Pathfinder Written Sling Load Exam
Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? - answerTM 4-
48.09
Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - answerTM 4-
48.10
Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - answerTM 4-
48.11
Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? - answerFM 3-21.38
Which reference covers Airdrop Platform Rigging Procedures? - answerFM 4-20.102
What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? - answerSupported Unit
Supporting Unit
Receiving Unit
Pathfinder Unit
The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. - answerSupported Unit
The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. - answerSupporting Unit
An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______. -
answerReceiving Unit
Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the three
other units involved. - answerPathfinder Unit
What is the ACL? - answerAllowable Cargo Load
What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the supporting unit?
- answerNLT 24 hours prior to mission
Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and _____
operations. - answerPZ and HLZ
What are the three types of loads? - answerHigh Density
Low Density
Aerodynamic
, These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and stable load/
- answerHigh Density Load
These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. - answerLow Density
Load
This load is unstable until streamlined. - answerAerodynamic Load
What is the MEL? - answerMaximum External Load
What is the ACL based on? - answerThe 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? - answer5000 lbs
What are allowable POA for the UH-1N/Y? - answerNylon POA (Donut Ring)
11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant
Polyester Round Sling
T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take Metal POAs. - answerFalse
T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take a 11K and 25K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant. - answerFalse
How many cargo hooks does a UH-1N/Y have? - answer1
What are allowable POA for the UH-60A/L/M? - answer10K Apex Fitting w/ Spacer
25K Apex Fitting w/o Spacer
Polyester Round Sling
11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant
What cannot be attached to a UH-60A/L/M cargo hook? - answerNylon Single POA
10K Apex Fitting w/o Spacer
25K Apex Fitting w/ Spacer
25K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant
What is the cargo hook tensile strength of a UH-60A? - answer8000 lbs
What is the cargo hook tensile strength of a UH-60L? - answer9000 lbs
What is the cargo hook tensile strength of a UH-60M? - answer9000 lbs
Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? - answerTM 4-
48.09
Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - answerTM 4-
48.10
Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - answerTM 4-
48.11
Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? - answerFM 3-21.38
Which reference covers Airdrop Platform Rigging Procedures? - answerFM 4-20.102
What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? - answerSupported Unit
Supporting Unit
Receiving Unit
Pathfinder Unit
The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. - answerSupported Unit
The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. - answerSupporting Unit
An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______. -
answerReceiving Unit
Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the three
other units involved. - answerPathfinder Unit
What is the ACL? - answerAllowable Cargo Load
What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the supporting unit?
- answerNLT 24 hours prior to mission
Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and _____
operations. - answerPZ and HLZ
What are the three types of loads? - answerHigh Density
Low Density
Aerodynamic
, These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and stable load/
- answerHigh Density Load
These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. - answerLow Density
Load
This load is unstable until streamlined. - answerAerodynamic Load
What is the MEL? - answerMaximum External Load
What is the ACL based on? - answerThe 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? - answer5000 lbs
What are allowable POA for the UH-1N/Y? - answerNylon POA (Donut Ring)
11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant
Polyester Round Sling
T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take Metal POAs. - answerFalse
T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take a 11K and 25K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant. - answerFalse
How many cargo hooks does a UH-1N/Y have? - answer1
What are allowable POA for the UH-60A/L/M? - answer10K Apex Fitting w/ Spacer
25K Apex Fitting w/o Spacer
Polyester Round Sling
11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant
What cannot be attached to a UH-60A/L/M cargo hook? - answerNylon Single POA
10K Apex Fitting w/o Spacer
25K Apex Fitting w/ Spacer
25K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant
What is the cargo hook tensile strength of a UH-60A? - answer8000 lbs
What is the cargo hook tensile strength of a UH-60L? - answer9000 lbs
What is the cargo hook tensile strength of a UH-60M? - answer9000 lbs
