Things you don't know well

Question 1

What are the six things in a SRAK?

Answer 1

1. OARS
2. FLARES
3. SURVIVAL MANUAL
4. FOOD RATIONS (10)
5. WATER STORAGE BAG
6. REVERSE OSMOSIS PUMP or REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER.

Question 2

Pre-flight check of the SRAK?

Answer 2

1. Correct quantity and securely stowed.
2. Red or green plastic seal intact.

Question 3

What does the reverse osmosis pump do?

Answer 3

Can desalinate over six gallons of portable water per day from sea water.

Question 4

Pre-flight check for ELT?

Answer 4

1. Correct quantity and securely stowed.
2. Toggle switch is in auto position.
3. Antenna is fitted.

Question 5

ELT on land?

Answer 5

• Pull toggle switch up and move it to the “ON” position.
• Place the ELT vertical in a high area, free from obstruction.

Question 6

ELT on water?

Answer 6

• Pull the toggle switch up and move it to the “ON” position.
• Attach the slide raft using the lanyard.
• Place in the water and allow it to float.

Question 7

Confirmation and duration of the ELT?

Answer 7

• Visual and audio indicators will confirm activation.
• The high energy battery has a duration of approx 48 hours.

Question 8

How the ELT can be switched off?

Answer 8

By pulling the AUTO/OFF/ON toggle switch up and moving it to the OFF position.

Question 9

Operation of the ADT on water?

Answer 9

• Ensure it is in the “armed” position.
• Attach to the slide raft using the lanyard.
• Place it in fresh or salt water.
• Water sensor will activate it, if not then pull the lanyard switch and move to the ON position.

Question 10

Confirmation and duration of the ADT?

Answer 10

• Visual and audio indicators will confirm activation.
• The high energy battery has a duration greater than 60 hours.

Question 11

DAY/NIGHT FLARES?

Answer 11

• The DAY side emits bright ORANGE smoke and is identified by the 4 ribbed cap.
• The NIGHT side emits a RED flare, and is identified by the 8 ribbed cap. Can also be used during the day if needed.

Question 12

Operation of the flares?

Answer 12

1. Unscrew the cap and point the flare in a downward direction away from the face.
2. Pull ball out sharply to fire
3. Hold at arms length, plug will eject after two seconds.
4. Maintain the firing position until it has discharged completely.
5. After use, dip the end in water, sand or snow to cool it down.
6. Save the other end to be used at a later time.

Question 13

Aerial flare use?

Answer 13

Aerial flare is for single use only, either during the day or night.

Question 14

Precautions for all flares?

Answer 14

• After activation, if the flare starts to emit flares, dip it momentarily in water.
• If the flare fails to ignite, never turn it to look at it as it could flare up in face.
• In the event of ditching, lean forward to the hot drips don’t go onto the slide raft.