MK 105 MOD 0 HOISTING SLING
The Mk 105 Mod 0 hoisting sling (fig. 9-20) is a
braided nylon rope that consists of a pendent and a leg
assembly. Each end of the pendent has a spliced eye,
one for the helicopter hook and one for the legs. Legs
are rated at 3,000 pounds; with two or more legs, the
assembly is rated at 6,000-pound capacity. Longer legs
(122 inches) also are available for long or stacked
containers. The shorter legs are orange in color; the
longer legs are green.
9-13
Mk/Mod
Color of Coded Tubing
Load Height (in.)
Capacity (lb)
Weight (lb)
85/0
Red
13
16
20
24
26 to 31
2,200
2,800
3,400
3,950
4,000
13
13
13
13
13
86/0
Black
29 to 40
4,000
13
87/0
Green
36 to 50
4,000
14
100/1
Yellow
48 to 70
4,000
15
Table 9-1.—Physical Data for Pallet Slings
Figure 9-20.—Mk 105 Mod 0 hoisting sling.
