What Point of attachment can the LUH-72A use?

• A. 10k Apex with spacer
• B. Net Apex fitting
• C. Net Apex fitting or shackle with specific dimensions
• D. 11k/25k Reach Pendant Spacer

Answer: (C)

When choosing how to attach a sling load to the LUH-72A, the hardware must be approved and fit the aircraft’s attachment points. The best option is that the LUH-72A can use either a net apex fitting or a shackle that meets the specified dimensions. A net apex distributes the load evenly through a cargo net connected to a central apex, providing a stable, reliable attachment that works with the helicopter’s sling system. A shackle that conforms to the exact dimensions is also approved because it aligns with the aircraft’s hooks and load frames, ensuring a secure connection without risk of misfit or undue stress on the hardware. Other attachments, such as a 10k Apex with spacer or a reach pendant spacer rated at 11k/25k, aren’t authorized for this helicopter in standard sling-load configurations, as they don’t match the LUH-72A’s approved hardware and dimensions. The key idea is that safe, effective sling loads rely on using the net apex or a properly sized shackle that the aircraft is designed to accept.