Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MSV971 Mustang Survival
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MUSTANG SURVIVAL INTEGRATED AIRCREW LIFE PRESERVER AND SURVIVAL VEST, MUSTANG MODEL MSV971 DESCRIPTION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS JUNE 9, 2004, REV: 1.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUC TION............................................................................................
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 6.4 SEWING ....................................................................................................................
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL 1.1.1 1.1.2 The MSV971 LP/SV comprises of an aircrew life preserver fully integrated with a survival vest.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 b. Purpose, use and operation of all LP/SV furnished equipment accessories. c. Importance and method of visual pre and post use inspections.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 2.0 FEATURES 2.1 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION General 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.1.1 Mustang Survival personal LP/SV’s are designed to provide flotation in case of accidental immersion in water, minimizing the risk of drowning.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 Figure 3. Component Locations (rear view) Velcro Tab Adjustable Waist Belt Storage Pocket Protective Container Attachment Tab Life Preserver Survival Vest Side Adjustment Strap Storage Pocket Two-piece Buckle 2.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 the cell. This ply forms a floating baffle, which is free to move between the front and rear panels depending on the gas volume in each chamber.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 2.5 MANUAL CO 2 INFLATION DEVICE The MSV971 is an appropriate platform for a.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 The beaded handle is designed to provide a positive grip for inflation of the preserver with cold, wet or gloved hands. 2.7 ORAL INFLATOR 2.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 2.9 SURVIVAL VEST 2.9.1 The Survival Vest is designed for use in fixed seat equipped aircraft, providing a mounting platform for the life preserver equipped with a manual inflation device.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 2.10 RESCUE HARNESS SYSTE M 2.10.1 2.10.2 2.10.3 2.10.4 2.10.5 2.11.1 2.11.2 2.11.3 2.11.4 2.12.1 2.12.2 2.12.3 The vest incorporates a rescue harness system, consisting of a left side a nd right side harness handle loop.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 2.13 BALLISTIC LINER ATTACHMENT POINTS 2.13.1 2.14.1 The MSV971 has built-in provisions for adding an optional ballistic li ner accessory to the inside of the survival vest.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 2.14.2 The pressure of the expanding gas forces the fasteners around the per.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 3.0 DONNING AND PACKI NG INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 GENERAL WARNING: The MSV971 must be worn fully assembled. The modules are not to be worn separately.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 b. Lay the LP/SV unit out on a flat, clean surface so that the completely deflated cell is fully extended.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 f. Ensure that the rescue harness lifting loops ar e fed through the upper openings in the protective container and laying flat underneath the cell.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 j. Ensure (right side only) that the lanyard of the beaded handle passes through the reinforced opening of the container.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 m. Secure the beaded inflation handle to the Velcro™ located on the unde rside of the protective container, at the lower right.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 4.0 MAINTENANCE AND CARE 4.1 GENERAL 4.1.1 4.2.1 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 After immersion in water (other than fresh clean water), the LP/SV modules should be either washed or rinsed separately.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 4.3.4 4.3.5 4.4.1 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.6.1 4.7.1 Chlorinated Water Immersion Immersion of the LP/SV in chlorinated water is not recommended.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 5.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING 5.1 REQUIREMENTS 5.1.1 5.2.1 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 The MSV971 LP/SV should be inspected at the following times, as deemed appropriate by the user's Safety Systems Section: a.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 5.3.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 Visual Inspection of the Inflatable Cell 5.3.4.1 A visual inspection of the inflatable cell should consist of the following: a.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 e. Perform the CO 2 inflation device test as per section 5.8. f. Perform the CO 2 cylinder weight test as per section 5.9. g. Reassemble the LP/SV unit and perform the visual inspections as per section 5.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 d. Hang the inflatable cell for six hours in an area where the ambient temperature can be maintained at a constant 22°C (72°F).
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 6.0 REPAIRS 6.1 GENERAL 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 6.1.4 6.1.5 6.1.6 6.2.1 6.3.1 6.3.2 6.4.1 6.4.2 It is extremely important that damaged LP/SV’s are handled in accordance with the following repair requirements.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 The construction of all LP/SV units use 5 / 16 ± 1 / 16 inch seam allowances. T here shall be no sewing repairs to the inflatable cell.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 b. Cut a square, or rectangle, in the damaged fabric slightly larger than the hole (see figure 18). Figure 18. Step b. Patching c.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 e. Single-stitch the patch to the fabric 6 mm (¼ inch) from the edge of the hole (see figure 19). Figure 19. Steps c., d. and e.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 6.5 ORAL INFLATOR VAL VE 6.5.1 6.6.1 6.7.1 The oral inflator valve is not repairable and should be replaced when it is proven defective.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 Figure 21. Step a. Replace Inflatable Cell Self-locking Tie b. Remove the oral inflator valves and CO 2 inflation device from the cell.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 f. Secure the last cord loop to the lacing anchor loop, by passing a new plastic self- locking tie through both loops, and cinching tight ly.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 7.0 SUMMARY 7.1 The Mustang Survival MSV971 is an emergency use LP/SV that protects over-water aircrew in harsh marine environments by providing flotation and maintaining the individual in a face-up position.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 Figure 25. MSV971 Survival Vest and Index Numbers 2 4 3 7 16 14 17 6 8 13 21.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 Figure 26. Parts List for the MSV971 Survival Vest INDEX NUMBER PART NUMBER .
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Pre server and Sur vival Vest Description and M aintenance In structions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 INDEX NUMBER PART NUMBER NOMENCLATURE MIN ORDER QUANTITY 25 TA1017 1 IN. (25 MM) SOLAS REFLECTIVE TAPE 1 ROLL (50 MTR) N/A HD719413 NO.
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