Block 11 Phase III - Aircrew Survival Equipment

Question 1

What survival equipment is on the P-8A for emergencies and how many of each?

Answer 1

Life vests (determined by crew size)
12 man life rafts (2).
Crash axe (1)
fixed oxygen tanks (19)
portable oxygen tanks (5)
mini oxygen tanks (1)
first aid kit (2)
fire extinguisher (6)
Emergency Destruct Kit (1)

Question 2

How many fire suppresion equipment and what type located internally?

Answer 2

6. Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) and PKP.

Question 3

How many fire suppresion equipment and what type located externally?

Answer 3

Each Engine FIre Extinguisher System consists of:
2x Engine Fire Bottles
2x Engine Fire Switches
2x Bottle Discharge Lights
1x EXT TEST switch

Question 4

Where is cargo loaded and in what configuration?

Answer 4

loaded in a designated area aft of the sonobuoy storage rack. Secured by cargo net.

Question 5

Dry Bay Fire Protection System?

Answer 5

12 Fire Protection Control Units located in fuselage