The Switlik CPR is equipped with a comprehensive survival kit tailored for emergency preparedness in aviation:
Part 91 Survival Kit Includes:
The Switlik CPR Coastal Passage Life Raft is trusted by helicopter pilots, Part 91 operators, and fixed-wing crews for its versatility, reliability, and ease of use. Whether flying coastal routes or over open water, this life raft is designed to ensure maximum safety in emergencies. Key benefits include:
Q: Is this life raft suitable for helicopters?A: Yes, the Switlik CPR is designed to fit the compact storage requirements of helicopters while offering easy deployment and superior buoyancy for emergency water landings.
Q: What is included in the Part 91 Survival Kit?A: The kit includes an electronic signal flare, first aid kit, signal whistle, and sponge, ensuring compliance with overwater flight regulations.
Q: How does the "Go/No Go" pressure gauge improve readiness?A: The visible inflation gauge lets pilots quickly verify that the raft is ready to deploy, reducing pre-flight inspection times and improving confidence in emergency readiness.
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.