Survival Equipment (PG310) Flashcards
1
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What is the normal and overload capacity of the LRU-25/A crew raft?
A
Normal capacity is six persons and overload capacity is nine persons.
2
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How long does it take for the LRU-25/A to inflate?
A
Inflation time is 60 seconds.
3
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What aircraft use the LRU-25/A crew raft?
A
H-60, H-65, and C-144 aircraft.
4
Q
How is the canopy of the LRU-25/A supported?
A
By an arch tube that inflates using internal relief valves.
5
Q
What is the purpose of the bottom tube’s ballasting system in the LRU-25/A?
A
To provide stability in the water.
6
Q
What are the inspection intervals for the LRU-25/A crew raft?
A
Leak test every 360 days; functional test every third leak test or every 36 months.
7
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What pressure does the external relief valve of the LRU-25/A operate at?
A
Approximately 3.2 PSIG.
8
Q
How much CO2 is used in the LRU-25/A inflation assembly?
A
2.20 pounds of CO2 and 1.7 pounds of N2.
9
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What is the inflation pull force range for the LRU-25/A?
A
6 to 15 pounds.
10
Q
What type of material is used for the LRU-25/A’s canopy?
A
Lightweight urethane-coated nylon.
11
Q
What liferaft is used as the HC-130 wing raft?
A
LRU-33/A.
12
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How many people can the LRU-33/A accommodate under normal and overload conditions?
A
20 persons normally, 30 persons in overload.
13
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What is the inflation time for the LRU-33/A?
A
30 seconds.
14
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What material is the LRU-33/A made from?
A
Yellow urethane-coated nylon.
15
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What is the operating pressure of the LRU-33/A at 70°F?
A
1.5 to 3.6 PSIG.
16
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What is the function of the canopy arch tube on the LRU-33/A?
A
To support the canopy and prevent collapse.
17
Q
What is the weight and buoyancy of the RSLR-1 liferaft?
A
Weighs 7 pounds and provides 180 pounds of buoyancy.
18
Q
What aircraft uses the RSLR-1 liferaft?
A
Rotary wing aircraft for deployment to rescue swimmers.
19
Q
What liferaft uses RF welding for seam construction?
A
RSLR-1.
20
Q
How is the POD-8 liferaft constructed?
A
210 denier nylon, polyurethane double-coated fabric.
21
Q
What is the buoyancy per person provided by the POD-8?
A
Over 200 pounds per person.
22
Q
What system consists of three containers, including two POD-8 rafts?
A
ASRK-16.
23
Q
What liferaft is used for mass rescue operations from a helicopter?
A
MRO 20-person liferaft.
24
Q
How often are MRO liferafts repacked by the manufacturer?
A
Every 5 years.
25
What is the minimum buoyancy provided by the MD1127 vest?
35 pounds.
26
What is the weight of the MD1127 vest with inflation cylinder?
2.2 pounds.
27
What identifies the MD1127 CO2 inflation pull lanyard?
Five red plastic beads.
28
What material is the outer shell of the MD1127 made of?
6-ounce Nomex®.
29
What vest is designed for constant wear on fixed wing aircraft?
LPU-26/P.
30
What is the buoyancy of the LPU-26/P?
22 pounds minimum.
31
What system uses Nomex® mesh for the vest casing?
LPU-26/P.
32
What is the maximum inspection interval for LPU-26/P leak tests?
180 days.
33
What is the buoyancy of the LPU-27/FW vest?
44 pounds.
34
How many MOLLE pockets are on the LPU-27/FW vest?
Four.
35
What is the buoyancy of the LPU-27/PE survival vest?
65 pounds.
36
How is the SEAS-1 inspected on LPU-27/PE vests?
Check external damage, mouthpiece, pressure gauge, and contamination.
37
What is the flotation system used in the LPU-27/PEG vest?
Tactical Flotation Support System (TFSS).
38
How is inflation activated in the LPU-27/PEG vest?
Manual pull handles on each side and oral inflation valves.
39
What is the buoyancy provided by the LPU-27/PEG at the surface?
80 pounds.
40
What vest uses a neoprene collar and 420-denier nylon cloth for flotation casing?
NCR survival vest.
41
What vest is used for AUF missions?
LPU-27/PEG.
42
What material is used for the TRITON harness flotation bladder?
210-denier nylon with urethane coating.
43
What is the buoyancy of the TRITON harness?
Up to 35 pounds.
44
What is the MRP-10?
A 10-person, dual-chamber mass rescue platform.
45
How much does the MRP-10 weigh?
37 pounds.
46
What is the floor area of the MRP-10 when deployed?
37.7 square feet.
47
What equipment is included with the MRP-10?
Locator lights, sea anchor, heaving ring, knife, bag, whistle, flashlight, pump, and repair clamps.
48
How often must TRITON harnesses undergo leak testing?
Every 180 days.
49
What is the breaking limit of TRITON's V-Ring hardware?
10,000 pounds.
50
What type of canopy does the LRU-25/A crew raft feature?
A self-erecting canopy.
51
What is the volume of the LRU-25/A raft?
26.8 cubic feet.
52
What is the operating pressure range of the LRU-25/A?
1.3 to 4.7 PSIG.
53
What type of valves are used for inflation/deflation on the LRU-25/A?
Spring-loaded poppet-type valves.
54
Where is the righting strap located on the LRU-25/A?
Near the inflation assembly on the bottom of the liferaft.
55
What type of light system is integrated into the LRU-25/A?
Water-activated internal light system.
56
How is overpressure managed in the LRU-25/A?
With internal and external spring-loaded relief valves.
57
What is the rupture pressure for the LRU-25/A CO2 cylinder?
4,500 to 4,900 PSIG.
58
How often must the CO2 cylinder on the LRU-25/A be hydrostatically tested?
Every 5 years (60 months).
59
What is the service life of the LRU-25/A cylinder?
15 years or 3 hydrostatic tests.
60
What is the purpose of the heaving ring and line on the LRU-25/A?
To aid in rescuing persons unable to reach the raft.
61
What materials are lifelines on the LRU-25/A made from?
1-inch wide webbing.
62
What provides raft orientation control for the LRU-25/A?
A cone-shaped sea anchor.
63
What material is used for the LRU-25/A carrying case?
Urethane-coated nylon.
64
How is the boarding ramp of the LRU-25/A inflated?
Via a separate air-holding chamber with an internal relief valve.
65
What is the floor of the LRU-25/A made of?
A noninflatable insulated material suspended below the bottom tube.
66
How is air pressure increased in the LRU-25/A tubes?
By inserting and pumping a manual inflation adapter.
67
What is the primary construction shape of the LRU-25/A tubes?
Hexagonal.
68
What ensures upright inflation of the LRU-33/A liferaft?
The canopy support tube.
69
How is pressure equalized in the LRU-33/A flotation tubes?
Check valves prevent cross-flow between tubes.
70
What supports the canopy in the LRU-33/A?
The top tube's arch tube.
71
What is the foam fabric floor in the LRU-33/A for?
To provide insulation and hypothermia protection.
72
What size is the LPU-26/P survival vest?
One size fits all.
73
How is the LPU-26/P secured to the wearer?
With a slide fastener and adjustable belt assembly.
74
What material is used in the LPU-27/FW casing?
Nomex®/Kevlar® hybrid cloth.
75
What mounting system is used for LPU-27/FW pockets?
MOLLE system.
76
What is the CO2 cartridge size for the LPU-27/FW?
One 40-gram CO2 cartridge.
77
How many pounds of buoyancy does the LPU-27/PEG provide at 33 feet?
45 pounds.
78
What is the weight of the LPU-27/PE vest including equipment?
12.5 pounds.
79
What identifies the LPU-27/PE CO2 pull lanyard?
Ten black, 1/2-inch diameter plastic beads.
80
How is the flotation collar attached to the LPU-27/PE vest?
With four bayonet fittings and two pull-the-dot snaps.
81
How is the LPU-27/PEG vest secured to the wearer?
With a chest strap and leg straps.
82
What material is the bladder of the NCR vest made of?
Heavy-duty, puncture- and abrasion-resistant nylon.
83
What identifies the inflation lanyard of the NCR vest?
Four red beads.
84
How much buoyancy does the NCR survival vest provide?
Approximately 35 pounds.
85
How much does the TRITON/TRITON II harness weigh?
Approximately 9.5 pounds.
86
What is the load-bearing breaking strength of TRITON Type 13 webbing?
7,000 pounds.
87
What is the inspection frequency for the TRITON flotation bladder?
Every 180 days.
88
How often is a functional test required for the TRITON harness?
Every 24 months.
89
What is the buoyancy provided by the TRITON bladder?
Up to 35 pounds.
90
What is the weight and buoyancy of the MRP-10?
37 pounds and 1,200 pounds of buoyancy.
91
What are the dimensions of the MRP-10 floor?
9.5 x 9.5 feet.
92
What is the buoyancy tube diameter of the POD-8 liferaft?
15 inches.
93
How many boarding ladders are on the POD-8?
Four.
94
What is the test interval for the POD-8 CO2 cylinders?
Every 3 years (36 months).
95
How many containers are in the ASRK-24?
Five containers.
96
How is the LRU-33/A stored for fitting in the aircraft wing compartment?
In a cradle built from 1- x 4-inch pine shelving.
97
Which liferaft includes an insulated noninflatable floor suspended below the bottom tube?
LRU-25/A crew raft.
98
Which liferaft is packed with a lightweight canopy that can be detached?
LRU-25/A.
99
What liferaft is designated for use in HC-130 aircraft?
LRU-33/A wing raft.
100
What system is used to support the canopy in severe conditions in the LRU-33/A?
The arch tube.
101
Which raft uses a foam fabric floor to provide insulation and protection from hypothermia?
LRU-33/A.
102
What is the purpose of the check valves in the LRU-33/A inflation system?
To prevent air from transferring between flotation tubes.
103
What color band is used on the cylinder pressure gauge of the LRU-33/A inflation assembly?
GO-NO-GO color band.
104
Which raft includes a survival items container as a subsystem?
Both LRU-25/A and LRU-33/A.
105
Which vest includes a signal mirror in its survival equipment?
MD1127.
106
Where is the oral inflation valve located in the MD1127 vest?
Inside the protective collar on the left side.
107
What type of floatation bladder does the MD1127 use?
A dual-chamber inflatable cell with a floating baffle.
108
What does the AV-35 vest use to inflate each chamber?
Two red plastic handles labeled 'JERK TO INFLATE.'
109
What is the buoyancy rating of the AV-35 life vest?
35 pounds for persons 35 pounds and over.
110
What kind of seal packaging is used for AV-35 vests?
Vacuum-sealed at the manufacturer.
111
What inspection is due every 12 months for the AV-35?
Visual inspection.
112
What flotation support system is unique to the LPU-27/PEG vest?
Tactical Flotation Support System (TFSS).
113
What is the unique feature of the LPU-27/PEG for AUF missions?
It uses TFSS instead of a traditional flotation collar.
114
How much buoyancy does the TFSS provide at 15 feet depth?
57 pounds.
115
Which vest includes built-in reflective tape on hoisting loops?
LPU-27/PEG.
116
What material is used for the flotation casing on the LPU-27/PE?
Nomex®.
117
What is the survival vest used only by AUF-trained aircrew?
LPU-27/PEG.
118
How many leg straps does the LPU-27/PEG have?
Two, adjustable with buckles.
119
What type of inflation valve is used in the LPU-27/PEG?
Locking oral inflation valve.
120
Which vest uses Cobra® fittings for securing leg and chest straps?
LPU-27/PE and LPU-27/PEG.
121
Which system uses a 10-inch nylon slide fastener to secure the vest?
LPU-27/PE.
122
What configuration does the NCR survival vest use?
Dual-chamber flotation bladder with mesh body vest.
123
What is the waist adjustability range for the NCR vest?
30 to 48 inches.
124
What is the buoyancy provided by the LPU-27/FW survival vest?
44 pounds.
125
What flotation casing material is used in the LPU-27/FW?
Nomex®/Kevlar® hybrid cloth.
126
How is the LPU-27/FW secured to the wearer?
With slide fastener closure, adjustable belt, and leg straps.
127
What inspection interval applies to all survival vests for leak testing?
Every 180 days.
128
What type of welding is used in the construction of the RSLR-1 raft?
Radio Frequency (RF) welding.
129
What part of the RSLR-1 is inflated using oral inflation valves?
The main inflation tube and canopy tube.
130
What is the purpose of the window in the RSLR-1 canopy?
To provide external visual reference.
131
What is the floor dimension of the RSLR-1 raft?
10 x 4 x 3 inches.
132
What is the purpose of the noninflatable floor in LRU-33/A and LRU-25/A?
To provide insulation and structural support.
133
How many survival rafts are contained in the ASRK-24 kit?
Three POD-8 liferafts.
134
How many containers in the ASRK-24 are waterproof survival bags?
Two.
135
What is the hydrostatic test interval for the POD-8 CO2 cylinders?
Every 3 years (36 months).
136
What configuration allows the POD-8 to be dropped inflated or uninflated?
ADR-8 configuration.
137
What flotation device includes locator lights activated by water?
MRP-10 mass rescue platform.
138
What liferaft system includes four boarding ladders?
POD-8 liferaft.
139
What inflation charge does the LRU-33/A use?
3.06 pounds CO2 and 5.7 pounds N2.
140
How is the inflation valve on the LRU-33/A recharged?
Via a common filler valve; no disassembly needed.
141
What raft includes a 6-inch floating rubber tossing ring?
LRU-25/A.
142
What liferaft must be manually righted using a righting strap if inverted?
LRU-25/A.
143
Which vest must not have its buckles and hardware replaced at unit level?
LPU-27/PEG.
144
What is the flotation bladder inspection interval for the TRITON harness?
Every 180 days.
145
Which liferaft has an overload capacity of 30 persons?
LRU-33/A.
146
What configuration makes the LRU-25/A and LRU-33/A nonreversible?
They are dual-tube, nonreversible liferafts.
147
What type of case holds the LRU-25/A liferaft?
Urethane-coated nylon carrying case.
148
What determines if the LRU-25/A raft needs to be righted?
If it inflates upside down and does not self-right.
149
What shape is the LRU-25/A and LRU-33/A liferaft?
Hexagonal.
150
Which liferaft features a 6-inch floating tossing ring on its heaving line?
LRU-25/A.
151
How does the internal relief valve on the LRU-25/A function?
It directs pressure from the top tube into the arch tube.
152
What component in the LRU-25/A aids boarding from water?
Inflatable boarding ramp.
153
What item in the LRU-25/A prevents drift with respect to wind?
Sea anchor.
154
How is the righting strap used to flip the LRU-25/A?
Pull hand-over-hand while facing the wind and lifting the far side of the raft.
155
What is the rupture pressure of the overpressure disk in the LRU-25/A CO2 cylinder?
4,500 to 4,900 PSIG.
156
Which liferaft uses overlapping carbon filament-reinforced CO2 cylinders?
Both LRU-25/A and LRU-33/A.
157
How is the LRU-33/A raft deployed?
Manually from the aircraft wing raft compartment.
158
What material covers the LRU-33/A liferaft floor for insulation?
Foam fabric.
159
How many boarding ramps does the LRU-33/A include?
Two inflatable boarding ramps.
160
Where is the righting strap located on the LRU-33/A?
Manufactured into the underside of the floor.
161
What is the volume of the LRU-33/A?
86.3 cubic feet.
162
How is the inflation valve in LRU-33/A activated?
Via a pull force of 6 to 15 pounds.
163
How is the LRU-33/A stored in the aircraft?
In a wood cradle for shape integrity and fit.
164
What is the purpose of the survival items container in rafts?
To store essential survival tools and items for emergencies.
165
What triggers the light system in the LRU-25/A and LRU-33/A?
Water activation.
166
What feature ensures equal gas distribution in the LRU-33/A tubes?
Check valves.
167
How is the POD-8 raft inflated?
Using dry-air closed inflation systems and manual backup pump.
168
Which configuration of the POD-8 includes five containers?
ASRK-24.
169
What is the inspection interval for leak tests on the POD-8?
Not to exceed 360 days.
170
What is the purpose of the survival bag in the ASRK kits?
To float independently for 6 hours and store survival gear.
171
Which liferaft uses a 2,000-PSI dry-air system for inflation?
POD-8 liferaft.
172
How many survival vests are rated for 35 pounds of buoyancy?
MD1127 and AV-35.
173
Which survival vest includes a signal whistle and strobe light?
MD1127.
174
How is the MD1127 vest secured to the user?
With adjustable nylon waist belts and Velcro® seals.
175
What material is the outer shell of the MD1127 vest made from?
6-ounce Nomex®.
176
Which vests use a dual-chamber bladder?
MD1127, LPU-27/FW, LPU-27/PE, NCR, LPU-27/PEG.
177
What is the buoyancy of the LPU-27/PE in moderate sea-state?
65 pounds.
178
How are flotation collar assemblies attached to LPU-27/PE?
Using bayonet fittings and pull-the-dot snaps.
179
What air system pocket does the LPU-27/PE include?
Survival Egress Air System (SEAS-1) pocket.
180
What does the SEAS-1 consist of?
Cylinder, regulator, and second-stage mouthpiece.
181
What are SEAS-1 inspection requirements?
Visual checks for pressure, damage, cleanliness, and functionality.
182
Which vest is designed specifically to be worn over body armor?
LPU-27/PEG.
183
How are leg straps on the LPU-27/PEG adjusted?
With buckles and torso length adjusters.
184
Which vest uses Delrin® waist adjustors?
NCR survival vest.
185
What is the flotation bladder material in the NCR vest?
Puncture- and abrasion-resistant nylon.
186
What is the weight of the NCR vest without equipment?
Less than 2 pounds.
187
What component in the TRITON harness provides buoyancy?
Single flotation bladder.
188
Where is the oral inflation tube on the TRITON harness located?
On the outside top right of the vest.
189
What is the TRITON harness made of?
MIL-SPEC nylon webbing and urethane-coated nylon bladder.
190
What is the breaking limit of Talon II safety hooks on the TRITON?
8,000 pounds.
191
How often is the functional test required for TRITON flotation bladder?
Every 24 months.
