KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT
It is important for you to be familiar with the type and model of each piece of emergency equipment on your aircraft. Research has shown that various types and models are often mixed within a fleet, or worse, a variety of equipment may be carried aboard a single aircraft, causing potential confusion. Standardization of equipment is important along with pre-flight and periodic quality control checks.
Flotation Devices
Aircraft operations over water, less than 50nm from shore are required to have flotation devices available for all occupants. A flotation device may be a seat cushion or a self-inflating vest. The greatest difference between a Flotation Vest and a Life Preserver is in the number of air chambers. A Flotation Device may only have one air chamber, while a Life Preserver must have two separate chambers for added safety.
Life Preservers
There are three basic types of life preservers currently in aviation. The primary difference is in donning procedure. However, once the life preserver is donned, the procedures for use are fairly standard. Each life preserver will have two chambers, two oral inflation/deflation tubes or valves, and a separate pull-tab to inflate each chamber. Operators may add additional equipment to the life preserver such as whistles, mirrors, flares, etc. Aviation life preservers are required to be packaged and sealed in a “pull tab” type bag, which can be easily opened.
Life Rafts
There are basically two types of corporate aviation life rafts. An open type raft that has a manual erected canopy, and the second that has an automatic inflated canopy.
Life Raft Launching Tips
Life raft deployment procedures depend on the following factors:
• Where rafts are stored • Crewmember stations • Number of exits available • Aircraft damage • Sea conditions • Environment
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