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MUSTANG SURVIVAL INTEGRATED AIRCREW LIFE
PRESERVER AND SURVIVAL VEST,
MUSTANG MODEL MSV971
DESCRIPTION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
JUNE 9, 2004, REV: 1.0
Mustang Survival Canada Mustang Survival-USA
3810 Jacombs Road 3870 Mustang Way
Richmond, BC, V6V 1Y6 Bellingham, WA
Tel: (604) 270-8631 Fax: (604) 270-0489 USA 98226
E-mail: mustang@mustangsurvival.com Tel: (360) 676-1782 Fax: (360) 676-5014
WEB: www.mustangsurvival.com E-mail: mustangusa@mustangsurvival.com
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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................1 1.2 CONTACT ...............................................................
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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 6.4 SEWING...................................................................................................................................23 6.5 ORAL INFLATOR VALVE ........................................................................................................27 7.0 SUMMARY....................................................................................
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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL 1.1.1 The MSV971 LP/SV comprises of an aircrew life preserver fully integrated with a survival vest. 1.1.2 The life preserver is universal in size and fit. The survival vest is designed in four sizes, in order to be close fitting and adaptable to each individual user. Figure 1. Vest Sizes SIZE CHEST SIZE RANGE SMALL 36 - 40 i
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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 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. 1.4.3 The Aviation Life Support Equipment shop is responsible for: a. Periodic inspection and testing of the LP/SV. NOTE: The inspection interval should not exceed 180 days (see section 5.0). b. Inspection when first issued fr
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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 2.0 FEATURES 2.1 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 2.1.1 General 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. 2.1.2 Familiarize yourself with all the features of the LP/SV to maximize its effectiveness. Illustrations are provided to support the text. NOTE: All locatio
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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 Figure 3. Component Locations (rear view) Velcro Tab Life Preserver Survival Vest Protective Container Attachment Tab Side Adjustment Strap Storage Pocket Storage Pocket Two-piece Buckle Adjustable Waist Belt 2.3 LIFE PRESERVER 2.3.1 The life preserver cover (see figure 29) is attached directly to the survival vest with an interlocking (Dutch style
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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 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. WARNING: The MSV971 is configured with a manual inflation system and will not automatically inflate when immersed in water. 2.4.3 Normal manual inflation by carbon dioxide gas (CO ), fully inflates the rear chamber. The fro
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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 2.5 MANUAL CO INFLATION DEVICE 2 The MSV971 is an appropriate platform for a wide variety of customized LP/SV units to address user requirements that include: • use in ejection seat fitted aircraft • use with an automation inflation device • stowage of unique pieces/combinations of survival equipment Contact Mustang Survival for further details. 2.5.1
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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 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 2.7.1 Two oral inflator valve assemblies are attached to the inflatable cell. Each oral inflator valve assembly consists of an oral inflation valve mounted in an oral inflation tube, which in turn is RF bonded to the inflatable
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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 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. Figure 6. Inside View of the LP/SV Ballistic Liner Attachment Tab Ballistic Liner Front Entry Zipper Attachment Zipper ID Label LP Container Closure Slider Storag
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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 2.10 RESCUE HARNESS SYSTEM 2.10.1 The vest incorporates a rescue harness system, consisting of a left side and right side harness handle loop. The harnesses are sewn directly to the outside of the vest, and are constructed of sage green nylon webbing, folded and stitched over a stainless steel reinforcement cable which is used only to maintain the loop shape of the
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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 2.13 BALLISTIC LINER ATTACHMENT POINTS 2.13.1 The MSV971 has built-in provisions for adding an optional ballistic liner accessory to the inside of the survival vest. The vest has two zippers running along the inside of the main opening and a Velcro™ tab at the inner neck that secure the ballistic liner. NOTE: Depending on the thickness of the liner used, switching t
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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 2.14.2 The pressure of the expanding gas forces the fasteners around the periphery of the protective container to separate, automatically opening the protective container and allowing the cell to reach its fully inflated shape. NOTE: Carbon dioxide gas does not remain in the life preserver indefinitely. Either of the oral inflator valves can be used as a means of co
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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 3.0 DONNING AND PACKING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 GENERAL WARNING: The MSV971 must be worn fully assembled. The modules are not to be worn separately. A loss of protection and wear resistance may result if worn improperly. 3.2 FOLDING AND PACKING INSTRUCTIONS 3.2.1 To fold and pack the MSV971: NOTE: Points of reference (in this section) for folding and packing are based
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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 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. c. Ensure that the rescue harness loops are fed through the upper openings in the protective container and laying flat underneath the cell. Check that the Velcro™ deployment lines are routed through the centre of the collar and connected the top of the harness
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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 f. Ensure that the rescue harness lifting loops are fed through the upper openings in the protective container and laying flat underneath the cell. Ensure that the buddy- line and whistle are in place. Figure 10. Step f. Folding and Packing Instructions Harness Loop g. Attach a slider onto one side of the container-closing zipper at the bottom, and carefully mat
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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 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. NOTE: The inflator should be on top of the folded cell before closing to ensure proper activation of the cylinder when the lanyard is pulled. Figure 12. Step j. Folding and Packing Instructions k. Repeat steps f. to i. for the left side of th
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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 m. Secure the beaded inflation handle to the Velcro™ located on the underside of the protective container, at the lower right. n. Carefully remove the sliders from the zipper ends, and pinch together the Velcro™ tabs. Re-stow the sliders in the vest pockets. o. Secure the beaded inflation handle to the Velcro™ located on the underside of the protective container.
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Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 4.0 MAINTENANCE AND CARE 4.1 GENERAL 4.1.1 After immersion in water (other than fresh clean water), the LP/SV modules should be either washed or rinsed separately. To increase the life of the garment, it is recommended to wash the LP/SV only when required. 4.2 CLEANING 4.2.1 Laundering Procedures NOTE: Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach or other chlorine prod
