PATHFINDER WRITTEN SLING LOAD EXAM |2025-2026 LATEST
UPDATED|175 REAL EXAM AND COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
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Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? - (answer)TM 4-48.09
Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - (answer)TM 4-48.10
Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - (answer)TM 4-48.11
Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? - (answer)FM 3-21.38
Which reference covers Rigging of Airdrop Platforms - (answer)TM 4-48.02
What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? - (answer)Supported Unit
Supporting Unit
Receiving Unit
Pathfinder Unit
The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. - (answer)Supported Unit
The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. - (answer)Supporting Unit
An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______. -
(answer)Receiving Unit
,Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the three other units
involved. - (answer)Pathfinder Unit
What is the ACL? - (answer)Allowable Cargo Load
What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the supporting unit? -
(answer)NLT 24 hours prior to mission
Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and _____ operations.
- (answer)PZ and HLZ
What are the three types of loads? - (answer)High Density
Low Density
Aerodynamic
These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and stable load/ -
(answer)High Density Load
These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. - (answer)Low Density Load
This load is unstable until streamlined. - (answer)Aerodynamic Load
What is the MEL? - (answer)Maximum External Load
What is the ACL based on? - (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? - (answer)5000 lbs
What are allowable POA for the UH-1N/Y? - (answer)Nylon (Donut Ring)
11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant
Polyester Round Sling
10k potted eye
T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take Metal POAs. - (answer)False
T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take a 25K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant or 25k potted eye - (answer)False
How many cargo hooks does a UH-1N/Y have? - (answer)1
What are allowable POA for the UH-60A/L/M? - (answer)10K Apex Fitting w/ Spacer
25K Apex Fitting w/o Spacer
Polyester Round Sling
11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant
10k potted eye
Net apex fitting
Large suspension clevis
What cannot be attached to a UH-60A/L/M cargo hook? - (answer)Nylon Single POA
10K Apex Fitting w/o Spacer
UPDATED|175 REAL EXAM AND COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 100% RATED CORRECT | 100% VERFIED | ALREADY
GRADED A+
Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? - (answer)TM 4-48.09
Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - (answer)TM 4-48.10
Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - (answer)TM 4-48.11
Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? - (answer)FM 3-21.38
Which reference covers Rigging of Airdrop Platforms - (answer)TM 4-48.02
What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? - (answer)Supported Unit
Supporting Unit
Receiving Unit
Pathfinder Unit
The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. - (answer)Supported Unit
The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. - (answer)Supporting Unit
An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______. -
(answer)Receiving Unit
,Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the three other units
involved. - (answer)Pathfinder Unit
What is the ACL? - (answer)Allowable Cargo Load
What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the supporting unit? -
(answer)NLT 24 hours prior to mission
Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and _____ operations.
- (answer)PZ and HLZ
What are the three types of loads? - (answer)High Density
Low Density
Aerodynamic
These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and stable load/ -
(answer)High Density Load
These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. - (answer)Low Density Load
This load is unstable until streamlined. - (answer)Aerodynamic Load
What is the MEL? - (answer)Maximum External Load
What is the ACL based on? - (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? - (answer)5000 lbs
What are allowable POA for the UH-1N/Y? - (answer)Nylon (Donut Ring)
11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant
Polyester Round Sling
10k potted eye
T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take Metal POAs. - (answer)False
T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take a 25K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant or 25k potted eye - (answer)False
How many cargo hooks does a UH-1N/Y have? - (answer)1
What are allowable POA for the UH-60A/L/M? - (answer)10K Apex Fitting w/ Spacer
25K Apex Fitting w/o Spacer
Polyester Round Sling
11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant
10k potted eye
Net apex fitting
Large suspension clevis
What cannot be attached to a UH-60A/L/M cargo hook? - (answer)Nylon Single POA
10K Apex Fitting w/o Spacer
