts of the M1114 HMMWV?
F-12,100 E-9800 ACL-2300 Link Front-60 Link Rear-30
What are the full, empty, ACL and the link counts for three 500 gallon fuel blivets?
F-12,600 E-750 ACL-12,600 Link Front-3 Link Rear-55
What are the full, empty, ACL and the link counts of the A22 Cargo Bag?
F-2200 E-58 ACL-2200 Link 25K-5 Link 10K-3
What are the full, empty, ACL and the link counts of the 500 gallon fuel blivet?
F-4200 E-250 ACL-4200 Link 25K-5/5 Link 10K-3/3
What are the full, empty, ACL and the link counts of the 5K Cargo Net?
F-5000 E-58 ACL-5000 Link 25K-5 Link 10K-3
What publication covers Pathfinder Operations?
FM 3-21.38
What publication covers Multi Service Helicopter Sling Load?
FM 4-20.197
What publication covers the use of the static wand?
FM 4-20.197
What publication can you find the link count conversion tables?
FM 4-20.197 APP C
What are the characteristics of the 25,000 LB APEX Fitting?
Gold Steel, Pin 1 1/2 diameter, 10 LBS
What is the procedure for hooking a sling load in brownout/whiteout conditions?
Load will be rigged with a 50 foot non-electric long line extension.
Reach pendants should not be on which loads?
Loads that have a tendancy of spinning
Can you intermix sling sets?
No
If a 25K apex is used, is a spacer required on a UH 60?
No
On a UH 60, can you use a nylon point of attachment?
No
On a CH 47, what are the APEX requirements?
None. The CH 47 can accept all configurations, 10 and 25K apexes with and without spacers, any nylon configurations, field expedient attachments, as well as all clevises.
What are the characteristics of the 10,000 LB Nylon Rope?
Olive Drab, 12 Feet Long, 7/8 in diameter
What is the rated capacity of a large suspension clevis?
Pendant-12,500 2(as attach points)-15,750 3(as attach points)-23,625 4(as attach points)-31,500
What is the rated capacity of a medium suspension clevis?*****A22***
Pendant-6250 2(as attach points)-7500 3(as attach points)-11,250 4(as attach points)-15,000
What is the rated capacity of a small suspension clevis?
Pendant-6250 2(as attach points)-7500 3(as attach points)-11,250 4(as attach points)-15,000
What is the rated capacity for the load binders?
Silver-5000 Black-10,000
What are the only types of aerial delivery slings authorized?
Type XXVI yellow stitching
If a sling is deemed unserviceable, how is it marked?
Unserviceable
What are polyester roundslings used for?
Vertical Pendant
