For an 11,200 lb sling load, how many medium clevises are required as attachment points?

For an 11,200 lb sling load, how many medium clevises are required as attachment points?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer: (C)

Distribute the load across multiple attachment points so no single point is overloaded. A medium clevis has a rated capacity (working load) of about 4,000 pounds. To support 11,200 pounds safely, divide 11,200 by 4,000, which equals 2.8. Since you can’t use a fraction of a clevis, you need to round up to three attachment points. Two would total 8,000 pounds and exceed the limit per point, while four would work but isn’t the minimum required.

Distribute the load across multiple attachment points so no single point is overloaded. A medium clevis has a rated capacity (working load) of about 4,000 pounds. To support 11,200 pounds safely, divide 11,200 by 4,000, which equals 2.8. Since you can’t use a fraction of a clevis, you need to round up to three attachment points. Two would total 8,000 pounds and exceed the limit per point, while four would work but isn’t the minimum required.