? 4 Flashcards
What are the purpose of the ballast bags on the one man?
Stabilize boarding.
How is the floor inflated on the one man raft?
Oral inflation.
How is the oral inflation tube on the one man flotation tube identified?
Its either solid red or has red tape on it.
What is the purpose of the spray shield?
Protect from elements.
What is the required torque value for securing the CO2 bottle to the one man?
50-60 in/lbs.
When a one man is function tested what is the appx. time that the raft should inflate to its designed shape and size?
30 sec.
When performing a buoyancy tube twist check, what size blocks are used and where are they positioned?
3.5 in diagonally.
When inflating a spray shield on a life raft, what PSI must you ensure the air source does not exceed?
5 PSI.
What is the minimum and maximum time an inflated one man can sit during a leakage test?
6 and 8 hours.
When figuring corrected pressure which number is added or subtracted to the final pressure reading for each 1 degree F change in temp.?
.031
One a one man what size lettering should be marked on the raft to annotate the date inspected?
1/4-1/2 in.
The purpose of securing the sea anchor on the bow is what?
Prevent the bow from raising during boarding.
What is the purpose of the adapter clip used with the one man?
Prevents inadvertent release of the swag ball.
What is the purpose of the diffuser on a multi place raft?
Break up direct blast of CO2
What is used to inflate the 25 man raft?
Compressed air augmented by ambient air.