MIL-PRF-18494F(AS)
3.7 Buoyancy. Loaded to its rated capacity and using an average occupant weight of not
less than 200 pounds, the life raft shall have a freeboard of at least 12 inches. The life raft loaded
to its overload capacity shall have a freeboard of at least 6 inches.
3.8 Containers.
3.8.1 Reduced volume packed life raft. The life raft shall be reduced volume packed. The
method of packing shall provide protection and preservation of the raft in an aircraft
environment. The life raft packing shall also provide the capability of visually verifying raft
integrity and a fully charged inflation system.
3.8.2 Survival item/accessory container. Each life raft assembly shall include a survival
item/accessory container capable of holding all the aircrew items. Quantity, size, and weight for
these survival items are listed in table I. The accessory container shall be securely attached to the
life raft and shall remain attached after inflation. The container shall be designed to keep the
survival items secure during raft deployment, and have the capability to tie down the radio, first
aid kit, manual reverse osmosis device (MROD) and pump from table I. This container shall be
easily accessible for maintenance inspection of time sensitive survival items without unpacking
the life raft.
3.8.3 Carrying case. An outer carrying case shall be provided which properly fits the
reduced volume packed life raft and accessory container. The life raft in its carrying case shall be
capable of being properly stowed on the aircraft. Carrying case materials shall be flame resistant,
fungus proof, and resistant to aircraft fuels and other fluids. The carrying case shall provide
chafe protection to the life raft. The carrying case shall provide protection against fluid intrusion
in an aircraft environment. Easily distinguishable handles shall be provided so that the raft can
be carried by one person, carried by two persons in tandem, or moved by either end; none of
these carrying operations shall tend to pull the carrying case open. Each handle shall be easily
grasped, and their strength shall be at least four times the total weight of the life raft assembly. A
remote actuation device shall be incorporated on the exterior of the carrying case. The maximum
pull force required for remote actuation shall not exceed 32 lbs. The raft shall be protected
against inadvertent actuation. Location of and instructions for use of the remote actuation
device shall be clearly identified and marked on the carrying case surface.
3.9 Weight. The weight of the life raft assembly minus the accessory container items shall
be not greater than the following:
8-man - 70 lbs.
12-man - 83 lbs.
20-man - 104 lbs.
3.10 Size. The life raft assemblies including table I items shall be deployable through a
22 x 22 inch escape hatch.
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