AIR ASSAULT PHASE 2 (DRUM)
(MAY 2024)QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
Basic operations and equipment - ANSWERTM 4-48.09
Single-point load rigging procedures - ANSWERTM 4-48.10
Sling load inspection record - ANSWERDA Form 7382. Found in TM 4-48.09
appendix I
What is the only POA the LUH-72A will accept - ANSWERNet apex fitting
How does the UH-60 work with the 10k apex - ANSWERwith spacer
How does the UH-60 work with the 25k apex - ANSWERwithout spacer
CH-47 acceptable POAs - ANSWERAll (Soft POA must be dual point)
UH-60 will accept what Reach Pendants? - ANSWERWill accept both 11k and 25k
If a reach pendant is present what must be on the apex? - ANSWERA SPACER!!!
Which aircraft does the net apex fitting work with? - ANSWERall
Dual-point load rigging procedures - ANSWERTM 4-48.11
Factors that affect lift capacity - ANSWERWind
Humidity
Altitude
Temperature
Fuel
W.H.A.T.F.
Common uses of sling loads - ANSWERShip-to-shore, over the battlefield, shore-to-
ship, firepower emplacement
Sling load classifications (C.U.P.S) - ANSWERCertified
Unique
Prohibited
, Suitable
Large clevis weight and use? - ANSWER12,500 lbs
Field expedient apex
Medium clevis weight and used on what? - ANSWER6,250 lbs -- used on the A-22
cargo bag
Small clevis weight and use? - ANSWER6,250 Ibs
Used as lift point
5/8" Screw pin weight and used on what? - ANSWER4420 lbs
Used for fuel blivits
Small screw pin weight and use? - ANSWER8,650 lbs
tie down point/lift point
Net apex fitting weight and used on what? - ANSWER10,000lbs, used on the 5K and
10K cargo net
Three Foot Apex Ring (Donut Ring) has the maximum capacity of what? -
ANSWER10,000lbs
made by joining the two ends of a 3-foot ADS with a type IV connector link
Load configurations - ANSWERSingle point, dual point, tandem, side by side, and
multiple single point (note HEAVIEST = CENTER / LIGHTEST = AFT / MEDIUM =
FORE)
What are the six advantages to a sling load operation? (instructor said to highlight 4)
- ANSWER4 highlighted : (R.G.B.R)
- rapid movement
- greater movement flexibility
- bypass surface obstacles
- rapid relocation
2 extra :
- enhance sustainability & security of ground unit
- support the maneuvering unit requirements
Seven limitations to a sling load operation? - ANSWER- aircraft's operating capability
- may restrict aircraft airspeed
- weather and darkness
- atmospheric conditions
- number of helicopters
- surface conditions
- reduced visibility
(MAY 2024)QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
Basic operations and equipment - ANSWERTM 4-48.09
Single-point load rigging procedures - ANSWERTM 4-48.10
Sling load inspection record - ANSWERDA Form 7382. Found in TM 4-48.09
appendix I
What is the only POA the LUH-72A will accept - ANSWERNet apex fitting
How does the UH-60 work with the 10k apex - ANSWERwith spacer
How does the UH-60 work with the 25k apex - ANSWERwithout spacer
CH-47 acceptable POAs - ANSWERAll (Soft POA must be dual point)
UH-60 will accept what Reach Pendants? - ANSWERWill accept both 11k and 25k
If a reach pendant is present what must be on the apex? - ANSWERA SPACER!!!
Which aircraft does the net apex fitting work with? - ANSWERall
Dual-point load rigging procedures - ANSWERTM 4-48.11
Factors that affect lift capacity - ANSWERWind
Humidity
Altitude
Temperature
Fuel
W.H.A.T.F.
Common uses of sling loads - ANSWERShip-to-shore, over the battlefield, shore-to-
ship, firepower emplacement
Sling load classifications (C.U.P.S) - ANSWERCertified
Unique
Prohibited
, Suitable
Large clevis weight and use? - ANSWER12,500 lbs
Field expedient apex
Medium clevis weight and used on what? - ANSWER6,250 lbs -- used on the A-22
cargo bag
Small clevis weight and use? - ANSWER6,250 Ibs
Used as lift point
5/8" Screw pin weight and used on what? - ANSWER4420 lbs
Used for fuel blivits
Small screw pin weight and use? - ANSWER8,650 lbs
tie down point/lift point
Net apex fitting weight and used on what? - ANSWER10,000lbs, used on the 5K and
10K cargo net
Three Foot Apex Ring (Donut Ring) has the maximum capacity of what? -
ANSWER10,000lbs
made by joining the two ends of a 3-foot ADS with a type IV connector link
Load configurations - ANSWERSingle point, dual point, tandem, side by side, and
multiple single point (note HEAVIEST = CENTER / LIGHTEST = AFT / MEDIUM =
FORE)
What are the six advantages to a sling load operation? (instructor said to highlight 4)
- ANSWER4 highlighted : (R.G.B.R)
- rapid movement
- greater movement flexibility
- bypass surface obstacles
- rapid relocation
2 extra :
- enhance sustainability & security of ground unit
- support the maneuvering unit requirements
Seven limitations to a sling load operation? - ANSWER- aircraft's operating capability
- may restrict aircraft airspeed
- weather and darkness
- atmospheric conditions
- number of helicopters
- surface conditions
- reduced visibility
