Pathfinder Written Sling Load Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? - Correct
answer-TM 4-48.09
Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - Correct
answer-TM 4-48.10
Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - Correct
answer-TM 4-48.11
Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? - Correct answer-FM 3-21.38
Which reference covers Airdrop Platform Rigging Procedures? - Correct answer-
FM 4-20.102
What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? - Correct answer-
Supported Unit
Supporting Unit
Receiving Unit
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The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. - Correct answer-
Supported Unit
The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. - Correct answer-
Supporting Unit
An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______. -
Correct answer-Receiving Unit
Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the
three other units involved. - Correct answer-Pathfinder Unit
What is the ACL? - Correct answer-Allowable Cargo Load
What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the supporting
unit? - Correct answer-NLT 24 hours prior to mission
Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and
_____ operations. - Correct answer-PZ and HLZ
What are the three types of loads? - Correct answer-High Density
Low Density
Aerodynamic
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, These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and stable
load/ - Correct answer-High Density Load
These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. - Correct answer-
Low Density Load
This load is unstable until streamlined. - Correct answer-Aerodynamic Load
What is the MEL? - Correct answer-Maximum External Load
What is the ACL based on? - Correct 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? - Correct answer-5000
lbs
What are allowable POA for the UH-1N/Y? - Correct answer-Nylon POA (Donut
Ring)
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? - Correct
answer-TM 4-48.09
Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - Correct
answer-TM 4-48.10
Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - Correct
answer-TM 4-48.11
Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? - Correct answer-FM 3-21.38
Which reference covers Airdrop Platform Rigging Procedures? - Correct answer-
FM 4-20.102
What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? - Correct answer-
Supported Unit
Supporting Unit
Receiving Unit
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,Pathfinder Unit
The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. - Correct answer-
Supported Unit
The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. - Correct answer-
Supporting Unit
An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______. -
Correct answer-Receiving Unit
Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the
three other units involved. - Correct answer-Pathfinder Unit
What is the ACL? - Correct answer-Allowable Cargo Load
What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the supporting
unit? - Correct answer-NLT 24 hours prior to mission
Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and
_____ operations. - Correct answer-PZ and HLZ
What are the three types of loads? - Correct answer-High Density
Low Density
Aerodynamic
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, These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and stable
load/ - Correct answer-High Density Load
These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. - Correct answer-
Low Density Load
This load is unstable until streamlined. - Correct answer-Aerodynamic Load
What is the MEL? - Correct answer-Maximum External Load
What is the ACL based on? - Correct 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? - Correct answer-5000
lbs
What are allowable POA for the UH-1N/Y? - Correct answer-Nylon POA (Donut
Ring)
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