[D16ve-l] UCSGAux: CO2 CYLINDER SAFETY NOTICE -011/05

[Robert Miller]

Ahoy VEs. See the below Inflatable PFD Notice.


Subj:    CO2 CYLINDER SAFETY NOTICE -011/05


1.	The U.S. Coast Guard has become aware of a potential problem with
installation of CO2 cylinders that have bayonet tips in inflatable personal
flotation devices (PFDs or life jackets). If a cylinder is not properly
installed, the PFD will not inflate with CO2. The problem may affect several
thousand PFDs, but the Coast Guard is only aware of one incident to date.
The following link to the USCG Boating web site provides detailed
information:


http://www.uscgboating.org/alerts/alertsview.aspx?id=50

2.  The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists as well as all other
interested parties abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc.
All information contained herein and linked is OFFICIAL policy and
information.

3.  Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized.

4.  G-OCX-1, SENDS


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