Liferaft 606
Liferaft 606
Liferaft 606
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION ................................................................................................. 1
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GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
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FIGURE OF KNOTS
Overhand knot (O) Boatswain’s knot (BO) Half Hitch knot (HH)
Bowline knot (B) Bowline knot + Overhand knot Bowline knot + Half Hitch knot
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Eight knot (E) Eight knot – 2 strands (E2) Slip knot (S)
Reef knot (R) Loop knot (L) Larks head knot (LH)
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1. Performance
Capacity 6 people
Overload capacity 9 people
Principal dimensions (life raft inflated)
Overall height 1230 mm
External diameter 2054 mm
Volume of floats 465 l approx.
Principal dimensions (packed in carrying bag)
Dimensions 340 x 760 mm
Total weight 17.5 kg approx.
Internal surface area 2.1 m2
Ambient operating temperature -30°C to +70°C
2. Description (Figure 1)
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1 Light
2 Radar and light reflecting tapes
3 Foldable arch
4 Life raft/aircraft attachment line
5 External grab strap
6 Battery
7 Sea anchor
8 Swivel
9 Attachment line
10 Door
11 Look-out hatch
12 Canopy
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Deployed arch
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Zip fastener
Carrying bag
Inflating handful
Protective flap
« INSTRUCTIONS » label
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3. Operation
If the life raft is not in its normal position during inflation (Figure 3) :
Wait until the life raft is fully inflated ;
Position yourself on the same side as the inflation cylinder and position the life raft
so that it is facing into the wind (A) ;
Put your weight on the cylinder and seize the righting strap (B) ;
Rock your body backwards. Under the combined action of the wind and the weight
of your body, the life raft will lift up and fall back the right way up (C).
To get into the life raft :
Hold the internal grab strap ;
Go to a boarding ladder ;
Heave yourself inside using the grab handles.
Locate the other survivors in order to throw them the floating ring provided for recovery.
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(3). A set of zip fastener sliders allows the doors to be opened in any situation.
A look-out hatch located in each door makes it possible to see the outside when the
door is closed.
(4). When the sea anchor is thrown into the sea, it reduces drift due to the wind.
(5). The water pockets stabilise the life raft when survivors are heaving themselves on
board and in use.
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1. General
A. Test conditions
See « CHECK » section.
The tests must be carried out on the life raft equipped with all its fitted accessories and
constituent components, in a ready-for-use configuration.
For inflation operations, the source of compressed air must be fitted with a 20-micron
filter and supply clean, dry and de-oiled air.
The structure is inflated through the manual inflating/deflating valves using adapted
tooling (see « SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS »
section).
All tests must be entered onto the Log Card.
2. Tests
Carry out a leak test before any reconditioning of the life raft.
If the inflatable structure has been repaired, carry out an overpressure test, then a
minimum of 12 hours later, a leak test (see « REPAIR » and « CHECK » sections).
(1). After removing the protectors from the manual inflating/deflating valves:
Clean the interior of these valves using compressed air ;
Lightly grease the valve poppet seal using a brush, holding the valve open
throughout the operation until the brush is withdrawn.
CAUTION : TAKE CARE NOT TO BLOCK THE VALVE POPPET WHILE USING
THE BRUSH.
SAFETY CAUTION: DURING THIS TEST, KEEP AWAY FROM THE LIFE RAFT.
DO NOT CARRY OUT ANY EXAMINATION DURING THE
TEST.
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(4). At the end of the test, bring the pressure back down to half its test value (140 hPa)
and check by a detailed examination that the floats show no distortion, tear, loss of
adhesion, slippage or seam breakdown.
(5). After a relaxation period of a minimum of 12 hours, carry out a leak test to check that
the life raft is within the accepted tightness tolerances.
(6). If no faults are noted, put the equipment back into service.
(7). If a fault is noted after the overpressure test, send the equipment back to the
manufacturer or to an approved repair station for examination and repair.
(8). Enter the test pressure and time on the Log Card or on the Equipment Record Card.
Plug
Protector
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B. Leak test
(2). Leave the assembly to become stable for 30 minutes. If at the end of this period, the
life raft has not maintained pressure, find the origin of the leaks and carry out the
necessary repairs (see « REPAIR » section).
(3). If the life raft maintains the pressure, carry out the following measurement of
pressure-loss over one hour:
Readjust the pressure to 160 hPa in the floats and measure the ambient
temperature ;
Leave the life raft to rest for one hour ;
Measure the ambient temperature again. If there has been a variation of more than
3°C, the check is not valid ;
Measure the pressures and deduct the pressure variation ;
Carry out the temperature variation correction by deducting 4 hPa per °C of
increase and adding 4 hPa per °C of decrease to the pressure variation read.
IMPORTANT NOTE : DO NOT LEAVE THE PRESSURE PICK-UP TOOL (Figure
101) IN PLACE ON THE VALVE DURING THE TEST.
INSTALL IT TO NOTE THE PRESSURE AND THEN
REMOVE IT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE OPERATION.
REPLACE THE VALVES PROTECTOR THROUGHOUT THE
TEST.
(4). In the event that the corrected pressure loss is above 40 hPa, find the leak by passing
a sponge soaked in soapy water or leak-detection fluid over the structure.
Deflate the life raft and carry out the necessary repair (see « REPAIR » section) then
repeat the leak test.
(5). In the event that the corrected pressure loss is below 40 hPa, the condition of the life
raft is considered to be satisfactory and can be returned to service (see « ASSEMBLY
(INCLUDING STORAGE) » section).
(6). Note the test pressure, temperature, barometric pressure and duration values on the
Log Card or the Equipment Record Card.
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(1). Open the carrying bag taking the necessary operating precautions to avoid disturbing
the cylinder control (see « DISASSEMBLY » section).
(2). Measure the overall folded dimensions of the vacuum-pack (see « APPENDIX 1 »).
(4). If these criteria are not met, the vacuum-packing must be carried out again (see
« ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING STORAGE) ») and « APPENDIX 1 » sections).
(5). If the criteria are met, replace the vacuum-packing in the carrying bag and repack the
carrying bag (see « APPENDIX 1 »).
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3. Fault isolation
A. General
Fault isolation (apart from functional test) can be carried out by referring to paragraph 3.B.
The information specified in the list in paragraph 3.B can be used in conjunction with the
procedures recommended in the preceding paragraph 2, in order to establish the cause of
the fault and its remedy.
The life raft assembly does Leak at the manual Replace the defective valve(s)
not maintain pressure inflating/deflating valves or at the (see « REPAIR » section or
inflation inlets. return the inflatable structure to
the manufacturer or to an
approved repair station.
The life raft is difficult to Foreign bodies in the valves or the See folding procedure
inflate (slow inflation of floats) valves poppets have deteriorated. (see « APPENDIX 1 »).
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DISASSEMBLY
1. General
A. In general, the decision to carry out removal or disassembly (even partial) will be based on
the following becoming evident: a loss of sealing, visible damage or non-holding of
performances, noted when the procedures referred to in the « TESTING AND FAULT
ISOLATION » and « CHECK » sections are applied.
B. Only remove the parts required to carry out the planned repair or replacement at this level
of action.
The complete disassembly of all the components specified in this section is neither
necessary nor recommended.
C. Remove the components after taking care to place the life raft on a tarpaulin that is
completely clean and free from any foreign bodies likely to damage the structure;
Do not stand or walk on the inflatable part.
Take every precaution to prevent the life raft coming into contact with corrosive products,
hydrocarbons, solvents or cements.
2. Procedure
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2 Life raft/aircraft attachment line
3 Flap
4 Breakaway cord
5 Zip fastener
6 Cylinder triggering cable
7 Life raft attachment line
8 Breakaway cord
9 Attachment strap
10 Carrying bag
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8 1 Sea anchor
2 Elastics
9 3 Breakaway threads
4 Central loop
10 5 Swivel
6 Attachment patch
11 7 Life raft attachment cord
8 Floating knife
9 Breakaway thread
12 10 Floating ring
11 Floating rope
13 12 Elastics
13 Protector
16 14 Attachment line
15 Component bag
16 « B » + « HH » knot
15 17 Grab strap
14
18 righting strap
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Detail A
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1 Protector
2 Closure strips (VELCRO)
3 Safety pin
4 Tee union
5 Closure cord
6 Cover
7 Cylinder
8 Cord
9 Sealing washer
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(2). Remove the guarantee seal (4) and fully open the zip fastener (5) ;
(3). Disconnect the cylinder triggering cable (6) from the life raft attachment line (7).;
(4). Remove the foldable life raft out of the bag (10) ;
(5). Position the safety pin (3) on the inflation valve cylinder (Figure 303) ;
(6). Cut the both loops of breakaway thread (8) on the attachment straps (9) ;
(1). Cut the 4 loops of cord connecting the 4 end loops of the righting strap(18) to the
attachment patches (6) of the floats ;
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(4). Fit a blanking plug to the outlet from the inflation valve ;
(5). Untie the « S » + « L » knot in the closure cord (5) of the cylinder cover (6) ;
(1). With the gas cylinder removed from the life raft, cut both loops of cord (8) connecting
the two attachment patches on the cover to the cylinder ;
(1). Free the protector (1) from the Tee union (4) and inflation inlets ;
I. Removing the Tee union and its sealing washers (Figure 303)
(2). Unscrew the three connecting nuts of the Tee union (4) using a 25 mm open-ended
spanner (counter tighten the two inflation inlets using a 16 mm open-ended spanner) ;
(5). Fit the protective plugs to the two inflation inlets and to the outlet of the cylinder’s
inflation valve (7).
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(1). Take the sea anchor (1) out of the elastics (2) that fix it to the internal grab strap ;
(2). Cut the breakaway threads (3) holding the attachment line and the Vee of the sea
anchor to the internal and external grab straps ;
(3). Untie the « LH » connecting the end loop of the sea anchor rigging lines to the ring of
the swivel (5) ;
(5). Untie the « B » + « HH » knot fixing the attachment line to the ring of the swivel.
Remove the swivel from the attachment line ;
(6). Untie the « B » + « HH » fixing the attachment line to the central loop (4) of the Vee of
the sea anchor and separate the two components ;
(7). At the attachment patches bonded to the lower float, close to the access ramps, untie
the « B » + « HH » knot fixing the Vee of the sea anchor, and separate the latter from
the float.
(1). Cut the breakaway thread (9) holding the floating ring (10) to the internal grab strap ;
(2). Remove the floating line (11) from the elastics (12) holding it onto the internal grab
strap ;
(3). Untie the « B » + « HH » knot (16) fixing the end of the floating rope to the attachment
patch on the lower float.
(2). Untie the « B » + « O » knot fixing the attachment line of the floating knife to the tab of
the pouch.
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(1). Untie the « P » + « R » knot fixing each attachment line (14) of the component bag
(15) to the internal grab strap ;
(3). Open it and cut the cord connecting the components and the label with the internal
fastenings of the bag ;
(4). Take out the components and check their validity (see « CHECK » section) ;
(5). Take out the foldable arch and its operating instructions label.
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CLEANING
1. General
After use, the life raft must be cleaned as soon as possible as described in paragraph 2.
For the testing equipment and materials required, see the « SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES
AND EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS » section.
Respect the workshop's normal safety instructions.
CAUTION : USE CLEANING SOLVENTS IN WELL-VENTILATED PREMISES. DURING
CLEANING, DO NOT ALLOW THE SOLVENT TO COME INTO CONTACT
WITH SEAMS OR MARKINGS.
The source of compressed air used for cleaning must be free from oil and humidity and
incorporate a 20-micron filter.
After cleaning and before storage, carefully dry the life raft in a well-ventilated place.
Use a non-fluffy, dry and clean rag.
2. Procedures
(1). For general cleaning of the life raft in the event of light spots and deposits, use a
solution of TEEPOL diluted in hot water.
Apply the solution using a sponge or non-fluffy rag ;
Rinse with clean water and dry with compressed air.
(2). To remove soiling and grease or paint marks, rub the affected areas with a rag
soaked in neat TEEPOL or MEK for stubborn marks.
(3). Immediately after cleaning, remove all excess solvent with a rag.
(4). Dry.
B. Plastic components
(1). These components are cleaned and the dust removed from them using a rag and
compressed air.
(2). For oil and grease stains, use a solution of TEEPOL and clean water.
Rinse with clean water and dry with compressed air.
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(1). For normal removal of traces of deposits and soiling, clean the outside surfaces only
using a soft brush soaked in a solution of TEEPOL and clean water.
(2). Rinse with clean water and dry with compressed air.
(3). To remove persistent grease marks or soiling, lightly rub the affected surfaces with a
rag lightly dampened with METHYLENE CHLORIDE - DICHLOROMETHANE.
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CHECK
1. General
It is recommended to check the life raft in accordance with the following instructions.
Checks must only be carried out by qualified and authorized operators.
The date of manufacture must be considered as the starting date for service intervals.
It is possible to modify the recommended service intervals in agreement local official
monitoring authorities and following a request from the user (airline or aircraft operator).
Refer to the aircraft's MSR.
All handling operations must be carried out on a completely clean tarpaulin whose
dimensions are greater than those of the inflated life raft.
Staff must wear slippers or shoes with very flexible elastomer soles. They must avoid
bringing any gravel or sand onto the tarpaulin. It is also recommended to take every
precaution necessary to prevent soiling from hydrocarbons, solvents and cements, as
well as from any corrosive product.
Refer to Table 501 for carrying out the checking of the life raft assembly, components
and accessories.
When the corrective operation requires the specific replacement of a component, refer
to the « DISASSEMBLY » section for removing the defective component and to the
« ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING STORAGE) » section for fitting the new component.
Use a source of compressed air free from oil and humidity and fitted with a 20-micron
filter.
For the testing equipment required, see the « SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES AND
EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS » section.
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2. Recommendations:
A. Preparation
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(3). Inflate the structure of the life raft using a source of compressed air.
Inflate slowly with a low rate of air output, to pressurize to 100 hPa using the manual
inflating/deflating valves.
Retouch if necessary
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A. Visual examination
CAUTION : CHECK THAT THE INFLATION VALVE IS FITTED WITH ITS SAFETY PIN.
Ensure that the cylinder has not been damaged by impacts or corrosion. Check that the
marking and identification labels are in good condition. Check the readability and note the
labelling information.
C. Proof pressure
Refer to CMM P/N 25-66-34.
D. Checking the inflation valve after refilling with gas (Figure 501)
Refer to CMM P/N 25-66-34.
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REPAIR
1. General
However, it is possible for the following repairs to be carried out in approved workshops.
If there is any doubt as to the repair capability, it is recommended to return the defective
life raft to the manufacturer.
Textile components (components bag, straps and cords fitted to the life raft’s structure,
canopy) ;
NOTA : No repairs to :
The cylinder ;
To the manufacturer ;
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Repairs are limited to perforations and tears under 30 mm, located more than 30 mm
from seams or inflation connections.
These repairs are limited in number to three per inflatable element. The procedure is
described in paragraph 3A.
The repair of unstuck seams and away from tears is detailed in paragraph 3.B.
250 mm mini.
B. If tears cross a seam, the affected life raft will be returned to the manufacturer or approved
repair station.
C. Validation
All repaired inflatable elements must be checked and tested before being put into service
(see « CHECK » and « TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION » sections).
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3. Repair
For the equipment and products required, see the « SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES AND
EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS » section.
(a). General
Carry out the gluing in well-ventilated and dry premises, with a relative
humidity below 60% ;
Change the solvent and the rag when they are dirty ;
Do not touch the surfaces after cleaning. The presence of any foreign body
can lead to poor gluing. For the same reasons, do not leave the cleaned
surfaces uncovered for more than a few minutes ;
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30 mm
Tear
30 mm
30 mm Tear 30 mm
Repair patch
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Brush
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Glued area
Assemble the glued parts when they are tacky (see paragraph 3.A.(1).(f)) ;
Using the hand, press from the centre of the repair patch to the outside
edges, avoiding trapping any air and forming bubbles.
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Using a spatula, drive the air bubbles or creases that may have appeared
from the centre towards the outside, and press down hard to ensure good
contact between both surfaces ;
Spatula
Fabric of the inflatable
component
Repair patch
When the air bubbles have been removed, roll the assembled area evenly
with a roller.
Roller
Fabric of the inflatable
component
Repair patch
NOTE : IF THE FILM OF CEMENT IS DRY BEYOND THE TACKY STATE, THE
SURFACES CAN BE REACTIVATED BEFORE ASSEMBLY BY
PASSING A CLEAN RAG MOISTENED - BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY -
WITH MEC SOLVENT OVER THE CEMENT (Figure 603).
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Talc
Repair patch
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The repair of a tear in the canopy is carried out in accordance with the
instructions in paragraph 3.A.(1) above ;
Place a glued piece of original material, round patch or tape on the outside of
the canopy, going 30 mm beyond the puncture or tear ;
Talc it and allow it to dry for 24 hours before handling.
Canopy fabric
INTERIOR Tear
EXTERIOR 30 mm 30 mm
Coating
(3). For textile components fitted to the structure of the life raft
The straps, cords and ropes fitted to the structure of the life raft are not repaired but
are replaced with original materials and in accordance with the same types of fitting
(knots, etc.) (see « DISASSEMBLY » and « ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING STORAGE) »
sections).
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E. Replacing the Tee union and its two sealing washers (see IPL)
If necessary, replace the Tee union and its two plastic sealing washers with new, clean
parts.
Refit the connector and its sealing washers to the inflation inlets of the floats (fitted using
silicone grease, tightening torque 2 daN.m) and to the outlet of the cylinder valve (see
« ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING STORAGE) » section).
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1. General
This section describes the preparation operations for actual folding and for final packing.
The final folding procedures are described separately (see « APPENDIX 1 »).
Unless anything is said to the contrary, the polyamide straps and cords must be hot cut.
The knots to be used are listed at the beginning of the manual. To make things easier, a
system of abbreviations is used in the text.
The necessary tooling and servicing materials are listed in the « SPECIAL TOOLS,
FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS » section.
The storage conditions and procedures are detailed below at the end of the section.
Assemble the life raft on a flat floor covered with a clean tarpaulin that is larger than the
inflated life raft and is free of any foreign or corrosive body likely to damage the structure.
Inflate the floats through the manual inflating/deflating valves with a source of clean, dry
and deoiled air (the installation must include a 20-micron filter).
Do not start any folding until you are familiar with the complete specific folding procedure
(see « APPENDIX 1 »).
Only carry out the preparatory assembly with components that have been checked.
Components with expiry dates must be chosen to be compatible with the expected
duration of return to service or storage.
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2. Fitting the righting strap and the boarding ladder (Figure 701)
Fit each loop end of the righting strap to one of the attachment patches located on the
floats using R617 A665 cord.
Fit each end of attachment strap of the boarding ladder on the corresponding life raft
attachment patch, by a « B » + « HH » knot. Cut the excess of each end of boarding
ladder’s attachment strap.
Figure 701 – Fitting the righting strap and the boarding ladder
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Cut a sufficient length of R6112 A665 tape suitable for each grab strap.
Fix the tape to the attachment patches at each end with a « B » + « HH » knot.
(Fix the tape to the intermediate attachment patches with a « HH » knot.
NOTE: Between two attachment patches, put a half-twist in the tape (to make it easier to
grip and to prevent the strap sticking to the float) and position the knots in such a
way that on final tightening the grab strap has about 50 mm of slack (length of the
fitting grab strap : 650 050 mm).
1 * *
* **
** **
2
* *
* *
** **
3 * *
4 ** **
Cylinder side
1 Attachment patches
2 Internal grab strap
3 R6112 A665 tape
4 External grab strap
* « HH » knot
** « B » + « HH » knot
Halft-twist
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0.1
(1). Cut a 3 0 m length of cord R6301 A665.
(2). Halfway along it form a loop with an « L » knot that is 50-mm long when flat.
(3). Attach each end of the Vee to the attachment patches located close to the access
ramps with a « B » + « HH » knot.
5
Detail A
« B » + « HH » 1
« LH » Swivel
6 0.5 2
8 0
5 A B
4
0.05
1.5 0
Detail B 5
« B » + « HH » «L»
1 Attachment patch
2 « B » + « HH » knot
3 Vee of the sea anchor
4 « B » + « HH » knot
5 Sea anchor attachment line
6 Sea anchor
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B. Fitting the sea anchor attachment line to the Vee of the sea anchor
0.5
(1). Cut an 8 0 m length of cord R6301 A665.
(2). Attach one end to the central loop of the Vee with a « B » + « HH » knot.
10 2
4
9
5
8
7 6
1 « B » + « HH » knot
2 « S » + « L » knot
3 Floating ring
4 « BO » + « HH » + « B » + « O » knot
5 Elastic
6 Upper float
7 Floating rope
8 Lower float
9 Internal grab strap
10 Attachment patch
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Cut a 23 0 m length of floating rope.
Attach the floating ring to one end with « BO » + « HH » + « B » + « O » knot.
Attach the other end of the floating rope to one of the attachment patches of the internal
grab strap (« B » + « HH » knot).
Attach two elastics to the internal grab strap opposite the cylinder, using « LA » knot.
Flake the floating line thus formed between the two elastics.
Attach the floating ring to the internal grab strap with a turn of breakaway thread R65
A050 stopped by an « S » + « L » knot.
Upper float
Cylinder cover
Anchoring patch
Attach one end of the cord to the floating knife (fitted with its blade protector) and the
other end to the knife pouch, with a « B » + « L » knot.
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Attach one end of the cord to the « SURVIVAL RULES » label with a « B » + « HH »
knot.
Attach the other end of the cord to one of the attachment patches of the internal grab
strap with a « B » + « HH » knot.
Cord R6107 A665
« B » + « HH » knot
1±0.1
Sleeve
Battery
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Form the breakaway loop (Detail A). Make 3 turns of cord R708 A330 and a telltale loop
on the attachment patch situated to the right-hand side of the door on the cylinder side.
Knot the end of the R6301 A665 attachment line to the breakaway loop (Detail A).
Detail A – View F
See detail A
F
100 ±50 mm
1
7
6
3
5
1 Attachment patch
2 Telltale loop
3 « B » + « L » knot
4 « B » + « HH » knot
5 Life raft/aircraft attachment line (cord R6301 A665)
6 « B » + « HH » knot
7 Breakaway loop of 3 turns of cord R708 A330
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A. Storage conditions
(1). Store the life raft in dry premises and preferably in its original transport packing on a
surface that is clean and both away from and free of any products that are corrosive
or likely to cause damage.
(2). The permitted extreme temperatures for long-term storage are: -40°C to +71°C.
However, it is preferable to keep the stored life raft in normal temperature conditions
of 24 ±10°C.
For safety, the inflation cylinder is fitted with a burst safety disc that is broken by
excess pressure.
(4). The openings of the cylinder outlet, the Tee union or the inflation inlets must be
protected, if required, by blanking plugs.
B. Transport
For return to a specialized workshop or to the manufacturer, the life raft must be
returned folded with its cylinder installed and fitted with its warning flag.
Any return of the cylinder alone to a specialized workshop or to the manufacturer must
be carried out in a container that complies with the regulations.
The separate components must be put into a sealed enclosure to keep them free from
dust and humidity.
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2
-Heaving line, cord lg. 0 m
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2. Materials
2: TESTING 3: DISASSEMBLY 4: CLEANING
5: CHECK 6: REPAIR 7: ASSEMBLY/STORAGE
2 3 4 5 6 7
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
1. General 1. Généralités
The illustrated parts list (IPL) is intended to Le tableau de composition illustré (TCI) a pour
identify all the components of the unit. but d'identifier tous les composants de
l'équipement.
The illustrated parts list contains the following Le tableau de composition illustré comprend les
sections: sections suivantes :
Introduction, Introduction,
Detailed parts list, Nomenclature détaillée,
General alphanumeric index, Répertoire alphanumérique global,
Equipment designator index (if Répertoire des symboles circuits
applicable), (éventuel),
Table of optional components (if Table des optionnels (éventuel).
applicable).
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50
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40
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REPERTOIRE ALPHANUMERIQUE
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APPENDIX 1
FOLDING PROCEDURE
1. Introduction
This document describes the packing of the 606 life raft (part no. A01-210155-* ).
The common assembly and preparation operations to be carried out before this final
packing are described in the « ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING STORAGE) » section.
Before any assembly, make sure that the sub-assemblies to be packed have actually been
checked.
2. Configuration
A. Sub-assemblies to be packed
1 equipped 606 life raft (part no. 209881-*), with 1.9 l cylinder (prepared with righting
strap, grab straps, sea anchor, floating line, cylinder cover, « SURVIVAL RULES »
label, floating knife and life raft/aircraft attachment line) ;
1 component bag (part no. 210109-*) with bare bag (part no. 201108-*) ;
2 attachment straps (part no. 201227-*) ;
1 carrying bag (part no. 209821-*) ; (** )
1 inflating handful (part no. 210101-*) ;
1 « OPERATING INSTRUCTION » label (part no. 209976-*) ;
1 « INSTRUCTIONS » label (part no 078268-*) ;
1 guarantee seal (part no. 210043-*).
B. Tooling
2 Lacing straps (part no. 212685-*);
1 inflating/deflating tool (part no. 215148-*).
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Ensure that the cylinder is serviceable and has its safety flag in place (see « CHECK »
section) ;
Install the inflation valve protector under the Tee union, with the closure strips towards the
outside ;
Attach the bottom of the cylinder cover using cord R709 BR.
Tie with an « S » + « L » knot;
Slide the inflation cylinder into the cover to abut ;
Attach the cylinder to the cover, at the neck, with cord R709 BR.
Tie with an « S » + « L » knot;
Fit the inflation valve outlet to the Tee union (tighten to 2 daN.m, with a 25-mm open-
ended spanner, after applying Loctite 222 on threading) ;
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8
2
7
3
Protector open
2
5
4
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« LH » knot
R6305 EC Cord
0.2 00.1 m
(« R » + « L » knot)
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Detail A 1
2
6
1 Sea anchor
2 Elastics fitted onto the internal 3
grab strap with « LH » knot
3 Sea anchor line
4 Pass through the canopy door 4
5 Turns of thread R64 RE tied off by a 5
« S » + « L » knot
6 Vee of the sea anchor
7 External grab strap
Detail B
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Detail A
Carry out the same operation for the upper float (Detail B) ;
Detail B
After exhausting all the floats, replace the protectors onto the manual inflating/deflating
valves and check that all the components are completely flat ;
Position the life raft/aircraft attachment line on the cylinder inflation valve side ;
Flatten out the canopy. Pull the light in the opposite direction to the cylinder ;
Wrap the light wire with tuck tape on 310 mm length (Figure 4) ;
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Folded door
Water pouch
Component bag
R617 EC cord
« S » + « L » knot
Light wire
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Cylinder
Figure 5
Make a second fold on valve cylinder side, fold back on the preceding (Figure 6) ;
Figure 6
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Overturn itself the life raft. Fix the floor of the life raft with six tuck tapes (Figure 7) ;
Make a 350 mm third fold, parallel with the cylinder (Figure 8) ;
Fold back the both boarding ladders (Figure 8) ;
Floor
Figure 7 Figure 8
Make successively three accordion folds of 400, 350, 300 mm wide (Figure 9) ;
300 mm
400 mm
350 mm
Figure 9
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Tighten the folded life raft with two temporary lacing straps ;
Make the both attachment straps (Figure 10) ;
Tie the attachment straps by one turn of R721 RC breakaway cord. Knot by a « S » + « L »
knot.
CAUTION : REMOVE THE BOTH TEMPORARY LACING STRAPS.
Attachment strap
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Carrying bag
Inflating valve
Flap
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Side 50 mm out flat loop (Point A) of the flap attachment cord, make an out flat loop of 50
mm with an « L » knot (Point B). The distance between the points A and B should be 200
mm;
With the loop (Point B), using a « LH » knot make the attachment with the inflating handful;
Slide through the bag Tee shaped slit the end of R6301 EC attachment cord (side Point A);
Pass the life raft/aircraft attachment line into the loop of the end of the cylinder triggering
cable, then into the loop of the end (point a) of the flap attachment cord. Tie by a « B » +
« O » knot;
Flake the excess of attachment cord and place it between the both folds of the life raft;
Pass the end of attachment cord (coming out the flap) through the « INSTRUCTIONS »
label eyelet. Attach with a « B » + « O » knot.
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Carrying bag
Inflating handful
« B » + « O » knot
50 mm out flat loop
Triggering cable
Point B « L » knot
Distance between
Point a A and B: 200 mm
50 mm out flat loop
Flap
« B » + « O » knot
« INSTRUCTIONS » label
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« R » + « L » knot
One turn of R721 RC cord
Lead seal
« R » + « L » knot
View F
« LH » knot
Carrying bag
« R » + « L » knot
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