What is the cargo hook capacity of a UH-60A? - correct answer 8000 lbs
What is the cargo hook capacity of a UH-60L/M? - correct answer 9000 lbs
What
... [Show More] is the Fore Hook Capacity of a CH-47D/F? - correct answer 17000 lbs
What is the aft hook capacity of a CH-47 D/F? - correct answer 17000 lbs
What is the center hook capacity of a CH-47 D/F? - correct answer 26000 lbs
What is the Dual hook load of a CH-47 D/F? - correct answer 25000 lbs
What is the cargo hook capacity of a CH-46E? - correct answer 10,000 lbs
What is the cargo hook capacity of a CH-53 D/E? - correct answer 36,000 lbs
What are the TM references for Helicopter External Load Operations? - correct answer TM 4-48.09, 4-48.10, and 4-48.11
What are the FM references for Helicopter External Load Operations? - correct answer FM 4-20.197, 4-20.198, 4-20.199
True or False: The TM and FM references for sling load operations are identical - correct answer True
Why do helicopters move cargo by sling load? - correct answer 1. The cargo compartment cannot hold the load
2. The load exceeds the helicopter's internal load limit
3. The ground crew must load or unload immediately.
4. Landing zone conditions prevent the a/c from landing.
What are the advantages of sling load? - correct answer 1. rapid movement of heavy equipment or emergency supplies.
2. rapid relocation of supplies and equipment.
3. ability to bypass surface obstacles.
4. use of multiple flight routes and landing sites to enhance sustainability and security of ground units.
5. establishment of multiple landing sites to support the maneuvering of unit requirements
6. greater movement flexibility for the ground commander.
What are the limitations of sling load? - correct answer 1. The weight of the load is restricted by the aircraft's capability.
2. Load instability may affect air speed and maneuvering capabilities.
3. weather and darkness may limit sling load operations.
4. atmospheric conditions affect the a/c's lift capacity
5. limited number of helicopters are available for sling load.
6. landing site surface conditions
7. landing size must be increased during hours of darkness.
when can the ground crew manually release the cargo hook? - correct answer only when the hook malfunctions and will not release by other means
Who can release the cargo hook from inside the UH-60 and how? - correct answer Pilot or crew chief electronically or manually with lever on right side
Who can release the cargo hook on a CH-47D and how? - correct answer 1. Pilot or crew chief can release all hooks electronically
2. crew can release all hooks manually
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