Fort Campbell Pathfinder School: Sling Load Written Test 100% Pass

Fort Campbell Pathfinder School: Sling Load Written Test 100% Pass TM 4-48.09 Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads: Basic Operations and Equipment TM 4-48.10 Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads: Single Point Rigging Procedures TM 4-48.11 Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads: Dual Point Rigging Procedures FM 3-21.38 Pathfinder Operations FM 4-20.102 Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging Airdrop Platforms 3 essential elements involved in sling load operations Supported Unit Supporting Unit (aviation unit) Receiving Unit What is the purpose of the Supported Unit? -Advance coordination with the supporting unit -Actual rigging of the loads -Furnishing all equipment -Ensuring all loads are properly rigged and do not exceed the Allowable Cargo Load (ACL) What is the purpose of the Supporting Unit? -Ensure that loads fall within the transporting aircraft's ACL -Provides assistance in the recovery and return of sling-load equipment -Establish coordination with the supported and receiving units What is the purpose of the Receiving Unit? -Selecting, preparing and controlling the LZ -Receiving and de-rigging the load Provide the return of lifting equipment and or personnel. What are the three types of loads? High Density Low Density Aerodynamic High Density -Offers the best stability Low Density -Offers the least stability Aerodynamic -This load is unstable until the load is streamlined What is the Allowable Cargo Load (ACL)? -The maximum load capacity for a particular mission and determines what the helicopter can lift. What is the ACL based on? -Type of aircraft -Age of the airframe -Pilot experience -Altitude above sea level -Temperature -Humidity -Aviation unit's SOP