Eastern Aero Marine EAM-8 - 6 to 8 Person Life Raft

The EAM-8 is a 6 to 8 person aircraft life raft with an approval specification of FAA TSO-C70a, Type II. This life raft is for use with corporate and general aviation aircraft.

Specifications

• For Part 91 Operators (Small Aircraft)
• Single Tube Non-Approved Series
• Compact, lightweight. Constructed of neoprene coated nylon.
• High tech inflation system.
• Capacity: 6 - 8 Persons
• Raft: Yellow
• Carrying case: Yellow
• Canopy: Orange
• Diameter Raft Tube: 14.0" (35.6 cm)
• Inflated Volume: @ 1.50 psig: 21.93 ft.3 (0.62 m3)
• Tube Volume Per Person: @ rated capacity: 2.74 ft.3 (0.08 m3)
• Total Tube Buoyancy: 1368 lbs. (620.5 kg)
• Buoyancy Per Person: @ rated capacity: 228 lbs. (103.4 kg)
• Total Deck Area: 21.6 ft.2 (2.01 m2)
• Deck Area Per Person: @ rated capacity: 3.6 ft.2 (0.33 m2)
• Tube Operating Pressure: 2.0 psig (0.138 bar)

Pressure Relief Valves
• Open: 3.0 psig (0.207 bar)
• Close: 2.0 psig (0.138 bar)
• Tube Burst Pressure: Over +10 psig (+0.69 bar)

Inflation System
• Cylinder Size: 147 in.3 (2409 cm3)
• Cylinder Type: DOT 3AA-2100
• Charge Weights: CO2 : 3.63 0.06 lbs. (1.65 0.03 kg)

Environmental Limits
• Temperature Functional Range: -40 to 130 oF (-40 to 54.4 oC)
• Storage Range: -65 to 160 oF (-54 to 71 oC)
• Humidity: Up to 95% relative humidity
• Altitude: -2000 to 45,000 ft. above sea level
• Service Life : Indefinite if raft continues to pass periodic maintenance inspection
• Frequency Of Inspection: Every 12 months, recommended.

*This list is for general reference only and may not be entirely acurate for all aircraft. Please confirm all equipment meets the requirements of your aircraft with the owners/maintenance manuals prior to purchasing or using with your aircraft.