12-18 Person TSO'd Aircraft Life Raft Rental for Larger Aircraft and Commercial Operations
This 12-18 person aviation life raft rental is designed for larger aircraft operations, higher passenger counts, offshore missions, corporate aviation, commercial charter operations, and turbine aircraft requiring FAA-approved or TSO'd aviation survival equipment.
Larger-capacity aviation life rafts are commonly selected for flights carrying multiple passengers, medical crews, offshore workers, corporate teams, or extended overwater routes where additional capacity and operational flexibility are important considerations.
Common Aircraft and Flight Operations
These larger aviation raft systems are often used for Part 135 charter aircraft, corporate jets, offshore helicopters, commuter aircraft, government operations, EMS aircraft, ferry flights, and commercial overwater routes carrying larger passenger groups or operational crews.
FAA-Approved and TSO'd Aviation Rafts
TSO'd aviation life rafts are commonly required or preferred for commercial operations, larger aircraft, paying passenger flights, offshore operations, and operators following specific FAA or company survival equipment requirements for overwater missions.
Understanding 12-18 Person Aviation Raft Capacity
Larger aviation life rafts often list both a rated capacity and an overload capacity. The rated capacity reflects the normal intended occupancy for operational use, while the overload number represents an emergency maximum capacity.
In this category, some raft systems may be configured around a 12 person operational rating with an emergency overload capacity approaching 18 persons. Operators generally size the raft around actual people onboard rather than relying solely on overload limits.
For charter flights, offshore operations, EMS missions, and commercial aircraft carrying crew, passengers, or survival equipment, additional space inside the raft can improve comfort, boarding ability, and real-world survivability during extended exposure situations.
When Aircraft May Require Multiple Life Rafts
Some aircraft operations may require multiple aviation life rafts depending on total passenger count, aircraft layout, operational requirements, survival equipment planning, or regulatory considerations. Larger aircraft commonly distribute passengers and emergency equipment across more than one raft system rather than relying on a single oversized raft.
Operators may also choose multiple raft systems to improve deployment flexibility, aircraft balance, storage limitations, cabin access, or emergency evacuation planning during offshore and extended overwater operations.
If you are unsure whether your aircraft should use one raft or multiple raft systems, contact us before ordering and we can help review your aircraft type, passenger count, and route structure.
Common 12-18 Person Rental Use Cases
Customers commonly rent larger-capacity aviation rafts for charter operations, international overwater flights, offshore helicopter support, government missions, turbine aircraft operations, crew transport, Bahamas and Caribbean routes, EMS deployments, and temporary compliance requirements.
Shipping, FBO Delivery, and Pickup
Aircraft raft rentals can be shipped from our Melbourne, Florida location. Depending on availability and trip timing, we may also be able to coordinate shipping to an FBO, operator location, offshore support point, or approved pickup location.
Online Rental Agreement Required
After checkout, please complete the online rental agreement. Your rental is not released, shipped, or prepared for pickup until the agreement has been completed and reviewed by our team.
Complete Rental Agreement >> Need Help Selecting a Larger Aircraft Life Raft System?
Contact Life Raft Store if you need assistance determining raft sizing, passenger capacity, multiple raft requirements, or FAA/TSO survival equipment considerations for your aircraft operation.
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