“PerhaPs the most remarkable consequential advance in safety to reduce the drowning risk for crew and Passengers” uk civil aviation authority

Engineered to fit, innovation beyond regulation, the new Sentinel Aviation life preserver range for passengers and crew has been developed in direct response to CAA Category A performance guidelines and features an integrated Emergency Breathing System (EBS). Aimed specifically at the commercial aviation markets, including offshore transit and search & rescue (SAR), the Sentinel’s slim and ergonomic design provides maximum comfort and manoeuvrability whilst saving lives.

protection. survival. duty of care.

mK50 sentinel – passenger life preserver

mK51 sentinel – aircrew life preserver

SENTINEL LIFEjACKET RANGE

Constructed from a flame retardant material, the unique modular design allows full customisation for operating requirements, while the slim and ergonomic design allows for maximum comfort and manoeuvrability. The jacket features a twin inflatable chamber with a buoyancy of 275 Newtons. The modular design offers improved maintenance and servicing costs as individual components can be easily removed and serviced.

Key features

• Durable and lightweight• Twin inflatable chamber – 275N buoyancy• Integral light, whistle and PLB• One size fits all• Fully integrated for passenger short term air

supply systems (PSTASS)• Approvals: CAA, EASA• Approvals pending: FAA, Transport Canada• Compact integral sprayhood

Upgrade from: MK28WB, Shark LAP jacket, Transafe 2000

As per the Passenger version, the MK51 is durable and lightweight allowing full customisation for operating requirements. Its slim modular design allows for the bespoke configuration of pocketry depending on the wearers’ specific requirements, whilst the EBS feature is incorporated into the jacket design. This crew version is optimised for aircraft integration such as SAR Winchman and piloting.

Key features

• Durable and lightweight• Single or Twin inflatable chamber available• Bespoke pocketry configuration• Fully integrated for a range of EBS• Optimised for specific aircraft integration such as

SAR Winchman, piloting etc.• Compact integral sprayhood• Available in 3 sizes. More sizes under investigation• Approvals pending: CAA, EASA, FAA, Transport

Canada

Upgrade from: MK28, MK44, MK15

the 1000 series aircrew suit

The aircrew suit uses the very latest in technical textile technology to provide the wearer with a number of benefits including waterproof design, breathable and inherently flame retardant fabric and durable and robust material. Using technology developed for the NASA space programme, aircrew will benefit from enhanced insulation that regulates the microclimate inside the suit to improve thermal comfort and reduce thermal stress. Hygiene is improved by the use of anti-microbial nano-technology in the thermal liner. The water tight seals at the neck and wrists are stronger, more flexible and less prone to damage making them safer and more effective. New waterproof zipper technology is used to effectively seal the suit ensuring maximum comfort for the wearer.

Key features: •Designed for helicopter aircrew personnel•Compatible with all major aircraft platforms•European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved•Improved standard sizing – customer feedback has

been implemented to produce an improved standard size matrix that provides enhanced user comfort and functionality.

•Introduction of optional internal braces to improve wearer comfort and further support the use of standard sizes.

•Waterproof and breathable to improve aircrew cockpit comfort

•Inherently flame retardant material providing optimum protection against fire

•Lower leg pocket has been moved to a central position to support compatibility across all aircraft types.

sar variant available designed specifically for winchman operations

We pride ourselves on our relationships with approval authorities across the globe, ensuring we remain ahead of industry equipment compliance. Our products undergo rigorous quality control testing to ensure we meet the highest standards laid out by our industry regulators.

The MK50 Sentinel Life Preserver is authorised by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to ETSO standard approval. Now a worldwide industry standard product, the MK50 has passed the relevant Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) tests.

We work in partnership with our customers as a duty of care to ensure they comply with their regulatory obligations, covering product integration with airframes, internal and external approvals, certificates, qualification and testing. The MK50 is compliant with the relevant standards and TSO’s and is PSTASS UK CAA approved. Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and Transport Canada approvals will follow shortly.

The MK51 Sentinel Aircrew will go through the same approval process obtaining all the relevant certification as per the MK50 Sentinel Passenger.

APPROVALS & CERTIFICATIONS

approvals pending

SURVIVAL AIDSThe following survival aids are compatible with the Mk50 Sentinel passenger , Mk51 Sentinel aircrew life preservers and 1000 Series immersion suits.

pyrotechnics

Trusted by the world’s offshore operators, Pains Wessex advanced pyrotechnic distress signals offer quality, technological superiority and innovative designs combined with worldwide SOLAS approvals, including MED and USCG whilst manufacturing to ISO 9001 standard.

rocKets and flares• Red hand flare• White collision hand flare• Day/night signal• Para red rocket

personal locator beacons (plbs)

The Mk50 and Mk51 Sentinel lifejackets can be utilised with a range of internationally approved personal locator beacons. Examples include:

alternative plb’s can be explored as per operators requirements

gme mt410• 24 hr operational time• Dimensions: 135 x 71 x 38 mm• Weight: 235 g• 7 year battery life• Continuous locator strobe light• Complete with tether and carry

case

fast find 220 plb• 6 year battery life• Safe stow antenna• Transmits on 406 and 121.5MHz• Global emergency alerting via

COSPAS-SARSAT satellites

a u10-ht• 12 hr continuous operational time• Dimensions: 80 x 95 x 35mm• Weight: 250g• 3 year standby battery life• Transmissions on 121.5 MHz SAR

frequency, while simultaneously transmitting GPS coordinates on AIS channels AIS1 and AIS2

rhotheta rt-b77• 12 h to 48 hr operational time• Dimensions: 103 x 75 x 27 mm• Weight: 245 g with antenna and

batteries• Large transmitting range through

very high output power (up to 2 W)• Excellent transmitting endurance

through microprocessor-controlled power management

aircrew passenger