Pathfinder Sling Loads,Helicopter Landing Zone & Drop
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Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads Basic Operations and Equipment (TM covers
everything down at shed) - ANSWERTM 4-48.09
Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads Single Point Rigging Procedures (anything
wheeled) - ANSWERTM 4-48.10
Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads Dual Point Rigging Procedures - ANSWERTM 4-
48.11
What are the only type of bolt and nuts you can use on any clevis assembly? -
ANSWERCase hardened
FM for Pathfinder Operations - ANSWERFM 3-21.38
Airdrop of supplies and equipment: Rigging Airdrop Platforms - ANSWERFM 4-20.102
What reference covers the 15 foot tie down strap, Silver load binder, and black load
binder? - ANSWERFM 4-20.102
What are the three elements for sling load operations - ANSWERSupported Unit
Supporting Unit
Receiving Unit
Define supported unit responsibilities: - ANSWERCRE
Coordinate: - NLT 24hrs prior to mission w/ supporting unit
Rig: - Actual Rigging of Loads & Ensures loads are properly rigged and does not
exceed ACL of A/C
Equipment: - Furnishes all equipment required for load
Define Supporting Unit (aviation flying the loads) responsibilities: - ANSWERCAPE
Coordinate-with the supported and receiving units
Advises- the supported unit on load limitations and the supported and receiving
units on the suitability of selected PZ/LZ
Provide- assistance in the recovery and return of equipment
Ensures- loads fall within the transporting A/C ACL
, Define the Receiving Unit responsibilities: - ANSWERSelect, prepare, and control the
LZ to include comms
Receive and Supervise the de-rigging of load
Return lifting equipment and/or personnel
Define the Pathfinder unit responsibilities: - ANSWERProvide advice and aid to the
supported, supporting, and receiving units
Provide expertise in the planning and execution of both PZ and HLZ operations
Provide ground guidance & air traffic control during the sling load.
Ensure that the loads fall under the transporting A/C ACL
Supervise the rigging and inspection of all the loads
What are the three types of external loads? - ANSWERHigh density (best)
Low Density (least)
Aerodynamic (ensure does not provide own lift)
Which type of load is unstable until the load is streamlined? - ANSWERAerodynamic
(Downed A/C)
What does MEL stand for? - ANSWERMaximum external load
-from the Cargo-Hook Down
What does ACL stand for? - ANSWERAllowable cargo load
-from the Rotor Disk and Down
What determines the MEL? - ANSWEREnvironmental conditions, Helicopter
performance
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PFDRs determine what during the planning phase of the operation? - ANSWERType,
size, & weight
ACL is based on what factors? - ANSWERTAPAHAT:
Type of aircraft
Age of airframe
Pilot experience
Altitude above sea level
Humidity
Aviation SOP
Temperature
Zone Exams (Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates STUDY
BUNDLE PACKAGE) 100% Correct Questions and
Verified Answers| Grade A
Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads Basic Operations and Equipment (TM covers
everything down at shed) - ANSWERTM 4-48.09
Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads Single Point Rigging Procedures (anything
wheeled) - ANSWERTM 4-48.10
Multiservice Helicopter Sling Loads Dual Point Rigging Procedures - ANSWERTM 4-
48.11
What are the only type of bolt and nuts you can use on any clevis assembly? -
ANSWERCase hardened
FM for Pathfinder Operations - ANSWERFM 3-21.38
Airdrop of supplies and equipment: Rigging Airdrop Platforms - ANSWERFM 4-20.102
What reference covers the 15 foot tie down strap, Silver load binder, and black load
binder? - ANSWERFM 4-20.102
What are the three elements for sling load operations - ANSWERSupported Unit
Supporting Unit
Receiving Unit
Define supported unit responsibilities: - ANSWERCRE
Coordinate: - NLT 24hrs prior to mission w/ supporting unit
Rig: - Actual Rigging of Loads & Ensures loads are properly rigged and does not
exceed ACL of A/C
Equipment: - Furnishes all equipment required for load
Define Supporting Unit (aviation flying the loads) responsibilities: - ANSWERCAPE
Coordinate-with the supported and receiving units
Advises- the supported unit on load limitations and the supported and receiving
units on the suitability of selected PZ/LZ
Provide- assistance in the recovery and return of equipment
Ensures- loads fall within the transporting A/C ACL
, Define the Receiving Unit responsibilities: - ANSWERSelect, prepare, and control the
LZ to include comms
Receive and Supervise the de-rigging of load
Return lifting equipment and/or personnel
Define the Pathfinder unit responsibilities: - ANSWERProvide advice and aid to the
supported, supporting, and receiving units
Provide expertise in the planning and execution of both PZ and HLZ operations
Provide ground guidance & air traffic control during the sling load.
Ensure that the loads fall under the transporting A/C ACL
Supervise the rigging and inspection of all the loads
What are the three types of external loads? - ANSWERHigh density (best)
Low Density (least)
Aerodynamic (ensure does not provide own lift)
Which type of load is unstable until the load is streamlined? - ANSWERAerodynamic
(Downed A/C)
What does MEL stand for? - ANSWERMaximum external load
-from the Cargo-Hook Down
What does ACL stand for? - ANSWERAllowable cargo load
-from the Rotor Disk and Down
What determines the MEL? - ANSWEREnvironmental conditions, Helicopter
performance
pp. 12
PFDRs determine what during the planning phase of the operation? - ANSWERType,
size, & weight
ACL is based on what factors? - ANSWERTAPAHAT:
Type of aircraft
Age of airframe
Pilot experience
Altitude above sea level
Humidity
Aviation SOP
Temperature
