Air assault Phase 2 test questions and answers 100% passed

Air assault Phase 2 test questions and answers 100% passed What does TM 4-48.09 cover ? Basic operations and equipment What does TM 4-48.10 cover? Single point load rigging procedures What does TM 4-48.11 cover? Dual point load rigging procedures What are the common uses of slingloads? Ship to shore movement Over the battle field Shore to ship movement Firepower emplacement What are the sling load classifications? Certified Unique Prohibited Suitable What is a single point load configuration, dual point, tandem, side by side and multi single point load configuration? SP: one load rigged, uses one cargo hook DP: one load rigged, uses two cargo hooks Tandem: two loads rigged, one in front on another Side by side(shotgun): two loads rigged, one beside the other Multi single point: loads are connected to two or more attachment points or aircraft cargo hooks. What hook is the heaviest, lightest and medium? Center AFT FORE What are the 6 advantages to a sling load op? -Rapid movement -Bypass surface obstacles -Rapid relocation -Use of multiple flight routes and landing sites to enhance sustainability and security ground unit -establishment of multiple landing sites to support the maneuvering unit requirements -movement flexibility What are the 7 limitations of a sling load op? What is the biggest? -weight of load is restricted to the aircrafts operating capability -load instability during flight may restrict aircraft airspeed -adverse Weather and darkness *ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS* - limited number of helicopters -landing site surface conditions -landing site being increased because of reduced visibility What are the cargo hook capacities for uh-60 A/LM? A: 8,000 L/M: 9,000 What are the hook capacities for the CH-47? AFT/FORE: 17,000lbs Center: 26,000lbs Dual Point: 25,000lbs What is the cargo hook capacity of a LUH-72A? 3,306lbs or 1,500kg What factors will affect the lift capacity? Wind Humidity Altitude Temperature Fuel What 3 units are involved in a sling load operation? Supported unit Aviation unit Receiving unit The cargo hook release can opened electronically or manually by who? The air crew, Pilot, or crew chief What is the name of the slingload inspection form? DA form 7382 Is the CH-47 center hook release lever accessible by ground crew? No, must manually depress the spring loaded keeper and remove apex fitting from cargo hook. The supported unit is responsible for what? Pick up site selection and control Distributing completed copies of sling load inspection record Verifying the total weight of the load What are US army specific responsibilities for supported unit? Providing ground crew Storing, inspecting, and maintaining all the rigging equipment needed for sling load ops Designating safe rendezvous point away from the helicopter emergency landing area What are aviation units responsible for? Coordinating with supporting and receiving units Advising the supported unit on the helicopter capabilities and limitations Advising the suitability of the selected landing site Assist in the recovery and return of sling load equipment What is the receiving unit responsible for? What is most important? Selecting, preparing, and controlling the landing site Receiving and de rigging the load Ensuring proper supervision of the de rigging operation Coordinating the return of lifting equipment and support personnel to the supported unit, if required *PREPARING, COORDINATING, AND INSPECTING BACKLOADS* Who makes the final decision on whether the cargo will be moved?? The Pilots What are the 3 phases of a sling load operation ? Preparation and rigging Inspection of preparation and rigging Sling load operation What is the hook up team and the receiving team made up of? -signal man -static wand person -hookup person Who positions themself at the aircrafts 10 or 2 o clock position whichever is away from the air craft emergency area? Signalman Who are necessary if having to open the cargo hook? Hookup and static wand person All ground personnel must wear what? Helmet Ear pro Eye pro Sleeves rolled down ID Card and tags Gloves What is found in Appendix D or TM 4-48.09? Discharge static wand When driving the static wand into the ground what are the requirements? 6 to 8 inches in firm ground 24 inches in sandy or loose soil Drive rod in at a 45 degree angle away from the side of the load DO NOT hold the discharge wand within 16 inches of the metal hook end What three units require a copy of DA form 7382? Supported unit Aviation unit Receiving unit To be a sling load inspector, what qualifications must you have? E4 or above and be a graduate of either air assault, pathfinder, or Sling Load Inspector Certification Course If unit commanders are responsible for training their personnel, what appendix might they look at for help inside of TM 4-48.09? Appendix J for Jobs What is the only attachment the LUH 72A will allow? Net apex fitting What attachments does the UH-60A/L/M allow? 10K Apex with spacer, 25K apex without Spacer, 11k/25K Reach Pendant, and the Bet apex fitting What attachments does the CH-47 allow? All 5 Soft POA 10k Apex 25K apex reach pendant Net apex fitting What is the total number of apexs, nylon ropes, grab hook assemblys, lifting chains are issued inside a kit bag when new? Apex: 1 Nylon rope: 4 Grab hook assembly: 4 Lifting chains: 4 What are the characteristics of a 10k sling set? 10k: Aluminum 4.5 lbs Olive drape 12 feet rope length 7/8 inch rope diameter 8 feet chain length 110-115 number of chain links 52lbs total weight Weight of each sling leg R/C: 2,500lbs What are the characteristics of a 25k sling set? Aluminum 4.5 lbs Black 12 feet rope length 1 1/4th inch rope diameter 8 feet chain length 88-88 number of chain links 114lbs total weight Weight of each sling leg R/C: 6,250lbs What in what TM can the damage criteria chart be found? TM 4-48.09, chapter 6 What is the rated capacity of pressure sensitive tape? 80lbs per wrap What is the rated capacity of 1/4inch cotton webbing? 80lbs What is the rated capacity of type 3 nylon? 550lbs What is the rated capacity of 7/16 nylon rope? 4,500lbs What is the rated capacity of 3/8 hemp rope? 3,180 lbs What is the rated capacity of CGU-1B? 5,000lbs What is the rated capacity of 15 foot row down trap? 5,000/10,000lbs What is the rated capacity of silver and black load binders? 5,000lbs for silver and 10,000lbs for black What is the rated capacity of 1/2 inch tubular nylon? 1,000lbs What is the rated capacity of A7A strap? 500lbs What are the characteristics of the inspection of ADS? Must be conducted before and after every use Every 6 months Written or stamped with month and year using orange or blue parachute marking ink What is the stitch rule? 3 consecutive stitches in a stitch line or 5 stitches that are loose or broken in a stitch area What is a 3 foot apex ring? Max capacity? Made by joining the two ends of a 3 foot ADS with a type 4 connector link. 10,000lbs What is the TATER capacity of a Type 4 connector link? 10,000lbs but is unserviceable if the spacers are missing. What is 5k cargo nets empty weight, ACL, max weight, link count front and rear and breakaways? EW: 58lbs ACL: 50,000lbs MAX: 50,000lbs Link count front: 3 No rear Breakaways: 3 What is a 10k cargo nets empty weight, ACL, max weight, link count front/back, breakaways? EW: 96lbs ACL: 10,000lbs Max weight: 10,000lbs Link count front: 3 No rear count 3 break Aways What is a A 22 cargo bags empty weight, ACL, max weight, link count front/rear, breakaways? EW: 58lbs ACL: 2,200lbs max: 2,200lbs Link count front:3 No rear count Canvas cover for breakaway What is the 3 fuel blivet configurations empty weight, ACL, max weight, front link count and rear and breakaways? Ew: 275lbs per blivet ACL: 12,600lbs per drum Max: 12,600lbs per drum Link count front: 3 Rear: 55 1 cluster breakaway What is the empty weight for the M1101 high mobility trailer as well as the ACL, max weight, front/rear link count and breakaways? Ew: 1,460lbs Acl: 1,940lbs Max: 3,400lbs Front link count: 20 Rear: 3 1 breakaway For the M1097 HMV what is the empty weight, ACL, Max weight, front link count, rear link count and breakaways? Ew: 5,600lbs ACL: 4,400lbs Max:10,000lbs Link count front: 60 Rear: 10 1 cluster breakaway For the M149 water trailer what is it's empty weight, ACL, max weight, front link count, rear, and breakaways? Ew: 2,540lbs ACL: 400gals Max: 6,060lbs Link count front: 3 Rear: 3 Breakaways: 2 For the quadcon what is it's empty weight, ACL, max weight, front link count/rear, breakaways? Ew: 1,764lbs ACL: 5,236lbs Max: 7,000lbs Link count front: 3 for two quads Link count rear: 3 for two quads 1 break away for two quads *refer to book for characteristics of two quads*