What is the empty weight of the 5,000 lbs cargo net?

• A. 50 lbs
• B. 58 lbs
• C. 96 lbs
• D. 275 lbs

Answer: (B)

When planning sling loads, you must know the net’s own mass so you can add it to the cargo weight to compute the total lift required. For a 5,000-lb cargo net, the empty weight is 58 pounds. This value comes from standard rigging data for that size net, reflecting the rope, hooks, and hardware that make up the net itself without any cargo. The other options aren’t the typical empty mass for this net type: 50 pounds is close but not exact, while 96 and 275 pounds would indicate a much heavier net or extra hardware not characteristic of a standard 5,000-lb net.