Which of the following is not a phase of a sling load operation?

• A. Preparation and rigging
• B. Inspection of preparation and rigging
• C. Sling load operation
• D. Ground Crew

Answer: (D)

The idea being tested is how sling load operations are structured into distinct phases. A phase is a specific, sequential part of the operation with clear tasks.

Preparation and rigging involves getting the load and gear ready and attaching the sling components properly. Inspection of preparation and rigging covers checking that all rigging is correct and secure before lift. Sling load operation is the actual lifting and movement of the load under the rigging setup.

Ground crew refers to the personnel who assist on the ground, not a phase in the sequence. They support the operation, but the activities they perform aren’t a separate phase; the tasks they do occur within the established phases outlined above. Hence, ground crew is not a phase.