Pathfinder Written Sling Load Exam Questions with Verified Solutions

Pathfinder Written Sling Load Exam Questions with Verified Solutions Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? TM 4-48.09 Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? TM 4-48.10 Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? TM 4-48.11 Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? FM 3-21.38 Which reference covers Airdrop Platform Rigging Procedures? FM 4-20.102 What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? Supported Unit Supporting Unit Receiving Unit Pathfinder Unit The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. Supported Unit The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. Supporting Unit An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______. Receiving Unit Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the three other units involved. Pathfinder Unit What is the ACL? Allowable Cargo Load What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the supporting unit? NLT 24 hours prior to mission Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and _____ operations. PZ and HLZ What are the three types of loads? High Density Low Density Aerodynamic These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and stable load/ High Density Load These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. Low Density Load This load is unstable until streamlined. Aerodynamic Load What is the MEL? Maximum External Load What is the ACL based on? The type of aircraft Age of the airframe Pilot Experience Altitude above sea level Humidity Aviation unit's SOP Temperature What is the cargo hook tensile strength of the UH-1N/Y? 5000 lbs What are allowable POA for the UH-1N/Y? Nylon POA (Donut Ring) 11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant Polyester Round Sling T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take Metal POAs. False T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take a 11K and 25K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant. False How many cargo hooks does a UH-1N/Y have? 1 What are allowable POA for the UH-60A/L/M? 10K Apex Fitting w/ Spacer 25K Apex Fitting w/o Spacer Polyester Round Sling