text: External Loads
  Small
  5-23. This clevis (NSN 1670 4030-00-360-0304) has a rated capacity of 6,250 pounds (pendant) with a
  3,750-pound sling-to-lifting provision. Adding more small clevises as attaching points increases rated
  capacity as follows:
  y Two small clevises increase rated capacity to 7,500 pounds.
  y Three small clevises increase rated capacity to 11,250 pounds.
  y Four small clevises increase rated capacity to 15,000 pounds.
  REACH PENDANTS
  5-24. A reach pendant is a synthetic rope assembly with an attached, stiffened reach tube and a loop on
  each end. The built-in reach tube enables the hookup man to place the pendant's top eye on the helicopter
  cargo hook while the helicopter hovers at a higher distance over the load (Figure 5-5). Two reach pendants
  are authorized for use with slingloads. To use either pendant with a sling set, remove the sling set apex
  fitting pin; place the pendant's lower eye in the apex fitting; and reinstall the apex fitting pin.
  11,000-Pound Capacity
  5-25. The 11K, NSN 4020-01-365-3115, part number DSG-5-11K, measures about 5 feet long and has
  an 11,000-pound safe working load capacity. The top eye is black with a small diameter loop, while the
  bottom eye is green with a larger diameter loop. The safe working load capacity is stamped on the
  reach tube.
  25,000-Pound Capacity
  5-26. The 25K, NSN 4020-01-337-3185, part number BOS-14-K7, measures about 5 feet long and has
  a 25,000-pound safe working load capacity. The top eye is black with a small diameter loop, while the
  bottom eye is also black, but has a larger diameter loop. The safe working load capacity is stamped on the
  reach tube.
  Figure 5-5. Reach pendant.