SDR 96ZZZX1551

Service difficulty report · Raft

Difficulty date
February 2, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
System (JASC)
2564 · Life Raft
Part
Raft
Condition
Failed
Location
Co2 Bottle
Component
69FAAV
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING AN EXERCISE, RAFT FAILED TO INFLATE. INSPECTION SHOWED CO2 BOTTLE VALVE DID NOT OPEN TO EXPEL CO2. CERTIFICATION DUE DATE WAS 2-15-96.