Answers
Who selects, prepares, and controls the PZ in a sling load operation? - ANSWER
Supported Unit
Who will provide assistance in the recovery and return of sling load equipment? -
ANSWER Aviation unit
Who selects, prepares, and controls the LZ in a sling load operation? - ANSWER
Receiving unit
What is the weight of a 10K sling set? - ANSWER 52 LBS (with 4 leg assy)
What color is the apex fitting and what is the diameter of the pin on a 10K? - ANSWER
1. Dull grey alluminum
2. 1 1/8 inches in diameter
How many chain links does a 10K sling set have? - ANSWER 110-115
What color is the 10K sling set? - ANSWER Green
What is the weight of a 25K sling set? - ANSWER 114 LBS (with 4 leg assy)
How many chain links does a 25K sling set have? - ANSWER 84-88
What color is the apex fitting and what is the diameter of the pin on a 25K? - ANSWER
Gold colored steel
2. Pin portion is 1 1/2 inches
What color is the 25K sling set? - ANSWER Black
How do you clean a sling set? - ANSWER Wash off all dirt and substances and wash
with mild detergent or hand soap.
What is the rated capacity of 2" tape? - ANSWER 80 LBS per wrap
What is the rated capacity of Type III nylon? - ANSWER 550 LBS
, What is type III nylon used for? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 80 LBS
What is 1/4 inch webbing used for? - ANSWER Used as a breakaway material. It is flat
and rough to the touch.
What is the rated capacity of 3/8" hemp rope? - ANSWER 3180 LBS
What is the 3/8" hemp rope used for? - ANSWER Used to secure items and as a lacing
material.
What is the rated capacity of 7/16" nylon rope? - ANSWER 4500 LBS
What is the 7/16" nylon rope used for? - ANSWER Secure items, rappel, lacing
material, and tie swiss seats.
What must be done to all nylon rope before use? - ANSWER Ends must be burned,
and taped.
What is the rated capacity of the GCU-1B (ratchet strap) - ANSWER 5000 LBS
What is the rated capacity of the cargo hook reach pendant? - ANSWER 11,000 Green
bottom loop
25,000 Black Bottom
What is the rated capacity of the large clevis? - ANSWER 12,500 LBS (Field expediant
apex)
What is the rated capacity of Medium clevis? - ANSWER 6250 LBS (used on A22 Bag)
What is the rated capacity of small clevis? - ANSWER 6250 LBS (water trailer)
What is the rated capacity of 5/8" screw pin clevis? - ANSWER 4420 LBS (fuel blivets)
What is the rated capacity of small screw pin clevis? - ANSWER 8650 LBS (tie down lift