Pathfinder Written Sling Load Exam Questions With Complete Solutions

Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? - correct answer TM 4-48.09 Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - correct answer TM 4-48.10 Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - correct answer TM 4-48.11 Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? - correct answer FM 3-21.38 Which reference covers Airdrop Platform Rigging Procedures? - correct answer FM 4-20.102 What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? - correct answer Supported Unit Supporting Unit Receiving Unit Pathfinder Unit The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. - correct answer Supported Unit The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. - correct answer Supporting Unit An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______. - correct answer Receiving Unit Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the three other units involved. - correct answer Pathfinder Unit What is the ACL? - correct answer Allowable Cargo Load What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the supporting unit? - correct answer NLT 24 hours prior to mission Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and _____ operations. - correct answer PZ and HLZ What are the three types of loads? - correct answer High Density Low Density Aerodynamic These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and stable load/ - correct answer High Density Load These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. - correct answer Low Density Load This load is unstable until streamlined. - correct answer Aerodynamic Load What is the MEL? - correct answer Maximum External Load What is the ACL based on? - correct answer The type of aircraft Age of the airframe Pilot Experience Altitude above sea level Humidity Aviation unit's SOP Temperature What is the cargo hook tensile strength of the UH-1N/Y? - correct answer 5000 lbs What are allowable POA for the UH-1N/Y? - correct answer Nylon POA (Donut Ring) 11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant Polyester Round Sling T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take Metal POAs. - correct answer False T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take a 11K and 25K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant. - correct answer False How many cargo hooks does a UH-1N/Y have? - correct answer 1 What are allowable POA for the UH-60A/L/M? - correct answer 10K Apex Fitting w/ Spacer 25K Apex Fitting w/o Spacer Polyester Round Sling 11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant What cannot be attached to a UH-60A/L/M cargo hook? - correct answer Nylon Single POA 10K Apex Fitting w/o Spacer 25K Apex Fitting w/ Spacer