When there is any burn or hard area on a sling leg outer braid, what action is required?

When there is any burn or hard area on a sling leg outer braid, what action is required?

• A. Replace the sling leg
• B. Patch the area
• C. Ignore if small
• D. Repair with epoxy

Answer: (A)

Burns or hard spots on the outer braid show that heat or heavy compression has damaged the fibers. That damage can hide internal weakening, and a repaired area won’t restore the sling’s original strength or reliability. In sling load inspection, this kind of damage is not repairable—replacing the sling leg is required to maintain safety and rated capacity. Patch, epoxy repairs, or simply ignoring the damage can lead to sudden failure under load, so retire the affected leg from service and replace it.

Burns or hard spots on the outer braid show that heat or heavy compression has damaged the fibers. That damage can hide internal weakening, and a repaired area won’t restore the sling’s original strength or reliability. In sling load inspection, this kind of damage is not repairable—replacing the sling leg is required to maintain safety and rated capacity. Patch, epoxy repairs, or simply ignoring the damage can lead to sudden failure under load, so retire the affected leg from service and replace it.