What does TM 4-48.09 (FM 4-20.197) cover? - ANSWER Basic Operations and
Equipment
What does TM 4-48.10 (FM 4-20.198) cover? - ANSWER Single point load rigging
procedures
What does TM 4-48.11 (FM 4-20.199) cover? - ANSWER Dual point load rigging
procedures
Conversion - ANSWER TM 4-48.09 Appendix C
Rated capacity/tensile strength of A7A Strap? - ANSWER 500 lbs
The Helicopter Slingload Method - ANSWER Overcomes many of the obstacles that
hinder other modes of movement
Common uses of Sling Loads - ANSWER Ship-to-Shore movement
Movement of supplies and equipment over the battlefield
Shore-to-Ship movement
Firepower emplacement
What are the Sling Load Classifications? - ANSWER 1. C - Certified
1
,2. U - Unique
3. P - Prohibited
4. S - Suitable
Define Certified - ANSWER Equipment completed evaluation and testing required by
the US Army Natick Soldier Center (NSC)
Define Unique - ANSWER Equipment carrier on a one time or low frequency basis
Define Prohibited - ANSWER determined by each service, considered safety hazards if
carried
Define Suitable - ANSWER Has not been certified, but demonstrated acceptable static
lift and flight characteristics. Flown without incident for years
Single-Point - ANSWER One load rigged, uses one cargo hook during flight
Dual-Point - ANSWER One load rigged, uses two cargo hooks during flight
Tandem - ANSWER Two loads rigged, one in front of the other , two cargo hooks used
during flight
Side-by-side (shotgun) - ANSWER two loads rigged, one beside the other, one or two
cargo hooks used during flight
Multiple Single-Point - ANSWER Loads are connected to two or more attachment
points or aircraft cargo hooks
What are the 5 load configurations? - ANSWER 1. Single Point
2
, 2. Dual Point
3. Tandem
4. Side by side
5. Multiple sling point
Where would you place these loads on an A/C? (Heavy, Medium, Light) -
ANSWER Lightest = Aft
Medium = Fore
Heaviest = Center
6 advantages to a sling load operation - ANSWER 1. Rapid movement
2. Bypass surface obstacles
3. Rapid relocation
4. Movement flexibility
7 limitations to a sling load operation - ANSWER 1. Weight of load restricted by A/C
operating capability
2. Load instability may restrict A/C airspeed
3. Weather and darkness
4. Atmospheric conditions
5. Limited number of helicopters
6. Surface conditions
7. Reduced visibility
Units involved in a sling load operation - ANSWER 1. Supported unit
2. Aviation unit
3. Receiving unit
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Equipment
What does TM 4-48.10 (FM 4-20.198) cover? - ANSWER Single point load rigging
procedures
What does TM 4-48.11 (FM 4-20.199) cover? - ANSWER Dual point load rigging
procedures
Conversion - ANSWER TM 4-48.09 Appendix C
Rated capacity/tensile strength of A7A Strap? - ANSWER 500 lbs
The Helicopter Slingload Method - ANSWER Overcomes many of the obstacles that
hinder other modes of movement
Common uses of Sling Loads - ANSWER Ship-to-Shore movement
Movement of supplies and equipment over the battlefield
Shore-to-Ship movement
Firepower emplacement
What are the Sling Load Classifications? - ANSWER 1. C - Certified
1
,2. U - Unique
3. P - Prohibited
4. S - Suitable
Define Certified - ANSWER Equipment completed evaluation and testing required by
the US Army Natick Soldier Center (NSC)
Define Unique - ANSWER Equipment carrier on a one time or low frequency basis
Define Prohibited - ANSWER determined by each service, considered safety hazards if
carried
Define Suitable - ANSWER Has not been certified, but demonstrated acceptable static
lift and flight characteristics. Flown without incident for years
Single-Point - ANSWER One load rigged, uses one cargo hook during flight
Dual-Point - ANSWER One load rigged, uses two cargo hooks during flight
Tandem - ANSWER Two loads rigged, one in front of the other , two cargo hooks used
during flight
Side-by-side (shotgun) - ANSWER two loads rigged, one beside the other, one or two
cargo hooks used during flight
Multiple Single-Point - ANSWER Loads are connected to two or more attachment
points or aircraft cargo hooks
What are the 5 load configurations? - ANSWER 1. Single Point
2
, 2. Dual Point
3. Tandem
4. Side by side
5. Multiple sling point
Where would you place these loads on an A/C? (Heavy, Medium, Light) -
ANSWER Lightest = Aft
Medium = Fore
Heaviest = Center
6 advantages to a sling load operation - ANSWER 1. Rapid movement
2. Bypass surface obstacles
3. Rapid relocation
4. Movement flexibility
7 limitations to a sling load operation - ANSWER 1. Weight of load restricted by A/C
operating capability
2. Load instability may restrict A/C airspeed
3. Weather and darkness
4. Atmospheric conditions
5. Limited number of helicopters
6. Surface conditions
7. Reduced visibility
Units involved in a sling load operation - ANSWER 1. Supported unit
2. Aviation unit
3. Receiving unit
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