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Life Vests
Life vests are manufactured specifically for adults or children, and can be single or dual chamber. The overhaul cycle on life vests vary depending on the OEM and part number, but generally FAA regulations require testing on a periodic basis.
Recertification Services
The recertification fee includes all the costs associated with recertifying the life vest. These costs include receiving inspection, unpacking, air retension tests, relief valve test, hydrotest of the reservoir cylinder, hydrotest of the hoses, bench test of the aspirators, minimal patchwork, overhaul of the reservoir valves, packing, and the issuance of an accurate 8130/work order documentation. SEMCO would charge additional costs for parts and services outside the scope of the standard recertification.
The most common occurrences include:
- Replacement of expired reservoir cylinder
- Replacement of a failed aspirator
- Replacement of failed hoses
- Replacement of the packboard
- Major patchwork (i.e. fixing holes in the inflatable tube)
Recertification Period for Life Vests
The recert period depends upon the part number and the OEM, but as a general rule of thumb, life vests get anywhere from one to three or five years. |
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