Flotation Kit, Narrow

Designed for over-water and in-water rescue operations. This Flotation Kit provides flotation and patient restraint for the Medevac II (LSI P/N: RS-404 & RS-406) and Stokes-type litters (RS-0452). Components of each kit are constructed from quality synthetic materials, and are suitable for the marine environments. 

When properly installed the kits provide positive self-righting and head-up flotation characteristics. Each kit comes with five color-coded patient restraint straps utilizing the double locking Quick Release Safety Buckles. The included retainer straps prevent fouling of the patient restraint straps during in-water rescues.

The RS-103 Flotation Kit reduces the width of a litter with installed flotation by four inches when compared to the RS-100 and RS-101 Flotation Kits.  This can be very important in smaller helicopters and boats.  The narrower profile is accomplished by utilizing half-width flotation logs in combination with a foam back pad.  Flotation testing has been conducted on the RS-404 and RS-406 Medevac II litters only.  Currently in use by all US Coast Guard helicopters. 

Features:

• High visibility and compact stowage
• Self-righting, floats the litter in a head-up position
• Quick adjusting patient restraint straps
• Corrosion resistant materials & hardware
• Lift insert provides rapid patient transfer

The Flotation Kit includes:

• Flotation Log Covers, pair (orange)
• Ethafoam Chest Pads, pair
• Chest Pad Covers, pair (orange)
• Ethafoam Float Logs (Half-Width) pair
• Ethafoam Back Pad
• Patient Restraint Straps, set of 5
• Retainer Straps, 4 each
• Lift Insert, Litter
• Ballast Bar

Note: This Flotation Kit has been designed to fit Medevac II, Medevac IIA, and MIL-SPEC type litters only.

Approved by NAVAIR for Navy use. Approved for US Coast Guard use.