Before lift, which party should verify that the load is rigged correctly?

Before lift, which party should verify that the load is rigged correctly?

• A. The pilot.
• B. The ground guide.
• C. The maintenance crew.
• D. The rigging team or load master.

Answer: (D)

Before lift, the person who verifies that the load is rigged correctly is the rigging team or load master. They’re the specialists who inspect the actual rigging setup—checking that the sling configuration matches the plan, attachment points are secure, shackles and hooks are properly fastened, and the load’s weight and balance meet the aircraft’s limits. They verify that the center of gravity is correct, that there are no loose items, and that the load sits stable and oriented for lift. This ensures that when the aircraft takes the load, everything remains secure and controllable. The pilot’s job is flight safety and control, not detailed rigging verification. The ground guide helps with movement on the ground and ensures clear paths, but doesn’t assess rigging correctness. The maintenance crew checks equipment condition but isn’t responsible for validating the rigging configuration against the lift plan. The rigging team/load master, by contrast, has the required training to confirm that the rigging is correct and ready for a safe lift.

Before lift, the person who verifies that the load is rigged correctly is the rigging team or load master. They’re the specialists who inspect the actual rigging setup—checking that the sling configuration matches the plan, attachment points are secure, shackles and hooks are properly fastened, and the load’s weight and balance meet the aircraft’s limits. They verify that the center of gravity is correct, that there are no loose items, and that the load sits stable and oriented for lift. This ensures that when the aircraft takes the load, everything remains secure and controllable.

The pilot’s job is flight safety and control, not detailed rigging verification. The ground guide helps with movement on the ground and ensures clear paths, but doesn’t assess rigging correctness. The maintenance crew checks equipment condition but isn’t responsible for validating the rigging configuration against the lift plan. The rigging team/load master, by contrast, has the required training to confirm that the rigging is correct and ready for a safe lift.