AFC AFC Equipment & Apparatus Knowledge 3

Question 1

What does 'MBS' stand for on rigging hardware certification labels?

Accepted Answer

Minimum Breaking Strength

Answer

MBS stands for Minimum Breaking Strength, representing the lowest force at which a piece of hardware is certified to fail under laboratory conditions.

Question 2

What is the recommended safety factor ratio for aerial fitness rigging hardware?

Accepted Answer

1:10 or higher

Answer

Aerial fitness rigging typically requires a safety factor of at least 10:1 (working load to breaking strength) to account for dynamic forces and equipment wear.

Question 3

What type of anchor point is preferred for permanent aerial studio installations?

Accepted Answer

Structural steel beam rigging points

Answer

Structural steel beam rigging points are preferred for permanent aerial installations because they provide verified load capacity and long-term reliability.

Question 4

How should a newly purchased aerial silk be prepared before its first use in class?

Accepted Answer

Wash, inspect for defects, and check rigging compatibility

Answer

New aerial silks should be washed to remove sizing chemicals, inspected for manufacturing defects, and checked for compatibility with the rigging hardware before first use.

Question 5

What does a 'dead-hang test' verify in aerial equipment setup?

Accepted Answer

Rigging point and hardware integrity under static load before dynamic use

Answer

A dead-hang test verifies that the rigging point, hardware, and apparatus can safely bear a static load before any dynamic aerial movements are attempted.

(AFC) Aerial Fitness Certification Practice Test

(AFC) Aerial Fitness Certification Practice Test

AFC AFC Equipment & Apparatus Knowledge 3