ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 290 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+.
What are the three units involved with the sling load operation? -
ANSWER >>>>1. Supported Unit
2. Aviation unit
3. Receiving unit
Who selects, prepares, and controls the PZ in a sling load
operation? - ANSWER >>>>Supported Unit
Who will provide assistance in the recovery and return of sling
load equipment? - ANSWER >>>>Aviation unit
Who selects, prepares, and controls the LZ in a sling load
operation? - ANSWER >>>>Receiving unit
What is the weight of a 10K sling set? - ANSWER >>>>52 LBS
(with 4 leg assy)
What color is the apex fitting and what is the diameter of the pin
on a 10K? - ANSWER >>>>1. Dull grey alluminum
2. 1 1/8 inches in diameter
How many chain links does a 10K sling set have? - ANSWER
>>>>110-115
,What are some of the advantages of a sling load? - ANSWER
>>>>1. Allows rapid movement of heavy oversized equipment, or
emergency supplies to the user.
2. Rapid relocation of supplies to the user.
3. The ability to bypass surface obstacles.
4. The use of multiple flight routes and landing sites to enhance
sustainability and security of ground elements.
5. Support of manouvering unit requirements.
6. Greater movement flexibility for ground commander to
accomplish tactical mission.
What are some limitations of sling loads? - ANSWER >>>>1.
Weight of the load exceeding aircrafts capability.
2. Load instability during flight may restrict aircraft airspeed or
manouvering capabilities.
3. Adverse weather and darkness may limit sling load operations.
4. Atmospheric conditions (humidity, altitude, temp and winds)
affect the helicopters lift capacity.
5. Limited number of helicopters available for sling missions.
6. Landing site surface such as dust, snow limit pilots visability.
7. Landing site must be increased during hours of darkness or
reduced visability.
What is the max weight the CH 47D can lift? - ANSWER >>>>1.
Front or rear hook-17,000
2. Center hook-26,000
3. Front and rear hook combined-25,000
What are the hook release limitations on the UH 60? - ANSWER
>>>>a) Pilot or crew chief can release the hook
b)Manual release lever on the right side
What are the hook release limitations on the CH 47? - ANSWER
>>>>a) Pilot or crew chief can release all hooks electronically
, b)crew can release all hooks manually from inside the aircraft
c) Fore and aft hooks have a manual release on rt side
d) Center hook has no release lever for ground crew.
What color is the 10K sling set? - ANSWER >>>>Green
What is the weight of a 25K sling set? - ANSWER >>>>114 LBS
(with 4 leg assy)
How many chain links does a 25K sling set have? - ANSWER
>>>>84-88
What color is the apex fitting and what is the diameter of the pin
on a 25K? - ANSWER >>>>Gold colored steel
2. Pin portion is 1 1/2 inches
What color is the 25K sling set? - ANSWER >>>>Black
How do you clean a sling set? - ANSWER >>>>Wash off all dirt
and substances and wash with mild detergent or hand soap.
What is the rated capacity of 2" tape? - ANSWER >>>>80 LBS
per wrap
What is the rated capacity of Type III nylon? - ANSWER >>>>550
LBS
What is type III nylon used for? - ANSWER >>>>Secure excess
on all loads and permanent tie. It is round and smooth to the
touch.
What is the rated capacity of 1/4 inch webbing? - ANSWER
>>>>80 LBS