Anti-Exposure Suits Flashcards
What water temperature is used as a cutoff to determine weather poopy suits are needed
50 F
What problem may arise if an aircrew is immersed in water below 92 F
hypothermia
How many sizes does the CWU-16/P come in
one size fits all
Where on the aircraft would you find the CWU-16/P
positioned onboard the multiplace nonejection seat
What must an aircrew member do after donning the CWU-16/P but prior to exiting the aircraft
burp the suit
How many sizes does the CWU-74/P come in
12
How do you size the CWU-74/P
height, weight, and chest measurements
How do you temporarily store CWU-74/P suits
60-75 F, wood/plastic hangers, away from concentrations of ozone, and away from acids, petroleum, oil, and lubricants
What is the position of the chest and relief portal slide fasteners, respectively, during storage on the CWU-74/P
chest zipper closed to a point 3-4 in from seal block
relief portal completely closed
Whats the diffrence between the CWU-86/P and the CWU-87/P
86- unisex
87- female
What are the recommendations to achieve the most protection with poopie suits
wear everything, the recommendations are: “below 50 deg F” have been verified to provide a max of 2 hours protection in 45 deg F water temp without a life raft and/or 32 deg F water temp with a raft
What is the service life of the anti exposure suit coverall
12 years from DOM
Whats the difference between rips and tears
rips- lines
small: up to 1 in
large: up to 10 in
tears- L or T shaped
small: up to 1 inch long with 1/2 inch long cross wise cut
large: less than 7 inches long with 1/2 inch long cross wise cut
What aircraft primarily uses the CWU-74/P
ejection style
What does an aircrew members survival time depend on in water temperatures above 70 F
degree of immersion, fatigue factor, and swimming ability
