The Switlik CPR Life Raft comes fully equipped with survival tools designed to meet the demands of overwater aviation emergencies:
Standard Equipment:
Part 91 Survival Kit Includes:
Q: What is the purpose of the Inflatable Thermal Floor?A: The Inflatable Thermal Floor provides critical insulation to keep occupants warm and comfortable in cold-water environments, increasing survival rates in harsh conditions.
Q: Is this life raft suitable for helicopters?A: Yes, the compact design and lightweight construction make it perfect for helicopter storage, with features like quick deployment and stable buoyancy tailored for aviation emergencies.
Q: How do I ensure the raft is ready for use?A: The "Go/No Go" pressure gauge provides a visible readiness indicator, letting pilots quickly verify that the raft is inflated and prepared for deployment.
Q: What is included in the Part 91 Survival Kit?A: The survival kit includes an Inflatable Thermal Floor, electronic signal flare, first aid kit, signal whistle, sponge, and other critical tools for emergency preparedness.
1 Weight may vary depending upon options. 3 Optional Cradle will extend the overall installed height and width dimensions of the Hard Container by approximately two inches. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Standard Equipment
Auto Deploying Sea AnchorHeaving RingKnifeManual Inflation PumpRepair Clamps (2 ea.)Waterproof Solar Powered Flashlight
Optional Features
USCG Approved Hydrostatic ReleaseToroidal Stability DeviceInflatable Floor
Capacity
There is no one universal method of rating raft capacities (see here). In fact, there are several different methods and governmental agencies worldwide that rate the capacity of a life raft based on the following criteria: usable floor area, inflated buoyancy, size of an average individual, and their concept of how long someone might be in the raft before rescue, not to mention how you find yourself to be there, i.e. from a sinking vessel or a ditched aircraft.
As a result, SWITLIK takes the position that a life raft's capacity is truly defined by its total size in floor area and inflated buoyancy. How many "people" that translates into depends upon your usage and interpretation of the above criteria. A raft that might safely support 6 or 8 people in an emergency for 24 hours will seem a lot smaller for a transoceanic passage where rescue might be weeks in coming.