Which configuration uses two cargo hooks?

Which configuration uses two cargo hooks?

• A. Single-Point Load Configuration
• B. Four-Point Load
• C. Dual-Point Load Configuration
• D. No-Point Load

Answer: (C)

In sling-load operations, the number of cargo hooks defines how many attachment points you have to lift the load. Using two hooks creates a dual-point sling, with two legs of rope or strap connecting the load to the helicopter. This setup gives a balanced, more controllable lift and helps limit sway and pitch/roll motions compared with a single hook. It’s simpler than a four-point rig but more stable for long or awkward loads that don’t require four attachment points. A single-point configuration would concentrate all lift at one point and be harder to control; a four-point setup uses four hooks and is more complex and heavier; there’s no feasible scenario with “no points” to attach to.

In sling-load operations, the number of cargo hooks defines how many attachment points you have to lift the load. Using two hooks creates a dual-point sling, with two legs of rope or strap connecting the load to the helicopter. This setup gives a balanced, more controllable lift and helps limit sway and pitch/roll motions compared with a single hook. It’s simpler than a four-point rig but more stable for long or awkward loads that don’t require four attachment points. A single-point configuration would concentrate all lift at one point and be harder to control; a four-point setup uses four hooks and is more complex and heavier; there’s no feasible scenario with “no points” to attach to.