What is the load configuration described as one load rigged using two aircraft cargo hooks during flight?

• A. Dual-point load
• B. Simple load
• C. Three-point load
• D. Tandem load

Answer: (A)

Dual-point load means a single load is rigged to two cargo hooks on the helicopter, giving two lifting points during flight. This setup helps with balance and stability because the load’s weight is shared between the two lines, reduces sway, and distributes forces along the load so no single hook bears all the load. A simple load uses one hook; a three-point load uses three hooks to control orientation more precisely; a tandem load describes two loads or two hooks arranged in a line, typically for carrying two items or a longer payload, rather than a single item supported by two hooks.