Between the trail line and the Helo, the weak link poundage rating is which value?

• A. 100 Lbs
• B. 200 Lbs
• C. 600 Lbs
• D. 300 Lbs

Answer: (D)

In helicopter sling-load operations, a weak link is a controlled-fracture point placed in the line between the load (trail line) and the helicopter. Its purpose is to fail at a known load to protect the aircraft and rigging from an overload, by shedding the line before critical components are damaged.

Setting the weak-link rating at 300 pounds strikes a balance: it’s high enough to survive normal fluctuations, gusts, and dynamic loads during lift, but low enough to break before excessive tension reaches the helicopter or other rigging. If the rating were much lower, normal operations could cause unnecessary disconnects; if it were much higher, the system might transmit dangerous loads before the weak link fails.

Therefore, the correct value is 300 pounds.