What is the large clevis rated for and what is the purpose?

What is the large clevis rated for and what is the purpose?

• A. 6,250 lbs; A-22 cargo bag
• B. 4,500 lbs; unknown
• C. 12,500 lbs; field expedient apex
• D. 6,250 lbs; used as a lift point

Answer: (C)

In sling-load rigging, the apex is the central point where the three load legs converge so the helicopter can lift the payload safely. The large clevis is designed for that role and is rated at 12,500 pounds, giving a strong, reliable point to form a field expedient apex when a purpose-built apex isn’t available. Its job is to connect the three legs together at a single lifting point, not to serve as a lift point by itself or to be used with a specific cargo bag like an A-22. That combination—12,500-pound rating and field expedient apex function—makes it the best choice.

In sling-load rigging, the apex is the central point where the three load legs converge so the helicopter can lift the payload safely. The large clevis is designed for that role and is rated at 12,500 pounds, giving a strong, reliable point to form a field expedient apex when a purpose-built apex isn’t available. Its job is to connect the three legs together at a single lifting point, not to serve as a lift point by itself or to be used with a specific cargo bag like an A-22. That combination—12,500-pound rating and field expedient apex function—makes it the best choice.