PATHFINDER WRITTEN SLING
LOAD EXAM 2024 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SOLVED AND VERIFIED 100%
Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? Ans✔- TM 4- 48.09 Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? Ans✔- TM 4- 48.10 Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? Ans✔- TM 4- 48.11 Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? Ans✔- FM 3-21.38 Which reference covers Airdrop Platform Rigging Procedures? Ans✔- FM 4-20.102 What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? Ans✔- Supported Unit Supporting Unit Receiving Unit Pathfinder Unit The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. Ans✔- Supported Unit The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. Ans✔- Supporting Unit 1 / 2
An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______.Ans✔- Receiving Unit Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the three other units involved. Ans✔- Pathfinder Unit What is the ACL? Ans✔- Allowable Cargo Load What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the supporting unit? Ans✔- NLT 24 hours prior to mission Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and _____ operations. Ans✔- PZ and HLZ What are the three types of loads? Ans✔- High Density Low Density Aerodynamic These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and stable load/ Ans✔- High Density Load These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. Ans✔- Low Density Load This load is unstable until streamlined. Ans✔- Aerodynamic Load What is the MEL? Ans✔- Maximum External Load What is the ACL based on? Ans✔- The type of aircraft Age of the airframe Pilot Experience Altitude above sea level
- / 2