Reference for basic operations and equipment - ANSWER TM 4-48.09
Reference for single point rigging procedures - ANSWER TM 4-48.10
Dual-Point Load Rigging Procedures - ANSWER TM 4-48.11
Certified Sling Loads - ANSWER Items of equipment that have completed the
evaluation and testing required by the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Center (NSC)
Unique Sling Loads - ANSWER Equipment carried on a one time or low frequency
basis.
Prohibited Sling Loads - ANSWER items of equipment that are prohibited from sling
loading (safety hazard)
Suitable Sling Loads - ANSWER Have not been certified but have demonstrated
acceptable static lift and flight characteristics. (flown without incident for years).
What would you need to do if a load becomes unstable? - ANSWER Place down on the
ground to be re-rigged
Single-point sling load - ANSWER One load rigged, uses one cargo hook during flight
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, Dual-point sling load - ANSWER One load rigged, used two cargo hooks during flight
Side-by-side (shotgun) sling loads - ANSWER Two loads rigged, one beside the other,
one or two cargo hooks used during flight
Multiple single-point sling loads - ANSWER Loads are connected to two or more
attachment points or aircraft cargo hooks
Advantages of a sling load operation - ANSWER Allows rapid movement of heavy
equipment, ability to bypass surface obstacles, Rapid relocation of supplies and equipment,
greater movement flexibility
Limitations to a sling load Operation - ANSWER Weight of load is restricted to aircraft's
operating capability, may restrict aircraft airspeed, weather and darkness, atmospheric
conditions, limited number of helicopters, LZ surface conditions, reduced visibility
Factors that affect lift capacity - ANSWER Wind
Humidity
Altitude
Temperature
Fuel
UH-60A cargo hook capacity - ANSWER 8,000 lbs
UH-60L/M cargo hook capacity - ANSWER 9,000 lbs
CH-47D/F dual point cargo hook capacity - ANSWER 25,000 lbs
CH-47D/F fore/aft cargo hook capacity - ANSWER 17,000 lbs
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Reference for single point rigging procedures - ANSWER TM 4-48.10
Dual-Point Load Rigging Procedures - ANSWER TM 4-48.11
Certified Sling Loads - ANSWER Items of equipment that have completed the
evaluation and testing required by the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Center (NSC)
Unique Sling Loads - ANSWER Equipment carried on a one time or low frequency
basis.
Prohibited Sling Loads - ANSWER items of equipment that are prohibited from sling
loading (safety hazard)
Suitable Sling Loads - ANSWER Have not been certified but have demonstrated
acceptable static lift and flight characteristics. (flown without incident for years).
What would you need to do if a load becomes unstable? - ANSWER Place down on the
ground to be re-rigged
Single-point sling load - ANSWER One load rigged, uses one cargo hook during flight
1
, Dual-point sling load - ANSWER One load rigged, used two cargo hooks during flight
Side-by-side (shotgun) sling loads - ANSWER Two loads rigged, one beside the other,
one or two cargo hooks used during flight
Multiple single-point sling loads - ANSWER Loads are connected to two or more
attachment points or aircraft cargo hooks
Advantages of a sling load operation - ANSWER Allows rapid movement of heavy
equipment, ability to bypass surface obstacles, Rapid relocation of supplies and equipment,
greater movement flexibility
Limitations to a sling load Operation - ANSWER Weight of load is restricted to aircraft's
operating capability, may restrict aircraft airspeed, weather and darkness, atmospheric
conditions, limited number of helicopters, LZ surface conditions, reduced visibility
Factors that affect lift capacity - ANSWER Wind
Humidity
Altitude
Temperature
Fuel
UH-60A cargo hook capacity - ANSWER 8,000 lbs
UH-60L/M cargo hook capacity - ANSWER 9,000 lbs
CH-47D/F dual point cargo hook capacity - ANSWER 25,000 lbs
CH-47D/F fore/aft cargo hook capacity - ANSWER 17,000 lbs
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