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Multiservice helicopter sling load basic operations TM? |
TM 4-48.09 |
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Single point rigging TM? |
TM 4-48.10 |
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Dual point rigging procedures TM? |
TM 4-48.11 |
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Pathfinder operations FM? |
FM 3-21.38 |
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Where would you find information about the 15 foot tiedown strap? |
FM 4-20.102 |
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Rigging Airdrop Platforms FM |
FM 4-20.102 |
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Three elements involved in sling load operations? |
Supported unit - provides equipment
Supporting unit - provides lift (Aviation)
Receiving Unit - receives equipment
(Pathfinder unit if asked for four) |
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How far in advance must the supported unit coordinate with the supporting unit? |
No later than 24 hours prior |
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What are the three types of loads from most preferred to least preferred? |
High density
Aerodynamic
Low density |
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What is the MEL and what does MEL refer to? |
Maximum external load, everything from the cargo hook down |
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What is the ACL and what does it refer to? |
Allowable Cargo Load, everything from the rotor disc down |
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What is the acronym for ACL and what are the components? |
TAPAHAT
Type of aircraft Age of airframe Pilot experience Altitude above sea level Humidity Aviation SOPs Temperature |
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What POA/ weight of loads can the UH1 NOT take? |
Metal POA 25 k CHRP Over 5000 pounds |
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What POA / weight can the UH60A NOT take? |
Nylon POA 25 k CHRP 10K apex without a spacer 25K apex with a spacer Over 8000 pounds |
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What POA / weight can the UH60L/M NOT take? |
Nylon POA 25KCHRP 10k apex without a spacer 25k apex with a spacer Over 9000 pounds |
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What POA/ weight can the CH47 NOT take on the center hook? |
Nylon POA More than 26,000 pounds |
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What do you accomplish by properly rigging the load? |
Aircraft flies smoother Minimize drag Reduce oscillation |
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What are the four methods used to stabilize the load? |
Reduce airspeed Add weight Streamline Reduce sling length (must still be 6 feet from aircraft) |
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How do you streamline the load? |
Gives nose down attitude
Put center of gravity in the first 1/3 of load |
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What are five pieces of PPE the ground crew should have? |
Gloves Dust/Wind goggles iD tags Helmet Ear pro Smoke grenade |
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How much and where can large aircraft generate rotor wash? |
In excess of 120 knots Greatest at 20 to 60 feet |
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How many personnel required for the hookup team? |
Two per hook (hookup man and static discharge man)
Signal man (unless brown out or white out conditions) |
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Who is overall in charge of supervising and rigging the load? |
Signal man |
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Where does the signal man stand in relation to aircraft and friendly troops? |
Between the AC 10 and 2 o clock
On the same side as friendly troops |
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When must you use a static discharge wand? |
Anytime you're using metal POA |
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Where would you find how to build a field expedient static discharge wand? |
TM 4-48.09 appendix D page D-1 |
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How should a static discharge wand be placed? |
Six inches in firm soil Up to 24 inches in loose soil 45 degree angle away from the aircraft |
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When attaching an extension to a skid equipped AC, what must you avoid? |
Routing the sling through the skid |
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What are the classifications of sling loads? |
Certified Suitable Unique Prohibited |
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What are the different possible load configurations? |
Single point Dual point Shotgun Tandem Multiple single point loads |
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Who certifies loads? |
NSC
US Army Natick Soldier Center |
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What can you use to clean a cargo hook reach pendant? |
Varsol
Mineral spirits
Mild detergent with warm water |
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What can you use to clean a cargo hook reach pendant? |
Varsol
Mineral spirits
Mild detergent with warm water |
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What is the minimum diameter when using a PRS as a choked hitch? |
There is no minimum diameter for a polyester round sling in a holed hitch |
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What can you use to clean a cargo hook reach pendant? |
Varsol
Mineral spirits
Mild detergent with warm water |
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What is the minimum diameter when using a PRS as a choked hitch? |
There is no minimum diameter for a polyester round sling in a holed hitch |
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What are some advantages when using sling loads? |
Rapid relocation of supplies Avoiding surface obstacles Rapid movement of heavy equipment or emergency supplies Flexibility for the ground commander Establishment of multiple landing sites |
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What can you use to clean a cargo hook reach pendant? |
Varsol
Mineral spirits
Mild detergent with warm water |
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What is the minimum diameter when using a PRS as a choked hitch? |
There is no minimum diameter for a polyester round sling in a holed hitch |
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What are some advantages when using sling loads? |
Rapid relocation of supplies Avoiding surface obstacles Rapid movement of heavy equipment or emergency supplies Flexibility for the ground commander Establishment of multiple landing sites |
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What effects MEL? |
Environmental conditions
Helicopter performance |
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What can you use to clean a cargo hook reach pendant? |
Varsol
Mineral spirits
Mild detergent with warm water |
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What is the minimum diameter when using a PRS as a choked hitch? |
There is no minimum diameter for a polyester round sling in a holed hitch |
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What are some advantages when using sling loads? |
Rapid relocation of supplies Avoiding surface obstacles Rapid movement of heavy equipment or emergency supplies Flexibility for the ground commander Establishment of multiple landing sites |
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What effects MEL? |
Environmental conditions
Helicopter performance |
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What is the maximum capacity for a particular mission? |
ACL |
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What are some hazards to consider when using sling loads? |
Loose debris
Top heavy or narrow based loads
High loads
Sharp projections, hooks, and protruding handles or levers |
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Front (Term) |
Assume guidance |
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Hover |
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Move forward |
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Move backward |
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Move upwards |
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What can you only use with a CH-46? |
AC6000500 mod 1 pendant |
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Move downwards |
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Move to right |
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Move to left |
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Hook up |
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Affirmative signal |
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Negative signal |
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Takeoff |
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Land |
Back (Definition) |
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Stop |
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Wave off/do not land |
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Release sling load |
Back (Definition) |
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Release sling load |
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What are the certifications for inspecting sling load? |
E 4 and above
Graduate of SLIC, air Assault, or Pathfinder |
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Where do the three copies of the sling load inspection record go? |
Supporting unit Taped to the load Supported unit |
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Where can information about the DA Form 7382 be found? |
TM 4-48.09 Appendix I |
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Where can information about chains be found? |
TM 4-48.09 Appendix C |
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What is the limitation of aerial delivery during hours of limited visibility? |
Landing site must be increased |
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When must use a static discharge wand? |
When using metal POA |
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What are the four methods of stabilizing the load? |
Reduce air speed (not recommended under 60 knots) Add weight to the load Streamline the load Shorten the sling length (no less than six feet) |
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How far can static electricity jump? How far down do you have to hold the implement? |
Static electricity can jump 12 inches
Hold implement 16 inches away from aircraft |
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UH–1 N/Y can lift how much?
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5,000 lbs
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UH–1 can accept what POA? |
Nylon (ADS)
11k CHRP Polyester round sling |
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UH–1 can't accept what POA? |
Metal
25k CHRP |
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Can the UH–1 take dual POA? |
No
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UH–60 A can lift how much? |
8,000 lbs
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UH–60 L/M can lift how much? |
9,000 lbs
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UH–60 can accept what POA? |
Metal
10k Apex Fitting w/ spacer 25k Alex Fitting w/o spacer 11k CHRP Polyester round sling |
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UH–60 can't accept what POA? |
Nylon (ADS)
25k Apex Fitting w/ spacer 25k CHRP |
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Can the UH–60 accept dual POA? |
No
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CH–46 can lift how much? |
10,000 lbs
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CH–46 can accept what POA? |
Everything, except Nylon (ADS)
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Can CH–46 take dual POA? |
No
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CH–47 can lift how much on the center hook? |
26,000 lbs
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CH–47 can lift how much on the fore and aft hooks each? |
17,000 lbs
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CH–47 can lift how much on the fore and aft hooks together (dual point)? |
25,000 lbs
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CH–47 can't accept what POA under single point hook up? |
Nylon (ADS)
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CH–47 can accept what POA under multi point hook up? |
any
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CH–53 can lift how much on the center hook? |
32,000 lbs
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CH–53 can lift how much on the fore and aft hooks together (dual point)? |
32,000 lbs
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CH–53 can accept what POA in dual point hook up? |
any
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CH–53 can't accept what POA in single point hook up? |
Nylon (ADS)
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HMMWV max weight? |
10,000 lbs
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HMMWV min. weight? |
5,600 lbs
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HMMWV link count for 10k sling set? |
front: 74 rear: 10 |
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HMMWV link count for 25k sling set? |
front: 60
rear: 10 |
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M1101 (HMT) min. weight? |
1,460 lbs
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M1101 (HMT) max weight? |
3,400 lbs
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M1101 (HMT) link count with 10k sling set |
front: 20
rear: 3 |
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M1101 (HMT) link count with 25k sling set |
front: 17
rear: 5 |
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A–22 cargo bag min. weight? |
500 lbs
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A–22 cargo bag max weight? |
2,200 lbs
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A–22 cargo bag link count with either sling leg? |
3
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Can one 10k sling leg hold a max weight A–22 cargo bag? |
yes, because one 10k sling leg has a rated capacity of 2,500 lbs.
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5k cargo net max weight? |
5,000 llbs
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10k cargo net max weight? |
10,000 lbs
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Cargo net link count? |
3
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Can one 25k sling leg lift a max weight 5k cargo net? |
yes, because the 25k sling leg can lift 6,250 lbs.
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Can two 10k sling legs lift a max weight 10k cargo net? |
no, because each leg can lift 2,500 lbs, so together two legs can only lift 5,000 lbs.
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When attaching multiple loads for a single destination to a CH47, what is the order? |
Medium Heavy Light |
