Which of the following is NOT a type of load?

• A. Insertion/extraction
• B. Internal/external
• C. Weight of load
• D. Medical supply

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is how loads are categorized for LZ/PZ operations: by how they’re carried or used, rather than simply what they are. Insertion/extraction loads are designated for missions that involve inserting or extracting personnel or equipment, so the load’s role and handling are defined by the mission you’re executing. Internal/external loads describe where the cargo sits during transport—inside the aircraft or suspended outside—affecting rigging, center of gravity, and aircraft performance. Weight of the load is a key measurement that drives calculations for takeoff, flight performance, fuel needs, and balance.

Medical supply, while obviously important cargo, is not a category of load itself. It describes what the cargo is, not how it’s carried or managed in the operation. The other options refer to classifications that impact how the load is planned, rigged, and transported, which is why they’re considered load types.