AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL KIT INSPECTION

SURVIVAL KIT INSPECTION

Survival Kit Contents. Each raft ac­commodating passengers or crew members should contain, as a minimum, the following:

• Hand Pump (if required)
• Desalting Kit, First-Aid Kit
• Mirror/Reflector
• Emergency Rations
• Tarpaulins
• Fishing Kit
• Raft Knife
• Compass
• Protective Ointment (Sunburn)
• Oars
• Emergency Water Containers
• Repair Kits
• Signal Flares
• Carrying Case
• Locator Beacon and Battery
• Lines and Anchor
• Police Whistle
• Flashlight
• Space Blankets (if required)
• Light-sticks
• Solar Still Kit
• Survival Manual
• Duct Tape
• Plastic Trash Bags
• Accessory Container
• Bailing Bucket
• Sponge

• Dye Marker
• Shark Chaser

Exposure Suits. Quick-donning expo­sure suits should be provided in sufficient quantity to accommodate the passengers and crew on extended over-water missions when­ever any of the following conditions exist.

(1)       The water temperature is 59 ° F or below, or

(2)       The Outside Air Temperature (OAT) is 32 ° For below.

Physical Inspection. Make a physical inspection of the life raft's accessories and/or contents, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, to ascertain that all items re­quired are in a serviceable condition.

(1) Pumps and Hoses.

(a)       Check the air pump for condition and security.

(b)       Check the air pump hose and hose fittings for ease of attachment to the pump and mattress valves.

(c)       Operate the pump to ensure that it delivers air.

(d)       Close the outlet and check the seal of the piston.

(e)       Blow into the outlet to determine if the pump check valve will seal.

(2) Desalting Kit.

(a)       Check the desalting kit expiration date, if applicable.

(b)       Replace the severely dented or punctured cans.

NOTE: Type MK-2 desalter kits have an indefinite shelf and service life and do not have to be age-controlled.

(3) First-Aid Kit. Inspect each kit prior to flight to ensure that the seal is intact; the kits have not been tampered with or opened; and check the date when the kit contents should be inspected (120-day interval), and containing the following:

• 1 Case First-Aid Kit, empty;
• 1 Bottle Benzalkonium Chloride Zinc; Tinted, 1:1000 2cc
• 1 Package Sodium Chloride; (Sodium Bicarbonate Mix) 4.5 gm;
• 1 Bandage each, Gauze, & Compress (2 inches x 6 yd);
• 2 Dressings, First-Aid, 4 inches x 7 inches;
• 1 Package Bandages; Absorbent & Adhesive, 3/4-inch x 3 inches;
• 3 Bottles, Snap-On Cap, Plastic Tablet and Capsule, Round, (issued empty; to be used as needed by user);
• 1 Tube Lipstick, Anti-Chap; and
• 1 bottle Water Purification Tablets, Iodine 8 mg (50).

(a)       If the seal is found to be broken, or there is evidence of tampering, the kit should be opened and inspected to ensure that all components are included and undamaged. After such inspection, the kit should be re­sealed.

(b)       To reseal the kit, use a wire and lead seal according to the manufacturer's specifications. Pass the wire through grommets or opposite flaps, bend the wire back and force each end through the middle of the lacing cord on each side of the square knot. Pass the ends of the wire through the holes in the lead seal, draw the wire taut, and compress the seal.

(4) Mirror/Reflector. Check the re­flector for defective reflection surface and the reflector lanyard for defective conditions and security of attachment.

(5) Emergency Rations. Check the food ration cans for obvious damage, severe dents, and an expiration date. Replace items when severely damaged, dented, or when the date is expired. Ensure that the opening key is attached.

(6) Tarpaulins. Spread out and check for tears, mildew, corroded grommets, and general condition.

(7) Fishing Kit. Check for damaged container or for tampering. Replace if dam­aged or incomplete.

(8)       Raft Knife. Check for corrosion and ease of opening and security of the knife lan­yard to the raft.

(9) Compass. Check for proper opera­tion and condition.

(10) Protective Ointment (Sunburn).

(a)      Check the sunburn ointment containers for cracks or crushed condition.

(b)      Install the ointment in a 6 inch mailing tube and tape the ends to prevent crushing. Stow it where it will be subjected to the least amount of pressure in the kit.

(11) Oars.

(a)       Check for serviceability.

(b)       Wrap the oars separately in craft paper and seal with tape.

(c)       Stencil inspected in letters not less than 1/2-inch high on each package.

(12) Emergency Water Containers. Check for open seams, holes, etc. Replace de­fective containers.

(13) Repair Kit. Check for proper wrapping and missing items. Four plugs are wrapped in a single container. This container and the pliers are wrapped in waterproof paper and sealed with waterproof tape. The package is stenciled repair plugs and pliers with letters not less than 1/2-inch high.

(14) Signal Flares. Check the flares for obvious damage and suspended lot numbers. Replace if lot number is over-age or obvious damage exists.

(15) Carrying Case. Check for snags, abrasions, and defective snaps. Repair or re­place as necessary.

(16) Locator Beacon and Battery.

(a)       Check for corrosion and obvious  damage per the manufacturer's manual.

(b)       Assemble as an operating unit. Perform an operational test, prepare the beacon for water activation by pulling out the battery switch plug from the end of the transmitter section, and package as instructed on the con­tainer.

(17) Lines and Anchor. Check all lines and sea anchors for conditions and security.

(18) Police Whistle. Inspect and test.

(19) Flashlight. Test the flashlight switch for operation; remove old batteries and inspect the case for corrosion and condition; and install new batteries and test momentarily for operation.

(20) Space Blankets. Check space blankets (if required) for rips, tears, and obvi­ous damage.

(21) Light-sticks. Inspect light-sticks for condition and check expiration date.

(22) Solar Still Kit. Check the solar still kit for condition.

(23) Survival Manual. Inspect the sur­vival manual for condition and completeness.­

(24) Duct Tape. Check the duct tape for deterioration.

(25) Plastic Trash Bags. Assure that three (each) plastic trash bags are serviceable.

(26) Accessory Containers.

(a)       Check the containers for condi­tion and security.

(b)       Repack the accessories, secure, and record the inspection data on data cards. Record the Inspection date.

(27) Dye Marker. Check for dents and overall condition.

(28) Shark Chaser. Check for dents and overall condition.

After Inspection. Replace accessories in the container, close, and tie securely with tying tapes. Draw a 25-pound breaking strength cord tightly around the centre and one approximately 5 inches from each end of the container, tie with square knots, and seal with a lead seal.

Folding Life Rafts. Fold the life rafts per the manufacturer's folding diagram using soapstone and secure the raft in its container. Check the container for obvious-damage.