What is the correct hookup procedure for the sling load apex?

What is the correct hookup procedure for the sling load apex?

• A. Hook apex of sling or net to A/C cargo hook
• B. Attach cargo hook to sling eye
• C. Lower the load to ground
• D. Secure the load with rope

Answer: (A)

During sling-load rigging, the apex is the central point where the sling or net connects to the aircraft. The correct hookup is to connect the apex to the aircraft’s cargo hook. This setup allows the helicopter to lift from a single secure point while the sling legs carry the load evenly and stay aligned. Hooking the cargo hook to a sling eye would misplace the connection and can cause the load to shift or fail to lift cleanly. Lowering the load to the ground or securing it with rope are steps that happen after the proper apex-to-hook connection, not part of the hookup itself.

During sling-load rigging, the apex is the central point where the sling or net connects to the aircraft. The correct hookup is to connect the apex to the aircraft’s cargo hook. This setup allows the helicopter to lift from a single secure point while the sling legs carry the load evenly and stay aligned. Hooking the cargo hook to a sling eye would misplace the connection and can cause the load to shift or fail to lift cleanly. Lowering the load to the ground or securing it with rope are steps that happen after the proper apex-to-hook connection, not part of the hookup itself.