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Slingload references |
TM 4-48.09 Basic Ops and Equip TM 4-48.10 Single-point load rigging procedures TM 4-48.11 Dual-point load rigging procedures |
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Common uses of sling loads |
Ship to shore Over the battlefield Vertical replenishment of ships Firepower emplacement
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Sling load classifications |
Certified loads Unique loads Prohibited loads Suitable loads |
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Load configs |
Single-point Double-point Tandem one front/mid/rear Side by side (shotgun) Multiple single-point
Hvy=center mid=fore light=aft |
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6 advantages to slingloads |
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7 limitations |
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Several factors affect lift capacity |
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UH-60A Hook capacities |
8000 lbs |
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UH-60L/M Hook capacities |
9000lbs |
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Ch-47 cargo hook capacities |
Center-26,000 Fore/Aft-17000 Dual-point- 25,000 |
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LUH-72A cargo hook capacities |
3306 lbs |
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How is the Cargo hook released? |
-Opened electronically or manually by air crew -manually by ground crew
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3 Units involved in sling load operation |
1 Supported Unit 2 Aviation Unit 3 Recieving Unit |
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Responsibilities of supporting unit |
-Site selection and control -Copies of the sling load inspection record -Total weight of the load -Storing maintaining and inspecting all rigging equipment -Rondevous point away from the helicopter emergency landing area |
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Aviation Unit is responsible for |
In the recovery and return of sling load equipment |
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Recieving Unit is responsible for |
Preparing, coordinating and inspecting backloads |
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3 phases of sling load ops |
Phase 1 prep and rigging Phase 2 inspect of prep and rigging Phase 3 sling load ops |
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Hookup team |
(Staticwand) 1signalman 2static wand person 3hookup person
(Reach pendant)no wand person Note-dualpoint addiction hookup person needed for Ch-47
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Recieving Team |
1signalman 2static wand person 3hookup person Signalman positions himself 10 o'clock or 2 o'clock, opposite of the emergency area |
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All ground crew must wear |
1 helmet, eyepro earpro, gloves, sleeves down, flotation equipment(shipboard ops), other equip (static discharge wand, smoke grenades, flashlight wands) |
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Static discharge wand |
6-8 in is req in firm ground 24in in sandy or loose soil 45° angle away from the side of the load Dont hold Within 16in of metal hook end |
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Ground crew rondevous point |
-Aircraft emergency area prior coordinating with aviation unit -Rendezvous area opposite of A/C emergency area |
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Safety Considerations (FOD) |
Foreign object Damage |
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Slingload inspection record |
DA Form 7382 Found in TM 4-48.09, Appendix I (inspection) |
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DA Form 7382 goes to? |
1supported units 2aviation units 3recieving units (securely taped or tied to load) |
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Inspector qualifications |
E4 or above and be a graduate of Pathfinder Air Assault Sling load inspector certification |
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Training |
Units cannot train or certify personnel as sling load inspectors |
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Link count conversion chart |
TM 4-48.09 Appendix C (conversion) |
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A/C Attachments for LUH-72A |
Only accepts net apex fitting |
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A/C Attachment for UH-60 A/L/M |
Soft POA- WILL NOT ACCEPT 10K Apex-will accept w/ spacer 25K Apex-will accept w/o spacer Reach Pendant-will accept (11/25K) Net Appex Fitting-will accept |
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A/C Attachment for CH-47 |
Soft POA-only in dual-point config 10K Apex-will accept w/wo spacer 25K Apex-will accept w/wo spacer Reach Pendant-will accept 11K/25K Net Apex fitting- will accept |
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What items in 10K and 25K Sling Sets |
Apex 1 Nylon rope 4 Grab hook assembly 4 Lifting chains 4 |
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10k characteristics |
Apex- aluminum 4.5lbs Rope-olive Rope-12ft Chain length 8ft #links-110-115 Total weight 52lbs Each leg R/C 2500lbs |
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25K Characteristics |
Apex-steel10lbs Rope-black Rope-12ftChain length 8ft#links-84-88 Total weight 114lbs Each sling leg R/C 6250lbs |
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Sling set inspection |
Before and after each use Damage criteria chart in TM 4-48.09 chp. 6 Metal components Ropes severely overloaded or shock loaded Stains must be removed from service |
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Pressure sensitive tape |
80lbs strength (tensile) per wrap |
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1/4 cotton webbing |
Breakaways 80lbs |
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Type 3 nylon |
550lbs |
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7/16in nylon rope |
4500lbs collar on cargo net |
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3/8in hemp rope |
3180 lbs used in place of nylon rope for collar on cargo net |
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CGU-1B |
5000lbs secure cargo (ratchet strap) |
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15 ft tie down strap |
5000/10000lbs securing cargo in vehicles |
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Silver/Black load binders |
5000lbs silver/ 10000lbs black Used with tie down straps |
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1/2in tubular nylon |
1000lbs securing excess on loads, used on howitzers |
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A7A strap |
500lbs used to secure cargo in vic's to secure 2 or more items together |
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Large clevis |
12,500lbs Field expedient apex |
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Medium clevis |
6250lbs A22 Cargo Bag |
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Small clevis |
6,250lbs lift points |
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5/8 screw pin |
4420lbs fuel Bivets |
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Reach pendants |
Large looped end to load Small looped end to cargo hook Static wand not needed Single-point lift w/ reach Pendant can be a problem because of load twisting |
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Net apex |
LUH only takes this apex Can be used on all other A/Cs 10,000 lbs used on 15x15ft (5k) 18x18ft (10k) |
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Inspection of ads |
Conducted before and after every use Evry 6mo |
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Stitch rule |
3 consecutive in line or 5 stitches loose or broken in a stitch area |
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3ft apex ring |
10,000 lbs capacity |
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Type IV connector link |
12,500lbs capacity |
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5k cargo net |
Empty weight 58lbs ACL 5k Max 5k Link counts 3 Breakaways 3 |
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10k cargo net |
Empty weight 96lbsACL 10k Max 10kLink counts 3Breakaways 3 |
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A22 cargo bag |
Empty weight 58lbsACL 22k Max 22kLink counts 3Breakaways none |
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3 fuel bivet config |
Empty weight 275lbsACL 12,600k Max 12600kLink counts 3Front 55rearBreakaways 1 |
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M1101 high Mobility Trailer |
Empty weight 1460lbsACL 1940lbs Max 3400lbsLink counts 20front 3rearBreakaways 1 |
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M1097 HHMMWV |
Empty weight 5600lbsACL 4,401lbs Max 10,001lbsLink counts 60front 10rearBreakaways 1 |
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Shotgun config |
Empty weight 11200lbsACL 8802 Max 20,002Link counts 30,50,50,30front 3,7,7,3 rearBreakaways 2 |
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M149 water trailer |
Empty weight 2540lbs ACL 400gal Max 3400lbs Link counts 3 front 3 rear Breakaways 2 |
