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| Regulation that covers general sling load operations |
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| Regulation that covers single point load rigging procedures |
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| Regulation that covers dual point load rigging procedures |
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| When should the helicopter move cargo by external sling load? |
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1.the cargo compartment cannot hold the load
2.the load exceeds the a/c interal load limitaion
3.the ground crew must load or unload the cargo at once
4.landing zone conditions prevent the aircraft from touching down |
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| 5 advantages of Sling load: |
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1. rapid relocation of supplies and equipment
2. the ability to bypass surface obstacles
3. the use of mulitple flight routes and landing sites to enhance sustainability and securtiy of ground units
4. multiple landing sites to support maneurer units' requirements
5. greater movement flexibility for the ground commander to accomplish the tactical mission |
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| 7 limitations of a sling load: |
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1. weight is restricted
2. load instability
3. adverse weather
4. atmospheric conditions
5. Limited number of helicopters available
6. landing site size must be increased during hours of darkness
7.landing site surface conditions |
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| What 8 factors determine actual maximum ACL weight? |
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| fuel, distance to be flown, density altitude, temperature, altitude, humidity, and airframe |
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| CH-47D front and rear hook ACL? |
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| CH-47D ACL for a front and rear hook combination: |
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| Three units involved in a sling load operation: |
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| supported unit, aviation unit, and receiving unit |
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| 8 responsibilities of the supported unit: |
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1. selecting, preparing, and controlling the PZ
2. obtaining all sling load equipment
3. storing all sling load equipment
4. providing training ground crew for riggin, etc..
5. providing load dispositions to aviation and recieving units
6.securing all SI
7. verify load weight
8. establishes safety procedures and understanding of duties and responsibility between flight crew and ground crew |
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| 5 responsibilities of the aviation unit: |
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1. establish comms. with supported and recieving units
2. advise supported unit on load limitations
3. advise the supported and receiving units on suitable LZ/PZ
4. assist in recovering sling load equipment
5. establish safety procedures and understanding of duties and responsibility between the flight crew and ground crew |
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| Who makes the final decision on whether the cargo will be moved or not? |
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| 4 Responsibilities of the recieving unit: |
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1. select, prepare, and control PZ
2. provide training ground crews to de-rig
3. coordinate with supported unit for the control and return of the sling load equipment.
4. inspect the rigging of back loads |
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| sling load equipment returning to supported unit |
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| How long is the chain and grab hook assembly for a 10k sling leg, and how many links of chain are there? |
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| 8ft., 110-115 chain links |
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| What color is the apex ring for a 10k sling set? |
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| How long is a 10k sling leg? |
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| What color is a 10K sling leg? |
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| What color is a 25K sling leg? |
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| how long is a 25k sling leg? |
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| How long is a 25K sling leg chain and grab hook assembly, and how many links does it have? |
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| What color is the 25k apex? |
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| Where should you store sling sets? |
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| in an aviators kit bag off concrete floors in a cool dry place |
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| Which TM covers PMSC of the sling sets? |
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| Weight capacity for 2in tape? |
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| shatter-proof glass, padding, and break aways |
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| Rated capacity for type III nylon: |
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| 1/4 in cotton webbing rated weight and usage: |
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| 80lbs; used as a breakaway tie; flat and rough |
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| 3/8 in hemp rope rated capacity and usage: |
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| 3,180 lbs/ used to secure items |
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| 7/16 nylon rope weight capacity and usage: |
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| 4,500lbs; used as a collar on the cargo net, to secure items, rappelling and hip tappel seats |
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| CGU-1B rated capactiy and usage: |
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| 5,000lbs; secure two items together and to secure cargo in vehicles and trailers. |
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| to protet the hook-up person from static electricity |
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| Two weight capacities for Cargo Hook Reach Pendants: |
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| Rated capacity and usage for a Large Clevis: |
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| 12,500lbs; field expedient apex |
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| Rated capacity and usage for a medium clevis |
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| 6,250lbs; used on the a22 cargo bag |
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| Rated capacity and usage for a small clevis |
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| 6,250lbs.; used as a lift point |
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| Rated capacity and usage for a 5/8in screw pin clevis |
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| 4,420lbs; lift pint for fuel blivets |
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| Rated capacity and usage for a small screw pin clevis |
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| 8,650lbs; tie down or lift pint |
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| Rated capacity and usage for a platform clevis |
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| 7k lbs; used on Air Force pallets |
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| Rated capacity and usage for a manufactured apex |
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| 10k lbs;used on 5k and 10k cargo nets |
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| Rated capacity and usage for 1/2in tubular nylon |
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| 1k lbs; securing equipment and excess |
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| Rated capacity and usage for Type IV connector link |
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| 12,500lbs; used ot construct a three foot apex ring or connect ADS slings |
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| What is the Stitch rule for unservicablity for a sling? |
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| 3 or more consecutive broken or freyed stitches or 5 in a general area |
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| Three personnel required for slingload ops |
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| signal person, static probe, and hookup |
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| How many static probes are required? |
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| Ground crew protective equipment: |
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ACH
goggles
earplugs
gloves
sleeves rolled down |
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| Six components of the Apex |
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1.Cotter pin
2. Spacer
3. Castellated Nut
4. Cross pin
5. Drilled bolt
6. Apex |
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| Apexes authorized for use with the UH-60: |
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10k Apex with spacer present.
25K Apex WITHOUT spacer present
NO NYLON APEXES |
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| Apexes authorized for use with the CH-47: |
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| Three phases of a sling load operation: |
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1.Preparation and Rigging
2.Inspection
3. Sling Load Operation |
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| Sling Load Inspection Record nomenclature: |
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| How many copies of the DA 7382R are made and to whom do they go? |
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1. Aviation unit
2. On the Load
3. Supported Unit (ground unit) |
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| Who can inspect a sling load? |
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| An E-4 or above who is a graduate of either Pathfinder, Air Assault, or SLICC |
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| Three factors that effect In-flight stability: |
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1. Proper Weight
2. Proper drag surface
3. Proper Air speed |
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| Minimun weight for any slingload? |
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| 3 musts for proper drag surface: |
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1.aerodynamcs
2.balanced loads/level
3. unbalanced loads have heavy end down |
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| 5 ways to improve in-flight stability: |
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1. increase weight of load
2. redistribute weight
3. alter drag surface
4. install drogue chute
5. reduce airspeed (leaset preferred) |
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| 3 classifications of a sling load |
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certified sling loads
suitable sling loads
unique sling loads |
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| What is a certifid sling load? |
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| those items of equipment and their associated rigging procedures which have completed the evaluation and testing required for sling load certification. |
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| What is a suitable sling load? |
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| those items of quipment and their associated rigging procedures that have not been certified but have demonstrated acceptable static lift and flight characgteristics during a flight test. |
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| equipment carried on a one time or low-frequency basis, such as telephone poels ,artilery targets, or barier material. |
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| What are the sizes and weights of the two cargo nets? |
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15x15= 5k lbs.
18x18= 10k lbs. |
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| What is the 5k cargo net's load bearing zone size? |
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| What is the 10k cargo net's load bearing zone size? |
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| What colors are the 5k and 10k cargo nets respectively? |
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| What color border rope is used for the LBZ |
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| How much of the cargo must be within the LBZ? |
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| What are the link counts for both cargo nets (25k/10k sling set)? |
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| Maximum safe sling load weight for the A-22 cargo bag? |
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| What are the A-22 cargo bag link counts for 10k and 25k respectively? |
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| How much does one empty 500 gallon fuel drum weigh? |
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| What is the maximum number of fuel drums you can rig with a 10K sling set? |
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| What is the prefered sling set when riging 1-4 fuel blivets? |
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| What is the weight of a M102 howitzer empty? |
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| What is the max accompanying load for an M119? |
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| What is the max weight for an M119 |
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| What are the 10k and 25k link counts for the M102, respectively? |
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10k: 50L, 55Rt, 35R
25K: 40L, 45Rt, 28R |
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| What are the empty, ACL, and Gross weights for the M1079 HMMWV? |
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| What are the 10k and 25K link counts, respectively for the M1079 HMMWV? |
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| What are the minimum and maximum weights for the M149A2 Water Trailer? |
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2,800lbs empty
6,060 lbs full |
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| A what level must a Water Trailer be filled for sling load operations? |
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| Either completely empty, or completely full |
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| What is the 10k link count for the M149A2 Water Trailer? |
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| What are the M1102 Utility Trailer's min/ACL/max weights? |
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| What is the M1102 Utility Trailer's link count for a 10K sling set? |
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