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2025 Newest|Pathfinder Written Sling
Load Exam| UPDATE|COMPREHENSIVE
FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|GET IT 100%
ACCURATE!!
Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? -
(ANSWER)TM 4-48.09
Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? -
(ANSWER)TM 4-48.10
Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - (ANSWER)TM
4-48.11
Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? - (ANSWER)FM 3-21.38
Which reference covers Airdrop Platform Rigging Procedures? - (ANSWER)FM 4-
20.102
What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? -
(ANSWER)Supported Unit
Supporting Unit
Receiving Unit
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Pathfinder Unit
The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. - (ANSWER)Supported
Unit
The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. - (ANSWER)Supporting
Unit
An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______. -
(ANSWER)Receiving Unit
Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the
three other units involved. - (ANSWER)Pathfinder Unit
What is the ACL? - (ANSWER)Allowable Cargo Load
What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the
supporting unit? - (ANSWER)NLT 24 hours prior to mission
Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and
_____ operations. - (ANSWER)PZ and HLZ
What are the three types of loads? - (ANSWER)High Density
Low Density
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Aerodynamic
These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and
stable load/ - (ANSWER)High Density Load
These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. - (ANSWER)Low
Density Load
This load is unstable until streamlined. - (ANSWER)Aerodynamic Load
What is the MEL? - (ANSWER)Maximum External Load
What is the ACL based on? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)5000 lbs
2025 Newest|Pathfinder Written Sling
Load Exam| UPDATE|COMPREHENSIVE
FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|GET IT 100%
ACCURATE!!
Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? -
(ANSWER)TM 4-48.09
Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? -
(ANSWER)TM 4-48.10
Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - (ANSWER)TM
4-48.11
Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? - (ANSWER)FM 3-21.38
Which reference covers Airdrop Platform Rigging Procedures? - (ANSWER)FM 4-
20.102
What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? -
(ANSWER)Supported Unit
Supporting Unit
Receiving Unit
,2
Pathfinder Unit
The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. - (ANSWER)Supported
Unit
The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. - (ANSWER)Supporting
Unit
An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______. -
(ANSWER)Receiving Unit
Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the
three other units involved. - (ANSWER)Pathfinder Unit
What is the ACL? - (ANSWER)Allowable Cargo Load
What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the
supporting unit? - (ANSWER)NLT 24 hours prior to mission
Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and
_____ operations. - (ANSWER)PZ and HLZ
What are the three types of loads? - (ANSWER)High Density
Low Density
, 3
Aerodynamic
These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and
stable load/ - (ANSWER)High Density Load
These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. - (ANSWER)Low
Density Load
This load is unstable until streamlined. - (ANSWER)Aerodynamic Load
What is the MEL? - (ANSWER)Maximum External Load
What is the ACL based on? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)5000 lbs
