Air Assault School Phase 2 Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Air Assault School Phase 2 Questions and Answers 100% Pass What are some of the advantages of a sling load? 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? 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? 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? 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? 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 are the three units involved with the sling load operation? 1. Supported Unit 2. Aviation unit 3. Receiving unit Who selects, prepares, and controls the PZ in a sling load operation? Supported Unit Who will provide assistance in the recovery and return of sling load equipment? Aviation unit Who selects, prepares, and controls the LZ in a sling load operation? Receiving unit What is the weight of a 10K sling set? 52 LBS (with 4 leg assy) What color is the apex fitting and what is the diameter of the pin on a 10K? 1. Dull grey alluminum 2. 1 1/8 inches in diameter How many chain links does a 10K sling set have? 110-115 What color is the 10K sling set? Green What is the weight of a 25K sling set? 114 LBS (with 4 leg assy) How many chain links does a 25K sling set have? 84-88 What color is the apex fitting and what is the diameter of the pin on a 25K? Gold colored steel 2. Pin portion is 1 1/2 inches What color is the 25K sling set? Black How do you clean a sling set? Wash off all dirt and substances and wash with mild detergent or hand soap. What is the rated capacity of 2" tape? 80 LBS per wrap What is the rated capacity of Type III nylon? 550 LBS What is type III nylon used for? 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? 80 LBS What is 1/4 inch webbing used for? Used as a breakaway material. It is flat and rough to the touch. What is the rated capacity of 3/8" hemp rope? 3180 LBS What is the 3/8" hemp rope used for? Used to secure items and as a lacing material. What is the rated capacity of 7/16" nylon rope? 4500 LBS What is the 7/16" nylon rope used for? Secure items, rappel, lacing material, and tie swiss seats. What must be done to all nylon rope before use? Ends must be burned, and taped. What is the rated capacity of the GCU-1B (ratchet strap) 5000 LBS What is the rated capacity of the cargo hook reach pendant? 11,000 Green bottom loop 25,000 Black Bottom What is the rated capacity of the large clevis? 12,500 LBS (Field expediant apex) What is the rated capacity of Medium clevis? 6250 LBS (used on A22 Bag) What is the rated capacity of small clevis? 6250 LBS (water trailer) What is the rated capacity of 5/8" screw pin clevis? 4420 LBS (fuel blivets) What is the rated capacity of small screw pin clevis? 8650 LBS (tie down lift point) What is the rated capacity of the platform clevis? 7000 (air force pallets) What is the rated capacity of the manufactured apex? 10,000 LBS ( used on cargo nets) What is the rated capacity of chain safety clamp? 2000 LBS (howitzer) What is the rated capacity of 15 foot tie down strap? 5000 and 10,000 LBS What is the rated capacity of silver and black load binders? silver-5000 black-10,000 What is the rated capacity of 1/2 inch tubular nylon? 1000 LBS What is the rated capacity of the aerial delivery sling (ADS)? 10,000 LBS What is the criteria for servicability on the ADS? Three or more consecutive loose or broken stitches or 5 stitches broken in a row in the same area. What is a certified sling load? Loads which have completed the evaluation and testing required for sling load certification. What is a suitable sling load? Loads that have not been certified but have demonstrated acceptable static lift and flight characteristics during flight. What is a unique sling load? Equipment carried on a one time or low frequency basis. What are the three personell required for a sling load operation? 1. Signal 2. Static 3. Hook up What are the three phases of a sling load operation? Preperation, inspection and sling load operation. What 3 items must be used to secure a towing pintal? Type III Nylon, tape and cotter pin What is the max weight of a 15 X 15 cargo net? 5000 LBS Green How much does a 15 X 15 net weigh? 58 LBS What is the max weight of an 18 X 18 cargo net? 10,000 LBS Black What is the weight of a 10K net? 96 LBS What are the different types of lacing material on the A22 bag? Type III nylon 3/8 hemp rope 7/16 nylon What is the max weight of the howitzer? 10K-4690 Accompany load 7690 What is the link count of the howitzer? 35 rear, 55 front left, 50 front right. what is the ACL of the howitzer? 3000 LBS how many breakaways does the howitzer have? 3 breakaways 4 chains What is the ACL of the feul blivit? 500 Gallons What is the link count of the fuel blivet? front 3, rear 55 what is the max weight of three fuel drums? 12, 600 how many breakaways does the blivet have? 2 How many breakaways are on the trailer? 1 cluster when can the ground crew manually release the cargo hook? Emergency what is the lenth of the 10K sling set rope? 12 feet what is the diameter of the pin portion on the 10K sling set? 7/8" What is the weight of the 25K sling set? 114 LBS What is the weight of the 10K sling set? 52 LBS How ofter do you inspect the sling set? Every six months and before and after each use Where would you find the damage criteria for the sling set? FM 4-20.197 Chapter 6 What person is not required while using the cargo hook release pendant? Static man What FM covers dual point hook-up? 4-20.199 What publication are sling load operations found in? Air assault handbook APP H FM 4-20.197 APP I What factors improve in flight stability? 1. Increase the weight of the load 2. Redistribute the weight 3. Alter drag surface 4. install drogue chute 5. Reduce airspeed (least preferred) How many times must a load be inspected? 2 What form is used to inspect sling loads? DA 7382-R Who will determine the proper airspeed? Aviation Unit Commander or in their absence the PIC What is the minimum weight for cargo nets? 500 LBS What is the max weight of the A22 Bag? 2200 What is the empty weight of the M1151 HMMWV? Empty-10,300 ACL-1800 Loaded-12,100 What is the weights of the trailer? Empty-2800 full-6320 *Must fly empty or full* What is the link count of the trailer? Front-75 Back-90