Mustang Survival MSD565
Description and Maintenance Instructions
March 7 2003, Rev:--
f.
Inflate the suit with air that is free of any oil or water.
CAUTION: Do not exceed a pressure of thirteen inches of water column.
Exceeding this pressure may overstress the suit, resulting in
damage.
You may need to adjust one of the wrist clamps to allow enough escaping air to attain
an appropriate level of continuous pressure.
Figure 6. Step f. Suit Leakage Test
g. While inflated, spray the suit section by section, with soapy water (alternatively,
immerse it in water) and look for any signs of leakage (bubbles).
h.
Mark the general area of any leaks, if required, with a non-damaging marker. Ensure
any detected damage is repaired before the suit is put back into service. Examine any
area of the suit where bubbles are forming and take action depending on the severity
as follows (note that bubbles collecting less than one per second is probably not a
leak):
i. Small foamy bubbles collecting slowly on seam: Entrapped air. No leak
present, no action required.
ii. Small foamy bubbles collecting quickly on seam: Uncertain. Agitate seam
around bubbles to remove any entrapped air. If bubbles persist after 10
minutes then consider it a leak, mark leak area, and document on inspection
record.
iii. Steady stream of larger bubbles: Leak. Mark leak area and document on
inspection record.
iv.
Any other type of bubble formation or any sign of bubbles on a panel shall be
treated as a leak.
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