Which of the following is true about the ACL, the Link Count, and the Sling Load Minimum Weight data together?

• A. The Maximum Weight Loaded is 11,500 lbs
• B. The Link Count is 33 total
• C. The Sling Load Minimum Weight is 500 lbs
• D. The ACL is 4,200 lbs

Answer: (D)

When you read sling-load data, the ACL tells you the maximum weight the aircraft can safely lift with that specific rig. The number 4,200 pounds is the ACL for this particular data set, so it’s the true limit you must not exceed for a single sling-load configuration.

The other two figures describe different aspects of the rig—how many chain links are used (Link Count) and the lightest payload the rig is designed to handle (Sling Load Minimum Weight). In this data set, those values don’t align with the numbers given in the other options, so they aren’t the true combination for this configuration. In practice, you’d use the ACL to judge whether a planned load is allowable, while the Link Count and Sling Load Minimum Weight pertain to the rig setup and the usable weight range, respectively.