AIR ASSAULT PHASE 2 STUDY GUIDE UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is the cargo hook capacity of a UH-60A? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅8000 lbs
What is the cargo hook capacity of a UH-60L/M? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅9000 lbs
What is the Fore Hook Capacity of a CH-47D/F? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅17000 lbs
What is the aft hook capacity of a CH-47 D/F? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅17000 lbs
What is the center hook capacity of a CH-47 D/F? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅26000 lbs
What is the Dual hook load of a CH-47 D/F? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅25000 lbs
What is the cargo hook capacity of a LUH-72A? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅3306 lbs
What is the cargo hook capacity of a CH-46E? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅10,000 lbs
What is the cargo hook capacity of a CH-53 D/E? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅36,000 lbs
What is the dual hook capacity of a MV-22B? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅15000 lbs
What are the TM references for Helicopter External Load Operations? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅TM 4-
48.09, 4-48.10, and 4-48.11
What are the FM references for Helicopter External Load Operations? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅FM 4-
20.197, 4-20.198, 4-20.199
, True or False: The TM and FM references for sling load operations are identical - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅True
Why do helicopters move cargo by sling load? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. The cargo compartment
cannot hold the load
2. The load exceeds the helicopter's internal load limit
3. The ground crew must load or unload immediately.
4. Landing zone conditions prevent the a/c from landing.
What are the advantages of sling load? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. rapid movement of heavy equipment
or emergency supplies.
2. rapid relocation of supplies and equipment.
3. ability to bypass surface obstacles.
4. use of multiple flight routes and landing sites to enhance sustainability and security of ground units.
5. establishment of multiple landing sites to support the maneuvering of unit requirements
6. greater movement flexibility for the ground commander.
What are the limitations of sling load? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. The weight of the load is restricted by
the aircraft's capability.
2. Load instability may affect air speed and maneuvering capabilities.
3. weather and darkness may limit sling load operations.
4. atmospheric conditions affect the a/c's lift capacity
5. limited number of helicopters are available for sling load.
6. landing site surface conditions
7. landing size must be increased during hours of darkness.
when can the ground crew manually release the cargo hook? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅only when the
hook malfunctions and will not release by other means
ANSWERS
What is the cargo hook capacity of a UH-60A? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅8000 lbs
What is the cargo hook capacity of a UH-60L/M? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅9000 lbs
What is the Fore Hook Capacity of a CH-47D/F? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅17000 lbs
What is the aft hook capacity of a CH-47 D/F? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅17000 lbs
What is the center hook capacity of a CH-47 D/F? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅26000 lbs
What is the Dual hook load of a CH-47 D/F? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅25000 lbs
What is the cargo hook capacity of a LUH-72A? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅3306 lbs
What is the cargo hook capacity of a CH-46E? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅10,000 lbs
What is the cargo hook capacity of a CH-53 D/E? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅36,000 lbs
What is the dual hook capacity of a MV-22B? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅15000 lbs
What are the TM references for Helicopter External Load Operations? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅TM 4-
48.09, 4-48.10, and 4-48.11
What are the FM references for Helicopter External Load Operations? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅FM 4-
20.197, 4-20.198, 4-20.199
, True or False: The TM and FM references for sling load operations are identical - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅True
Why do helicopters move cargo by sling load? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. The cargo compartment
cannot hold the load
2. The load exceeds the helicopter's internal load limit
3. The ground crew must load or unload immediately.
4. Landing zone conditions prevent the a/c from landing.
What are the advantages of sling load? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. rapid movement of heavy equipment
or emergency supplies.
2. rapid relocation of supplies and equipment.
3. ability to bypass surface obstacles.
4. use of multiple flight routes and landing sites to enhance sustainability and security of ground units.
5. establishment of multiple landing sites to support the maneuvering of unit requirements
6. greater movement flexibility for the ground commander.
What are the limitations of sling load? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. The weight of the load is restricted by
the aircraft's capability.
2. Load instability may affect air speed and maneuvering capabilities.
3. weather and darkness may limit sling load operations.
4. atmospheric conditions affect the a/c's lift capacity
5. limited number of helicopters are available for sling load.
6. landing site surface conditions
7. landing size must be increased during hours of darkness.
when can the ground crew manually release the cargo hook? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅only when the
hook malfunctions and will not release by other means
