Pathfinder Sling Load Written Test with Complete

Pathfinder Sling Load Written Test with Complete Solutions 100% Verified Correct Answers TM 4-48.09 - Correct Answer Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads: Basic Operations and Equipment Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads: Basic Operations and Equipment (Reference) - Correct Answer

TM 4-48.09

TM 4-48.10 - Correct Answer Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads: Single Point Rigging Procedures Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads: Single Point Rigging Procedures (Reference) - Correct Answer TM

4-48.10

TM 4-48.11 - Correct Answer Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads: Dual Point Rigging Procedures Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads: Dual Point Rigging Procedures (Reference) - Correct Answer TM

4-48.11

FM 3-21.38 - Correct Answer Pathfinder Operations Pathfinder Operations (Reference) - Correct Answer FM 3-21.38 FM 4-20.102 - Correct Answer Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging Airdrop Platforms Airdrop of Supplies and Equipment: Rigging Airdrop Platforms (Reference) - Correct Answer FM 4-

20.102

Three elements involved in sling load operations. - Correct Answer - Supported Unit (unit whose equipment will be moved)

• Supporting Unit (the aviation unit that will fly the loads)
• Receiving Unit (normally an internal element of the supported unit)

OPTIONAL: Pathfinder Unit (subject matter expert in all aspects of sling load operations--separate, organic unit) 1 / 3

Responsibilities of Supported Unit - Correct Answer - Selecting, preparing, and controlling the pick-up site to include communications

• Advance coordination with the supporting unit NLT 24 hr prior to the mission
• Actual rigging of the loads
• Provides trained ground crews to guide aircraft and hook up the load
• Furnishing slings, straps, clevises, and any other slip load equipment required
• Assuring that the loads are properly rigged and do not exceed ACL of A/C

Responsibilities of the Supporting Unit - Correct Answer - Ensure that the loads fall within the transporting aircraft's ACL

• Provides assistance in the recovery and return of sling-load equipment
• Advises the supported unit on load limitations
• Advise the supported and receiving units on the suitability of selected LZ/PZ's
• Establish coordination with the supported and receiving units

Responsibilities of the Receiving Unit - Correct Answer - Selecting, preparing, and controlling the landing site to include communications

• Receiving and de-rigging the load
• Ensure proper supervision of the de-rigging
• Provide the return of lifting equipment and/or personnel

Responsibilities of the Pathfinder Unit - Correct Answer - Provide advice and aid to the supported, aviation, and receiving units

• Provide expertise in the planning and execution of both PZ and HLZ operations
• Supervise the rigging and inspection of all the loads
• Provide ground guidance and air traffic control during the sling load
• Ensure that the loads fall under the transporting aircraft's ACL

Types of Loads - Correct Answer - High Density

• Low Density
• Aerodynamic 2 / 3

Unique Characteristic of High Density Loads - Correct Answer Offers best stability (ex. HMMWV) Unique Characteristic of Low Density Loads - Correct Answer Offers least stability (ex. A22 Cargo Bag) Unique Characteristic of Aerodynamic Loads - Correct Answer Unstable until the load is streamlined, then it becomes stable (ex. Downed Aircraft) Maximum External Load capabilities... - Correct Answer will vary due to environmental conditions and helicopter performance.What does ACL mean, what is it, and what is it based on? - Correct Answer Allowable Cargo Load - the maximum load capacity for a particular mission and determines what the helicopter can lift.Based on type of aircraft, age of airframe, pilot experience, altitude above sea level, temperature, humidity, and aviation unit's SOP.APEX Requirements for UH-1 Iroquois - Correct Answer A nylon point of attachment, like 3 ft apex ring or basket hitch, must be used to attach load to aircraft. In addition, 11k cargo hook reach pendant or a polyester round sling can be used as the point of attachment to the A/C to a UH-1 series aircraft.UH-1N/Y Cargo Hook Rated Capacity - Correct Answer 5,000 lbs APEX Requirements of UH-60 Blackhawk - Correct Answer When using 10k apex, aluminum apex spacer MUST be used. This will center apex on cargo hook and prevent apex from lifting the keeper during oscillation of the load, which would result in load being jettisoned from cargo hook.When using 25k apex, spacer MUST BE REMOVED. If 25k apex spacer used, air crew cannot jettison the load if required and cargo hook must be manually operated by the crew chief or ground crew on LZ.*NEVER* use nylon point of attachment such as 3 ft apex ring because it will bind on the load beam of the argo hook and prevent the crew from releasing the load in an emergency situation.

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