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Notes for Table 1:
{1} An “approved flotation means” is
required for each occupant of the aircraft. This may be an individual flotation
device approved under FAA TSO-C72b or C72c which can be an inflatable type {EAM
Model GA-12 for example} or non-inflatable type {seat cushion}.
{2} An approved life preserver equipped with
a survivor locator light for each occupant of the aircraft. Life preservers are
approved under FAA TSO-C13d, C13e, and C13f. Locator lights are approved under
TSO-C85 or C85a.
{3} Approved life raft{s} of a rated capacity
to accommodate all the occupants of the aircraft. Each raft must be equipped
with an approved survivor locator light, pyrotechnic signaling device, and a
survival kit appropriately equipped for the route to be flown. Rafts are
approved per FAA TSO-C70a. Locator lights are approved per TSO-C85 or C85a.
Refer to Table 2 to determine which “type” of life raft is required for the
category of aircraft operated.
{4} Approved life rafts of a rated
capacity to accommodate all the occupants of the aircraft. Each raft must be
equipped with an approved survivor locator light, pyrotechnic signaling device,
and a survival kit appropriately equipped for the route to be flown. In the
event of the loss of the largest life raft, the total overload capacity of all
the remaining life rafts must be sufficient to accommodate all the occupants of
the aircraft. A minimum of two {2} life rafts are required per aircraft. Rafts
are approved per FAA TSO-C70a. Locator lights are approved per TSO-C85 or C85a.
Refer to Table 2 to determine which “type” of life raft is required for the
category of aircraft operated.
{5} Approved life raft{s} of a rated
capacity to accommodate all the occupants of the aircraft. Each raft must be
equipped with an approved survivor locator light, pyrotechnic signaling device,
and a survival kit appropriately equipped for the route to be flown or contain
a canopy, radar reflector, repair kit, bailing bucket, signal mirror, whistle,
knife, pump, oars, 75 ft. retaining line, compass dye marker, flashlight, food
rations, water rations, fishing kit, and survival manual. Rafts are approved
per FAA TSO-C70a. Locator lights are approved per TSO-C85 or C85a. Refer to
Table 2 to determine which “type” of life raft is required for the category of
aircraft operated.
{6} An approved survival type {“S” Type} ELT
attached to one of the life rafts on the aircraft.
{7} Per FAR 125.207, one approved first aid
kit is required per aircraft of more than 20 seats. Per FAR 135.177, one approved first aid kit is required per
aircraft of more than 19 seats. FAA
approval of first aid kits is held by the aircraft manufacturer as part of the
aircraft’s approval or by the operator directly. First aid kit manufacturers do
not receive approval. Operators using kits that comply with the FARs (such as
EAM’s part nos. RE1013-107 or S3107-101) receive approval via their local FAA
FSDO.
{8} Per FAR Part 1 Definitions.
{9} Small aircraft are  12,500
lbs. max. certified takeoff weight.
Large
aircraft are  12,500
lbs. max. certified takeoff weight.
{10} Large private aircraft which have a
seating configuration of 20 or more passengers and a maximum payload capacity
of 6,000 lbs. Many business operators
of large, private aircraft such as the Boeing 737 (Boeing Business Jet BBJ) or
MD-80/90 operate under Part 125.
{11} Per FAR Part 121 Appendix A, the minimum
number of approved first aid kits required is 1 for 0-50 passenger seats; 2 for
51 to150 passenger seats; 3 for 151 to 250 passenger seats; and 4 for more than
250 passenger seats. FAA approval of first aid kits is held by the aircraft
manufacturer as part of the aircraft’s approval or by the operator directly.
First aid kit manufacturers do not receive approval. Operators using kits that
comply with the FARs (such as EAM’s part nos. RE1013-104, RE1013-107 or
S3107-101) receive approval via their local FAA FSDO.
CAUTION: The
table above is intended to be used for reference only as a guide to refer
operators to the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) affecting the
that operator’s type of operation. The table is not intended to be used in
lieu of or as a supplement to the FARs. The operator should always confirm the
contents of these tables with the FARs and seek the advice and guidance of his
local FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) when determination of his
required level of compliance needs to be made.
Eastern Aero Marine is not
responsible for any violations or fines against the operator resulting from
information contained in this table, be it correct, incorrect, or incomplete.
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