Mustang Survival MSV971 manual Testing, 5 Fit

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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest

Description and Maintenance Instructions

9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0

b.Purpose, use and operation of all LP/SV furnished equipment accessories.

c.Importance and method of visual pre and post use inspections.

1.4.3The Aviation Life Support Equipment shop is responsible for:

a.Periodic inspection and testing of the LP/SV.

NOTE: The inspection interval should not exceed 180 days (see section 5.0).

b.Inspection when first issued from a Supply Depot or contractor and prior to issue for service.

c.Maintenance, cleaning, and repair if and when required.

d.Ensuring that a fully charged carbon dioxide (CO2) cylinder and functional CO2 inflation device are properly installed prior to issue.

e.Requisitioning and maintaining stocks of spare parts.

f.Maintenance of inspection records of all MSV971 units.

1.4.4Testing

1.4.4.1All LP/SV’s are tested to ensure the highest level of reliability and performance. Mustang Survival offers superior quality under rigid QA standards which are certified to ISO-9001.

1.4.5Fit

1.4.5.1When an MSV971 unit is initially issued to aircrew personnel, assigned to an aircraft passenger, or seasonal environments dictate the changing of personnel flight clothing it is to be individually fitted to the wearer. The wearer is to be fully instructed in the donning and adjustment procedures.

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Contents June 9, 2004, REV Table of Contents Vest Sizes Table of FiguresIntroduction 5 Fit TestingDesign and Construction FeaturesGeneral Assembled LP/SVInflatable Cell Life PreserverDocument and may not be considered current when printed Beaded CO2 Inflation Handle Manual CO2 Inflation DeviceProtective Container Oral InflatorGrommet Survival VestRescue Harness System Adjustable Waist BeltSide Adjustment Straps Operation Ballistic Liner Attachment PointsComponent Locations Inflated Cell General Folding and Packing Instructions Donning and Packing InstructionsSliders PositionZipper Closing Step f. Folding and Packing Instructions Harness Loop Step j. Folding and Packing Instructions Step o. Folding and Packing Instructions Cleaning Maintenance and CareTreatment After Immersion Fresh Water ImmersionMaintenance Reporting Service LifeWork Area StorageRequirements Inspection and TestingPRE-FLIGHT and POST-FLIGHT Inspection Visual InspectionVisual Inspection of the Inflatable Cell Maintenance InspectionInflatable Cell Test Inflation Manifold Valve TestOral Inflator Valve Test CO2 Inflation Device Test CO2 Cylinder Inspection and Weight TestIdentification of Defects RepairsSurvival Vest or Protective Container SewingProtective Container Fabric Patching Damage TreatmentRepair Materials Step b. Patching Steps f. and g. Patching 12 mm 1/2 CO2 Inflation Device Oral Inflator ValveStep a. Replace Inflatable Cell Self-locking Tie CO2 Cylinder Step g. Replace Inflatable Cell Self-locking TieSummary Parts ListMSV971 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
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