LRU-16/P

Question 1

How is the canopy on the one man raft closed?

Answer 1

Hook and pile.

Question 2

How is the oral inflation assembly for the inflation tube identified?

Answer 2

Its either solid red or has red tape around it.

Question 3

Where is the sea anchor?

Answer 3

At the bow.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the sea anchor?

Answer 4

Prevent oscillation, stabilize, and slow drift.

Question 5

What are the five tasks involved when preforming life raft inspections?

Answer 5

Screening inspection, functional test, leak test, inflation assembly inspection, and records updating.

Question 6

What should you do prior to actually beginning any inspection of a life raft?

Answer 6

Check TO and forms to know what inspection is needed.

Question 7

Which cleaning material is preferred for the LRU-16/P?

Answer 7

Knight spray nine.

Question 8

When may an overcharged cylinder be used for a functional test?

Answer 8

Never.

Question 9

How often is the functional test performed?

Answer 9

Every 4th inspection cycle.

Question 10

How often should a leakage test and all other inspection tasks be performed?

Answer 10

On issue and every inspection cycle there after.

Question 11

What is the ideal climate for storage of the LRU-16/P?

Answer 11

75 degrees, 60%.

Question 12

To what pressure is the LRU-16/P inflated to for a leak test?

Answer 12

2.5 PSI

Question 13

What is the max time allowed to inflate the LRU-16/P using an OSHA approved air nozzle with 40 PSI?

Answer 13

2min30sec

Question 14

Describe how to inflate the floor ans spray shield.

Answer 14

Compressed air not the exceed 5 PSI. Inflate the floor to .5 PSI and the shield until it dimples.

Question 15

What is the min and max time the LRU-16/P can sit during a leak test?

Answer 15

Min:6 Max:8 hours

Question 16

Describe the areas of the raft you dust with talc.

Answer 16

The raft between the seams and cracks. (crotch)

Question 17

What special item must you use to deflate the spray shield on the LRU-16/P life raft?

Answer 17

Adjustable vacuum adapter.

Question 18

How do you remove all air from the compartments of the LRU-16/P?

Answer 18

Roll the raft.

Question 19

How do you annotate the inspection date and activity on the CO2 cylinder?

Answer 19

2X3 in piece of fiberglass tape.

Question 20

Where do you stencil the date, activity, and type of inspection on the raft?

Answer 20

Underneath starting at bow.

Question 21

What size hanks are used for the sea anchor line?

Answer 21

Appx. 8in.

Question 22

What determines the method for folding a one man raft?

Answer 22

The type of survival kit container used.

Question 23

What is used to allow the one man raft to breathe at altitude?

Answer 23

Universal adapter.

Question 24

What is the purpose of the adapter clip?

Answer 24

Prevent inadvertent release of the swag ball.

Question 25

WHat is the purpose of the ballast bags?

Answer 25

Stabilize boarding

Question 26

How is the floor inflated?

Answer 26

Orally.

Question 27

What is the torque value for the CO2 cylinder?

Answer 27

50-60in lbs

Question 28

How long should it take to inflate to desired size?

Answer 28

30sec.

Question 29

What size blocks are used and how are they positioned for a buoyancy tube twist check?

Answer 29

3.5in diagonally.

Question 30

When inflating the spray shield what is the max pressure?

Answer 30

5PSI

Question 31

What is the min and max time it can stay inflated during a leak test?

Answer 31

6 & 8 hrs

Question 32

When figuring corrected pressure which number is added or subtracted to the final pressure reading for each 1 degree F change in temp?

Answer 32

.031

Question 33

What size lettering for annotating inspection?

Answer 33

1/4-1/2 in

Question 34

What is the purpose for securing the sea anchor to the one man life raft?

Answer 34

Prevent bow from rising during boarding.

Question 35

What is the purpose of the adapter clip?

Answer 35

Prevent inadvertent release of the swag ball.