Which item has the smallest rated capacity among the listed equipment?

• A. CGU-1B
• B. Two-point link assembly
• C. Type 1, 1/4 in cotton webbing
• D. 15-foot tiedown strap

Answer: (C)

Understanding rated capacity means knowing how much load a component is designed to carry safely when used as intended. Type 1, 1/4 inch cotton webbing has the smallest rated capacity because it’s a fabric sling with significantly lower strength than metal hardware or higher-grade synthetic straps. Cotton webbing is more prone to wear, abrasion, and damage at knots and edges, so its safe load limit is much lower. In contrast, metal components like the CGU-1B and the two-point link assembly are built to handle much heavier loads, and the 15-foot tiedown strap—usually a stronger synthetic material with protective construction—offers a higher rated capacity than the light cotton webbing. So the cotton webbing is the limiting item in terms of rated capacity.