What is the rated capacity of a CGU-1B?

• A. 3,000 lbs
• B. 6,000 lbs
• C. 4,000 lbs
• D. 5,000 lbs

Answer: (D)

Understanding rated capacity is about knowing the maximum load a piece of rigging hardware is designed to handle safely. The CGU-1B is specified with a rated capacity of five thousand pounds, which means it can be used in sling-load configurations up to that limit while maintaining a safe margin under normal conditions. This makes it suitable for many standard loads you’ll encounter in training and operations. If you need to move more than five thousand pounds, you’d select hardware with a higher rated capacity and ensure every part of the rigging—slings, connectors, and attachment points—remains within its own limits. For loads well below five thousand pounds, this gear is more than adequate, as long as all other components are likewise within their rated capacities.