Sling Load Inspector Course
Small Clevis Capacity
1 attachment point- 6,250 lbs 2- 7,500 lbs 3- 11,250 lbs 4- 15,000 lbs
daytime obstacle ratio
10:1
What apex fitting goes with the cargo nets?
10K lbs
UH-60 needs a spacer with...
10K sling set, not with 25K
CH-47 uses a spacer with...
10K sling set, optional with 25K
UH-60 ACL
11 combat equipped troops, 20 w/o seats
Max length variation for single point load with 3 sling legs
12 inches
Formula for large clevis capacity
12,500 X #attachment points X .63
Type IV Connector Link capacity
12,500 lbs
night obstacle ratio
14:1
Two types of spreader bars
15 K ambulance
approach/exit path
16 degree sector or arc, extending outward from center of landing point
How far away must you hold the discharge wand?
16 inches
CH-47 fore and aft hook capacity
17,000 lbs each 25,000 lbs together
Signalman duties
20m in front of load to be lifted facing load and helicopter 10 oclock or 2 oclock position clears aircraft for departure continuous watch holds the aircraft at a hover
UH-60A max gross weight
22,000 lbs
UH-60L max gross weight
23,500 lbs
two-point link assembly capacity
25,000 lbs
CHRP BLACK CAPACITY GREEN CAPACITY AND FEET
25K lb capacity- 5 feet 11K lb capacity- 5 feet
CH-47 center hook capacity
26,000 lbs
UH-1 flight time
2:20
UH-60 flight time
2:20
CH-47F flight time
2:30
Night approach slope threshold
3 degrees
Link count for cargo nets
3 links
CH47 ACL
33 combat equipped troop
UH-1H hook capacity
4,000 lbs
The Static discharge wand grounding rod is driven into the ground at what angle
45 degrees away from the side of the load
Head wind
45 degrees left or width of land heading
T light formation
5 lights, daytime, top of the T faces into the wind, direct smoke away from landing point, 10m all around
What size truck must the ground hold for size 1-5?
5 ton
Tie down strap GCU-1/B capacity
5,000 lbs
UH-1N hook capacity
5,000 lbs
silver load binder capacity
5,000 lbs
CH47 max gross weight
50,000 lbs
minimum capacity for cargo nets
500 lbs
5K lb Cargo Net Specs
5000 lb capacity OD green 15x15 ft 58 lbs 6in mesh width 125 cubic ft volume 5 square ft load zone area single outside cord
type III nylon cord
550 cord, secure portions of different loads, 550 lb capacity
A22 cargo bag specs
58 lbs 3 link count rig with or without cover assembly components: sling assembly cover assembly suspension webs-4 medium clevis lacing cord or type III nylon cord
Formula for small/medium clevis capacity
6,250 X #attachment points X .60
Static discharge rod- inches driven into ground
6-8 firm ground 24 sandy/loose soil
How far are the fore and aft hooks from the center hook on a CH-47F?
6.5 feet
Daylight approach slope threshold
7 degrees
UH-1 ACL
8 combat equipped troops
UH-60A hook capacity
8,000 lbs
Aircraft can't land in what speed winds?
9 knot cross wind or 5 knot tail wind
UH-60L hook capacity
9,000 lbs
UH-1 max gross weight
9500 lbs
Which side is manual release for fore and aft hooks and who operates?
right side, ground crew
What are the 2 types of anchor shackles?
screw and slide-through pin
2 inch masking tape USED FOR?
shatterproof glass/plastic
hookup team personnel
signalman static wand soldier hookup soldier
How do you annotate that a load has been inspected without discrepancies?
signature
Size 7 150m landing point
sling load NVG operations
Size 6 125m landing point
sling load long line operations
Size 5 100m landing point
sling load operations
What are the other 3 formations?
staggered tail left/right trail diamond
25K sling set specs
steel apex diameter= 1.25 in 114lb weight 12 ft length black 84-88 chain links
UH-60 speed
tactical 120 knots, max 193
CH-47 speed
tactical 60-100 knots, max 170
UH-1 speed
tactical: 70-90 knots, max 124
4 landing point selection features
terrain equipment amount aircraft number mission
Density altitude/factors affecting lift performance
wind humidity altitude temperature fuel
What number legs are on the outside?
1 and 2
Large Clevis Capacity
1 attachment point- 12,500 lbs 2- 15,750 lbs 3- 23,625 lbs 4- 31,500 lbs
Medium Clevis Capacity
1 attachment point- 6,250 lbs 2- 7,500 lbs 3- 11,250 lbs 4- 15,000 lbs
What size truck must the ground hold for size 1-2?
1.25 ton
USED AS A BREAKAWAY MATERIAL
1/4 INCH COTTON WEBBING
15 foot tiedown strap capacity
10,000 lbs
apex ring from 2-loop type XXVI nylon sling capacity
10,000 lbs
black load binder capacity
10,000 lbs
10K lb cargo net specs
10000lb capacity black 18x18 ft 96 lbs 7.5 in mesh width 380 cubic ft volume 6 sq ft load zone area double outside cord
Size 4 80m landing point
CH-47/Ch-53/ H-3
Where do the DA7382 copies go?
Copy 1: aviation unit Copy 2: on the load Copy 3: supported unit
Which side is the UH-1 manual release lever on and who operates it?
Left, operated by ground crew
Size 1 25 meter landing point
OH-6/OH-58
Submit what for product fault from manufacturer?
PQDR- product quality deficiency report
3 landing site selection features
Security/concealment convenience (near storage) Size (based on chart)
Who selects and prepares landing sites?
Supported or receiving unit commander in coordination with aviation liaison officer
TMs
TM 4-48.09 TM 4-48.10 TM 4-48.11 TM 10-1670-295-13 and P
USED TO SHATTER PROOF GLASS
TWO INCH MASKING TAPE
USED TO SECURE PORTIONS OF OF DIFFERENT LOADS, RATED 550LBS
TYPE III NYLON CORD
What type of Apex does a UH-1 use?
Type XXVI 3'2 Loop with 10K or 25K
Size 2 35m landing point
UH-1/H-65
Size 3 50m landing point
UH-60/H-2
slope angle formula
Vertical distance x 57.3 -------------------------- horizontal distance
When can a single sling eye be hooked directly to an aircraft cargo hook?
When it fits
CH47 center hook operated by whom?
air crew
Approach and departure routes are made
along the long axis of the LZ over the lowest obstacle and into the wind
10,000 lb sling set specs TYPE OF APEX DIAMETER LENGTH WEIGHT COLOR CHAIN LINKS
aluminum apex diameter=7/8 in 12 ft length legs 52 lb weight OD green 110-115 chain links
Obstacle
anything 18 inches high, wide, deep, or larger
Classifications of loads
certified suitable unique
What is a Type IV Connector Link used for?
construct a 3 foot apex ring
What must secure an anchor shackle?
cotter pin
2 inch pressure sensitive tape
duct tape, hold loose equipment in place
10K sling set leg capacity
each leg carries 1/4 of the total capacity 2,500 lbs up to 10K
25K sling set leg capacity
each leg carries 1/4 of the total capacity 6,250 lbs each up to 25K
What flying formation has all subsequent helicopters at 45 degrees to the right?
echelon right
Steps to setting up LZ/PZ
establish comms (GTA comm site with any navigational assistance/conditions updates) determine approach/departure routes Limitations (unusable areas) marking obstacles (red lights) Identify/mark the LZ (blue/green lights) Establish landing zones establish first landing point establish sling load area
What is an anchor shackle used for?
fuel or water blivets
In which flying formation does the distance double between the 1st and 3rd aircraft?
heavy left and heavy right
unique loads require what
high risk approval authority signature (installation commander)
rotor wash
high velocity air movement under hovering helicopter. greatest rotor wash velocity is 20-60 ft outside rotor disc
What makes the CHRP load unacceptable?
if the load spins 360 degrees without spinning in the opposite direction
How do you annotate that an item has been inspected without discrepancies?
initials
How is the sling leg rope measured?
inside eye to inside eye
Type IV connector link components
locking plate, aluminum spacers, base plate
order of 3 loads with varying weights from fore to aft on CH47?
med-heavy-light
A22 cargo bag capacity
min=500 max=2,200
Where do the longest legs go?
outside
On which side is the manual release for a UH-60 and who operates it?
right side, ground crew
request procedures
preplanned: S4/G4/J4 immediate: S3/G3/J3 DD form 1974 (joint tactical airlift request)
cellulose wadding
protect breakable or sensitive items during sling load
Cargo hook reach pendant does what?
reduces hookup time, gives the hookup team more flexibility
Inverted Y light formation
used at night, 4 lights, 14m and 7m
type I, 1/4 inch cotton webbing
used for breakaways
what flying formation accommodates 3 helicopters?
vee
Stay alert for
vehicle without brakes faulty lift provisions slippery surfaces
