Which of the following lists represent sling load classifications?

• A. Certified, Prohibited, Unique, Suitable
• B. Unique, Prohibited, Suitable, Certified
• C. Certified, Unique, Prohibited, Suitable
• D. Certified, Unique, Prohibited, Approved

Answer: (C)

Sling load classifications tell you whether a load can be sling-loaded, and under what conditions. They group loads into four categories to ensure safety and consistent procedures: certified, unique, prohibited, and suitable.

Certified means the load, its rigging, and the load plan have been tested and approved, so it can be sling-loaded using standard procedures and the specified aircraft. Unique covers loads with unusual shapes or weights that require special rigging or handling, calling for extra precautions or different instructions. Prohibited identifies configurations that cannot be sling-loaded under any conditions due to safety risks or aircraft limits. Suitable indicates the load is appropriate for sling loading under the given conditions, meaning standard methods apply within defined limits.

The option that lists exactly these four classifications—Certified, Unique, Prohibited, Suitable—is the correct one. The other choices mix in terms that aren’t part of the standard classification set or replace a term, which is why they don’t fit.