Air Assault Phase II (WTC FY 2023)

What does TM 4-48.09 (FM 4-20.197) cover?

Basic Operations and Equipment

What does TM 4-48.10 (FM 4-20.198) cover?

Single point load rigging procedures

What does TM 4-48.11 (FM 4-20.199) cover?

Dual point load rigging procedures

Conversion

TM 4-48.09 Appendix C

Rated capacity/tensile strength of A7A Strap?

500 lbs

The Helicopter Slingload Method

Overcomes many of the obstacles that hinder other modes of movement

Common uses of Sling Loads

Ship-to-Shore movement

Movement of supplies and equipment over the battlefield

Shore-to-Ship movement

Firepower emplacement

What are the Sling Load Classifications?

1. C - Certified

2. U - Unique

3. P - Prohibited

4. S - Suitable

Define Certified

Equipment completed evaluation and testing required by the US Army Natick Soldier Center (NSC)

Define Unique

Equipment carrier on a one time or low frequency basis

Define Prohibited

determined by each service, considered safety hazards if carried

Define Suitable

Has not been certified, but demonstrated acceptable static lift and flight characteristics. Flown without incident for years

Single-Point

One load rigged, uses one cargo hook during flight

Dual-Point

One load rigged, uses two cargo hooks during flight

Tandem

Two loads rigged, one in front of the other , two cargo hooks used during flight

Side-by-side (shotgun)

two loads rigged, one beside the other, one or two cargo hooks used during flight

Multiple Single-Point

Loads are connected to two or more attachment points or aircraft cargo hooks

What are the 5 load configurations?

1. Single Point

2. Dual Point

3. Tandem

4. Side by side

5. Multiple sling point

Where would you place these loads on an A/C? (Heavy, Medium, Light)

Lightest = Aft

Medium = Fore

Heaviest = Center

6 advantages to a sling load operation

1. Rapid movement

2. Bypass surface obstacles

3. Rapid relocation

4. Movement flexibility

7 limitations to a sling load operation

1. Weight of load restricted by A/C operating capability

2. Load instability may restrict A/C airspeed

3. Weather and darkness

4. Atmospheric conditions

5. Limited number of helicopters

6. Surface conditions

7. Reduced visibility

Units involved in a sling load operation

1. Supported unit

2. Aviation unit

3. Receiving unit

Three phases of a sling load operation

1. preparation and rigging

2. inspection of preparation and rigging

3. sling load operation

5 factors that affect lift capacity

WHAT - the F

1. wind

2. humidity

3. altitude

4. temperature

5. fuel

Cargo load capacity of a UH-60A?

8,000 lbs

Cargo load capacity of a UH-60L/M

9,000 lbs

Cargo load capacity of a CH-47D/F

Center: 26,000 lbs

Fore/Aft: 17,000 lbs

Dual Point: 25,000 lbs

Cargo load capacity of a LUH-72A?

3,306 lbs

Pilots make the final decision of

Whether the cargo will be moved

The ground crew must be trained in accordance with?

TM 4-48.09 Appendix J (job)

Hookup team when using a static discharge wand

1. Signalman

2. Static Wand Person

3. Hookup Person

The receiving team consists of three personnel

1. Signalman

2. Static Wand Person

3. Hookup Person

The hookup person and static Wand person are necessary

if they have to manually open the cargo hook

All ground crew personnel must wear:

E-Earplugs

G-Goggles

G-Gloves

S-Sleeves rolled down and buttoned

I-ID Card and ID tags

K-Kevlar helmet w/chinstrap fastened

the static discharge wand is used

to protect the hookup person from static electric shock

how far must the static discharge wand be placed in form ground?

Minimum 6-8 inches

How far must the static discharge wand be placed in sandy or loose soil

24 inches

Aircraft emergency area is determined

through prior coordination with the aviation unit

Rendezvous Area

Area where the ground crew can assemble in the event of an emergency. Opposite from the aircraft emergency area

The static discharge wand is used to protect the hookup person from static electric shock. What army manual covers this?

TM 4-48.09 Appendix D (discharge)

What is FOD?

Foreign Object Damage

Unit Commander is responsible for

training their personnel and determining the level of proficiency for those personnel involved in Slingload operations.

units cannot train or certify personnel as Slingload inspectors. T/F?

true

What is the form for "Sling load inspection record"

DA Form 7382

Where is DA Form 7382 found?

TM 4-48.09 Appendix I (inspection)

Who will receive the DA Form 7382?

1. Supported Unit

2. aviation unit

3. receiving unit (securely taped or tied to the load)

Inspectors must meet the following qualifications:

1. E-4 and above

2. Pathfinder graduate

3. Air Assault graduate

4. Sling load inspector certification course

Where can you find the "link count conversion chart"?

1. TM 4-48.09 Appendix C (conversion)

2. TM 4-48.10 and .11 Appendix B (both)

What sling load attachments can a LUH-72A accept?

Net Apex fitting

What sling load attachments can a UH-60 accept?

1. 10k Apex with spacer

2. 25k Apex without spacer

3. Reach Pendant (11k/25k)

4. Net Apex Fitting

What sling load attachments can a CH-47D/F accept?

1. soft POA (dual point)

2. 10k Apex (with/without spacer)

3. 25k Apex (with/without spacer)

4. Reach Pendant (11k/25k)

5. net apex fitting

What are the characteristics of a 10k Sling set?

1. aluminum 4.5 lbs

2. olive drab

3. rope is 12 ft long and 7/8" thick

4. chain is 8ft long

5. 110-115 chain links

6. 52 lbs

7. each sling legs supports 2500 lbs

What are the characteristics of a 25k sling set?

1. 10 lbs

2. black rope

3. 12 ft long rope

4. 1 1/4" rope diameter

5. 8 ft long chain

6. 84-88 chain links

7. 114 lbs

8. each leg can support 6250 lbs

Where is the damage criteria chart located?

TM 4-48.09 Chapter 6

Rated capacity/tensile strength of pressure sensitive tape?

80 lbs per wrap (must be 2" wide)

Rated capacity/tensile strength of 1/4" cotton webbing?

80 lbs

Rated capacity/tensile strength of type III nylon?

550 lbs

Rated capacity/tensile strength of 7/16" nylon rope?

4500 lbs

Rated capacity/tensile strength of 3/8" hemp rope?

3180 lbs

Rated capacity/tensile strength of CGU-1B?

5000 lbs

Rated capacity/tensile strength of 15 ft tie down strap?

5000lbs / 10,000lbs

Rated capacity/tensile strength of silver and black load binders?

silver is 5000lbs and black is 10000lbs.

They are used in conjunction with the 15 ft tie down strap

Rated capacity/tensile strength of 1/2" tubular nylon

1000lbs

rated capacity/tensile Strength of A7A strap

500lbs

What is the rated capacity of large clevis?

12,500 LBS used as a field expediant apex

What is the rated capacity of medium clevis?

6250 lbs used on the A-22 cargo bag

What is the rated capacity of a small clevis?

6250 lbs used as a lift point

What is the rated capacity of 5/8" screw pin

4420 lbs on fuel blivets

What is the rated capacity of small screw pin

8650 lbs as a tie down / lift point

how do you attach the reach pendant to the load

Arrow to aircraft

Large end to the load

Green to grass

single point lift with a reach pendant can be a problem because of

load twisting

What is the rated capacity of Net apex fitting

10,000lbs,

used as the point of attachment or lift point for the 5k or 10k cargo net

What is the "Stitch rule"

3 consecutive stitches in a stitch line or 5 stitches that are loose or broken in a stitch area.

What is the capacity of a Type IV Connector Link?

12,500 lbs

What are the characteristics of the 5k Cargo Load?

1. 58 lbs empty weight

2. 5k lbs max weight

3. Size 15'x15', load zone is 5'x5', mesh 6"x6"

4. 3 links on 10k

5. 3 break aways

What are the characteristics of the A-22 Cargo Bag?

1. 58 lbs empty weight

2. 2200 lbs max weight

3. 3 links on 10k

What are the characteristics of the M1101 High mobility trailer?

1. 1460 lbs empty weight

2. 1940 lbs ACL

3. 3400 lbs Max weight

4. Links: 20F and 3R on a 10k

5. 1 cluster

6. flown in reverse

What are the characteristics of the M1097 HMMWV?

1. 5600 lbs empty weight

2. 4401 lbs ACL

3. 10,000 lbs max weight

4. links: 60 front and 10 rear on a 25K

5. 1 cluster

When using the reach pendant is a static wand person required?

no

What is the rate capacity of a type IV connector link?

12,500 lbs

What are the characteristics of the 10k cargo net?

1. 96lbs empty

2. load zone 6'x6', mesh size 7.5"x7.5", entire net 18'x18'

3. max weight 10k lbs

4. 3 links on a 10k sling leg with 3 break aways

What are the characteristics of the Fuel Blivet 500 gallon

1. 275 lbs per blivet

2. max weight is 12,600 lbs (3 drums)

3. 3 links on the front, 55 on the rear

4. 1 cluster

LUH-72A A/C points of attachment

only Net Apex Fitting

UH-60A/L/M with a 10K Apex

will accept (with spacer)

UH-60A/L/M with a 25K Apex

will accept (w/o spacer)

UH-60A/L/M with reach pendant or net Apex Fitting

will accept

CH-47D/F with a 10K, 25K, reach pendant or net Apex Fitting

with accept (with or w/o spacer)

10k apex material and weight

aluminum 4.5 lbs

10k sling set color

Olive Drab

10k sling set rope length and diameter

12 feet & 7/8 inch

10K sling set chain length?

8 feet

10k sling set total weight

52 lbs

10k sling set number of chains links

110-115

10k sling set sling leg rated capacity

2,500 lbs

25k Large reach pendant capacity

25,000lbs

11k Small Reach Pendant Capacity

11,000lbs

inspection of ADS

Must be conducted before and after every use

Every 6 Months

Written or stamped with month or year I'm using orange or blue parachute marking ink

stitch rule

3 consecutive stitches in a stitch line

or

5 stitches that are loose or broken in a stitch area

three foot Alex ring rates capacity

10, 000 lbs

Apex Fitting Big 3

Apex

Cross pin

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