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 | 9-40. Special Inspections
9/8/98
AC 43.13-1B
(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 re-
place as necessary.
(16) Locator Beacon and Battery.
(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 condi-
tion and security.
(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 con-
tainer.
(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.
(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 obvi-
ous 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 sur-
vival manual for condition and completeness.
d. After Inspection. Replace accessories
in the container, close, and tie securely with
tying tapes. Draw a 25-pound breaking
strength cord tightly around the center and one
approximately 5 inches from each end of the
container, tie with square knots, and seal with
a lead seal.
e. 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.
9-40. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS. Life rafts
in storage or in service shall be unpacked and
thoroughly inspected for mildew whenever
weather or other conditions warrant. The ex-
tent of a special inspection will be determined
by the inspector or maintenance chief follow-
ing a review of the circumstances or conditions
to which the life rafts have been subjected. The
inspector or maintenance chief may direct a
complete overall inspection and inflation test
Par 9-39
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