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AC 43.13-1B 9/8/98 (1) Replace the battery if it shows any signs of encrustation. (2) Inspect for proper installation and physical condition of the lamp, wire, and bat- tery. (3) Check the light assembly for proper operation and water insulation and flotation. (4) Pull the sealing plug (where appli- cable) from the battery. Let water flow through the open ports. Make sure the battery is activated and power is supplied to the light. (5) Fill out the inspection record and serviceable parts tag. Attach to the vest. l. Deflate the life preserver and repack in container and secure. m. The accessories listed below will be required for all life preservers: (1) One Recognition Light: Remove when returning to serviceable or reparable storage. Remove for replacement of defective light, repair, or salvage of preserver. (2) One Recognition Light Battery: Remove when returning to serviceable or repa- rable storage. n. Record the inspection data on data cards. o. Life preserver inspected and found sea worthy. Include the inspector’s signature. p. Inspection record. Upon completion of 12-month inspection and tests, each flota- tion cell will be marked to indicate the date the inspection was accomplished. The inspection stencil will consist of 1/8-inch letters and nu- merals and will be applied to the patches on the cells (example: 4/3/97). To facilitate determination of the next 12-month inspection period, enter the date it is due in the blank be- side the word inspect on the inspection data card provided in the inspection data pocket on the cell container. Repack, close, and seal the container. 9-45. REPAIR OF LIFE PRESERVERS. Leaks may be disclosed by immersion in soapy water. Repair leaks by the use of patches in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer. Clean corroded metal parts and replace missing or weakened lanyards. Life preservers which do not retain sufficient rigid- ity after the 12-hour period, because of general deterioration and porosity of the fabric, are be- yond economical repair and should be re- placed. 9-46. MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT. a. Parachutes. With reasonable care, parachutes can remain in service indefinitely. They should not be carelessly tossed about, left in aircraft to become wet, or left where some- one may tamper with them. They should not be placed where they may fall on oily floors or be subject to acid fumes from adjacent battery chargers. (1) When repacking is scheduled, to comply with the 120-day requirement in Ti- tle14 of the Code of Federal Regulation (14 CFR) part 105 section 105.43 a careful in- spection of the parachute shall be made by a qualified parachute technician (rigger). If re- pairs or replacements of parts are necessary to maintain the airworthiness of the parachute as- sembly, such work must be done by the origi- nal parachute manufacturer or by a qualified parachute rigger, certificated in accordance with 14 CFR, part 65. (2) The lead seal should be inspected periodically to ensure the thread has not been broken. If broken, or broken and retied or Page 9-36 Par 9-44PDF Image | AFS-640
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