Note: Army loads must be inspected by a qualified sling load inspector prior to the arrival of the supporting aircraft. This manual is one of a series of manuals for aviation and ground personnel who perform helicopter sling load missions ashore or aboard ship. Other manuals in this series are TM 4-48.10 (TM 4-48.10 (TM 4-48.10 (FM 420.198)))/MCRP 4-11.3E, VOL II/NWP 3-04.12/AFJMAN 11-223, VOL II/COMDTINST M13482.3A and TM 4-48.11 (TM 4-48.11 (FM 4-20.199))/MCRP 4-11.3E, VOL III/NWP 3-04.13/AFJMAN 11-223, VOL III/COMDTINST M13482.4A These manuals are a coordinated effort of the US Army, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Air Force, and US Coast Guard. All services participate in the sling load certification program begun by the Army in 1984. These manuals include standardized rigging procedures and other information from that program.
DesignationTM 4-48.09
EditionJul 2012
StatusActive
Pages206
FunctionSustainment
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
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