Description
Each kit includes 6 floats. Each float is constructed utilizing lightweight urethane-coated nylon fabric. Each float has inlet check valves and a combination manual topping/pressure relief valve. All valves are field replaceable. One 1105 cu in inflation bottle and inflation valve is installed on the underside of the fuselage for float inflation. Each kit also contains one 6-man liferaft and 1 survival kit mounted on each Mid float and a 550 cu. in. liferaft bottle and inflation valve installed with the float inflation bottle on the underside of the fuselage. The floats' inflation valve is operated either manually by a pull handle mounted on the cyclic stick or electrically by 2 water switches mounted on the underside of the fuselage. The liferaft valve is operated manually by 1 of the 3 T-handles, (1 mounted on the center console and 2 mounted on the Aft landing gear crosstube). The kit also includes inflation hoses, pull cables, miscellaneous clamps, brackets, and mounting hardware associated with installation.
*Kit includes Fwd, Mid & Aft Tri-Bag floats with integrated liferaft in Mid bag floats. Price is for complete float with liferaft system.
Key Features
- Incorporates lightweight urethane-coated nylon fabric
- All valves are field replaceable
- Includes one 6-Man liferaft & survival kit
Key Benefits
- Significant weight reduction (Kit 188 lbs)
- Reduced installation time (40 hrs)
Approvals
Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
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STC | FAA - USA | SR01813LA | 427 | Tri-Bag Emergency Float System |