Pathfinder Written Sling Load Exam questions with complete solutions

Pathfinder Written Sling Load Exam questions
with complete solutions


Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? - answer-TM 4-
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48.09

Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - answer-TM 4-
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48.10

Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - answer-TM 4-
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48.11

Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? - answer-FM 3-21.38
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Which reference covers Airdrop Platform Rigging Procedures? - answer-FM 4-20.102
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What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? - answer-Supported Unit
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Receiving Unit v v


Pathfinder Unit v




The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. - answer-Supported Unit
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The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. - answer-Supporting Unit
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An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______. - answer-
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Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the three
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other units involved. - answer-Pathfinder Unit
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What is the ACL? - answer-Allowable Cargo Load
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What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the supporting unit?
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- answer-NLT 24 hours prior to mission
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Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and _____
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operations. - answer-PZ and HLZ
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What are the three types of loads? - answer-High Density
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, Low Density
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Aerodynamic

These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and stable load/
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- answer-High Density Load
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These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. - answer-Low Density
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This load is unstable until streamlined. - answer-Aerodynamic Load
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What is the MEL? - answer-Maximum External Load
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What is the ACL based on? - answer-The type of aircraft
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Age of the airframe
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Pilot Experience
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Humidity
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Temperature

What is the cargo hook tensile strength of the UH-1N/Y? - answer-5000 lbs
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What are allowable POA for the UH-1N/Y? - answer-Nylon POA (Donut Ring)
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11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant
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T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take Metal POAs. - answer-False
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T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take a 11K and 25K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant. - answer-False
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How many cargo hooks does a UH-1N/Y have? - answer-1
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What are allowable POA for the UH-60A/L/M? - answer-10K Apex Fitting w/ Spacer
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25K Apex Fitting w/o Spacer
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11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant
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What cannot be attached to a UH-60A/L/M cargo hook? - answer-Nylon Single POA
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10K Apex Fitting w/o Spacer
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25K Apex Fitting w/ Spacer
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25K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant
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What is the cargo hook tensile strength of a UH-60A? - answer-8000 lbs
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What is the cargo hook tensile strength of a UH-60L? - answer-9000 lbs
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