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SR8 LIFE RAFT

P/N: 245901-0

COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL


WITH
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST

This Component Maintenance Manual is AERAZUR’s property. It may not be duplicated or disclosed without AERAZUR’s authorization.

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RECORDS OF REVISIONS

MANAGEMENT OF REVISIONS:
Revision number and validity: Revision 01 Draft distribution
Revision 02 to 09 Draft modifications
Revision 10 Original issue of the approved manual
Revision 11 First revision of the manual
Revision 99 89th revision of the manual
Retain this record in the front manual. On receipt of a revision, insert the revised pages into the
manual, and enter the revision number, date inserted, and initials.

REVISION REVISION APPROVED DESCRIPTION DATE BY


NUMBER DATE BY OF CHANGE INSERTED (INITIALS)

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SERVICE BULLETIN RECORD

Incorporated into
Service bulletin
manual

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ZODIAC AEROSPACE SERVICES
Technical Publication Department
61 rue Pierre Curie
CS20001
78373 PLAISIR CEDEX
FRANCE
Phone international: + 33 1 61 34 23 23
Fax international: + 33 1 61 34 21 08
Web site: www.services.zodiacaerospace.com

TRANSMITTAL SHEET

This Transmittal Sheet applies to Service Bulletin 25-66-75, Revision 1 dated MAY 16/14.

REASON FOR REVISION

N/A
Modification of: - Global reorganization of SB

REVISION SEQUENCE

Original issue: NOV 08/13


Revision 1: MAY 16/14

Date: MAY 16/14 Page 1/2


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SB 25-66-75
61 rue Pierre CURIE – CS S20001 – 78373 3 PLAISIR CED
DEX – France
Tel: + 33 1 61 34 23 23 – Fax: + 33 1 61 34 24 23
http://www
w.zodiacaerospa ace.com
CAGE Cod de : F6101

SE
ERVICE BULLE
B ETIN

TITL
LE:

428, SR8,
S S
SR10 LIFE
E RAF
FTS:
REP
PLAC CEMENT OF
O FLASH LIGH HT
AND ASSO
A OCIAT TED BATT
B TERY

SUMM
MARY
--EFFECTIVITY (AFF
FECTED P
P/N)
Refe
er to Chap
pter 1. Plan
nning inform
mation, Pa
aragraph A
A. Effectivity
y.

--REASON
N
Oveercome ma anufacturin
ng stop of
o flash lig
ght P/N 9992578 and
d associatted
batttery P/N 99
92579.

--BENEFIT
T
Not applicable
e.

--COMPLIA
ANCE
The
e user can choose to o apply this Service Bulletin att the next inspection
n in
case
e of a func
ction failure
e, or for spare.

--DESCRIP
PTION
Repplacement of flash lig ght P/N 99
92578 andd associateed battery P/N 9925
579
with
h flash lightt P/N 9928
841 and as
ssociated battery
b P/N
N 992842.

--LABOUR
R HOURS
25 minutes.
m

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1. Planning in
nformation

A. Effectiivity

DESIGNA
ATION AR
RZ P/N AH P/N
HALF RESCUE KIT
K 203631-2 704A42691019
203631-4 704A42691056
. 10 PERS. VACU
UUM-PACK
KED LIFE R
RAFT 203634-2 -
.. EQU
UIPPED 428
8-6 LIFE RA
AFT 204581-2 -

DESIGNA
ATION AR
RZ P/N AH P/N
HALF RESCUE KIT
K 245931-0 704A42691055
245932-0 -
. EQUIPPED SR8
8 LIFE RAF
FT 219751-0 -

DESIGNA
ATION AR
RZ P/N AH P/N
PACK
KED SR10 LIFE
L RAFT 245431-0 704A42691043
245434-0 704A42691059
. EQUIPPED SR1
10 LIFE RA
AFT 216102-0 -
PACK
KED SR10 LIFE
L RAFT 245431-1 704A42691060
245434-1 704A42691061
. EQUIPPED SR1
10 LIFE RA
AFT 216102-1 -

B. Concu
urrent requirrements
Not ap
pplicable.

C. Reaso
on
Overcome manu
ufacturing stop of fflash light P/N 9925
578 and aassociated battery
P/N 99
92579.

D. Compliance
The u user can ch hoose to appply this S ervice Bulletin at the next inspeection in ca
ase of a
functioon failure, or
o for spare.
For liffe raft P/N 204581-2 fitted
f with o
old lighting system (SSAFT modeel), it is reqquired to
jointly apply SB 25-66-43.
2

E. Descriiption
Replaccement of flash
f light P/N
P 992578 8 and assoc
ciated batte
ery P/N 9922579 with fla
ash light
P/N 99
92841 and associated
a battery P/N
N 992842.

F. Approvval
The te
echnical info
ormation contained in tthis manufa
acturer’s Service Bulletiin was apprroved by
AIRBUUS HELICO OPTERS under the p prerogatives
s awarded by the Deesign Orga anisation
Approvval EASA 21J.056
2 only
y for the AIR
RBUS HELICOPTERS S helicopter range conc cerned.

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ue : NOV 08
8/13 Page
P 2/6
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ate: MAY 16 6/14
Re
evision: 1 SB 25-66
6-75
G. L
Labour hou
urs
FFor each ra
aft, 25 minu
utes are ne
eeded to ap
pply this Se
ervice Bulleetin, excludiing re-pack
king
ttime.

H. W
Weight and
d balance
A
Application of this Serv
vice Bulletin
n does not create
c extra
a mass.

I. E
Electrical lo
oad date
N
Not applicable.

J. R
References
s
T
This Service
e Bulletin fo
ollows AERA
AZUR’s Engineering Change
C Not ice 12040B
B.

K. O
Other public
cations affe
ected

PUBLIC
CATION EQUIPME
ENT
CMM 25-6
69-24 203631-**
CMM 25-6
64-47 245431-** / 245434-**
CMM 25-6
64-96 219751-**
CMM 25-6
64-97 245931-** / 245932-**

2. Mate
erial Informa
ation

A. M
Material-Pro
oduct Supp
port Informa tion

1
1. Materia
al
In orde
er to apply th
his Service Bulletin, it is
i required to
t order thee following components
c s to
Zodiac Aerospace e Services:

COMPON
NENT PART
P NUMBER QUANTIT
TY
Flash light 992841 1
Battery
y 992842 1

2
2. Produc
ct Support In
nformation
For anny further information,, please co
ontact yourr local Zoddiac Aerosp
pace Servic
ces
represe
entative:

ZODIA AC AEROSP PACE SERV


VICES EUR
ROPE
61 rue Pierre Curiee
CS20001
78373 PLAISIR Ce edex
FRANC CE
Tel: (33
3) (1) 64-34
4-23-23
Fax: (3
33) (1) 64-34
4-21-08

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ZO
ODIAC AER ROSPACE SERVICE UK LTD
Unit 9, Blackwwell drive
Sp
pring Wood d Industrial Estate
E
BR
RAINTREE E - ESSEX CM7,
C ENGL
LAND
Te
el: +44 (0)-1
1376-329-194
Fa
ax: +44 (0)--1376-340-7 734

IN
N-SERVICE ES
Naadja Street
P..O. Box No 4356
ABBU DHABI, UNITED ARAB
A EMIR
RATES
Te
el: +971 257 75 7088
Fa
ax: +971 25575 8482

ZO
ODIAC AER ROSPACE SERVICES
S AMERICA
AS
49
900 St. Joe Boulevard
Bu
uilding 200,, Suite 400
COLLEGE PARK, GA 30337, USA
Te
el: +1 678 228
2 8153
Fa
ax: +1 800 879
8 0411

ZO
ODIAC AER ROSPACE SERVICES
S ASIA
36
6, Loyang Drive
D
SINGAPORE E 508949
Te
el: +65 6579
9 2230
Fa
ax: +65 657
79 2231

B. Tooling-Price and
d Availability
y
Carrying out the operationss mentione d in this Service
S Bulletin does not require
e special
tooling
g. Regular maintenanc
m e tooling is used.

3. Accomplishment instrructions

A. Generral
No spe ecific enviro
onmental coonditions arre recomme ended to carry out this Service Bulletin.
During g periodic in
nspection, when
w the ra
aft is inflated
d, proceed as follows tto change the
t flash
light and its assocciated batte
ery if necesssary (both flash light an
nd battery mmust be rep
placed).
aces and fitttings remain
Interfa n unchange ed.

1) Rem
move flash light system
m (refer to a
appropriate CMM).

2) Fitting the new


w flash light system (reffer to appro
opriate CMM
M).

3) Perrform remaining mainte


enance acti ons (refer to appropria
ate CMM).

4) Follow the fold


ding procedure to re-pa
ack the life raft
r (refer to
o appropriatte CMM).

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ue : NOV 08
8/13 Page
P 4/6
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ate: MAY 16 6/14
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evision: 1 SB 25-66
6-75
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5) Mark “M Mod per SB 25-66-75” in ¼ inch minimum character
c heeight using a contrastting
color ink
k adjacent to
o the identiffication labe
el on:
Assem
mbly
Equip
pped life raftt

6
6) Write refference of th
his Service Bulletin and applicatio
on date on:
Assem
mbly LOG card
c
Equip
pped life raftt LOG card

4. Appe
endix

A. F
Family tree charts of modification
m relationship
ps
N
Not applicable.

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LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

CHAPTER PAGE N°REV CHAPTER PAGE N°REV

TITLE T-1 REV 10 Dissasembly 301 REV 10


T-2 REV 10 302 REV 10
303 REV 10
Records of Revisions RR-1 REV 10 304 REV 10
RR-2 REV 10 305 REV 10
306 REV 10
Service Bulletin Record SBR -1 REV 10 307 REV 10
SBR -2 REV 10 308 REV 10

List of Effective Pages LEP-1 REV 10 Cleaning 401 REV 10


LEP-2 REV 10 402 REV 10

Table of Contents TC-1 REV 10 Check 501 REV 10


TC-2 REV 10 502 REV 10
503 REV 10
Glossary of Abbreviations GA-1 REV 10 504 REV 10
GA-2 REV 10 505 REV 10
506 REV 10
Figure of Knots FK-1 REV 10
FK-2 REV 10 Repair 601 REV 10
602 REV 10
Table of Vendor Codes TVC-1 REV 10 603 REV 10
TVC-2 REV 10 604 REV 10
605 REV 10
Description and 1 REV 10 606 REV 10
Operation 2 REV 10 607 REV 10
3 REV 10 608 REV 10
4 REV 10 609 REV 10
5 REV 10 610 REV 10
6 REV 10 611 REV 10
7 REV 10 612 REV 10
8 REV 10

Testing and Fault 101 REV 10


Isolation 102 REV 10
103 REV 10
104 REV 10
105 REV 10
106 REV 10

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CHAPTER PAGE N°REV CHAPTER PAGE N°REV

Assembly (included storage) 701 REV 10 1021 REV 10


702 REV 10 1022 REV 10
703 REV 10 1023 REV 10
704 REV 10 1024 REV 10
705 REV 10 1025 REV 10
706 REV 10 1026 REV 10
707 REV 10 1027 REV 10
708 REV 10 1028 REV 10
709 REV 10
710 REV 10 Appendix 1 FP-1 REV 10
711 REV 10 Folding Procedure FP-2 REV 10
712 REV 10 FP-3 REV 10
713 REV 10 FP-4 REV 10
714 REV 10 FP-5 REV 10
FP-6 REV 10
Fits and Clearances 801 REV 10 FP-7 REV 10
802 REV 10 FP-8 REV 10
FP-9 REV 10
Special Tools, Fixtures and 901 REV 10 FP-10 REV 10
Equipment, Materials 902 REV 10 FP-11 REV 10
903 REV 10 FP-12 REV 10
904 REV 10 FP-13 REV 10
FP-14 REV 10
Illustrated Parts List 1001 REV 10 FP-15 REV 10
1002 REV 10 FP-16 REV 10
1003 REV 10
1004 REV 10
1005 REV 10
1006 REV 10
1007 REV 10
1008 REV 10
1009 REV 10
1010 REV 10
1011 REV 10
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1016 REV 10
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION................................................................................................... 1

TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION ............................................................................................. 101

DISASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................. 301

CLEANING .................................................................................................................................... 401

CHECK .......................................................................................................................................... 501

REPAIR ......................................................................................................................................... 601

ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING STORAGE)......................................................................................... 701

FITS AND TOLERANCES ............................................................................................................ 801

SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS................................................ 901

ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST ...................................................................................................... 1001

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GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

AMM - Aircraft Maintenance Manual


APPL - Application to
AR - As Required
ARZ - AERAZUR Company
ASSY. - Assembly
CMM - Component Maintenance Manual
EAS - Electrical Actuation System
ECN - Engineering Change Notice
FIG - Figure
FK - Figure of Knots
GA - Glossary of Abbreviations
IPL - Illustrated Parts List
LEP - List of Effective Pages
LOG - Log Card
MAS - Manual Actuation System
MEE - Manuel d’Entretien Équipement
MFR - Manufacturer
MSR - Master Servicing Recommendation
NP - Not Procurable
P/N - Part Number
Qty - Quantity
R or REV - Revision
RF or REF - Reference
RR - Record of Revisions
SB - Service Bulletin
SBR - Service Bulletin Record
SRU - Shop Replaceable Unit = require its own documentation
T - Titre
TC - Table of Contents

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FIGURE OF KNOTS

Overhand knot (O) Boatswain’s knot (BO) Half Hitch knot (HH)

Bowline knot (B) Bowline knot + Overhand knot Bowline knot + Half Hitch knot

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Eight knot (E) Eight knot – 2 strands (E2) Slip knot (S)

Reef knot (R) Loop knot (L) Larks head knot (LH)

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TABLE OF VENDOR CODES

Vendor code Name – Address

F5380 DIVERSEY LEVER


9 – 11 AVENUE DU VAL DE FONTENAY
94133 FONTENAY SOUS BOIS FRANCE

F6069 POPPELMANN FRANCE (PLASTIQUES)


3 RUE ROBERT SCHUMAN
68170 RIXHEIM FRANCE

F6101 AERAZUR
2 RUE MAURICE MALLET
92130 ISSY LES MOULINEAUX FRANCE

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

SR8 life raft is intended to rescue castaways.

1. Performance
Capacity 8 persons
Overload capacity 14 persons
Dimensions (life raft inflated):
Overall height 1400 mm approx.
External length 3140 mm approx.
External width 1911 mm approx.
Volume of floats 1041 l approx.
Dimensions (life raft packed in carrying bag)
Dimensions 430 x 800 mm
Total weight 26 kg
Internal surface area 3.020 m2 approx.
Operation temperature -30°C to +70°C

2. Description (Figure 1)

A. Inflatable life raft


One inflatable structure made of two octagonal floats (8).
One inflation cylinder (21) and one hose (19).
One inflatable floor (16) glued to the lower float.
Two inflatable arches (14).
One relief valve on each float.
One canopy (13), made of orange material, glued on the upper float.
Three doors (11) fitted with zip fasteners.
Two rainwater collection pouches (2) located on each side of the canopy.
Four water pouches (18) located underneath the floor.

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12

1
11

13 2

10

3
6
8
4

7 9
5

Figure 1 – Equipped life raft (1/2)

1 Radar and light reflecting tapes


2 Rainwater collection pouch
3 Sea anchor attachment line
4 Swivel
5 Sea anchor
6 Grab handle
7 Access ramp
8 Float
9 External grab strap
10 JAR OPS3 survival kit
11 Door
12 ELT aerial exit
13 Canopy

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25
24
14

23 16

15
26

18

17
19
22
20
21
Figure 1 – Equipped life raft (2/2)

14 Inflatable arch
15 Floor
16 “SURVIVAL RULES” label
17 Water pouch
18 Hose
19 Protectors
20 Cylinder
21 Boarding ladder
22 Life raft/aircraft attachment line
23 Internal grab strap
24 Guying strap
25 External flash light
26 Floating knife

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One fabric sea anchor (5) connected to the life raft by an attachment line (3) and a swivel
(4).
One internal grab strap (24), one external grab strap (9) and grab handles (6).
One boarding ladder (22) and one inflating access ramp (7) located on each side of the life
raft.
One internal light and external flash light (26).
Five guying straps (25).

B. Carrying bag (Figure 2)


The life raft is packed in a cylindrical bag fitted with two handles.
It opens manually by means of a zip fastener.
The life raft inflation causes the breaking of the breakaway thread seam along the zip
fastener and the automatic opening of the carrying bag.
Located on one side of the bag are:
One red inflation handle attached with VELCRO fasteners;
One coiling flap attached to the bag with VELCRO fasteners.

Handle Zip fastener

“OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS” label

Carrying bag

Life raft/aircraft
attachment line

Cylinder
triggering cable
Inflation handle

Coiling flap

Snap hook
“INSTRUCTIONS” label

Figure 2 – Carrying bag

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C. Accessories and components (Figure 1)


The JAR OPS3 survival kit is composed of:
1 bailer
1 sponge
1 bellows
1 rainwater collection pouch
1 small screw-in plug
1 large screw-in plug
1 desalting kit
2 oars
1 signalling mirror
1 flat whistle
1 “Sea Survival” guide
5 water bags
1 pen flare kit
1 waterproof torch
1 first-aid kit
One “SURVIVAL RULES” label (17);
One floating ring (15);
One floating knife (27).

3. Operation
This life raft is designed to right itself in case of wrong position at inflation.
NOTE : In case of non righting due to any damage, use the handles located on the floor to
turn the life raft up.
To get into the life raft:
Hold the external grab strap;
Go to the boarding ladder;
Hoist yourself inside using the grab handles.

Locate the other survivors in order to throw them the floating ring provided for recovery.

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A. Inflatable life raft

(1). Inflation of the life raft (Figure 2)


Inflation of the life raft is triggered by pulling the life raft/aircraft attachment line, which is
connected to the cylinder triggering cable.
The cylinder is then triggered and inflates the life raft.

(2). Additional inflation (Figure 3)

Bellows

Manual inflating/deflating valve

Figure 3 – Additional inflation

NOTE: Manual inflating/deflating valve:


In use, the valve is protected by a rubber cover or by a screwing plug.
For extra inflation, use the bellows.
To let some air out slowly, use one finger to push the poppet in the valve.
Put the plugs back on.

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(3). To open and close the doors, use the zip fastener located on the canopy.

(4). The rainwater pouches, located on the canopy, allow rainwater collection.

(5). When thrown into the sea, the sea anchor reduces drift due to the wind.

(6). The water pouches stabilize the life raft, e.g. when survivors hoist themselves inside the
life raft.

B. Detection and location (Figure 1)


One internal light.
One external flash light (26) automatically switches on when the life raft inflates.
Radar and light reflecting tapes (1) are fitted on the canopy and on the floor.

C. Accessories and components


Screw-in plugs (Figure 4)
To be used for any repair when in the sea;
Introduce the pointed end in the tear;
Screw in gently to avoid any more damage to the fabric.

Figure 4 – Using the screw-in plugs

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TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION

1. General

A. Test conditions
See “CHECK” section.
The tests must be carried out on the life raft equipped with all its fitted accessories and
constituent components, in a ready-for-use configuration.
For inflation operations, the source of compressed air must be fitted with a 20-micron filter
and supply clean, dry and de-oiled air.
The structure is inflated through the manual inflating/deflating valves using adapted tooling
(see “SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS” section).
After removing the protectors from the manual inflating/deflating valves :
Clean the interior of these valves using compressed air ;
Lightly grease the valve poppet seal using a brush, holding the valve open throughout
the operation until the brush is withdrawn.
CAUTION : TAKE CARE NOT TO BLOCK THE VALVE POPPET WHILE USING THE
BRUSH.
All tests must be entered onto the Log Card.

2. Tests
Carry out a leak test before any reconditioning of the life raft.
If the inflatable structure has been repaired, carry out an overpressure test, then a minimum of
12 hours later, a leak test (see “REPAIR” and “CHECK” sections).

A. Overpressure test (Figure 101)


SAFETY CAUTION : DURING THIS TEST, KEEP AWAY FROM THE LIFE RAFT.
DO NOT CARRY OUT ANY EXAMINATION DURING THE TEST.

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(1). Plug the relief valves using a special tool.

(2). Inflate the life raft to a pressure of 320 hPa.

(3). Maintain the overpressure for 5 minutes.

(4). At the end of the test, bring the pressure back down to half its test value (160 hPa) and
check by a detailed examination that the floats show no distortion, tear, loss of adhesion,
slippage or seam breakdown.

(5). After a relaxation period of a minimum of 12 hours, carry out a leak test to check that the
life raft is within the accepted tightness tolerances.

(6). If no faults are noted, put the equipment back into service.

(7). If a fault is noted after the overpressure test, send the equipment back to the
manufacturer or to an approved repair station for examination and repair.

(8). Enter the test pressure and time on the Log Card or on the Equipment Record Card.

Pressure pick-up tool

Protector

Manual inflating/deflating valve

Figure 101 – Pressure pick-up and inflating/deflating tool

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B. Leak test

(1). Inflate the floats to a pressure of 170 hPa and the floor to 55 hPa.

(2). Leave the assembly to become stable for 30 minutes. If at the end of this period, the life
raft has not maintained pressure, find the origin of the leaks and carry out the necessary
repairs (see “REPAIR” section).

(3). If the life raft maintains the pressure, proceed as following:


Readjust the pressure to 160 hPa in the floats and 50 hPa in the floor, then measure
the ambient temperature;
Leave the life raft to rest for one hour;
Measure the ambient temperature again. If there has been a variation of more than
3°C, the check is not valid;
Measure the pressures and deduct the pressure variation;
Carry out the temperature variation correction by deducting 4 hPa per °C of increase
and adding 4 hPa per °C of decrease to the pressure variation read.
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT LEAVE THE PRESSURE PICK-UP TOOL (Figure 101)
IN PLACE ON THE VALVE DURING THE TEST.
INSTALL IT TO NOTE THE PRESSURE AND THEN REMOVE IT
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE OPERATION.
REPLACE THE VALVES PROTECTOR THROUGHOUT THE
TEST.

(4). In the event that the corrected pressure loss is above 40 hPa for the floats and 10 hPa for
the floor, find the leak by passing a sponge soaked in soapy water or leak-detection fluid
over the structure.
Deflate the life raft and carry out the necessary repair (see “REPAIR” section) then repeat
the leak test.

(5). In the event that the corrected pressure loss is below 40 hPa for the floats and 10 hPa for
the floor, the condition of the life raft is considered to be satisfactory and can be returned
to service (see “ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING STORAGE)” section).

(6). Note the test pressure, temperature, barometric pressure and duration values on the Log
Card or the Equipment Record Card.

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C. Manual inflating/deflating valves leak test (Figure 101)


To be carried out at the time of the structure leak test.
With the protector removed, spread some soapy water or a small quantity of leak-detection
fluid in the opening of the valve.
If bubbles appear, there is a leak at the valve poppet and the valve must be replaced (see
“REPAIR” section).

D. Leak test on the inflation inlets


To be carried out at the time of the structure leak test.
Spread soapy water or a small quantity of leak-detection fluid on the bases rounder.
If bubbles appear, there is a leak at the fitting.
The structure must be returned to the manufacturer or to an approved repair station for
examination and repair.

E. Testing one lighting system


(See the “SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS” section)
Check that there are no cracks, impacts or swellings in the battery's casing. Check that the
electrical connecting wire and the light are in good condition.
A distorted battery casing will indicate that the battery has been damaged by water or
humidity and is therefore unusable;
Checking the battery. Use the lighting tester: put the two probes of the equipment in
contact with the two stands of the electrical wire: the lamp should illuminate;
In the event of faults, reject the system and replace it with a new lighting system.

F. Testing the light and flash light assembly (as applicable)


Activate the lights during 1 minute and check that there is no damage.
In the event of faults, reject the system and replace it with a new lighting system.
Change the lighting system at the expiry date (refer to “ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING
STORAGE)” section).

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G. Check the prepared vacuum-packing envelope (if applicable)


NOTE : This test is to be carried out:
In the event of a periodic check specified in the aircraft's MSR and for vacuum-
packed life rafts that are in service;
Periodically for equipment stored vacuum-packed and ready for use.
The aim of this test is to guarantee the overall dimensions of the packed life raft (see
“CHECK” section).

(1). Open the carrying bag taking the necessary operating precautions to avoid disturbing the
cylinder control (see “DISASSEMBLY” section).

(2). Measure the overall folded dimensions of the vacuum-pack (see “APPENDIX 1”).

(3). Examine and test the packed vacuum-packing envelope.


It must be “hard to the touch“;
In an unfolded area, the plastic film must be difficult to move in relation to the folded life
raft, when rubbed with the fingers;
Pinch a fold of the envelope, pull it and then release it. The fold must immediately
return to its place.

(4). If these criteria are not met, the vacuum-packing must be carried out again (see
“ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING STORAGE)”) and “APPENDIX 1” sections).

(5). If the criteria are met, replace the vacuum-packing in the carrying bag and repack the
carrying bag (see “APPENDIX 1”).

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3. Fault isolation

A. General
Fault isolation (apart from functional test) can be carried out by referring to paragraph 3.B. The
information specified in the list in paragraph 3.B can be used in conjunction with the
procedures recommended in the preceding paragraph 2, in order to establish the cause of the
fault and its remedy.

B. List of probable faults

FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY

The life raft assembly does Leak at the manual Replace the defective valve(s)
not maintain pressure inflating/deflating valves or at the (see “REPAIR” section or return
inflation inlets. the inflatable structure to the
manufacturer or to an approved
repair station.

Holes or tears in the fabric of the Repair the faults


inflatable structure. (see “REPAIR” section).

Unsticking of seams, or open Reglue, repair the faults


seams. (see “REPAIR” section).

The life raft is difficult to Foreign bodies in the valves or the See folding procedure
inflate (slow inflation of floats) valve poppets have deteriorated. (see “APPENDIX 1”).

Spurious folds of the structure.

The carrying bag is swollen Pressurisation fault in the vacuum- Repack


or the zip fastener is broken/ packing envelope (if applicable). (see “APPENDIX 1”).
the container is swollen

Leak at the cylinder. Replace the cylinder and repack


(see “ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING
STORAGE)” section and
“APPENDIX 1”).

The breakaway threads (if Repack


applicable) on the attachment (see “APPENDIX 1”).
straps have broken.

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DISASSEMBLY

1. General

A. In general, the decision to carry out removal or disassembly (even partial) will be based on the
following becoming evident: a loss of sealing, visible damage or non-holding of performances
noted when the procedures referred to in the “TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION” and
“CHECK” sections are applied.

B. Remove only the parts required to carry out the planned repair or replacement at this level of
action.
The complete disassembly of all the components specified in this section is neither necessary
nor recommended.

C. Remove the components after taking care to place the life raft on a tarpaulin that is completely
clean and free from any foreign bodies likely to damage the structure.
Do not stand or walk on the inflatable part.
Take every precaution to prevent the life raft coming into contact with corrosive products,
hydrocarbons, solvents or cements.

2. Procedure

A. Removal of the following components is authorized:


Carrying bag;
Lighting system (see NOTE);
Inflation cylinder;
Hose;
Inflation valve protector;
Tee union and its sealing washers;
Sea anchor and attachment lines;
Floating line;
Floating knife;
Labels (see NOTE);
Survival kit.
NOTE: These elements can be removed without using any specific procedure.

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B. Removing the carrying bag (Figure 301)


CAUTION: TAKE THE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS WHEN REMOVING THE
CARRYING BAG AND THE LIFE RAFT AS THE GAS CYLINDER IS ARMED
(ON UNUSED UNIT).
DO NOT OPERATE OR DISTURB THE INFLATION HANDLE (1) AND THE
LIFE RAFT/AIRCRAFT ATTACHMENT CORD (2).

(1). Open the flap;

(2). Remove the guarantee seal (4) and fully open the zip fasteners (5);

(3). Disconnect the cylinder triggering cable (6) from the life raft attachment line (2);

(4). Remove the folded life raft from the carrying bag (9);

(5). Position the warning flag (12, Fig. 302) on the inflation valve of the cylinder;

(6). Cut the two loops of breakaway thread (7) on the attachment straps (8);

(7). Deploy the life raft and let it lay flat.

C. Removing the inflation valve protector (Figure 302)

(1). Cut the closing cord (3) attaching the inflation valve protector (4) on the inflation valve
(11) of the cylinder (6);

(2). Remove the inflation valve protector.

D. Removing the cylinder (Figure 302)

(1). Remove the inflation valve protector (4);

(2). Check the attachment of the warning flag (12);

(3). Unscrew the hose (2) using a 25 mm open-ended spanner;

(4). Fit a blanking plug to the outlet on the inflation valve (11);

(5). Cut the closing cord (5) of the cylinder cover (7);

(6). Remove the cylinder (6).

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1 F

6 8

9
2

1 Inflation handle View F


2 Life raft/aircraft attachment line
5
3 Coiling flap
4 Seal
5 Zip fastener
4
6 Cylinder triggering cable
7 Breakaway thread
8 Attachment strap
9 Carrying bag

Figure 301 - Disassembly

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E. Removing the inflation inlet protector (Figure 302)

(1). Cut the closing cord (3) attaching the inflation inlet protector (1) to the tee union (8);

(2). Remove the inflation inlet protector.

F. Removing the tee union and its washers (Figure 302)

(1). Remove the inflation inlet protector (1);

(2). Unscrew the three connecting nuts of the tee union (8) using a 25 mm open-ended
spanner (counter tighten the two inflation inlets using a 16 mm open-ended spanner);

(3). Remove the two washers (9) and the seal (10);

(4). Remove the tee union.

G. Removing the hose (Figure 302)

(1). Remove the inflation inlet protector (1) and the inflation valve protector (4);

(2). Unscrew each end of the hose (tee union and cylinder) using a 25 mm open-ended
spanner;

(3). Remove the hose (2);

(4). Screw the protective plug to the inflation valve outlet (11) of the cylinder (6).

H. Removing the sea anchor and attachments (Figure 303)

(1). Take the sea anchor (1) out of the elastics (2) that fix it to the internal grab strap;

(2). Cut the breakaway threads (3) holding the attachment line and the vee of the sea anchor
to the internal and external grab straps;

(3). Untie the “LH” knot connecting the end loop of the sea anchor rigging lines to the ring of
the swivel (5);

(4). Separate the sea anchor from the swivel;

(5). Untie the “B” + “O” knot fixing the attachment line to the ring of the swivel. Remove the
swivel from the attachment line;

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Detail A

2 10 15
13

11
12
9
See Detail A

10

F
14
6 2

3 1

7 6

2
3

1. Inflation inlet protector 6. Cylinder 11. Inflation valve


2. Hose 7. Cylinder cover 12. Warning flag
3. Protector closing cord 8. Tee union 13. Floats
4. Inflation valve protector 9. Washer 14. Boarding ladder
5. Cylinder closing cord 10. Seal 15. Inflation assembly

Figure 302 – Disassembly (continued)

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(6). Untie the “B” + “O” knot fixing the attachment line to the central loop (4) of the vee of the
sea anchor and separate the two components;

(7). At the level of the attachment patches bonded on the lower float, close to the access
ramp, untie the “B” + “O” knot fixing the vee of the sea anchor, and separate the latter
from the float.

I. Removing the floating line (Figure 303)

(1). Cut the breakaway thread (3) holding the floating ring (9) to the internal grab strap;

(2). Remove the floating line (10) from the elastics (2) while holding it onto the internal grab
strap;

(3). On the inside of the life raft, untie the finger-trap loop fixing the end of the floating line to
the attachment patch (6) on the lower float.

J. Removing the floating knife (Figure 303)

(1). Remove the floating knife (8) from its pouch;

(2). Untie the “B” + “O” knot fixing the attachment line of the floating knife to the tab of the
pouch.

K. Removing the survival kit (Figure 303)

(1). Remove the survival kit (11) from the Velcro fasteners that hold it in position against the
floor of the life raft;

(2). Untie the cord from the grab strap (“R” + “L” knot) and from the survival kit (“LH” knot);

(3). Open the survival kit;

(4). Take out the components and check their validity (see “CHECK” section).

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1 3
6 10
2

9
12 2

4
13
5 11

7
1

1. Sea anchor 8. Floating knife


2. Elastics 9. Floating ring
3. Breakaway thread 10. Floating line
4. Central loop 11. Survival kit
5. Swivel 12. Finger-trap loop
6. Attachment patch 13. Grab strap
7. Aircraft/ Life raft attachment line

Figure 303 – Disassembly (continued)

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CLEANING

1. General
After use, the life raft must be cleaned as soon as possible as described in paragraph 2.
For the testing equipment and required materials, see the “SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES
AND EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS” section.
Respect the workshop normal safety instructions.
CAUTION : USE CLEANING SOLVENTS IN WELL-VENTILATED PREMISES. DURING
CLEANING, DO NOT ALLOW THE SOLVENT TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH
SEAMS OR MARKINGS.
The source of compressed air used for cleaning must be free from oil and humidity and
incorporate a 20-micron filter.
After cleaning and before storage, carefully dry the life raft in a well-ventilated place.
Use a non-fluffy, dry and clean rag.

2. Procedures

A. Textile components [equipped life raft, carrying bag (if applicable), components bag]

(1). For general cleaning of the life raft in the event of light spots and deposits, use a solution
of TEEPOL diluted in hot water.
Apply the solution using a sponge or non-fluffy rag ;
Rinse with clean water and dry with compressed air.

(2). To remove soiling and grease or paint marks, rub the affected areas with a rag soaked in
neat TEEPOL or MEK for stubborn marks.

(3). Immediately after cleaning, remove all excess solvent with a rag.

(4). Dry.

B. Plastic components

(1). These components are cleaned and the dust removed from them using a rag and
compressed air.

(2). For oil and grease stains, use a solution of TEEPOL and clean water.
Rinse with clean water and dry with compressed air.

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C. Metal components (manual inflating/deflating valves, inflation inlets, Tee union…)


CAUTION : FIRST, CLOSE OFF ALL THE INLETS OF THESE COMPONENTS.

(1). For normal removal of traces of deposits and soiling, clean the outside surfaces only
using a soft brush soaked in a solution of TEEPOL and clean water.

(2). Rinse with clean water and dry with compressed air.

(3). To remove persistent grease marks or soiling, lightly rub the affected surfaces with a rag
lightly dampened with METHYLENE CHLORIDE - DICHLOROMETHANE.

(4). Dry immediately with compressed air.


CAUTION : IT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED TO DISASSEMBLE THE INTERNAL
PARTS OF THE CYLINDER’S INFLATION VALVE, PARTICULARLY
WHEN IT IS PRESSURISED.

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CHECK

1. General

It is recommended to check the life raft in accordance with the following instructions.

Checks must only be carried out by qualified and authorized operators.

The date of manufacture must be considered as the starting date for service intervals.

It is possible to modify the recommended service intervals in agreement with the local
official monitoring authorities and following a request from the user (airline or aircraft
operator). Refer to the aircraft's MSR.

All handling operations must be carried out on a completely clean tarpaulin whose
dimensions are greater than those of the inflated life raft.

Staff must wear slippers or shoes with very flexible elastomer soles. They must avoid
bringing any gravel or sand onto the tarpaulin. It is also recommended to take every
precaution necessary to prevent soiling from hydrocarbons, solvents and cements, as well
as from any corrosive product.

Refer to Table 501 for carrying out the checking of the life raft assembly, components and
accessories.

When the corrective operation requires the specific replacement of a component, refer to
the “DISASSEMBLY” section for removing the defective component and to the
“ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING STORAGE)” section for fitting the new component.

Use a source of compressed air free from oil and humidity and fitted with a 20-micron filter.

For the testing equipment required, see the “SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES AND
EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS” section.

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2. Recommendations

FREQUENCY ACTION STATUS

Every 20 months Check and inspect Not vacuum-packed life raft

Every 30 months Check and inspect Vacuum-packed life raft

Life raft overpressure test Vacuum-packed and not vacuum-


packed life raft. Refer to “Testing and
fault isolation” section.
Every 5 years
Hydrostatic test of the inflation Conformity to DOT regulations
cylinder
Change the light battery
Every 15 years Replace the cylinder Carbon cylinder

Survival bag/components bag: remove the out-of-date components. Replace them by new
components (all types of packing).

3. Visual examination and inspection (see IPL)


If there are no specific instructions, the visual inspection can be carried out without the use of
special optical devices.

A. Preparation

(1). After cleaning the carrying bag (see “CLEANING” section):


Non vacuum-packed life raft: Break the lead seal, open the carrying bag and remove
the life raft;
Vacuum-packed life raft: Detach the guarantee seal, open the carrying bag, separate
the component bag and remove the life raft from its vacuum-packing envelope;
CAUTION : DURING THE PREPARATION, TAKE THE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS
FOR HANDLING THE CYLINDER (INSTALL THE WARNING FLAG).
Undo the triggering cable/mooring line connection.

(2). Unfold the raft flat on the tarpaulin.

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(3). Inflate the structure of the life raft using a source of compressed air.
Inflate slowly with a low rate of air output, to pressurize to 100 hPa using the manual
inflating/deflating valves.

B. Visual examination and inspection (Table 501)

CONCERNED COMPONENT VISUAL EXAMINATION CORRECTIVE ACTION


AND INSPECTION

Inflatable parts, canopy, water Cuts See “REPAIR” section


pockets, carrying bag and Unsticking If the repair is too large, return
components bag Tears the life raft to the manufacturer
Perforations or approved repair station
Abrasions

Repair if necessary

Check the markings Replace

Condition of zip fasteners


Soundness of seams

Seams Unsticking (limited to external Re-glue


seams away from tears) (see “REPAIR” section)

Accessories and components Check their fitting or installation Repack


(see “APPENDIX 1” section)

No faults are acceptable on Replace


components

Vacuum-packing envelope (as No faults are permitted Replace


appropriate) No tears or abrasions
Soundness of eyelets

Inspect the condition or quality Repack


of the "vacuum pack” (see “APPENDIX 1” section)
(depressurisation of the life raft
vacuum pack) : see “TESTING
AND FAULT ISOLATION”
section

Table 501 – Visual examination and inspection

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4. Checking the inflation system


The inflation system (Figure 501) is made up of:
A cylinder;
A Tee union;
A hose connecting the cylinder inflation valve to the tee union;
2 washers;
2 seals.

A. Checking the cylinder

(1). Visual examination


CAUTION : CHECK THAT THE INFLATION VALVE IS FITTED WITH ITS WARNING
FLAG.
Ensure that the cylinder has not been damaged by impacts or corrosion. Check that the
marking and identification labels are in good condition. Check the readability and note the
labelling information.

(2). Weighing (after checking the inflation valve)

(a). Weigh the equipped cylinder to check that its weight matches that appearing on its
label (weigh without warning flag and without protectors).

0
(b). The in-service limit is 20 g.

(c). If the measured weight is not within the limit shown, exchange the cylinder or have it
recharged by an approved repair station or the manufacturer Otherwise the cylinder
can be returned to service, subject to it undergoing the following hydrostatic pressure
test within the specified service intervals (Proof pressure).

(3). Proof pressure


The DOT E 10945-4500 regulations are applicable to the cylinder. The latter must
undergo a hydrostatic pressure test every 3 years in an approved workshop, in
accordance with regulation CFR 49, paragraph 173.34 of the DOT. The application of the
latter in France is regulated by section 6.5/1, edition 8 dated November 1992 of the
BUREAU VERITAS.

(4). Checking the inflation valve after refilling with gas (Figure 502)
Place and hold the cylinder in a vice that must be fitted with jaw covers suited to the
diameter of the cylinder (in such a way as to put it under no stress), with the outlet
upwards.

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Using a set of shims, check the relative play between the control lever and the
piston (it must be between 0.5 and 1.7 mm with the cylinder charged). If the play
is less than 0.5 mm, try to push the piston back into the body of the valve using a
screwdriver, until a small escape of gas is noticed;
Check the sealing of the valve, filling the outlet fitting with leak-detection fluid. No
appreciable bubbles must appear;
After checking, blow out all the leak-detection fluid with compressed air;
Weigh the cylinder;
If the test is not conclusive, return the cylinder to an approved station or the
manufacturer.

1 3

3
5 4

6 1

1 Hose
2 Tee union
3 Washer
4 Seal
5 Inflation valve
6 Cylinder
Figure 501 – Inflation system

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Screwdriver

Set of
shims

Piston

Control lever

Leak detection fluid

Vice and protected jaws

Burst safety disc

Figure 502 – Checking the inflation valve

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REPAIR

1. General

It is preferable to replace defective parts rather than to repair them.

However, it is possible for the following repairs to be carried out in approved workshops.

If there is any doubt as to the repair capability, it is recommended to return the defective life
raft to the manufacturer.

The authorized repairs relate to three types of components:

Inflatable components (structure of the life raft) in coated fabric;

Textile components (components bag, straps and cords fitted to the life raft structure,
canopy);

Mechanical components (manual inflating/deflating valves, replacement of the tee union


and sealing washers).

NOTA : No repairs to:

The inflation inlets;

The cylinder;

The hose.

In the event of doubt or noted fault:

Return the life raft or the cylinder only:

To the manufacturer;

To an approved repair station.

Change the cylinder.

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2. Limits of repair (on site)

A. Repair of inflatable components – Reparability criteria (Figure 601)

Repairs are limited to perforations and tears under 30 mm, located more than 30 mm from
seams or inflation connections.

These repairs are limited in number to three per inflatable element. The procedure is
described in paragraph 3A.

The repair of unstuck seams and away from tears is detailed in paragraph 3.B.

Figure 601 – Reparability criteria

B. If tears cross a seam, the affected life raft will be returned to the manufacturer or approved
repair station.

C. Validation
All repaired inflatable elements must be checked and tested before being put into service (see
“CHECK” and “TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION” sections).

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3. Repair
For the equipment and products required, see the “SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES AND
EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS” section.

A. Repairing an inflatable component (floats)

(1). Gluing procedure

(a). General

Read the instructions on the cement container;

Carry out the gluing in well-ventilated and dry premises, with a relative humidity
below 60%;

Avoid introducing solvent into the interior of the inflatable component;

Change the solvent and the rag when they are dirty;

Do not touch the surfaces after cleaning. The presence of any foreign body can
lead to poor gluing. For the same reasons, do not leave the cleaned surfaces
uncovered for more than a few minutes;

Avoid air currents that cause condensation of atmospheric humidity on the glued
area (due to the accelerated evaporation of the solvents).

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(b). Preparing the repair patch (Figure 602)

Use the repair kit;


Cut off a piece of fabric as long as the tear plus 30 mm in all directions;
Round off the corners of the piece;
For punctures, a 40 mm diameter piece of fabric is used.

30 mm
Tear
30 mm

30 mm Tear 30 mm

Repair patch

Figure 602 – Repair patch

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(c). Preparing the surfaces (Figure 603)

Clean the surface of the repair


patch that is to be glued

Tear in the fabric of the inflatable


component

Clean the area around the tear

Figure 603 – Cleaning

CAUTION : SURFACE PREPARATION IS AN ESSENTIAL OPERATION FOR


GOOD ADHESION. THE SURFACES MUST BE FREE OF ALL
TRACES OF GREASE, OIL, DUST, MOULD, SALT, ETC…

Rinse the torn area with plenty of fresh water;


If traces persist, clean the edges of the hole well by brushing with soapy water;
Rinse and dry carefully (the area to be repaired must be completely free of all
traces of humidity before the repair is started);
Prepare the surfaces to be assembled with a clean non-fluffy soft rag moistened -
but not excessively - with MEK solvent.

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(d). Applying the cement (Figure 604)


Gluing the underside of the
repair patch

Fabric of the inflatable


component

Brush

Gluing area around the tear

Figure 604 – Applying the cement

Use a brush to apply a first coat of glue to both surfaces to be assembled (carry
out this operation as if brushing on a coat of paint );
Allow it to dry for about 15 minutes, until the film of cement is dry to the touch;
Apply the second coat and allow it to dry until it is tacky (film appears dry but
retains some adhesion to the touch).

NOTE : REMOVE FROSTING OR CONDENSATION (MAT OR WHITISH APPEARANCE) BY


RUBBING WITH A DAMP RAG MOISTENED (BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY) WITH MEK
SOLVENT (see Figure 603).

CAUTION : DO NOT EXCEED ONE HOUR BETWEEN APPLYING THE CEMENT AND
ASSEMBLING THE SURFACES.

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(e). Applying the patch (Figure 605)

Fabric of the inflatable


component Repair patch

Glued area

Centreline of the tear

Figure 605 – Applying the patch

Assemble the glued parts when they are tacky (see paragraph 3.A.(1).(f));
Using the hand, press from the centre of the repair patch to the outside edges,
avoiding trapping any air and forming bubbles.

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(f). Pressing (Figures 606 and 607)

Using a spatula, drive the air bubbles or creases that may have appeared from
the centre towards the outside, and press down hard to ensure good contact
between both surfaces;

Spatula
Fabric of the inflatable
component

Repair patch

Figure 606 – Pressing

When the air bubbles have been removed, roll the assembled area evenly with a
roller.
Roller
Fabric of the inflatable
component

Repair patch

Figure 607 – Pressing (continued)

NOTE : IF THE FILM OF CEMENT IS DRY BEYOND THE TACKY STATE, THE
SURFACES CAN BE REACTIVATED BEFORE ASSEMBLY BY PASSING
A CLEAN RAG MOISTENED - BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY - WITH MEC
SOLVENT OVER THE CEMENT (Figure 603).

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(g). Drying (Figure 608)

Lightly talc the repaired areas;


Inflate very gently to unstick the sides of the inflatable component. It must
maintain very moderate inflation (simply take up its shape);
Allow the cement to dry for a minimum of 24 hours at ambient temperature,
without applying any stresses (such as folding or inflation to the service
pressure).

Talc

Fabric of the inflatable


component

Repair patch

Figure 608 – Drying

(2). Inspection procedure


Refer to paragraph 2.C.

B. Repairing unstuck seams (away from tears)

If necessary, repair unstuck seams in accordance with the following procedure;


After identifying and locating the seam surface that has unsticking (see “CHECK” section),
and before the leak test, re-glue the unstuck seam in accordance with the procedure
described in paragraph 3.A.(1).
CAUTION : WHILE CLEANING THE SURFACES CONCERNED IN THE REPAIR, DO NOT
ALLOW EXCESS SOLVENT ONTO THE EDGES OF THE SEAMS AND DO
NOT APPLY SOLVENT TO THE MARKINGS.

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C. Repairing textile components (non inflatable)

(1). For the canopy (Figure 609)

The repair of a tear in the canopy is carried out in accordance with the
instructions in paragraph 3.A.(1) above;
Place a glued piece of original material, round patch or tape on the outside of the
canopy, going 30 mm beyond the puncture or tear;
Talc it and allow it to dry for 24 hours before handling.

Tear Canopy fabric

Coating

Figure 609 – Repairing a tear in the canopy

(2). For the carrying bag or component bag


Repair a tear or rip. The non-coated part of the repair patch on the component bag will be
towards the outside.

(3). For textile components fitted to the structure of the life raft
The straps, cords and ropes fitted to the structure of the life raft are not repaired but are
replaced with original materials and in accordance with the same types of fitting (knots,
etc.) (see “DISASSEMBLY” and “ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING STORAGE)” sections).

(4). For attachment patches and reinforcing rings


Repair of these components is not authorised. Otherwise, return the life raft to an
approved workshop or to the manufacturer.

SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCE: For a simple unsticking limited to one edge, re-glue the
component as described in paragraph 3.B.

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D. Replacing a manual inflating/deflating valve (Figure 610)

(1). Equipment required:


1 tracing template 100 x 40;
1 pair of scissors;
Rags;
Acetate;
Two-part cement;
1 brush;
1 valve replacement kit;
1 spatula;
Talc.

(2). Installing a new valve


Using the tracing template, centre the valve in the 40 hole and trace both diameters
(internal and external) of 40 and 100 mm;
Using a pair of scissors, cut the internal diameter of 40 mm;
Remove the valve and scrap it;
Clean the surfaces to be glued (life raft and modification kit) with acetate;
Prepare the cement mixture following the instructions on its container;
Apply two coats of cement to the surfaces that have just been cleaned;
Wait for the first coat to dry before applying the second (does not stick to the finger);
When the second has dried, position the kit over the marked area, with the new valve
in the 40 mm hole;
Smooth with the spatula, avoiding creases;
If necessary clean up the edges and apply talc;
Allow to dry for a minimum of 24 hours before handling or inflating the structure.

Figure 610 – Manual inflating/deflating valve

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E. Replacing the Tee union and its two sealing washers (see IPL)
If necessary, replace the Tee union and its two plastic sealing washers with new, clean parts.
Assemble the connector and its sealing washers to the inflation inlets of the floats (fitted using
silicone grease, tightening torque 2 daN.m) and to the outlet of the cylinder valve (see
« ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING STORAGE) » section).

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ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING STORAGE)

1. General

This section describes the preparation operations for the folding and for the final packing.

The final folding procedures are described separately (see “APPENDIX 1”).

For assembly, use only original parts (see IPL).

Unless otherwise specified, the polyamide straps and cords must be hot cut.

The knots to be used are listed at the beginning of the manual. To make things easier, a
system of abbreviations is used in the text.

The necessary tooling and servicing materials are listed in the “SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES
AND EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS” section.

The storage conditions and procedures are detailed at the end of this section.

Assemble the life raft on a flat floor covered with a clean tarpaulin larger than the inflated life
raft and free of any foreign or corrosive body likely to damage the structure.

Inflate the floats through the manual inflating/deflating valves with a source of clean, dry and
deoiled air (the installation must include a 20 micron filter).

Do not start any folding until you are familiar with the complete specific folding procedure (see
“APPENDIX 1”).

Only carry out the preparatory assembly with components that have been checked.
Components with expiry dates must be compatible with storage or the service duration
between inspections of the life raft.

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2. Fitting the boarding ladder (Figure 701)


Attach each end of the attachment strap of the boarding ladder to the corresponding life raft
attachment patch, by a “B” + “O” knot.

Lower float
Attachment patch

External grab strap

Boarding ladder
“B” + “O” knot

Figure 701 – Fitting the boarding ladder

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3. Fitting the internal and external grab straps (Figure 702)


Cut a suitable length of M11213-8 RO webbing for each grab strap and adjust it.
Attach the two ends of the strap to an attachment patch by one “B” + “O” knot.
(Fix the strap to the intermediate attachment patches by one “HH” knot).
NOTE: Between two attachment patches, put a half twist in the strap (to make it easier to grip
and to prevent the strap sticking to the float) and position the knots in such a way that
on final tightening the grab strap has about 50 mm of slack.

Access ramp

4
Boarding ladder
2

1 Attachment patch
2 Internal grab strap
3 M11213-8 RO webbing
4 External grab strap
Half-twist in the strap
“HH” knot
“B” + “O” knot

Figure 702 – Fitting the grab straps

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4. Fitting the sea anchor (Figure 703)

A. Fitting the vee of the sea anchor


The sea anchor is positioned perpendicularly to the cylinder.
0.1
(1). Cut a 6 0 m length of cord R6301 A665.

(2). Halfway along, form a 50-mm long flat loop with one “L” knot (detail B).

(3). Attach each end of the vee to the attachment patches located close to the access ramps.
Make one “B” + “O” knot.

1
5 Detail A
2

3
”B” + “O” ”LH”
Swivel

0.5
11 0

B A
6
5
0.05
3 0

Detail B
5
3
4

“L” “B” + “O”


0.05 when flat
1. Attachment patch 4. “B” + “O” knot
2. “HH” knot 5. Sea anchor attachment line
3. Vee of the sea anchor 6. Sea anchor

Figure 703 – Fitting the sea anchor (dimensions in meters)

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B. Fitting the sea anchor attachment line to the vee of the sea anchor

0.5
(1). Cut an 11 0 m length of cord R6301 A665.

(2). Attach one end to the central loop of the vee with one “B” + “O” knot.

C. Fitting the swivel to the sea anchor attachment line (detail A)


Attach the free end of the sea anchor attachment line to one of the rings of the swivel with one
“B” + “O” knot.

D. Fitting the sea anchor to the swivel (detail A)


Attach all the end loops of the sea anchor rigging lines to the free ring of the swivel using an
“LH” knot.

5. Fitting the floating line (Figure 704)

2
5

6
8

1 4

1 Finger-trap loop (see detail A) Detail A


2 “S” + “L” knot (dimensions in mm)

3 Floating ring 100 mini. 10 to 20 10 to 20 50


4 Elastics
5 Lower float
6 Floating rope
7 Internal grab strap
8 Attachment patch Heat seal the end
6
Figure 704 – Fitting the floating line

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2
Cut a 23 0 m length of cord DR015 A110.
Attach the floating ring to one end of the floating rope with a finger-trap loop (detail A).
Attach the other end of the floating rope to one of the attachment patches of the internal grab
strap with a finger-trap loop.
Attach two elastics to the internal grab strap opposite the cylinder, using “LH” knot.
Coil the floating line thus formed between both elastics.
Attach the floating ring to the internal grab strap with a turn of breakaway thread R65 or R80
A050 stopped by one “S” + “L” knot.

6. Fitting the Tee union and the hose (Figure 705)


Coat the threaded fittings of the hose and the tee union with LOCTITE 222.
Insert the washers (P/N 209803-*) inside the Tee union.
Screw the Tee union on the supply couplings with a torque wrench (2 daN.m).
Insert one seal (P/N 214495-*) inside the free end of the tee union and another one inside the
inflation valve.
Screw the hose onto the inflation valve cylinder with a torque wrench (2 daN.m);
Screw the hose onto the Tee union with a torque wrench (2 daN.m);

Hose

Washers

Inflation valve Tee union

Cylinder Seal

Figure 705 – Fitting the hose

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7. Fitting the cylinder (see “APPENDIX 1”)

8. Fitting the floating knife


Cut a 1 m length of cord R6107 A665.
Attach one end of the cord to the floating knife (fitted with its blade protector) and the other
end to the knife pouch, with a “B” + “O” knot.
Attach the attachment cord of the blade protector to the knife pouch with one “B” + “O” knot.

9. Fitting the “Survival rules” label (Figure 706)


Cut a piece of cord R6107 A665 long enough.
Attach one end of the cord to the “Survival rules” label with a “B” + “O” knot.
Attach the other end of the cord round the central guying strap and over the arch. Make one
“B” + “O” knot.

“B” + “O” knot


Central guying strap

300 0 50 mm

“Survival Rules” label

Figure 706 – Fitting the “SURVIVAL RULES” label

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10. Fitting the life raft/aircraft attachment line (Figure 707)

Cut a piece of cord R6301 A665 (3) 700 mm long.


Attach one end of the cord to the inflating handful (2). Make a “B + O” knot (1).
Attach the other end of the cord to the locking-pin ring (11) with a “B + O” knot (1);
Attach the snap hook (10) close to the life raft/ aircraft attachment patch (12) with cord R6301
A665. Make a “L” knot (6);
Cut a piece of rope DR016 A665 2000 50 mm long. Pass the rope round the thimble (7) and
make a finger trap loop (the closer) (9).
To maintain the finger trap loop in position round the thimble, make a running stitch with
thread R75 A050 (8) on the rope;
Make a finger-trap loop (4) (L=50 mm) at the other end of the life raft/ aircraft attachment line.
Pull the locking-pin ring to open the snap hook. Hook the thimble.
Close the snap hook and reinsert the locking-pin ring;
Cut a piece of cord R6301 A665 18 m long (5).
Attach one end of the cord to the thimble. Make a “B + O” knot.
Attach the other end of the cord to the life raft/ aircraft attachment patch. Make a “B + O” knot.
Coil the cord and place it between the coiling patches.

See detail A

Figure 707 – Fitting the life raft/aircraft attachment line (1/ 2)

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Detail A
12
1
5
3

7
11

10

1 “B” + “O” knot 7 Thimble


2 Inflating handful 8 Thread R75 A050 running stitch
3 Cord R6301 A665 9 Finger-trap loop (close to)
4 Finger-trap loop L=50 mm Rope DR016 A665
Rope DR016 A665 10 Snap hook
5 Cord R6301 A665 (length=18 m) 11 Locking-pin ring
6 Cord R6301 A665 12 Life raft/ aircraft attachment patch
“L” knot (close to)

Figure 707 – Fitting the life raft/aircraft attachment line (2/ 2)

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11. Making the JAR OPS3 survival kit label (Figure 708)
To make the label, print the text on paper (210 x 160) and laminate.
Make a hole big enough to pass a cord.

Hole

Printed paper

Figure 708 – JAR OPS3 survival kit labels

12. Preparing the JAR OPS3 survival kit (Figure 709)


Place the components quoted below into the bare bag (P/N 216110-*)
1 bellows (P/N 962095)
1 bailer (P/N 076820)
1 sponge (P/N 073975)
1 rainwater recovery pouches (P/N 991087)
1 small screw-in plug (P/N 078238)
1 large screw-in plug (P/N 078237)
2 oars (P/N 219385-*)
5 water bags (P/N 991065)
1 pen flare kit (P/N 991054)
1 waterproof torch (P/N 992249)
1 first-aid kit (P/N 218543-*)
1 signalling mirror (P/N 214392-*)
1 flat whistle (P/N 991008)
1 “Sea survival” guide (P/N 50515)
1 desalting kit (P/N 991062)

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Prepare the components as follow:


Place the small screw-in plug into the large screw-in plug.
Place the sponge, the water bags, the pen flare kit, the “Sea survival” and first-aid kit guide in
waterproof bags.
Tie cords R6107 A665 to the bag attachment patches by one “L” knot (Detail A).
Arrange the components as flat as possible. Attach them individually to the cords by one “B” +
“O” knot.
Place the survival kit label into the bag.
Close the zip fastener.
Place the bag as flat as possible between the Velcro retaining patches located on the floor
(cylinder side).
Attach the bag to the grab strap using cord R6210 A665. Tie with a “LH” knot at the bag end
and with an “R” + “L” knot at the grab strap end.

Bag
Detail A 800mm mini

Components Attachment patch

“B” + “O” knot “L” knot

Internal grab strap


“R” + “L” knot
R6210 A665 cord

100
200 0 mm

“LH” knot

Velcro attachment patches Components bag

Figure 710 – Fitting the component bag

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13. Fitting the lighting system

A. The internal light


Fully inflate the life raft;
Mount the internal light on the arch at the attachment point. Maintain with cord R6107 A665
passed through the eyelets. Secure with an “S” + “L” knot; (Figure 711)

Attachment point

Internal light

Cord R6107 A665


“S” + “L” knot

Figure 711 – Fitting the internal light

B. The external flash light


Slide the flash light in its mounting.
Maintain the flap with cord R6107 A665 passed through the eyelets. Secure with an “S” +
“L” knot; (Figure 712)

Flash light

Cord R6107 A665


“S” + “L” knot

Figure 712 – Fitting the external light

Coil the wire along the battery and maintain with adhesive tape;
Slide the battery in the elastics situated under the arch;
Attach the battery to the elastics with cord R6107 A665. Secure with an “S” + “L” knot;

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14. Storage and transport

A. Storage conditions

(1). Store the life raft in dry premises and preferably in its original transport packing on a
surface that is clean and both away from and free of any products that are corrosive or
likely to cause damage.

(2). The permitted extreme temperatures for long-term storage are: -30°C to +70°C.
However, it is preferable to keep the stored life raft in normal temperature conditions of
24 ±10°C.
For safety, the inflation cylinder is fitted with a burst safety disc that is broken by excess
pressure.

(3). Life rafts must not be stacked in storage.

(4). The openings of the cylinder outlet, the Tee union or the inflation inlets must be
protected, if required, by blanking plugs.

(5). The manual inflating/deflating valves must be covered by their protectors.

(6). Cylinders must be fitted with their warning flag.

B. Transport
For return to a specialized workshop or to the manufacturer, the life raft must be returned
folded with its cylinder installed and fitted with its warning flag.

Any return of the cylinder alone to a specialized workshop or to the manufacturer must be
carried out in a container that complies with the regulations.

The separate components must be put into a sealed enclosure to keep them free from dust
and humidity.

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FITS AND CLEARANCES

1. Table of torque values

IPL DESCRIPTION TORQUE VALUE INGREDIENTS


FIGURE / ITEM

02-130A Tee union 2 daN.m LOCTITE 222

02-120A Hose 2 daN.m LOCTITE 222

2. Fits and clearances

COMPONENT CLEARANCES

-Weight service clearance (filled cylinder) 0


20 g

-Control lever/piston fit


0.5 to 1.7 mm
(Manual swivel inflating valve)
(filled cylinder)

2
-Length of the floating ring rope 0 m

-Overall dimensions, packed life raft see “APPENDIX 1”

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SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES AND


EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS

1. Special tools, fixtures and equipment


2 : TESTING 3 : DISASSEMBLY 4 : CLEANING
5 : CHECK 6 : REPAIR 7 : ASSEMBLY/STORAGE

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION EFFECTIVITY


(MFR CODE)
2 3 4 5 6 7
Local supplier Tarpaulin X X X X X
Local supplier Workshop folding kit (plated blunt nose scissors, X X X
shot bags, thread puller…)
Local supplier 25-mm and 16-mm open-ended spanner X
Local supplier 25-mm fork wrench adapter X
B 257 Blanking plug (nozzle nut use) X X X X
(F6069)
215148-0 Inflating/deflating tool X X X
(F6101)
Local supplier Barometer (water) or 0-400 hPa manometer X X
Local supplier Thermometer X X
Local supplier Sponge X X X
Local supplier Scales 0-20 kg ( 1 g accuracy) X X
Local supplier Vacuum pump X X X
Local supplier Dry and de-oiled air supply (with 20-micron filter) X X X
994089 Spatula L=200 mm X
(F6101)
994078 HF welding pliers X
(F6101)
Local supplier Calliper square X
Local supplier Torque wrench (1 to 2 daN.m) with 25 and 26 X
fittings
Local supplier Calibrated shim set X
Local supplier Screwdriver X
Local supplier Tracing template 100 x 40 mm X
Local supplier Riveting tool X

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2 : TESTING 3 : DISASSEMBLY 4 : CLEANING


5 : CHECK 6 : REPAIR 7 : ASSEMBLY/STORAGE

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION EFFECTIVITY


(MFR CODE)
2 3 4 5 6 7
215441-0 Replacement kit, X
(F6101) manual inflating/deflating valve
Local supplier Goggles and vinyl gloves X
Local supplier * Packing tools X
212685-0 Tightening strap X
(F6101)
214583-0 Attachment strap X
(F6101)

2. Materials
2 : TESTING 3 : DISASSEMBLY 4 : CLEANING
5 : CHECK 6 : REPAIR 7 : ASSEMBLY/STORAGE
REFERENCE DESCRIPTION EFFECTIVITY
(MFR CODE)
2 3 4 5 6 7
Local supplier Talc X X
Detergent (TEEPOL) X
(F5380)
Local supplier Leak detection fluid X
(SNOOP)
as per spec. MIL-L-25567C Type 1
Local supplier Methylethylketone (MEK) X X
(C4H8O2)
Local supplier Ethyl Acetate X
(C4H8O)
Local supplier Methylene Chloride-Dichloromethane X
(CH2CI2)
Local supplier Non-downy rags X X X

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2 : TESTING 3 : DISASSEMBLY 4 : CLEANING


5 : CHECK 6 : REPAIR 7 : ASSEMBLY/STORAGE

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION EFFECTIVITY


(MFR CODE)
2 3 4 5 6 7
00092 TE 42 coated fabric X
(F6101) (inflatable)
or
911001 TE 102 coated fabric
(F6101) (inflatable)
00088 TE 10 coated fabric X
(F6101) (canopy)
or
911007 M11 755 K coated fabric
(F6101) (canopy)
00067 TE 9 coated fabric X
(F6101) (survival kit)
00159 TE 57 coated fabric X
(F6101) (carrying bag)
02002 R65 or R80 A050 breakaway thread X
(F6101)
213122-0 Adhesive, AD 13 (1 kg) X
(F6101) (see note)
213332-0 Adhesive, AD 16 (100g) X
(F6101) (see note)
26869 LOCTITE 222 X
(F6101)
26569 PVC adhesive tape 33-m roll 19-mm width X
(F6101)
27314 33-medium silicone grease X X X
(F6101) (100 g tube)
35163 Tuck tape 50-m roll 50-mm width X
(F6101)
154090 Lead seal X
(F6101)
070619 Elastic X
(F6101)

NOTE : Service life is specified in container label.

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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
1. General 1. Généralités
The illustrated parts list (IPL) is intended to Le tableau de composition illustré (TCI) a pour
identify all the components of the unit. but d'identifier tous les composants de
l'équipement.
The illustrated parts list contains the following Le tableau de composition illustré comprend les
sections: sections suivantes :
Introduction, Introduction,
Detailed parts list, Nomenclature détaillée,
General alphanumeric index, Répertoire alphanumérique global,
Equipment designator index (if Répertoire des symboles circuits
applicable), (éventuel),
Table of optional components (if Table des optionnels (éventuel).
applicable).

2. Utilization of the Detailed Parts List 2. Utilisation de la nomenclature détaillée


The detailed parts list includes the La nomenclature détaillée donne la liste et les
nomenclature and illustrations of the illustrations des pièces constituant l'ensemble
components of the unit. considéré.
The columns of the detailed parts list are Les diverses colonnes des pages de la
arranged as follows: nomenclature sont disposées de la façon
suivante :
1st column: Fig. Item - Figure and Item 1ère colonne : Fig. Rep. - Numéro de
number, figure et repère,
2nd column: Manufacturer's part number, 2ème colonne : Référence fabricant,
3rd column: Airline part number 3ème colonne : Référence compagnie
4th column: Nomenclature, aérienne
5th column: Usage code - Effectivity, 4ème colonne : Désignation,
6th column: Unit per assy - Quantity per 5ème colonne : Valid. - Validité,
next higher assembly. 6ème colonne : Qté par Ens. - Quantité par
ensemble immédiatement supérieur.

A. Figure and Item numbers A. Numéro de figure et repère


Each part numbered item listed in the parts list Chaque ensemble, sous-ensemble et pièce
is assigned an item number. portant une référence et figurant dans la
nomenclature possède un numéro de repère.
The figure number is indicated on the first line Le numéro de figure à laquelle appartiennent les
at the top of each page. repères est indiqué sur la 1ère ligne en haut de
chaque page.
Assemblies, sub-assemblies and parts listed Les ensembles, sous-ensembles et pièces
but not illustrated are identified by a dash (-) concernés, mais non illustrés, sont identifiés par
preceding the item number. un tiret (-) placé devant le numéro de repère de
ces ensembles, sous-ensembles et pièces.
A letter appearing before the item number is a Un indice lettre placé devant le numéro de
cross-reference to the figure showing the repère est un renvoi à l'illustration de la variante
modified portion of the part concerned. de figure correspondante.

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B. Manufacturer Part Number B. Référence fabricant


Each of the assemblies, sub-assemblies and Une référence fabricant est attribuée à chacun
detail parts, illustrated or not, is assigned a des ensembles, sous-ensembles et pièces de
manufacturer part number. détail, illustrés ou non.
When standard parts are used, the standard Dans le cas des éléments normalisés, la
part number is listed in the part number column. référence normalisée est inscrite dans la
In that case the corresponding AERAZUR part colonne référence, la référence AERAZUR
number follows the description and is printed in correspondante est inscrite entre parenthèses,
brackets, in the column nomenclature. en fin de ligne, dans la colonne désignation.
C. Airline part number C. Référence compagnie aérienne
This column is left blank for airline use. Cette colonne est laissée à l'initiative de la
compagnie aérienne.
D. Nomenclature D. Désignation
The nomenclature is indented to show the La désignation est présentée suivant les
relationship between the parts listed, as follows. décalages (aplomb) permettant d'indiquer,
comme suit, le rapport existant entre les
différents éléments.
1234567 1234567
Assembly Ensemble
. Detail parts for assembly . Pièces élémentaires de l'ensemble
. Subassembly . Sous-ensemble
. Attaching parts and, or storage parts . Pièces de fixation et, ou de stockage
for subassembly du sous-ensemble
*** ***
.. Detail parts for subassembly .. Pièces élémentaires du sous-
ensemble
.. Sub-subassembly .. Sous-sous-ensemble
.. Attaching parts and, or storage parts .. Pièces de fixation et, ou de stockage
for sub-subassembly du sous-sous-ensemble
*** ***
... Detail parts for sub-subassembly etc. ... Pièces élémentaires du sous-sous-
ensemble etc.
The abbreviation "NP" (non procurable) is L'indication "NP" (non procurable) est placée à
placed at the extreme right hand side of the 1st l'extrême droite de la 1ère ligne de la
line of the nomenclature column. désignation.

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E. Effectivity (Usage code) E. Validité


An alphanumeric usage code indicates the Un code alphanumérique indique la montabilité
applicability of subassemblies and detail parts des sous-ensembles et pièces primaires vis-à-
to the next higher assembly(ies) or vis du/des ensembles ou du/des sous-
subassembly(ies). ensembles immédiatement supérieurs.
When the applicability is general, the "Usage Lorsque la montabilité est totale, la colonne
Code" column is left blank. "Valid." sera laissée en blanc.
The usage code for the subassemblies and detail Ce code correspond au repère du/des
parts refers to the figure/item number of the next ensembles ou du/des sous-ensembles
higher assembly(ies) or subassembly(ies). immédiatement supérieurs.
Example : Effectivity 001A, 001B, 001C, is Exemple : la validité 001A, 001B, 001C est écrite
written 001ABC. 001ABC.
F. Units per Assembly F. Quantité par ensemble
The units per assembly column shows the Dans cette colonne apparaît le nombre de
number of units required for the next higher pièces nécessaires pour un ensemble
assembly. In some cases this information is immédiatement supérieur. Dans certains cas, la
replaced by the letters RF (reference) or AR (as quantité est remplacée par les lettres RF
required). (référence) ou AR (à la demande).

3. Updating 3. Mise à jour


When an item is revised, added or deleted, the Lorsqu'un repère est modifié, ajouté ou
letter "R" is shown in the RH margin (the supprimé, il est porté, en regard dans la marge
number of revision changes). droite, la lettre "R" (le numéro de révision
change).
The letter "R" appears in the RH margin Le "R" apparaît dans la marge droite en regard
opposite the page number when all the item du numéro de page lorsque tous les repères
numbers are changed. sont modifiés.

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70

20

50

40

80

90

60

Figure 1 – SR8 LIFE RAFT PACKED


RADEAU SR8 CONDITIONNE

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Fig. Item Manufacturer Airline Nomenclature Usage Units per


No. Part number Part number Code assy
Fig. Rep. Référence Référence Désignation Valid. Qté par
Fabricant comp. aérienne 1234567 ens.
1
-001A 245901-0 SR8 LIFE RAFT ....................................... REF
RADEAU SR8
-010A 219751-0 LIFE RAFT EQUIPPED......(See Fig.2) 1
RADEAU EQUIPE
020A 216734-0 CARRYING BAG ................................... 1
SAC DE TRANSPORT
-030A 219386-0 JAR OPS3 SURVIVAL KIT..(See Fig.4) 1
TROUSSE JAR OPS3
040A 210101-0 INFLATION HANDLE ............................ 1
POIGNEE DE GONFLAGE
050A 214080-0 ATTACHMENT STRAP ......................... 2
SANGLE DE BRELAGE
060A 078268 “INSTRUCTIONS” LABEL..................... 1
ETIQUETTE D’INSTRUCTIONS
070A 209976-0 “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS” LABEL 1
ETIQUETTE « MODE D’EMPLOI »
080A 979017 GUARANTEE SEAL .............................. 1
SCEAU DE GARANTIE
90A 954030 SELF-LOCKING SNAP HOOK ............. 1
MOUSQUETON AUTO-VERROUILLANT
-100A 919075 CORD R6210 A665 BOBBIN 100m...... AR
DRISSE R6210 A665 BOBINE 100m
-110A 919018 CORD R708 A330 BOBBIN 100m ........ AR
DRISSE R708 A330 BOBINE 100m
-120A 919012 CORD R721-717 A805 BOBBIN 100m. AR
DRISSE R721-717 A805 BOBINE 100m
-130A 919013 CORD R6107 A665 BOBBIN 100m...... AR
DRISSE R6107 A665 BOBINE 100m
-140A 919009 CORD R6301 A805 BOBBIN 100m...... AR
DRISSE R6301 A805 BOBINE 100m

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No. Part number Part number Code assy
Fig. Rep. Référence Référence Désignation Valid. Qté par
Fabricant comp. aérienne 1234567 ens.
1
-150A 919042 CORD R6301 A805 BOBBIN 100m...... AR
DRISSE R6301 A805 BOBINE 100m
-160A 919079 ROPE DR016 A665 BOBBIN 100m.... AR
CORDE DR016 A665 BOBINE 100m
-170A 02002 THREAD R65 OR R80 A050 BOBBIN AR
250g ......................................................
FIL R65 OU R80 A050 BOBINE 250g

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20

150

120
70 10

60
160
100

280 140
120

90
130

30 110
105
80

Figure 2 – LIFE RAFT EQUIPPED (1/2)


RADEAU ÉQUIPÉ

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Fig. Item Manufacturer Airline Nomenclature Usage Units per


No. Part number Part number Code assy
Fig. Rep. Référence Référence Désignation Valid. Qté par
Fabricant comp. aérienne 1234567 ens.
2
-001A 219751-0 LIFE RAFT EQUIPPED ............................ REF
RADEAU EQUIPE
010A 219801-0 BARE STRUCTURE.............................. 1
STRUCTURE NUE
020A 992580 LIGHT .................................................... 1
LAMPE FIXE
030A 077848 FLOATING KNIFE ................................. 1
COUTEAU FLOTTANT
-040A 077521 FLOATING RING................................... 1
ANNEAU FLOTTANT
-050A 070619 ELASTIC................................................ 5
ELASTIQUE DE LOVAGE
060A 216775-0 SEA ANCHOR ....................................... 1
CONE ANCRE
070A 01684 SWIVEL 700 daN .................................. 1
EMERILLON 700 daN
080A 216878-0 BOARDING LADDER............................ 1
ECHELLE
90A 216833-0 “SURVIVAL RULES” LABEL................. 1
ETIQUETTE «CONSEILS DE SURVIE»
100A 219833-0 CYLINDER 4.67L “219734” 1
PACKED .............................(See Fig.3)
BOUTEILLE 4,67L « 219734 » COND
110A 214495-0 SEAL 55589........................................... 2
JOINT 55589
120A 153126 HOSE..................................................... 1
TUYAUTERIE
130A 212722-0 TEE UNION ........................................... 1
RACCORD EN TE
140A 209803-0 WASHER ............................................... 2
RONDELLE

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Detail
Détail

250 270

260

See Detail
Voir Détail

20
280

290

Figure 2 – LIFE RAFT EQUIPPED (2/2)


RADEAU EQUIPE

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Fig. Item Manufacturer Airline Nomenclature Usage Units per


No. Part number Part number Code assy
Fig. Rep. Référence Référence Désignation Valid. Qté par
Fabricant comp. aérienne 1234567 ens.
2
150A 212710-0 INFLATION INLET PROTECTOR......... 1
PROTECTEUR DE PRISE
160A 153159 INFLATION VALVE PROTECTOR ....... 1
PROTECTEUR DE TETE
-170A 216110-0 BARE BAG ............................................ 1
TROUSSE NUE
-180A 962095 BELLOWS 0.7 l ..................................... 1
SOUFFLET 0,7 l
-190A 076820 BAILER .................................................. 1
ECOPE TRIANGULAIRE
-200A 073975 SPONGE ............................................... 1
EPONGE
-210A 991087 RAINWATER COLLECTION POUCH .. 1
POCHE DE RECUPERATION D’EAU
-220A 078237 LARGE SREW IN PLUG ....................... 1
OBTURATEUR GM
-230A 078238 SMALL SCREW IN PLUG..................... 1
OBTURATEUR PM
-240A 219385-0 OAR ..................................................... 2
NAGEOIRE
250A 210101-0 INFLATION HANDLE .......................... 1
POIGNEE DE GONFLAGE
260A 954003 THIMBLE ............................................. 1
COSSE COEUR
270A 954069 SNAPHOOK ........................................ 1
MOUSQUETON
280A 992578 FLASH LIGHT...................................... 1
LAMPE FLASH
290A 992579 BATTERY FOR FLASH LIGHT........... 1
BATTERIE POUR LAMPE FLASH

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No. Part number Part number Code assy
Fig. Rep. Référence Référence Désignation Valid. Qté par
Fabricant comp. aérienne 1234567 ens.
2
-300A 02004 THREAD R71 OR R75 A050 AR
FIL R71 OU R75 A050
-310A 919031 STRAP M11213-8 RO, BOBBIN 100m. AR
SANGLE M11213-8 RO, BOBINE 100m
-320A 919029 ROPE DR015 A110 BOBBIN 100m.... AR
CORDE DR015 A110 BOBINE 100m

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30

10

20

Figure 3 – CYLINDER 4.67 l


BOUTEILLE 4,67 l

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Fig. Item Manufacturer Airline Nomenclature Usage Units per


No. Part number Part number Code assy
Fig. Rep. Référence Référence Désignation Valid. Qté par
Fabricant comp. aérienne 1234567 ens.
3
-001A 219833-0 CYLINDER 4.67L “219734” PACKED ..... 1
BOUTEILLE 4,67L « 219734 » COND
010A 219734-0 CYLINDER 4.67L ................................. NP
BOUTEILLE 4,67L
020A 213027-0 WARNING FLAG................................... 1
FLAMME DE SECURITE
030A STB TRANSPORT BOX................................ 1
CAISSE DE TRANSPORT

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No. Part number Part number Code assy
Fig. Rep. Référence Référence Désignation Valid. Qté par
Fabricant comp. aérienne 1234567 ens.
4
-001A 219386-0 JAR OPS3 SURVIVAL KIT....................... REF
TROUSSE JAR OPS3
-010A 991065 WATER BAG........................................ 5
SACHET D’EAU
-020A 991054 PEN FLARE KIT..................................... 1
STYLO LANCE FUSEES

-030A 992249 WATERPROOF TORCH ...................... 1


TORCHE ETANCHE

-040A 218543-0 FIRST-AID KIT ....................................... 1


TROUSSE MEDICALE

-050A 214392-0 SIGNALLING MIRROR.......................... 1


MIROIR DE SIGNALISATION

-060A 991008 FLAT WHISTLE ..................................... 1


SIFFLET PLAT

-070A 50515 “SEA SURVIVAL” GUIDE ...................... 1


NOTICE DE SURVIE MER

-080A 991062 DESALTING KIT .................................... 1


DESSALINATEUR

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REPERTOIRE ALPHANUMERIQUE

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Part number Airline part number Figure - Item TTL REQ.


Référence Fabricant Référence comp. aérienne Figure - Repère Qté par
repère

01684 2 070A 1
02002 1 -170A AR
02002 2 -300A 2
02004 2 -310A AR
50515 4 -070A 1
070619 2 -050A 5
073975 2 -200A 1
076820 2 -190A 1
077521 2 040A 1
077848 2 030A 1
078237 2 -220A 1
078238 2 -230A 1
078268 1 060A 1
153126 2 120A 1
153159 2 160A 1
209803-0 2 140A 2
209976-0 1 070A 1
210101-0 1 040A 1
210101-0 2 250A 1
212710-0 2 150A 1
212722-0 2 130A 1
213027-0 3 020A 1
214080-0 1 050A 2
214392-0 4 -050A 1
214495-0 2 110A 2
216110-0 2 -170A 1
216734-0 1 020A 1
216775-0 2 060A 1
216833-0 2 090A 1
216878-0 2 080A 1

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Part number Airline part number Figure - Item TTL REQ.


Référence Fabricant Référence comp. aérienne Figure - Repère Qté par
repère

STB 3 030A 1
218543-0 4 -040A 1
219385-0 2 -240A 2
219386-0 1 -030A 1
219386-0 4 -001A REF
219734-0 3 010A NP
219751-0 1 -010A 1
219751-0 2 -001A REF
219801-0 2 010A 1
219833-0 2 100A 1
219833-0 3 -001A REF
245901-0 1 -001A REF
919009 1 -140A AR
919012 1 -120A AR
919013 1 -130A AR
919018 1 -110A AR
919029 2 -330A AR
919031 2 -320A AR
919042 1 -150A AR
919075 1 -100A AR
919079 1 -160A AR
954003 2 260A 1
954030 1 090A 1
954069 2 270A 1
962095 2 -180A 1
979017 1 080A 1
991008 4 -060A 1
991054 4 -020A 1
991062 4 -080A 1
991065 4 -010A 5

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Référence Fabricant Référence comp. aérienne Figure - Repère Qté par
repère

991087 2 -210A 1
992249 4 -030A 1
992578 2 280A 1
992579 2 290A 1
992580 2 020A 1

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APPENDIX 1
FOLDING PROCEDURE

1. Introduction
This document describes the packing of SR8 life raft (P/N 245901- ).
The common assembly and preparation operations to be carried out before this final packing
are described in the “assembly (including storage)” section.
Before any assembly, make sure that the sub-assemblies to be packed have actually been
checked.

2. Configuration

A. Sub-assemblies to be packed
1 carrying bag (P/N 216734-*);
1 inflation handle (P/N 210101-*);
2 attachment straps (P/N 214080-*);
1 “Operating instructions” label (P/N 209976-*);
1 “Instructions” label (P/N 078268);
1 guarantee seal (P/N 979017);
1 snap hook (P/N 954030).

B. Ingredients and components


Talc powder;
Black PVC adhesive tape (width : 19 mm);
Elastic (P/N 070619);
Cord R6107 A665 (P/N 919013);
Thread R65 or R80 A050 (P/N 02002).

C. Tooling
2 tightening straps (P/N 212685-*);
4 retaining straps (P/N 214583-*);
1 inflating/deflating tool (P/N 215148-*);
1 workshop folding kit (plated/ blunt nose, shot bags, thread puller);
1 vacuum pump;
1 packing tool.

Corresponds to the final applicable modification suffix

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3. Preparation

A. Folding the sea anchor


Fit 2 elastics against the internal grab strap using “LH” knots (Detail B);
Coil the sea anchor (Detail A) and insert it into the two elastics;
Hold the vee of the sea anchor and the end of the line onto the external grab strap with
turns of R65 or R80 A050 thread tied by one “S” + “L” knot.

Lay the sea anchor out flat on a table.

Fold it along the gores.

Arrange the rigging lines on the folded


canopy and roll together.

Detail A

1. Sea anchor
2. Elastics fitted onto the internal grab 1
strap with “LH” knots
3. Sea anchor line 2
4. External grab strap
5. Vee of the sea anchor
6. Pass through the canopy door
7. Turns of thread R65 or R80 A050 tied
off by “S” + “L” knot
7
6

3
4

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B. Connecting the internal light


Cut a piece of cord R6107 A665;
Connect the internal light switch to the arch patch without tension. Secure with a “B” + “O”
knot. (Figure 1)

Patch Cord R6107 A665

“B” + “O” knot

Figure 1 – Fitting the internal light

C. Preparing the life raft


Put the plugs on the rainwater collection gutters;
Apply plenty of talc to the interior of the life raft, the interior and exterior of the water
pouches, and to the exterior of the canopy;
Open the canopy and fix it with the provided straps using “R” knots.

D. Fitting the inflation cylinder (Figure 2)


Ensure that the cylinder is serviceable and has its warning flag in place (see “CHECK” section).
Deflate the structure;
Make a mark on the cylinder cover 40 mm from the junction of the life raft and the cylinder
cover (see detail A).
Slide the inflation cylinder into the cover. Centre the cylinder lengthwise in the cover;
Fix the cover onto the cylinder by lacing with cord R6210 A665. Make an “R” knot and tie
the cord ends around the neck of the cylinder by one “R” + “L” knot;
NOTE : When lacing, orient the cylinder in order to align the hose with the mark on the cover.
Install the inflation valve protector, not passing the triggering cable through the hole. Tie
with an “S” + “L” knot using cord R6107 A665;
Install the inflation inlet protector onto the tee union. Proceed to a cross-lacing using cord
R6107 A665. Make an “R” + “L” knot and wrap the thread ends with adhesive tape.

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2 1

3
5
7 6

Detail A

Hose

Float

1 Inflation inlet protector 40 mm


2 R6107 A665 cord
”R“ + “L” knot
3 Inflation valve protector
4 R6107 A665 cord
”S“ + “L” knot
5 R6210 A665 cord
”R” + “L” knot
6 R6210 A665 cord
”R” knot
7 Cylinder
8 Cylinder cover

Figure 2 – Fitting the inflation cylinder

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E. Laying the life raft out flat (Figure 3)


Deflate the lower float by means of the deflating tool. Extend it flat on the floor (Detail A);

Detail A

Carry out the same operation for the upper float (Detail B);

Detail B

Ensure that the sea anchor attachment line has been placed between the two floats;
Position the manual inflating/deflating valves so that they are flat;
After complete exhaustion of all the floats, put the protector back onto the manual
inflating/deflating valves. Check that all the components are completely flat;
Flatten out the canopy.

Access ramp

“R” knot

Cylinder
Boarding ladder

Figure 3 – Laying the life raft out flat

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F. Connecting the battery of the external flash light (Figure 4)


Attach the battery switch as close as possible to the upper Xbox stitch of the arch grab handle
with 100 mm of cord R6107 A665. Secure with a “B” + “O” knot.
Position the battery along the survival kit end.
CAUTION : THE CORD LENGTH MUST BE SHORT ENOUGH TO ALLOW
DISCONNECTION DURING THE LIFE RAFT INFLATION.

Cord R6107 A665


“B” + “O” knot

Survival kit

Battery

100 mm

Figure 4 – Connecting the battery of the external flash light

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4. Folding the life raft


Fold back the access ramp flat onto the life raft and put the boarding ladder between the two
floats (Figure 5);

Access ramp

Boarding ladder
Figure 5 – Folding the life raft

Make a fold 150 mm away from the cylinder bottom (Figure 6);
Place the life raft/ aircraft attachment line between the floats up to the cylinder inflation valve;

150mm

Cylinder

Figure 6 – Folding the life raft (cont’d)

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Make a second fold to obtain a 730-mm fold (Figure 7);

730 mm

Figure 7 – Folding the life raft (cont’d)

Fold the other end of the life raft to obtain a 750-mm fold (Figure 8);

750 mm

Figure 8 – Folding the life raft (cont’d)

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Fold back the end of the life raft to obtain a 750-mm fold (Figure 9);

Figure 9 – Folding the life raft (cont’d)

Maintain the life raft with four retaining straps (Figure 10);

Retaining straps

Figure 10 – Folding the life raft (cont’d)

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Turn over the life raft (Figure 11);

Figure 11 – Folding the life raft (cont’d)

To make the life raft match the required volume, use a packing tool (dimensions: 400x750 mm):
Arrange both tightening straps at the bottom of the tool so that they are at right angles to
the cylinder.
Put the life raft inside the tool making accordion pleats of 350 mm (Figure 12).
Position the component bag along the cylinder at the first pleat.
CAUTION : REMOVE THE 4 RETAINING STRAPS DURING THE FOLDING.
COUNT DOWN THE SHOT BAGS.

Fold back the remainder


under the last fold

350 mm

Component bag
Cylinder

Figure 12 – Folding the life raft (cont’d)

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Position the 2 tightening straps on the cylinder and tighten in order to obtain a compact and
cylindrical pack (Figure 13);

Tightening straps

Figure 13 – Folding the life raft (cont’d)

Place the 2 attachment straps on the cylinder (Figure 14);


Attach the attachment straps by one turn of R721-717 A805 breakaway cord. Tie with one “S”
+ “L” knot (Figure 14).
CAUTION : REMOVE BOTH TEMPORARY TIGHTENING STRAPS.

R721-717 A805
breakaway cord
”S” + “L” knot
Attachment straps

Figure 14 – Folding the life raft (cont’d)

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5. Packing the life raft (Figure 15)


Remove the warning flag from the cylinder inflation valve.
CAUTION : TAKE CARE NOT TO TRIGGER THE CABLE.
Place the life raft into the carrying bag, cylinder turned down and inflation valve turned towards the
flap.

Carrying bag

Life raft/ aircraft Inflation valve


attachment line

Coiling flap

Figure 15 – Packing the life raft

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A. Connections between the life raft and the carrying bag (Figure 16):
Cut 6500 mm of rope DR016 A665 and attach one end of the rope to the life raft/ aircraft
attachment line with one “B” + “O” knot.

Attach the other end of the attachment rope to the snap hook with a finger-trap loop (detail B).
The final length of the attachment rope must be 6100 mm minimum.

Pass a piece of cord R6210 A665 through the eyelet on the “Instructions” label (5) and attach it
to the loop of the attachment line on the snap hook (6) with one “R” + “L” knot.

4600 ±50 mm from the snap hook, make a 50-mm flat loop tied with one “L” knot (point C).

Cut the life raft/ aircraft attachment line 800 ± 50 mm from the snap hook.

Make a “B” + “O” knot at each end of the line (detail A).

Make 3 turns of cord R708 A330 (detail A) over 100 ± 50 mm in each end loop. Tie with one “B”
+ “O” knot. Make a telltale loop (9): pass cord R708 A330 through the end loop on the life raft
side. Tie with one “R” + “L” knot.

Coil the life raft/ aircraft attachment line between the elastics (4) provided on the coiling flap (7),
letting a piece of line stick out of the flap.

Take approx. 360 mm of R6301 A805 cord and attach it to the loop on the triggering cable (2)
with one “B” + “O” knot (point A).

Make one 50-mm flat loop tied with one “L” knot (point B). It must be 200 mm front point A.

Slide the other end of the cord through the slit provided in the bag. Attach it to point C with one
“B” + “O” knot. Distance between point B and point C must be as short as possible.

Pass the loop of the R6301 A805 cord through the tab of the inflation handle (8) and make one
“LH” knot.

Place the inflation handle on the Velcro straps provided for this purpose on the bag.

Close the carrying bag using the zip fastener.

Close the coiling flap using the Velcro fasteners.

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Detail A

9 “R” + “L” knot


“B” + “O” knot

“B” + “O” knot

3 turns of
R708 A330
1 8

”LH” knot
Point A
“B” + “O” knot Point B
“L” knot

3 R6301 A450
”B” + “O” knot
Point C
“L” knot

4
Detail A

Detail B
R6210 A665
7 “R” + “L” knot

1. Life raft/aircraft attachment line


Detail B
(dimensions in mm) 2. Cylinder triggering cable
5 3. Slit
100 mini. 10 to 20 10 to 20 40 4. Elastic
5. “Instructions” label
6. Snap hook
7. Coiling flap
8. Inflation handle
9. Telltale loop
Figure 16 - Connections

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B. Final packing (Figure 17, figure 18)


Block the zip fastener slide (5) onto the bag patch using one turn of R721-717 A805 cord (1).
Tie with one “S” + “HH” knot (2).
Place the lead seal (3) onto the end of the cord.
Block the lead seal with one “R” + “L” knot (4).

1
5
2
1. 1 turn of R721-717 A805 cord
2. “S” + “HH” knot
3
3. Lead seal
4. “R” + “L” knot
4 5. Slide

Figure 17 – Final packing

Make a 200 0100 mm loop of R6107 A665 cord.


Attach this piece of cord to the “Operating instructions” label with one “LH” knot
Attach the cord to one of the two handles with one “R” + “L” knot.

100
“LH” knot 200 0 mm

“R” + “L” knot


“Operating
instructions” label

Figure 18 – “Operating instructions” label

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