MIL-PRF-18494F(AS)
3.14 Fleet in-service. The packed life raft and accessory container with survival items
contained in its carrying case shall perform as intended when tested as specifed in 4.12. The
integrity of the life raft shall not be adversely affected.
3.15 Markings. Each life raft shall be identified by name of manufacturer, contract number,
date of manufacture, and serial number. The serial number shall be assigned by the manufacturer
and shall be a block of consecutive numbers to cover the entire acquisition quantity. All
markings shall be legible, durable, permanent, and thoroughly dry prior to packaging.
4. VERIFICATION
4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are
classified as follows:
a. Qualification inspection (see 4.2).
b. Conformance inspection (see 4.3).
4.2 Qualification inspection. The qualification inspection of the life rafts shall consist of all
the examinations and tests specified in table II. The examinations and tests shall be performed in
the sequence listed.
TABLE II. Qualification examinations and tests.
Inspection
Requirement
Test Method
Weight
3.9
4.6
Size
3.8, 3.10
4.7
Actuation pull force test
3.8.3
4.8
Operational test
3.5, 3.7, 3.9, 3.11
4.9
Visual examination
3.3, 3.4, 3.13
4.5
Temperature extremes test
3.12.1
4.10.1
Low pressure (altitude ) test
3.12.2
4.10.2
Sand and dust test
3.12.3
4.10.3
Vibration test
3.12.4
4.10.4
Durability test
3.13
4.11
Fleet in-service test
3.14
4.12
4.2.1 Qualification samples. The qualification samples shall consist of three rafts of each
capacity. Samples shall be forwarded as specified in the correspondence authorizing submission
of samples for qualification testing (see table II and 6.2). Additionally, each sample shall be
plainly identified by securely attached tags containing the following information:
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