Pathfinder Sling Loads Exam (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | A Grade
QUESTION
What type of multi-loop line
... [Show More] is not authorized for the rigging of external loads?
Answer:
The Type X
QUESTION
When two 3 foot apex rings are used together what is their maximum capacity?
Answer:
17500 lbs
QUESTION
What are the three types of hitches used to connect any ADS to metal items or directly to the load?
Answer:
Choker hitch
Sling to clevis (vertical pendant) Basket hitch on an apex
QUESTION
When attaching a choker hitch to a POA, what must the circumference and diameter of the POA be?
Answer:
Circumference: 8 inches
Diameter: 2 1/2 inches
QUESTION
What must be done to a 10k or 25k apex to attach a basket hitch?
Answer:
The spacer must be removed
QUESTION
Who is no longer required to inspect the ADS?
Answer:
A parachute rigger
QUESTION
When must an ADS be inspected?
Answer:
Before and after each use and thoroughly inspected every 6 months
QUESTION
What are the 7 unserviceable defects of an ADS?
Answer:
- three or more consecutive broken and/or loose stiches on the stitch pad
-5 or more broken and/or loose stitches in a general area on the stitch pad
-fraying- including broken webbing strands
-Excessive wear or fusing indicated by unusal hardening or softening of webbing fibers
-Cuts of broken strands of the nylon webbing
-Any heavy oil stains or mildewed areas
-Any missing parts such as buffers, sliding keepers or permanent keepers
QUESTION
What 4 deficiencies should you look for when inspecting the Type IV
connector link?
Answer:
-Aluminum buffers not rotating freely or missing
-posts that are bent or cracked
-Bent slide connectors
-No metallic "click" when locked
QUESTION
What is the rated capacity of 1,2,3 and 4 large suspension clevises?
Answer:
1:
12500 lbs
2: 15750 lbs
3: 23625 lbs
4: 31500 lbs
QUESTION
What is the rated capacity of 1,2,3 and 4 medium suspension clevises?
Answer:
1:
6250 lbs
2: 7500 lbs
3: 11250 lbs
4: 15000 lbs
QUESTION
What is the rated capacity of 1,2,3 and 4 small suspension clevises?
Answer:
1:
6250 lbs
2: 7500 lbs
3: 11250 lbs
4: 15000 lbs
QUESTION
How should a suspension clevis be affixed when used as a POA?
Answer:
The nut will be hand tight and both sides of the nut will be taped
QUESTION
What kind of nuts and bolts should be used with the clevises?
Answer:
Case hardened
QUESTION
What 6 deficiencies should all metal air items be inspected for?
Answer:
-rust
-stripped threads on the nuts or bolts
-burrs
-cracks
-bent or twisted
-Do NOT oil any metal air items
QUESTION
What must the 15 foot tie-down strap be used with?
Answer:
Silver or black load binders [Show Less]