Mustang Survival MSV971 manual Inspection and Testing, Requirements, Visual Inspection

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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest

Description and Maintenance Instructions

9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0

5.0INSPECTION AND TESTING

5.1REQUIREMENTS

5.1.1The MSV971 LP/SV should be inspected at the following times, as deemed appropriate by the user's Safety Systems Section:

a.Maintenance inspection on receipt from the supply depot.

b.Visual inspection before issue and upon return of the LP/SV to the Safety Systems Section.

c.Periodic maintenance inspection every 60-180 days, depending on usage. Relatively frequent use requires more frequent maintenance inspections.

d.Visual inspection after every CO2 or oral inflation.

e.Maintenance inspection whenever the integrity of the LP/SV is in doubt.

NOTE: Proper care of this garment is extremely important for best results and extended service.

5.2PRE-FLIGHT AND POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION

5.2.1The individual to whom the LP/SV is issued or assigned should carry out a visual inspection of the survival vest and outer life preserver protective container prior to, and after, each flight. The inspection should consist of the steps outlined in section 5.3 only.

5.3VISUAL INSPECTION

5.3.1A visual inspection of the LP/SV should consist of the following two procedures, describing the inspection of the inflatable cell and the inspection of the survival vest and protective container.

5.3.2Visual Inspection of the Survival Vest and Protective Container

5.3.3A visual inspection of the survival vest and protective container should consist of the following:

a.Ensure it is dry inside and out.

b.Check for the presence of all components.

c.Check for excessive wear or damage to the material, particularly stiffness, discoloration, burns, tears, abrasions, and frayed or separating edges.

d.Check for separation of seams and broken or missing stitching.

e.Ensure all metal components are intact and free from damage or corrosion.

f.Ensure front entry zipper is intact and operating freely and smoothly.

g.Ensure all adjustment straps can be adjusted freely and smoothly.

h.Ensure all pockets and pocket closures are intact.

i.Ensure the beaded CO2 inflation handle is intact and properly secured to the protective container.

j.Ensure the life preserver protective container is properly secured to the survival vest, with self-locking tie intact, and that the closure zippers and Velcro™ tab are secure.

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Contents June 9, 2004, REV Table of Contents Table of Figures Vest SizesIntroduction Testing 5 FitGeneral FeaturesDesign and Construction Assembled LP/SVLife Preserver Inflatable CellDocument and may not be considered current when printed Manual CO2 Inflation Device Beaded CO2 Inflation HandleOral Inflator Protective ContainerSurvival Vest GrommetSide Adjustment Straps Adjustable Waist BeltRescue Harness System Ballistic Liner Attachment Points OperationComponent Locations Inflated Cell Donning and Packing Instructions General Folding and Packing InstructionsZipper Closing PositionSliders Step f. Folding and Packing Instructions Harness Loop Step j. Folding and Packing Instructions Step o. Folding and Packing Instructions Treatment After Immersion Maintenance and CareCleaning Fresh Water ImmersionWork Area Service LifeMaintenance Reporting StoragePRE-FLIGHT and POST-FLIGHT Inspection Inspection and TestingRequirements Visual InspectionMaintenance Inspection Visual Inspection of the Inflatable CellOral Inflator Valve Test Inflation Manifold Valve TestInflatable Cell Test CO2 Cylinder Inspection and Weight Test CO2 Inflation Device TestSurvival Vest or Protective Container RepairsIdentification of Defects SewingRepair Materials Damage TreatmentProtective Container Fabric Patching Step b. Patching Steps f. and g. Patching 12 mm 1/2 Oral Inflator Valve CO2 Inflation DeviceStep a. Replace Inflatable Cell Self-locking Tie Step g. Replace Inflatable Cell Self-locking Tie CO2 CylinderParts List SummaryMSV971 Survival Vest and Index Numbers Parts List for the MSV971 Survival Vest MM Solas Reflective Tape MSV971 Inflatable Cell and Index Numbers MSV971 Protective Cover and Index Numbers