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SMA manufactures marine, aviation and single seat life rafts
ROARING FORTIES™ Aviation Life Rafts

Packed in either custom designed valises or lightweight fiberglass containers, specifically for aviation use.

 

Size           Dimensions (mm)            Weight
04P            640mm  x  400mm Dia.    21 KG

-06P --------800MM x 400mm Dia -------25kg

08P            800mm  x  420mm Dia.     32 KG

11P            920mm  x  420mm Dia.      38 KG

 

The ROARING FORTIES™ range of Aviation Life Rafts are manufactured from C.A.A. approved lightweight Neoprene fabric.. 

THE ONLY AVIATION LIFE RAFTS MADE IN AUSTRALIA & APPROVED BY CASA

  • ROARING FORTIES™ range of aviation Life Rafts is from size 4 persons to 11 persons. They are all approved by to TSO C70a by CASA. They are essentially have twin buoyancy tubes with a self erecting canopy. The canopy tube can be deflated separately for evacuation & rescue purposes. Their respective canopies have the ability to withstand 52 knots of gusty wind and with a good sea anchor attached, the rafts will not drip drift significantly away from the point of deployment.
  • Other Features:
  • Circular construction and lead weghted deep water pockets for better stability. Circular rafts ride the cross waves better;
  • 2 entrance doors which can be closed. Only one door entrance has a boarding ramp attached ;
  • Interior & exterior lights ;
  • The canopy is self erecting.
  • The following are overload capacities of the ROARING FORTIES™Aviation Liferafts:
  • ----- For 4 persons, the overload capacity is 6 persons;
  • ----- For 6 persons, the overload capacity is 9 persons;
  • ----- For 8 persons, the overload capacity is 12 persons;
  • ----- For 11persons, the overload capacity is 15 persons.
  • Aviation life rafts come complete with bailer, bellows, drogue, repair-kit and rescue line
  • ROARING FORTIES™ Single Seat Life Raft


    SMA is one of only a few manufacturers in the world of the Single Seat Survival Craft ( SSSC )

    The ROARING FORTIES™ Single Seat Life Raft or Single Seat Survival Craft (SSSC) is designed to provide short-term protection (up to 72 hours) for aircrew downed in a marine environment.

    Buoyancy is provided by 2 inflatable chambers.  The main chamber is normally inflated via a Halkey-Roberts operating head and a disposable gas cylinder.
    Attached to the rear is a small drogue to provide stability and reduce drift.
    The craft/raft also provides hypothermia protection to the occupant through its quilted construction
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    This Single Man Liferaft can be Modularly fit to the SAVER Vest which carries a Lifejacket.

    01P      260mm x 260mm x 90mm      2.4 KG
    Included Supplies with ROARING FORTIES™ Life Rafts (not including SSSC):

    Rafts come fully equipped with everything you need to survive comfortably. This includes rations, water, flares, first aid kits, raft maintenance kits and more

       
     
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