AIR ASSULT PHASE 1 EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 240 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
What reference covers basic operations and equipment? - ANSWER: TM 4-48.09
What reference covers single point load rigging procedures? - ANSWER: TM4-48.10
What reference covers dual point load rigging procedures? - ANSWER: TM4-48.11
What reference covers Airborne and Air Assult operations? - ANSWER: FM 3-99
What reference covers Pathfinder operations? - ANSWER: FM 3-21.38
When would an A/C move cargo by external Load? - ANSWER: - cargo compartment
cannot hold the Load
- cargo exceeds the internal load limitations
-The Ground crew must Load or Unload the cargo at once
- landing Conditions prevent the A/C from landing
Advantages of Sling Load? - ANSWER: Rapid movement of heavy/oversized
equipment or emergency supplies directly to the user
Rapid relocation of supplies/equipment
Can bypass surface obstacles
Use of multiple flight routes/landing sites to enhance sustainability/security of
ground units
Multiple landing sites support maneuvering unit requirements
Greater movement flexibility to accomplish tactical mission
What are the 7 limitations to Sling load? - ANSWER: - Weight of the load is restricted
to A/C capabilities.
- load instability may restrict air speed or maneuvering
- adverse weather and darkness limit sling load operations
-Atmospheric conditions affect lift capacity
- limited number helicopters available for sling load operations
- Surface conditions may restrict helicopter operations
-Landing size must be increased during hours of darkness or reduced visibility.
What does ACL stand for? - ANSWER: Allowable Cargo Load
UH-60A ACL - ANSWER: 8,000 lbs
UH-60 L/M ACL - ANSWER: 9,000 lbs
, CH-47 Front and Rear Hook individual ACL? - ANSWER: 17000
CH-47 Center Hook ACL? - ANSWER: 26,000
CH-47 front and rear hook combined ACL? - ANSWER: 25,000
when can the ground crew manually release the cargo hook? - ANSWER: Only when
the hook malfunctions and will not release by other means.
UH-60 hook release - ANSWER: Pilot or crew chief can release hook
Manual release lever on right side
CH-47 hook release - ANSWER: Pilot/crew chief can release hooks electronically
Crew can release all hooks manually from inside
Fore/aft hooks have manual release knob on right side, turned counterclockwise, 13
ft apart
Center hook has no release lever for ground crew. Manually depress spring loaded
keeper and remove apex
What Factors negatively affect sling load operations? - ANSWER: - increase in
Humidity
-increase in altitude
-increase in temperature
-increase in fuel
- crosswinds (9 knots)/ tailwinds (5 knots)
What Units are involved in sling load operations? - ANSWER: - supported unit.
- aviation unit
-receiving unit
What is the supported Units role in SL operations? - ANSWER: Rigging, Inspecting,
securing, and PZ control operations.
What is the role of the Aviation unit in SL operations? - ANSWER: Coordinating pick
up and delivery
What is the role of the receiving unit in SL operations? - ANSWER: De rigging, and LZ
operations.
What do the 10K and 25k sling sets have in common? - ANSWER: Metal apex
Four sling leg assemblies
Aviators kit bag
What color is the 10th long sets rope? - ANSWER: Olive drab when new, yellow when
used.
What is the diameter of the 10k sling set rope? - ANSWER: 7/8 in
EXAM COMPLETE 240 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
What reference covers basic operations and equipment? - ANSWER: TM 4-48.09
What reference covers single point load rigging procedures? - ANSWER: TM4-48.10
What reference covers dual point load rigging procedures? - ANSWER: TM4-48.11
What reference covers Airborne and Air Assult operations? - ANSWER: FM 3-99
What reference covers Pathfinder operations? - ANSWER: FM 3-21.38
When would an A/C move cargo by external Load? - ANSWER: - cargo compartment
cannot hold the Load
- cargo exceeds the internal load limitations
-The Ground crew must Load or Unload the cargo at once
- landing Conditions prevent the A/C from landing
Advantages of Sling Load? - ANSWER: Rapid movement of heavy/oversized
equipment or emergency supplies directly to the user
Rapid relocation of supplies/equipment
Can bypass surface obstacles
Use of multiple flight routes/landing sites to enhance sustainability/security of
ground units
Multiple landing sites support maneuvering unit requirements
Greater movement flexibility to accomplish tactical mission
What are the 7 limitations to Sling load? - ANSWER: - Weight of the load is restricted
to A/C capabilities.
- load instability may restrict air speed or maneuvering
- adverse weather and darkness limit sling load operations
-Atmospheric conditions affect lift capacity
- limited number helicopters available for sling load operations
- Surface conditions may restrict helicopter operations
-Landing size must be increased during hours of darkness or reduced visibility.
What does ACL stand for? - ANSWER: Allowable Cargo Load
UH-60A ACL - ANSWER: 8,000 lbs
UH-60 L/M ACL - ANSWER: 9,000 lbs
, CH-47 Front and Rear Hook individual ACL? - ANSWER: 17000
CH-47 Center Hook ACL? - ANSWER: 26,000
CH-47 front and rear hook combined ACL? - ANSWER: 25,000
when can the ground crew manually release the cargo hook? - ANSWER: Only when
the hook malfunctions and will not release by other means.
UH-60 hook release - ANSWER: Pilot or crew chief can release hook
Manual release lever on right side
CH-47 hook release - ANSWER: Pilot/crew chief can release hooks electronically
Crew can release all hooks manually from inside
Fore/aft hooks have manual release knob on right side, turned counterclockwise, 13
ft apart
Center hook has no release lever for ground crew. Manually depress spring loaded
keeper and remove apex
What Factors negatively affect sling load operations? - ANSWER: - increase in
Humidity
-increase in altitude
-increase in temperature
-increase in fuel
- crosswinds (9 knots)/ tailwinds (5 knots)
What Units are involved in sling load operations? - ANSWER: - supported unit.
- aviation unit
-receiving unit
What is the supported Units role in SL operations? - ANSWER: Rigging, Inspecting,
securing, and PZ control operations.
What is the role of the Aviation unit in SL operations? - ANSWER: Coordinating pick
up and delivery
What is the role of the receiving unit in SL operations? - ANSWER: De rigging, and LZ
operations.
What do the 10K and 25k sling sets have in common? - ANSWER: Metal apex
Four sling leg assemblies
Aviators kit bag
What color is the 10th long sets rope? - ANSWER: Olive drab when new, yellow when
used.
What is the diameter of the 10k sling set rope? - ANSWER: 7/8 in
