MIL-PRF-18494F(AS)
TABLE IV. Classification of defects for visual examination of life rafts - Continued.
Critical
Minor
8. Any channels or voids in any seam on the
208. Color of any component, not as specified.
inflatable section.
209. Accessory or other container not closed.
9. Topping-off valve damaged or in the open
210. Life raft improperly folded.
position.
211. Any wrinkles, channels, or voids in any
10. Any metal component improperly finished or
seam, patch or attachment on the
containing nicks, burrs, dents, sharp edges or
inflatable section. 1/
rough surfaces. 1/
11. Any component, component part, or required
212. Cement on the cloth surfaces around
operation omitted; or any operation
patches or attachments.
improperly performed, not herein classified.
1/
213. Any clot or mass of adhesive.
12. Any component not as specified, or any
214. Overlap of any seam tape in excess of
defect of a component or assembly not herein
requirements.
classified. 1/
215. Any seam tape, patch or attachment
separating. 1/
1/ The defect shall be classified Critical when it seriously affects serviceability or function;
otherwise, it is to be classified Minor.
4.6 Weight. The weight of the life raft shall conform to the requirements of 3.9.
4.7 Size.
4.7.1 Life raft assembly. The life raft assembly including table I items shall be deployed
through a 22 x 22 inch hatch to ensure conformity with 3.10.
4.7.2 Accessory container. The accessory container shall be packed with the survival items
(see table I) and checked for its conformance to the requirements of 3.8.2.
4.7.3 Carrying case. The outer carrying case shall be checked for its conformance to the
requirements of 3.8.3. Resistance to flame, fungus, aircraft fuels, and other fluids shall be
verified by conformance to FAA TSO-C70a.
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