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TO 14P3-5-61
TM 10-8475-202-13
SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
1-1. PURPOSE
1-3. The data contained herein is concerned with the
1-2. This technical manual provides basic information
use, inspection, maintenance, and repair of the
and instructions for emergency donning and use of the
equipment.
Type CWU-16/P Quick-Donning Anti-Exposure Coverall.
This manual shall be used as a general reference by all
flying personnel making extended or sustained over-
water flights.
SECTION II
DESCRIPTION II
2-5. USE.
2-1. GENERAL.
2-6. The coverall when utilized will be donned over
2-2. The type CWU-16/P anti-exposure coverall (Figure
regular flight clothing. The coverall is of sufficient
has
been
designed
for
quick-
fullness so that it can be worn over the usual flight gear.
donning(approximately one minute) by crew members of
The gloves and hood are stowed in the pockets of the
heavy bombers and cargo aircraft, prior to emergency
coverall and are normally worn after boarding the life
ditching of such aircraft at sea. After ditching of the
raft.
aircraft, the coverall will protect the wearer from
exposure while swimming in cold water and from
2-7. DONNING INSTRUCTIONS.
exposure to wind, spray, and rain when adrift on a life
raft.
CAUTION
Care should be exercised when donning to prevent
Care should be exercised when donning to prevent
2-3. DETAILED DESCRIPTION.
damaging the coverall by snagging, tearing, or
puncturing on projecting objects.
2-4. The CWU-16/P coverall is a one size garment
fabricated from chloroprene-coated nylon cloth. The
2-8. The procedure for donning the coverall is as
coverall has two expandable type patch pockets, an
follows:
adjustable waist belt, and attached boots with adjustable
ankle straps. One pair of insulated, adjustable wrist
a. Unsnap the fasteners of carrying case (see
strap gloves, each with a tie cord for attaching to the
pockets is provided. Neck and wrist seals are installed
b. Remove coverall from carrying case and unroll
on the garment to prevent entrance of water. An
(see Figure 2-3).
inflatable hood is provided with a tie cord for attaching to
the right hand pocket (see Figure 2-1 ). A carrying case
Note
with instruction label and a snap-fastener closure is
The coverall is stowed in carrying case with
furnished with each coverall for stowing the coverall
entrance slide fastener closed to a point
assembly.
approximately 3 to 4 inches from the seal block.
c. Grasp coverall by the shoulders and insert feet
Note
well into the boot. Pull coverall up to waist (see Figure
Hook Blade Knife, Part No. 60C6037, FSN 1670779-
1253, may be stowed in the left accessory glove
pocket when required. The knife lanyard shall be
d. Insert right arm into right sleeve with sufficient
tied to the pocket grommet, and the knife stowed
force to insert hand through the wrist seal (see Figure 2-
beneath the gloves.
e. Pull coverall up over the head and insert head
through the neck seal (see Figure 2-6). Smooth out seal
around the neck. Repeat the procedure for left arm as
outlined above for right arm.
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