Pathfinder Written Sling Load Exam
Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? -
CORRECT ANSWER-TM 4-48.09
Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? -
CORRECT ANSWER-TM 4-48.10
Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER-TM 4-48.11
Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? - CORRECT ANSWER-FM
3-21.38
Which reference covers Airdrop Platform Rigging Procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER-FM 4-20.102
What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Supported Unit
Supporting Unit
Receiving Unit
Pathfinder Unit
The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Supported Unit
The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Supporting Unit
An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Receiving Unit
Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the
three other units involved. - CORRECT ANSWER-Pathfinder Unit
What is the ACL? - CORRECT ANSWER-Allowable Cargo Load
, What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the
supporting unit? - CORRECT ANSWER-NLT 24 hours prior to mission
Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and
_____ operations. - CORRECT ANSWER-PZ and HLZ
What are the three types of loads? - CORRECT ANSWER-High Density
Low Density
Aerodynamic
These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and
stable load/ - CORRECT ANSWER-High Density Load
These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Low Density Load
This load is unstable until streamlined. - CORRECT ANSWER-Aerodynamic
Load
What is the MEL? - CORRECT ANSWER-Maximum External Load
What is the ACL based on? - CORRECT ANSWER-The 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-5000 lbs
What are allowable POA for the UH-1N/Y? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nylon POA
(Donut Ring)
11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant
Polyester Round Sling
Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? -
CORRECT ANSWER-TM 4-48.09
Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? -
CORRECT ANSWER-TM 4-48.10
Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER-TM 4-48.11
Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? - CORRECT ANSWER-FM
3-21.38
Which reference covers Airdrop Platform Rigging Procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER-FM 4-20.102
What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Supported Unit
Supporting Unit
Receiving Unit
Pathfinder Unit
The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Supported Unit
The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Supporting Unit
An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Receiving Unit
Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the
three other units involved. - CORRECT ANSWER-Pathfinder Unit
What is the ACL? - CORRECT ANSWER-Allowable Cargo Load
, What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the
supporting unit? - CORRECT ANSWER-NLT 24 hours prior to mission
Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and
_____ operations. - CORRECT ANSWER-PZ and HLZ
What are the three types of loads? - CORRECT ANSWER-High Density
Low Density
Aerodynamic
These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and
stable load/ - CORRECT ANSWER-High Density Load
These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Low Density Load
This load is unstable until streamlined. - CORRECT ANSWER-Aerodynamic
Load
What is the MEL? - CORRECT ANSWER-Maximum External Load
What is the ACL based on? - CORRECT ANSWER-The 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-5000 lbs
What are allowable POA for the UH-1N/Y? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nylon POA
(Donut Ring)
11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant
Polyester Round Sling
