Raft Equipment (Ditching)

Question 1

INFLATION VALVES

Answer 1

Used in conjunction with inflation pump to control buoyancy of raft.

Question 2

RAFT KNIFE

Answer 2

Used to cut mooring line, thus freeing rough from aircraft

Question 3

MOORING LINE

Answer 3

Used to secure raft to the aircraft. Must be cut as soon as possible after boarding.

Question 4

SEA ANCHOR

Answer 4

Used to reduce drift.

Question 5

CANOPY SUPPORTS

Answer 5

Used to keep canopy raised.

Question 6

LIFE LINES

Answer 6

May be used by survivors to hold onto raft to keep themselves buoyant in the event the raft is filled to capacity.

Question 7

INFLATION PUMP

Answer 7

Used to add air in the raft tubes.

Question 8

ASPIRATORS

Answer 8

Allows outside air to combine with inflation bottle air to inflate raft.

Question 9

HEAVING RING & LINE

Answer 9

Used to rescue survivors from the water

Question 10

RAFT LOCATOR LIGHT

Answer 10

Used to aid an air rescue in darkness and also help survivors Find the raft.

Question 11

BOARDING STATION

Answer 11

Equipped with stirrups and handholds to assist in boarding survivors from the water.

Question 12

CANOPY

Answer 12

Used to protect survivors from exposure to the elements. Hot or cold.