Accession Number:

AD0882863

Title:

Thin Underarm Aircrew Life Preserver.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

TACTICAL AIR WARFARE CENTER EGLIN AFB FL

Personal Author(s):

• Rhyner, D. A.
• Murray, Bryant A.
• Brown, Alan R.
• Sexton, Michael E.

Report Date:

1971-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

43.0

Abstract:

The objective of the Phase I flotation test was to determine the functional suitability of the Life Preservers under operational conditions and to determine intervals between periodic inspections. The Phase II flight test was conducted to evaluate crew comfort, durability, and compatibility of the LPU-11P and LPU-12P with other equipment. Author

Descriptors:

• *LIFE PRESERVERS
• FLOTATION
• VALVES
• FLIGHT CREWS
• SAFETY
• PARACHUTE DESCENTS
• BAILOUT
• FLIGHT CLOTHING
• THICKNESS

Subject Categories:

• Escape, Rescue and Survival

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE