Pathfinder Sling Loads,Helicopter Landing Zone & Drop
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Sling Loads basic operations and equipment TM? - ANSWERTM 4-48.09
sling loads single point rigging procedures TM? - ANSWERTM 4-48.10
sling loads dual point rigging procedures TM? - ANSWERTM 4-48.11
Pathfinder Operations - ANSWERFM 3-21.38
who is the supported unit? - ANSWERthe unit whose equipment will be moved
What are the responsibilities of the supported unit - ANSWER-Advanced
coordination with the supporting unit NLT 24 hrs prior to the mission
-Actual rigging of the loads
-Furnishing slings, straps, clevises and any other equipment required for the move
-Assuring that the loads are properly rigged and do not exceed the allowable cargo
load (ACL) of the aircraft
What is ACL? - ANSWERAllowable cargo load
how far in advance must the supported unit coordinate with the supporting unit? -
ANSWERNLT 24 hours prior to the mission
Who is the supporting unit? - ANSWERthe aviation unit that will fly the load(s)
What are the respoinsibilities of the supporting unit? - ANSWER- ensure loads fall
within the transporting aircrafts ACL
-provides assistance in the recovery and return of sling-load equipment
-advises the supported unit on load limitations
-advise the supported and recieving units on the suitability of selected LZ/PZ's
-establish coordination with the suported and recieving units
Who is the recieving unit? - ANSWERReceives the load. Normally an internal element
of the supported unit, but not always
what are the responsibilities of the recieving unit - ANSWER-Selecting, preparing,
and controlling the landing site to include communications
-Recieving and de-rigging of the load
-ensure proper supervision of the de-rigging
-provide the return of lifting equipment and or personnel
-rig and inspect back loads
, Who is the Pathfinder Unit? - ANSWERSubject matter experts in all aspects of sling
load aperations; the pathfinder unit can either be it's own entity or broken up into
the three other units
what are the responsibilities of the pathfinder unit? - ANSWER-provide advice and
aid to the supported, aviation, and recieving units.
-provide expertise in the planning and execution of both PZ and HLZ operations
-supervise the rigging and inspection of all the loads
-provide ground guidance and air traffic control during the sling load
-ensure that the loads fall under the transporting aircrafts ACL
what are the three types of loads? - ANSWERhigh density, low density, and
aerodynamic
what do pathfinders determine during the planning phase of a sling load operation? -
ANSWERdetermine the size, type, and weight of the load
which load offers the best stability - ANSWERhigh density
which load offers the least stability? - ANSWERlow density
which load provides its own lift capability and is unstable until the load is
streamlined; then it becomes stable? - ANSWERaerodynamic
What is MEL? - ANSWERMaximum External Load. Will vary due to environmental
conditions
what determines the MEL's capabilities? - ANSWERenvironmental conditions and the
helicopter performance
what is the Allowable Cargo Load (ACL)? - ANSWERthe maximum load capacity for a
particular mission; rotor disk down
What determines the ACL? - 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 strangth for a UH-1N?
UH-1Y? - ANSWER5,000 lbs; 5,000 lbs
What must be used when using the 10k apex fitting to secure an external load to the
UH-60? - ANSWERapex spacer
Zone Exams (Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates STUDY
BUNDLE PACKAGE) 100% Correct Questions and
Verified Answers| Grade A
Sling Loads basic operations and equipment TM? - ANSWERTM 4-48.09
sling loads single point rigging procedures TM? - ANSWERTM 4-48.10
sling loads dual point rigging procedures TM? - ANSWERTM 4-48.11
Pathfinder Operations - ANSWERFM 3-21.38
who is the supported unit? - ANSWERthe unit whose equipment will be moved
What are the responsibilities of the supported unit - ANSWER-Advanced
coordination with the supporting unit NLT 24 hrs prior to the mission
-Actual rigging of the loads
-Furnishing slings, straps, clevises and any other equipment required for the move
-Assuring that the loads are properly rigged and do not exceed the allowable cargo
load (ACL) of the aircraft
What is ACL? - ANSWERAllowable cargo load
how far in advance must the supported unit coordinate with the supporting unit? -
ANSWERNLT 24 hours prior to the mission
Who is the supporting unit? - ANSWERthe aviation unit that will fly the load(s)
What are the respoinsibilities of the supporting unit? - ANSWER- ensure loads fall
within the transporting aircrafts ACL
-provides assistance in the recovery and return of sling-load equipment
-advises the supported unit on load limitations
-advise the supported and recieving units on the suitability of selected LZ/PZ's
-establish coordination with the suported and recieving units
Who is the recieving unit? - ANSWERReceives the load. Normally an internal element
of the supported unit, but not always
what are the responsibilities of the recieving unit - ANSWER-Selecting, preparing,
and controlling the landing site to include communications
-Recieving and de-rigging of the load
-ensure proper supervision of the de-rigging
-provide the return of lifting equipment and or personnel
-rig and inspect back loads
, Who is the Pathfinder Unit? - ANSWERSubject matter experts in all aspects of sling
load aperations; the pathfinder unit can either be it's own entity or broken up into
the three other units
what are the responsibilities of the pathfinder unit? - ANSWER-provide advice and
aid to the supported, aviation, and recieving units.
-provide expertise in the planning and execution of both PZ and HLZ operations
-supervise the rigging and inspection of all the loads
-provide ground guidance and air traffic control during the sling load
-ensure that the loads fall under the transporting aircrafts ACL
what are the three types of loads? - ANSWERhigh density, low density, and
aerodynamic
what do pathfinders determine during the planning phase of a sling load operation? -
ANSWERdetermine the size, type, and weight of the load
which load offers the best stability - ANSWERhigh density
which load offers the least stability? - ANSWERlow density
which load provides its own lift capability and is unstable until the load is
streamlined; then it becomes stable? - ANSWERaerodynamic
What is MEL? - ANSWERMaximum External Load. Will vary due to environmental
conditions
what determines the MEL's capabilities? - ANSWERenvironmental conditions and the
helicopter performance
what is the Allowable Cargo Load (ACL)? - ANSWERthe maximum load capacity for a
particular mission; rotor disk down
What determines the ACL? - 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 strangth for a UH-1N?
UH-1Y? - ANSWER5,000 lbs; 5,000 lbs
What must be used when using the 10k apex fitting to secure an external load to the
UH-60? - ANSWERapex spacer
