Pathfinder Written Sling load lateSt UPdated 2025/2026 exam|| With ComPlete ComPrehenSiVe (freQUentlY moSt teSted) QUeStionS and SUre Verified SolUtionS 100% graded at a+ SCore SUre gUaranteed PaSS!!

Pathfinder Written Sling load lateSt UPdated 2025/2026 exam|| With ComPlete ComPrehenSiVe (freQUentlY moSt teSted) QUeStionS and SUre Verified SolUtionS 100% graded at a+ SCore SUre gUaranteed PaSS!! 1. Which reference covers Basic Sling Load Operations and Equipment? - ANSWER TM 4-48.09 2. What is the tensile strength of the center cargo hook on the CH- 47D? - ANSWER 26000 lbs 3. What is the tensile strength of the center cargo hook on the CH- 47F? - ANSWER 26000 lbs 4. What is the tensile strength of the forward and aft cargo hooks on the CH-47D/F, independently? - ANSWER 17000 lbs 5. What is the tensile strength of the forward and aft cargo hooks on the CH-47D/F combined? - ANSWER 25000 lbs 6. How many static discharge wands are needed for a CH-47? - ANSWER 1 7. What special sling loads can only be flown with a CH-47? - ANSWER Multiple Single Point Loads 8. Which reference covers Single Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - ANSWER TM 4-48.10 9. Which reference covers Dual Point Sling Load Rigging Procedures? - ANSWER TM 4-48.11 10. Which reference covers Pathfinder Operations? - ANSWER FM 3-21.38 11. Which reference covers Airdrop Platform Rigging Procedures? - ANSWER FM 4-20.102 12. What are the four elements involved in sling load operations? - ANSWER Supported Unit Supporting Unit Receiving Unit Pathfinder Unit 13. The unit whose equipment will be moved is the _______. - ANSWER Supported Unit 14. The aviation unit that will fly the load(s) is the _______. - ANSWER Supporting Unit 15. An internal element of the supported unit who de-rigs the load is the _______. - ANSWER Receiving Unit 16. Subject matter experts in all aspects of sling load operations; can be a part of the three other units involved. - ANSWER Pathfinder Unit 17. What is the ACL? - ANSWER Allowable Cargo Load 18. What is the latest a supported unit should conduct coordinations w/ the supporting unit? - ANSWER NLT 24 hours prior to mission 19. Pathfinders provide expertise in the planning and execution of both _____ and _____ operations. - ANSWER PZ and HLZ 20. What are the three types of loads? - ANSWER High Density Low Density Aerodynamic 21. These loads have a greater weight to surface area ratio; most preferred and stable load/ - ANSWER High Density Load 22. These loads offer the least stability and are the least preferred. - ANSWER Low Density Load 23. This load is unstable until streamlined. - ANSWER Aerodynamic Load 24. What is the MEL? - ANSWER Maximum External Load 25. 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 26. What is the cargo hook tensile strength of the UH-1N/Y? - ANSWER 5000 lbs 27. What are allowable POA for the UH-1N/Y? - ANSWER Nylon POA (Donut Ring) 11K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant Polyester Round Sling 28. T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take Metal POAs. - ANSWER False 29. T/F: A UH-1N/Y can take a 11K and 25K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant. - ANSWER False 30. How many cargo hooks does a UH-1N/Y have? - ANSWER 1 31. 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 32. What cannot be attached to a UH-60A/L/M cargo hook? - ANSWER Nylon Single POA 10K Apex Fitting w/o Spacer 25K Apex Fitting w/ Spacer 25K Cargo Hook Reach Pendant 33. What is the cargo hook tensile strength of a UH-60A? - ANSWER 8000 lbs 34. What is the cargo hook tensile strength of a UH-60L? - ANSWER 9000 lbs 35. What is the cargo hook tensile strength of a UH-60M? - ANSWER 9000 lbs 36. Why can't a 25K Apex fitting w/ spacer or donut ring be used as a POA for a UH-60 series aircraft? - ANSWER Load cannot be jettisoned 37. How many cargo hooks does a UH-60 series aircraft have? - ANSWER 1 38. How many cargo hooks does a CH-47 series aircraft have? - ANSWER 3 39. What POA can be used with a CH-47D/F? - ANSWER