If the link count is greater than 10, what must you do?

If the link count is greater than 10, what must you do?

• A. Ensure excess is properly stowed
• B. Discard the excess
• C. Double the sling length
• D. Ignore the excess

Answer: (A)

When preparing a sling load, any excess chain needs to be secured so it can’t move during flight. If the link count is greater than ten, the excess must be properly stowed along the sling. This prevents the extra chain from swinging, fouling equipment, or striking the aircraft, which keeps the load stable and the operation safe. Discarding the excess isn’t appropriate, doubling the sling length isn’t a valid adjustment for this situation, and ignoring it would create a clear safety risk. Stowing the excess maintains control of the rig and protects people and gear.

When preparing a sling load, any excess chain needs to be secured so it can’t move during flight. If the link count is greater than ten, the excess must be properly stowed along the sling. This prevents the extra chain from swinging, fouling equipment, or striking the aircraft, which keeps the load stable and the operation safe. Discarding the excess isn’t appropriate, doubling the sling length isn’t a valid adjustment for this situation, and ignoring it would create a clear safety risk. Stowing the excess maintains control of the rig and protects people and gear.