Sea Survival

THE OPEN SEA

Seven-Man Raft

16-30. Some multiplace aircraft carry the seven-man raft. It is a component of the survival drop kit (Figure 16-12). This raft may inflate upside down and require you to right the raft before boarding. Always work from the bottle side to prevent injury if the raft turns over. Facing into the wind, the wind provides additional help in righting the raft. Use the handles on the inside bottom of the raft for boarding (Figure 16-13).

Figure 16-12. Seven-Man Raft

Figure 16-12. Seven-Man Raft

Figure 16-13. Method of Righting Raft

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