FAA Advisory Circular 43.13-1B
Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices
Aircraft Inspection and Repair
AC 43.13-1B | 9. Aircraft Systems and Components | 3. Emergency Equipment | 9-39. Survival Kit Inspection
AC 43.13-1B CHG 1
9/27/01
replacement, use a lanyard not less than 20 feet
long and having a breaking strength of about
75 pounds.
b. It is recommended that the aforemen-
tioned procedure be repeated every 18 months
using the CO2 bottle(s) for inflation. If a sin-
gle bottle is used for inflating both compart-
ments, it should be noted whether the inflation
is proceeding equally to both compartments.
Occasionally, the formation of “carbon-dioxide
snow” may occur in one passage of the distri-
bution manifold and divert a larger volume of
gas to one compartment, which may burst if
the mattress valve is not open to relieve the
pressure. If the pressure is satisfactory, return
the raft to service in accordance with the pro-
cedure outlined.
c. Inspect the CO2 cylinder for evidence
of cross-threading or stripping.
d. Inspect the CO2 bottle inflation valve
cable rigging as follows.
(1) Remove the screws that attach the
cover plate to the valve and remove the cover
plate.
(2) Inspect the firing line cable ball
swage for engagement in the correct recess for
either “Upward Pull” or “Downward Pull.”
The cable will be wrapped around the sheave
approximately 270 degrees.
(3) Reposition the cable ball swage as
required. (See figure 9-12.)
(4) Replace the cover plate. The green
dot on the sheave should be visible through the
window in the cover plate, indicating a
charged cylinder.
f. Make sure the safety deflector is re-
moved from the cylinder outlet before con-
necting the cylinder to the raft. (See
figure 9-12.)
g. Stencil the life raft’s inspection date on
the raft.
9-39. SURVIVAL KIT INSPECTION.
a. Survival Kit Contents. Each raft ac-
commodating 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
Thermal Protective Aid
Light-sticks
Solar Still Kit
Survival Manual
Duct Tape
Plastic Trash Bags
Accessory Containers
- Bailing Bucket
- Sponge
Dye Marker
e. Check the CO2 cylinder release cable
and housing for condition and security.
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