The HARD-4 Life Raft System is designed to provide maximum protection of
the on-board life raft. The system is attached to the aircraft with a bulkhead
mount and single-point release system, enabling deployment by one person.
Activation of the system is accomplished via static line mounted to the airframe
or manually by a survivor in the water.
Features:
- Single-point release harness.
- Transport and deployment by one person.
- Manual or air-drop activation.
- Life raft includes a canopy and boarding aids.
- Survival kit tethered to the life raft.
- Case is clearly marked with use instructions.
NOTE: Air dropping of the life raft only applies if the life raft is being carried as piece of Rescue Equipment. It does not apply (and may not be dropped survivors) if the life raft is being carried on the aircraft iaw - FAA.CAA/JAA or NATOPS regulations as a required of emergency equipment.