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 3810 Jacombs Road Richmond, BC, V6V 1Y6 Tel: (604) 270-8631 Fax: (604) 270-0489 E-mail: mustang@mustangsurvival.com WEB: www.mustangsurvival.com Mustang Survival-USA 3870 Mustang Way Bellingham, WA USA 98226 Tel: (360) 676-1782 Fax: (360) 676-5014 E-mail: mustangusa@mustangsurvival.
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 1.2 1.3 1.4 GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................1 CONTACT ............................................................................
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 6.4 6.5 SEWING ...................................................................................................................................23 ORAL INFLATOR VALVE ........................................................................................................27 7.0 SUMMARY......................................................................................................
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (CO2), fully inflates the rear chamber.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 2.5 MANUAL CO2 INFLATION DEVICE 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.
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 cell.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 2.9 2.9.1 SURVIVAL VEST 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 Front Entry Zipper Ballistic Liner Attachment Zipper ID Label LP Container Closure Slider Grommet Storage Pockets ® 2.9.
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 harness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 buddyline and whistle are in place. Figure 10. Step f. Folding and Packing Instructions Harness Loop g.
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 the inflatable cell. l.
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. Figure 14. Step o.
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 products.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 4.3.4 Chlorinated Water Immersion 4.3.5 Immersion of the LP/SV in chlorinated water is not recommended. If the LP/SV is immersed in chlorinated water, use the same washing procedure as for salt water immediately following immersion. 4.4 SERVICE LIFE 4.4.1 The LP/SV’s service life is determined on condition rather than age.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 5.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING 5.1 REQUIREMENTS 5.1.1 The MSV971 LP/SV should be inspected at the following times, as deemed appropriate by the user's Safety Systems Section: a. Maintenance inspection on receipt from the supply depot. b. Visual inspection before issue and upon return of the LP/SV to the Safety Systems Section. c.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 5.3.4 Visual Inspection of the Inflatable Cell 5.3.4.1 A visual inspection of the inflatable cell should consist of the following: a. Open the protective cover by separating the Velcro™ tab at the rear and pulling the zipper halves apart. b. Ensure the life preserver inflatable cell is properly secured to the protective container, with self-locking tie intact. c.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 e. Perform the CO2 inflation device test as per section 5.8. f. Perform the CO2 cylinder weight test as per section 5.9. g. Reassemble the LP/SV unit and perform the visual inspections as per section 5.3 above. 5.5 INFLATION MANIFOLD VALVE TEST 5.5.1 Test the core of the inflation manifold valve: a. Remove the cap nut and the inflation device. b.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 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). e. The cell chamber is serviceable if, after the six-hour period, the internal pressure in either chamber did not drop below 1.5 psi (corrected for temperature, if necessary). Otherwise the cell is condemned and non-repairable.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 6.0 REPAIRS 6.1 GENERAL 6.1.1 It is extremely important that damaged LP/SV’s are handled in accordance with the following repair requirements. 6.1.2 Qualified repair personnel can perform some repairs, with adequate facilities. The manufacturer should do all major repairs, unless otherwise authorized by Mustang Survival Corp.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 The construction of all LP/SV units use 5/16 ± 1/16 inch seam allowances. There shall be no sewing repairs to the inflatable cell. 6.4.3 Damage Treatment 6.4.3.1 Cut away and patch singed, burnt or worn areas of the protective container. See section 6.4.5 for Protective container fabric patching procedure. NOTE: Cut away material no more than 50 mm (2 inches) in diameter. 6.4.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 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. Cut a patch of the original material being repaired, exceeding the hole in size by not less than 37 mm (1 ½ inch). d.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 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. Patching Patch stitched to the outside layer of the liner f. Roll an edge of the patch under itself and single-stitch approximately 12 mm (½ inch) from the original stitch. g. Repeat this for each edge of the patch, until it is secured (see figure 20).
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 6.5 ORAL INFLATOR VALVE 6.5.1 The oral inflator valve is not repairable and should be replaced when it is proven defective. To replace the valve, perform the following: a. Remove the crimp ring. Grab the crimp ring with the tip of a side cutter tool and cut. b. Immerse the end of the oral tube in hot water long enough for the tube to soften. c.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 Figure 21. Step a. Replace Inflatable Cell Self-locking Tie b. Remove the oral inflator valves and CO2 inflation device from the cell. c. Reinstall the components removed from the non-serviceable cell onto the replacement cell. d. Perform the Inflatable Cell Test detailed in Section 5.7. e. Re-attach the serviceable cell to the protective container with the cell anchor strip.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 f. Secure the last cord loop to the lacing anchor loop, by passing a new plastic selflocking tie through both loops, and cinching tightly. Carefully trim the excess tie ends. Figure 23. Step g. Replace Inflatable Cell Self-locking Tie NOTE: Ensure that the plastic self-locking tie ends do not form a sharp point, which may puncture or abrade the inflatable cell. g.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 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. These LP/SV’s are easily donned, maintained and stored. Qualified approved technicians, with proper equipment, or Mustang Survival Corp. may make LP/SV repairs.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 Figure 25. MSV971 Survival Vest and Index Numbers 1 2 25 3 24 4 23 5 22 6 21 7 20 8 19 9 18 10 17 11 16 12 15 14 13 31 This document is for information purposes only. It is not a controlled document and may not be considered current when printed.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 Figure 26. Parts List for the MSV971 Survival Vest INDEX NUMBER PART NUMBER NOMENCLATURE MIN ORDER QUANTITY 1 TA106927 1 5/8 INCH BIAS TAPE, CALENDARED 2 HD718230 SNAP FASTENER CAP 20 EA 3 HD718330 SNAP FASTENER SOCK 20 EA 4 HD718430 SNAP FASTENER STUD 20 EA 5 HD718530 SNAP FASTENER EYELET 20 EA 6 HD743013 1 IN.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 INDEX NUMBER PART NUMBER NOMENCLATURE MIN ORDER QUANTITY 25 TA1017 1 IN. (25 MM) SOLAS REFLECTIVE TAPE N/A HD719413 NO.5 SLIDER PULLS BLACK 5 CNT 1 1 ROLL (50 MTR) 20 EA N/A HD7695 5 /2 IN.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 Figure 27. MSV971 Inflatable Cell and Index Numbers 11 10 1 9 2 8 3 7 4 6 5 Figure 28.
Mustang Survival MSV971 Life Preserver and Survival Vest Description and Maintenance Instructions 9 June 2004, Rev: 1.0 Figure 29. MSV971 Protective Cover and Index Numbers 6 1 2 3 5 4 Figure 30. Parts List for the MSV971 Protective Cover INDEX NUMBER PART NUMBER NOMENCLATURE MIN ORDER QUANTITY 1 HD7580 BRASS CHEMICAL GROMMET, DULL BLACK 2 FA112527 CALENDARED NOMEX 6 OZ. 3 FA116927 3-LAYER LAMINATED NOMEX 4.
