TSAAS AIR ASSAULT PHASE II
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED
A+)
TM 4-48.09 - ANSWERMulti Service Helicopter Sling Load: Basic Operation and
Equipment
TM 4-48.10 - ANSWERSingle Point Load Rigging Procedures
What Materials Are Used For Lacing - ANSWERType III Nylon
3/8 inch hemp rope
7/16 inch nylon rope
A-22 Maximum Rated Capacity - ANSWER2,200 lbs
Sling Load Minimum Weight - ANSWER500 lbs
What TM covers inspection of Sling Sets - ANSWERTM 4-48.09
Two Inch Tape Rated Capactiy - ANSWER80 lbs per wrap
Type III Nylon Rated Capacity - ANSWER550 lbs (smooth and round to the touch)
1/4 Inch Cotton Webbing Rated Capacity - ANSWER80 lbs (flat and rough to the
touch)
Two Inch Tape use - ANSWERUsed to secure excess on loads.
Type III Nylon Use - ANSWERUsed as permanent tie and lacing material.
Remove Rust From Metal Sling Load Equipment With What First - ANSWERThe
least abrasive material possible
M1151 HMMWV Link Count - ANSWER30 front, 3 rear
M1151 HMMWV ACL - ANSWER4,200 lbs
M1151 HMMWV Maximum Weight Loaded - ANSWER11,500 lbs
TM 4-48.11 - ANSWERDual-Point Load Rigging Procedures
, TM 10-1670-295-23P - ANSWERTechnical Manual for the 10,000 lb and 25,000 lb
External Transport Sling Assembly and 5,000 lb and 10,000 lb External Cargo Net
ATTP 3-18.12 - ANSWERAir Assault Operations
FM 3-21.38 - ANSWERPathfinder Operations
Reasons to use external sling load (4) - ANSWER1- The Cargo compartment cannot
hold the load.
2- The load exceeds the helicopter's internal load limitation.
3- The ground crew must load or unload the cargo at once.
4- Landing zone conditions prevent the aircraft from touching down.
Advantages of Sling Load - ANSWER1- Allows rapid movement of heavy, oversized
equipment, or emergency supplies directly to the user.
2- The rapid relocation of supplies and equipment.
3- The ability to bypass surface obstacles.
4- The use of multiple flight routes and landing sites to enhance sustainability
requirements.\
5- The establishment of multiple landing sites to support the maneuvering unit
requirements.
6- Greater movement flexibility for the ground commander to accomplish the tactical
mission.
Limitations of Sling Load - ANSWER1- The weight of the load is restricted to the
aircraft's operating capability.
2- Load instability during flight may restrict aircraft airspeed or maneuvering
capabilities.
3- Adverse weather and darkness (low visibility) may limit sling load operations.
4- Atmospheric conditions (pressure, altitude, temperature, and winds) affect the
helicopter's lift capacity.
5- A limited number of helicopters are available for sling load missions.
6- Landing site surface conditions may restrict helicopter operation.
7- LZ size must be increased during hours of reduced visibility or darkness to allow
pilot more room to maneuver.
UH-60A Cargo Hook Rating - ANSWER8,000 lbs
UH-60 L/M Cargo Hook Rating - ANSWER9,000 lbs
CH-47D Front/Rear Cargo Hook Rating - ANSWER17,000 lbs
CH-47 Center Cargo Hook Rating - ANSWER26,000 lbs
CH-47 Dual Cargo Hook (Front and Rear) Rating - ANSWER25,000 lbs
Cargo Hooks with Manual Release - ANSWERUH-60 and CH-47 Front and Rear
Cargo Hooks
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED
A+)
TM 4-48.09 - ANSWERMulti Service Helicopter Sling Load: Basic Operation and
Equipment
TM 4-48.10 - ANSWERSingle Point Load Rigging Procedures
What Materials Are Used For Lacing - ANSWERType III Nylon
3/8 inch hemp rope
7/16 inch nylon rope
A-22 Maximum Rated Capacity - ANSWER2,200 lbs
Sling Load Minimum Weight - ANSWER500 lbs
What TM covers inspection of Sling Sets - ANSWERTM 4-48.09
Two Inch Tape Rated Capactiy - ANSWER80 lbs per wrap
Type III Nylon Rated Capacity - ANSWER550 lbs (smooth and round to the touch)
1/4 Inch Cotton Webbing Rated Capacity - ANSWER80 lbs (flat and rough to the
touch)
Two Inch Tape use - ANSWERUsed to secure excess on loads.
Type III Nylon Use - ANSWERUsed as permanent tie and lacing material.
Remove Rust From Metal Sling Load Equipment With What First - ANSWERThe
least abrasive material possible
M1151 HMMWV Link Count - ANSWER30 front, 3 rear
M1151 HMMWV ACL - ANSWER4,200 lbs
M1151 HMMWV Maximum Weight Loaded - ANSWER11,500 lbs
TM 4-48.11 - ANSWERDual-Point Load Rigging Procedures
, TM 10-1670-295-23P - ANSWERTechnical Manual for the 10,000 lb and 25,000 lb
External Transport Sling Assembly and 5,000 lb and 10,000 lb External Cargo Net
ATTP 3-18.12 - ANSWERAir Assault Operations
FM 3-21.38 - ANSWERPathfinder Operations
Reasons to use external sling load (4) - ANSWER1- The Cargo compartment cannot
hold the load.
2- The load exceeds the helicopter's internal load limitation.
3- The ground crew must load or unload the cargo at once.
4- Landing zone conditions prevent the aircraft from touching down.
Advantages of Sling Load - ANSWER1- Allows rapid movement of heavy, oversized
equipment, or emergency supplies directly to the user.
2- The rapid relocation of supplies and equipment.
3- The ability to bypass surface obstacles.
4- The use of multiple flight routes and landing sites to enhance sustainability
requirements.\
5- The establishment of multiple landing sites to support the maneuvering unit
requirements.
6- Greater movement flexibility for the ground commander to accomplish the tactical
mission.
Limitations of Sling Load - ANSWER1- The weight of the load is restricted to the
aircraft's operating capability.
2- Load instability during flight may restrict aircraft airspeed or maneuvering
capabilities.
3- Adverse weather and darkness (low visibility) may limit sling load operations.
4- Atmospheric conditions (pressure, altitude, temperature, and winds) affect the
helicopter's lift capacity.
5- A limited number of helicopters are available for sling load missions.
6- Landing site surface conditions may restrict helicopter operation.
7- LZ size must be increased during hours of reduced visibility or darkness to allow
pilot more room to maneuver.
UH-60A Cargo Hook Rating - ANSWER8,000 lbs
UH-60 L/M Cargo Hook Rating - ANSWER9,000 lbs
CH-47D Front/Rear Cargo Hook Rating - ANSWER17,000 lbs
CH-47 Center Cargo Hook Rating - ANSWER26,000 lbs
CH-47 Dual Cargo Hook (Front and Rear) Rating - ANSWER25,000 lbs
Cargo Hooks with Manual Release - ANSWERUH-60 and CH-47 Front and Rear
Cargo Hooks
