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
9/8/98
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).
(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 dam-
aged or incomplete.
(8) Raft Knife. Check for corrosion and
ease of opening and security of the knife lan-
yard to the raft.
(9) Compass. Check for proper opera-
tion and condition.
(10) Protective Ointment (Sunburn).
(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 re-
sealed.
(b) To reseal the kit, use a wire and
lead seal according to the manufacturer’s
specifications. Pass the wire through grom-
mets 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 reflec-
tor for defective reflection surface and the re-
flector lanyard for defective conditions and se-
curity 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 at-
tached.
(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 de-
fective 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.
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