Mustang Survival MSV971 Repairs, Identification of Defects, Survival Vest or Protective Container

Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest

Description and Maintenance Instructions

9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0

6.0REPAIRS

6.1GENERAL

6.1.1It is extremely important that damaged LP/SV’s are handled in accordance with the following repair requirements.

6.1.2Qualified repair personnel can perform some repairs, with adequate facilities. The manufacturer should do all major repairs, unless otherwise authorized by Mustang Survival Corp. This section provides some information to assist with minor or emergency repairs to the LP/SV and related components. The inflatable cell is not repairable and should be slashed and disposed of if damaged.

6.1.3The proper work area is defined in section 4.5 of this document.

6.1.4Qualified personnel should only perform repair and overhaul of the MSV971 LP/SV.

6.1.5The special tools requirements are contained in section 4.7.

6.1.6The reporting procedures may be found in section 4.8

6.2IDENTIFICATION OF DEFECTS

6.2.1Defects should be identified in accordance with the inspection and testing procedures detailed in section 5.0.

6.3SURVIVAL VEST OR PROTECTIVE CONTAINER

6.3.1Any survival vest or protective container failing inspection should be repaired using the following guidelines.

a.Replace missing parts or components from stock.

b.Clean heavily soiled areas using mild soap and water and a soft, non-abrasive nylon or synthetic bristle brush. Other cleaning agents or solvents must not be used.

c.Re-sew worn, broken or missing stitching.

d.Replace damaged fasteners.

e.Replace corroded or damaged metal parts.

f.Damaged or underweight CO2 cylinders must be disposed of and replaced.

g.Replace components with damaged fabric.

6.3.2Those repairs requiring sewing shall be done in accordance with section 6.4.

6.4SEWING

6.4.1All repairs involving sewing should be done with sage green aramid thread, A-A-50195. Do seam repairs, stitching, and joining using a single needle lockstitch, 8 to 10 stitches per inch (25 mm).

6.4.2Securely backstitch all ends of stitching, including breaks in thread, not less than 0.5 inch (12 mm). Any raw edges of aramid fabric, which become exposed as a result of repairs, must be surged using a four-thread serger, 10 to 12 stitches per inch (25 mm), to prevent unravelling.

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