Sling Load Inspector Certification Course (SLICC) Practice Test

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• Under a hovering helicopter, what is the term for the high velocity air movement?
• True or False? Severely overloaded or shock loaded sling legs can be kept in service as long as they pass a stress test.
• If lacing cord is not available for the A-22 cargo bag cover, what material can substitute for the lacing cord ties?
• What is the load zone size of a 10K cargo net?
• What is the mesh width on a 10K cargo net?
• If you are assigned a heavy left formation, the second aircraft is located on which side of the lead?
• What are the two standard sizes of reach pendants?
• What is the rated capacity of a CGU-1B?
• What is the total weight empty of a 5K cargo net?
• Where can one find instructions on how to properly construct a field-expedient static discharge wand?
• When determining sling leg length variation, how is the sling leg nylon rope measured?
• Which item is not a factor when selecting the number of landing sites?
• In a heavy left formation, which numbered aircraft sits on the right side of the lead?
• What is the maximum ground slope allowed to land a size 1 helicopter during the day without issuing an advisory?
• What is the hook capacity for a UH-60A?
• What is the formula to determine the slope on your LZ?
• An empty 10K cargo net weighs how many pounds?
• The 10K sling set has a total weight of how many pounds?
• What is the diameter of a 10K sling leg nylon rope?
• How deep must a grounding rod be placed in firm or compact soil?
• Which value correctly describes the nylon rope diameter used for 10K sling legs?
• What is the fore and aft hook capacity on a CH-47?
• What is the maximum obstruction angle of the approach for daytime operations?
• How is the sling leg nylon rope measured when determining sling leg length variation?
• Which manuals cover the fundamentals of sling load operations?
• Which statement about length measurements is true?
• Which helicopter has a 25,000 pounds tandem load capacity?
• What is the flight time for a CH-47?
• What defines an approach and exit path in sling load operations?
• What is the distance between the left and right stem lights on a T light pattern?
• At what angle is a grounding rod placed into the soil?
• What is the total weight of a complete 10K sling set?
• Any hard or burned areas on the outer braid of a sling leg require sling leg replacement regardless of the size of the affected area.
• Which option correctly states the daytime versus nighttime obstruction angles of approach?
• Which signal indicates Hover?
• What is the maximum weight capacity for a 18' x 18' cargo net?
• Rigging a 10K cargo net with a link count of four creates what type of load?
• What size helicopter landing point is required for cargo helicopters, and what is the diameter?
• In a heavy left formation, the number 2 aircraft is positioned to the right of the lead aircraft.
• When a chain extension is required, what item of equipment is used to connect to two lengths of chain?
• Which light pattern has a 14-meter distance between the left and right stem lights?
• Which option correctly states the light formation requirements for sling load operations?
• Which of the following best describes the purpose of the apex fitting?
• What is the distance between the base light and directional light on a T light pattern?
• Which factors are considered when selecting the number of landing sites?
• For sling load long line operations, what is the minimum landing point size and diameter?
• Which description correctly defines the approach and exit path?
• How many standard flight and landing formations are there?
• For a single-point load with two sling legs, maximum sling leg variation in inches is?
• Who selects the location of the helicopter landing sites to best support the operation?
• Which standard flight and landing formation places the lead aircraft at front with the rest on a diagonal line to the left rear?
• What is the mesh width on a 5K cargo net?
• Which configuration uses two aircraft cargo hooks during flight?
• What is the distance between the left and right stem lights on an inverted Y light pattern?
• Which item has a rated capacity of 5,000 pounds?
• What is the maximum weight capacity for a 15' x 15' cargo net?
• What is the rated capacity of a type IV connector link?
• One 10K sling leg rated capacity?
• In a heavy left formation, which seat is occupied by aircraft number 2 relative to the lead?
• The inspector's signature on the DA Form 7382-R indicate that __________ has been inspected and found to have no deficiencies.
• Which position relative to the lead does aircraft number 2 occupy in a heavy left formation?
• For observation helicopters, what is the required landing point size and diameter?
• How many chain links are in a serviceable 10K sling leg chain?
• For a single-point load using two sling legs, which value represents the maximum variation?
• During the Left/Left bailout procedures, at what clock direction is the signal person located in relation to the aircraft?
• If a load has three attachment points, and a large clevis is used at each point, what is the maximum load weight?
• What is the size of a 10K cargo net?
• Between UH-60A and UH-60L, which has the greater hook capacity?
• There is a load that needs to be moved by sling load that requires the sling load rigger to add attachment points. The load is 11,200 lbs. How many medium clevises must be used as attachment points to safely lift the load?
• What is the load configuration described as one load rigged using two aircraft cargo hooks during flight?
• Which light pattern has a 7-meter distance between the base light and directional light?
• What is the sling load inspection form?
• What do the abbreviations HE and LE stand for in slope calculations?
• Which orientation correctly describes the grounding rod angle relative to the load?
• What is the maximum capacity for a tandem load on a CH-47?
• What are the requirements to inspect a sling load?
• The signal person ensures that he/she constantly ___________ with the pilot.
• The complete A-22 cargo bag weighs how much including all component items of equipment?
• Which standard flight and landing formation has all aircraft directly behind each other?
• Which statement accurately reflects the daytime maximum obstruction angle of approach?
• The 25K reach pendant is approximately how long?
• Which hand and arm signal is demonstrated by arms extended horizontally sideways, beckoning upwards, with palms up?
• Diameter of a 25K sling leg nylon rope?
• Immediate requests for sling load missions are submitted through which channel to aviation operations?
• Which configuration yields 7,500 lbs?
• Which statement about reach pendants is correct?
• When there is any burn or hard area on a sling leg outer braid, what action is required?
• Which signal is shown by placing arms by side, palms forward, with arms swept forward and upward repeatedly to shoulder height?
• What is the high velocity air movement under a hovering helicopter?
• Which helicopter's manual release is operated by the air crew?
• The inspector's initials on the DA Form 7382-R indicate that ____________ has been inspected and found to have no deficiencies.
• Which net size has a maximum capacity of 10,000 pounds?
• Which statement correctly describes the rated capacity of a 10K sling leg?
• Which of the following lists all factors to consider when selecting the number of landing sites?
• If an item of equipment fails due to poor workmanship, what must be submitted?
• When is an item on the LZ considered an obstacle?
• In a chain extension, which hardware piece serves as the connector between two chain lengths?
• What is the rated capacity of a 15-foot tiedown strap?
• What is the minimum distance between the top of a load and the aircraft cargo hook?
• Who is responsible for advising the supported unit on helicopter capabilities and limitations?
• If a load has two attachment points, and a medium clevis is used at each point, what is the maximum load weight?
• Which signaling statement about sling loads is correct?
• Which statement best describes the arrangement of LZ marker panels using day operations?
• In a trail formation of three size 3 aircraft, what is the distance from the center of the number one landing point to the center of the number three landing point?
• How many chain links are in a serviceable 25K sling leg chain?
• The highest obstacle on the approach end of your LZ is 14 meters tall. Setting up the LZ for night operations, what is the unusable obstacle ratio on the approach end of your LZ?
• What is the transitional hand and arm signal?
• What is the total weight empty of a 10K cargo net?
• Which standard flight and landing formation has all subsequent aircraft at a 45-degree angle to the left rear of the number one aircraft?
• Which configuration yields the maximum load weight of 23,625 lbs?
• Which configuration yields 11,250 lbs?
• Which hand and arm signal is demonstrated by making a circular motion with the right hand overhead, ending in a throwing motion in the direction of flight?
• How quickly does static electricity regenerate to the aircraft cargo hook once the static discharge wand has been removed?
• One 25K sling leg rated capacity?
• Using HE 1020', LE 865', and HD 2,210 meters, what is the calculated slope before rounding?
• What is the flight time for a UH-60?
• Which item has the smallest rated capacity among the listed equipment?
• What is the load classification of a 10K cargo net rigged with four links?
• What is the hook capacity for a UH-60L?
• How many hand and arm signals are used by the signal person during sling load operations?
• For a single-point load with three sling legs, maximum sling leg length variation is?
• What is the size of a 5K cargo net?
• What is the maximum tail wind allowable on the LZ to accept aircraft before having to issue an advisory?
• What is the length of a sling leg chain?
• During a heavy left formation, the number 2 aircraft is positioned relative to the lead as?
• The 25K sling set has a total weight of how many pounds?
• If a load has one attachment point, and a small clevis is used, what is the maximum load weight?
• What is the maximum obstruction angle of the approach for night operations?
• Which signal indicates Move backward?
• Which rounding rule is used when calculating slope?
• Which cargo net has a volume capacity of 380 cubic feet?
• The complete A-22 cargo bag including all component items of equipment weighs how much?
• For a tandem load with eight sling legs, maximum sling leg length variation is?
• What is the sling leg numbering sequence for six sling legs attached to one apex?
• Which of the following best describes the location of aircraft 2 in a heavy left formation?
• Which pairing is correct for cargo helicopter landing point?
• If a load has three attachment points, and a small clevis is used at each point, what is the maximum load weight?
• Who is responsible for training their personnel and determining the level of proficiency for those personnel involved in sling load operations?
• For 10K cargo net with four sling legs, maximum sling leg length variation is?
• For a tandem load with eight sling legs, the maximum sling leg length variation is?
• What is the center hook capacity on a CH-47?
• Which hand and arm signal is demonstrated by holding arms crossed overhead, not moving?
• What is the distance between a CH-47's center and aft cargo hooks?
• What is the minimum length of the 'no hold zone' on a static discharge wand?
• How deep must a grounding rod be placed in loose or sandy soil?
• Which light pattern has a 20-meter distance between the left and right stem lights?
• Which orientation is used for the top of the T pattern when marking the LZ?
• Which statement accurately describes the position of the second aircraft in a heavy left formation?
• If the ground is firm enough to support a 5-ton truck, what size helicopters can be supported?
• What is the sling leg numbering sequence for four sling legs attached to one apex?
• What is the minimum size and diameter helicopter for sling load operations?
• Which light pattern has a 10-meter distance between the base light and directional light?
• Which aircraft is commonly placed on the right side of the lead in a heavy left formation?
• Which helicopter has a center hook capacity of 26,000 pounds?
• In a heavy left formation, the aircraft immediately to the right of the lead is which number?
• Between CH-47 and UH-60 in terms of flight time, which is longer?
• Which hand and arm signal involves the right arm extended horizontally sideways in the direction of movement and the other arm swung overhead in the same direction in a repeating movement?
• How many lights are required to set up a 'T' light formation?
• For a single-point load with six sling legs, maximum sling leg length variation is?
• On the LZ, an obstacle is defined as anything that is 18 inches high, wide, deep, or larger.
• If only marker panels are used to identify an LZ for day, how are the panels arranged?
• What are the three classifications of loads?
• How many distinct TM sling load manuals are cited as covering the fundamentals?
• What is the maximum ground slope allowed to land a size 2 helicopter at night without issuing an advisory?
• What is the rated capacity of a black load binder?
• During Right/Right bailout procedures, the signal person is located at which clock position relative to the aircraft?
• Where is the UH-60 cargo hook manual release located and who operates it?
• The load zone size for the 5K cargo net is?
• Select the true statement about a heavy left formation.
• What is the distance between the base light and directional light on an inverted Y light pattern?
• Which signal indicates Move upwards?
• Which configuration yields 12,500 lbs?
• Which equipment has the highest rated capacity among the listed items?
• If a load has four attachment points, and a large clevis is used at each point, what is the maximum load weight?
• Which aircraft is to the right of the lead in a heavy left formation?
• If a load has one attachment point, and a large clevis is used, what is the maximum load weight?
• Given three UH-60L helicopters in a VEE formation and a CH-47D with dual-point, shotgun HUMMWVs using reach pendants at night, with a high elevation of 1020' ASL, a low elevation of 865' ASL, and a Landing Zone length of 2,210 meters, what is the slope on your LZ and does an advisory need to be given?
• How many lights are required to set up an inverted 'Y' light formation?
• Which hand and arm signal is demonstrated by left arm extended forward horizontally, fist clenched, right hand making a horizontal slicing movement below the left fist, palm downward?
• What is the rated capacity for type 1, 1/4 in cotton webbing?
• What is the volume capacity of a 5K cargo net?
• What is the primary responsibility of the signal person during sling load operations?
• There is a load that needs to be moved by sling load that requires the sling load rigger to add attachment points. The load is 19,000 lbs. How many large clevises must be used as attachment points to safely lift the load?
• In which standard flight and landing formation(s) is the distance doubled between aircraft number one and aircraft number three?
• If a load is rigged with only one sling leg, the top eyelet of the sling leg can be attached directly to the cargo hook, eliminating the apex fitting.
• When a reach pendant is used, a static discharge wand is not required.
• If told to maintain a heavy left formation, which numbered aircraft should be to the right of the lead?
• Which statement correctly matches each net to its mesh width?
• What size helicopter landing point is required for observation helicopters, and what is the diameter?
• If the ground is firm enough to support a 1 1/4 ton truck, what size helicopters can be supported?
• What is the rated capacity for one 10K sling leg?
• What is the total weight of a complete 25K sling set?
• In sling load operations, who must ensure personnel are trained and proficient?
• What size landing point is required for a UH-60 helicopter without a sling load?
• Which item gathers the sling legs and attaches the sling set to the helicopter hook?
• Which signal indicates Release sling load?
• Preplanned requests for sling load missions are submitted through which channel to aviation operations?
• Which elevations are used to compute the vertical distance (VD) when determining LZ slope?
• What is the distribution sequence for a DA Form 7382-R?
• What is the proper configuration of a 25K apex fitting in order to attach it to the cargo hook of a UH-60L?
• Which hand and arm signal is used to indicate Stop?
• What is the rated capacity of a two-point link assembly?
• What is the maximum weight capacity for an A-22 cargo bag?
• If a load has four attachment points, and a medium clevis is used at each point, what is the maximum load weight?
• Which configuration yields 31,500 lbs?
• What is the diameter of a 25K sling leg nylon rope?
• True/False: Type 1 1/4" cotton webbing may be used as a breakaway instead of 2" pressure sensitive tape.
• True or False: In a heavy left formation, the number 2 aircraft is on the left of the lead.
• Which statement is true about landing point sizes and sling load operations?
• Where is the CH-47's manual release located and who operates it?
• Is it possible to have a single-point with four sling legs?
• Which cargo net has a mesh width of 7.5 inches?
• Which of the following factors affect helicopter lift capabilities?
• What is the load zone size of a 5K cargo net?
• True or False: The second aircraft is to the left of the lead in a heavy left formation.
• What is the maximum cross wind allowable on the LZ to accept aircraft before having to issue an advisory?
• What is the volume capacity of a 10K cargo net?
• What is the approximate length of a 25K reach pendant?
• If a load has two attachment points, and a large clevis is used at each point, what is the maximum load weight?
• Which item has a maximum weight capacity of 2,200 lbs?