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Law Enforcement Automatic Inflatable PFD

MD3183 LE

$349.40

Retail $503.45

Incorporating new and improved hydrostatic inflation technology, and a durable and easy-to-use SecureZip™ PFD closure system, Mustang Survival's Auto Hydrostatic Inflatable PFD was made for the most demanding users and the most severe marine environments.

The Hydrostatic Inflator Technology HIT™ offers reliable inflation in a low maintenance design that will only automatically inflate when submerged in four or more inches of water and not inadvertently due to spray or humidity. Exclusive to Mustang Survival in North America and maintenance free for 5 years or until inflated. Made for the most severe marine environments the MD3183 PFD with HIT™ will meet the challenges of the most demanding users. It also features Mustang Survival's patented SecureZip™ closure system to ensure the PFD will stay closed during even the most rigorous activity and still opens effortlessly upon inflation.

The MD3183 is lightweight and comfortable and can be worn over a t-shirt on warm days or over thicker garments in colder conditions. Its low profile allows for maximum mobility. The neoprene Comfort Collar™ is soft on your neck and is part of a sleek design that is so comfortable you'll forget you're wearing a PFD.

The new Deluxe Inflatable PFD with Hydrostatic Inflator is USCG approved for Uninspected Commercial Vessels less than 40 feet long, when worn in lieu of Type II and III PFDs under 46 CFR 160.064 and is approved under 160.076.

The MD3183 LE includes a back flap that can be lettered with your department or agency identification. This low profile PFD is designed to be worn in conjunction with Personal Protective Equipment PPE and lightweight and comfortable enough that you'll forget you're wearing a PFD!

Any department can be lettered on the back flap but there is no charge for lettering of the following departments:
  • Boarding Team
  • Border Patrol
  • Customs
  • FBI
  • Fire Chief
  • Fire Department
  • Highway Patrol
  • Police
  • SAR
  • Search and Rescue
  • Sheriff
  • State Police
  • USACE
  • USCG
  • USDA
  • US Marshal

Lettering is available in white, black or gold.

Other agencies not listed can be lettered at an additional cost. Call for price quote 763-263-9835.

**Lettered vests MUST be shipped to the law enforcement agency.

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Re-Arm Kit C MA7214 (add $89.99)
Belt Extender adds 12" MA7637 (add $19.99)
Leg Strap Assembly MA3032 (add $64.99)

Available Colors

MD3183 HIT auto inflatable in gray and black Black
MD3183 law enforcement version PDFMD3183 HIT auto inflatable in black Navy/Black
MD3183 automatic inflatable PFD orangeMD2014 MIT auto inflatable personal flotation device Orange/Black
MD3183 Gov issued inflatable PFDGovernment issued automatic inflatable PFD Olive/Black

MD3183 LE

MD3183 HIT automatic inflatable PFD olive replaces Stearns 1470 with flap

MD3183 02 hydrostatic auto inflatable orange black replaces Stearns 1470 with flap

MD3183 02 hydrostatic auto inflatable black replaces Stearns 1470 with flap

MD3183 LE hydrostatic auto inflatable inflated replaces Stearns 1470 with flap

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TAA Compliant

Features

  • Hammar 1F auto hydrostatic inflator is maintenance free for 5 years unless inflated
  • Lightweight and comfortable design
  • SecureZip™ closure stays shut in high winds and still opens easily upon inflation
  • Neoprene Comfort Collar™ reduces chafing on neck
  • Cylinder is contained inside bladder to protect against corrosion
  • Durable 420-Denier nylon and heavy duty polyurethane coated nylon
  • Strobe light holder, safety whistle and SOLAS reflective tape on bladder
  • Reflective shoulder accents
  • Bright fluorescent yellow-green inflation cell for improved in-water visibility
  • Backup oral inflation tube
  • Status indicator window: green means it's ready to go
  • D-ring for kill switch attachment
  • 1½" buckle
  • High performance cell with 35 lbs. of buoyancy when inflated, is capable of self-righting a facedown person in seconds.
  • Re-arm with MA7214 kit
  • Leg Strap Assembly MA3032 sold separately
  • Belt Extender MA7637 sold separately

Approval: U.S.C.G. - UL1180 - Type V only when worn approves as a substitute for Type III only if used in accordance with owners manual - Inflatable PFD's 160.076

MD3183 LE Size Chart

  Chest (inches) Weight (lbs) Chest (cm) Weight (kg)
Universal 30" - 52" 80lbs. or over 76 - 132 36 kg or over

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Formula to Determine Buoyancy

If a man weighs 200 pounds on land, he only weighs 10 pounds in the water.

80% of the human body is water. Water in the body has no weight in the water.

200 pounds x 80% = 160 pounds
200 pounds – 160 pounds = 40 pounds

The human body is 15% fat, fat is lighter than water.

200 pounds x 15% = 30 pounds
40 pounds – 30 pounds = 10 pounds

A 200 pound person only weighs 10 pounds in the water.

A U.S.C.G. approved Type V vest is mandated to have 17.5 pounds of buoyancy.

If a man weighs 350 pounds on land, he only weighs:

80% of the human body is water. Water in the body has no weight in the water.

350 x 80% = 280 pounds
350 pounds – 280 pounds = 70 pounds

The human body is 15% fat, fat is lighter than water.

350 pounds x 15% = 52.5 pounds
70 pounds – 52.5 pounds = 17.5 pounds

A 350 pound person weighs 17.5 pounds in the water.

Type V PFD

In regards to using Work Vests or any other Life Jacket, the saying goes “It can only save your life if you’re wearing it.” Less obvious is what to expect upon entering the water once you take an unexpected fall. Depending on the height from which you fall, position of your body when entering the water, along with any currents present you may be kep under longer than you think. Type V Vests are required by United States Coast Guard to have a minimum buoyant force of 17 ½ pounds. This is adequate buoyancy to keep your head, neck and the top of your shoulders above the water. You will rise to the surface more quickly with more body fat and air pockets in your clothing. A lean and muscular person will rise more slowly to the surface.

A person of 200 lbs weighs 10 lbs in the water, 80% of a person’s weight is water which has no weight in the water, and about 15% is fat, which is lighter than water, consequently, the real weight of the person in water is about 10 pounds.

Having your Vest fit snugly is key to survival. Loose fitting or unbuckled Vests can slip over your head when falling feet first, allowing you to sink much further down. Hold on to your Vest as you enter the water just in case. Nothing is more important at that moment than getting your mouth above the top of the waves. Once in the water pull your Vest down to make sure all of the buoyancy is under the water. This will get your mouth and nose as high as possible. Most Vests have a strap that goes under your arms to keep your vest from riding up. If it is missing then replacement is recommended. Vests wear out over time and will lose some of their buoyancy. Here’s a quick way to check for the minimum buoyancy of 17 ½ pounds. Attach 20 pounds of steel weight to the Vest. Dumb bell weights work just fine. Twenty pounds of steel weight weighs approximately 17 ½ pounds in the water. If your Vest floats above or just below the surface, it still meets the minimum required buoyancy. If it sinks it should be replaced. The foam in your Vest will lose its buoyancy if it is compressed under weight or crammed in storage. It’s best to hang them or set them on a shelf when not in use.

Humans are land dwellers and need a little help in the water.

Mustang Survival Warranty and Repair Information

**Products not eligible for returns include: Re-Arm Kits, Custom Orders, Non Current and Non Stock Products, Discontinued Products and Inflatable PFD's purchased 6 months ago or longer.

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Catalogs

2019 Mustang Survival Product Guide
2019 Product Guide

2018 Mustang Survival Product Guide

2017 Mustang Survival Industrial and Commercial Catalog

2017 Mustang Survival Angler Catalog

2016 Mustang Survival Public safety Product Guide

2016 Public Safety Catalog

2016 Mustang Survival Military Product Guide

2016 Military Catalog

2016 Mustang Survival Product Guide

2016 Product Guide

2016 Mustang Survival Range Book

2016 Range Book

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Exclusive to Mustang Survival

Hydrostatic Technology

Hydrostatic pressure is applied to objects submerged in water. The new hydrostatic inflator needs only to be submerged 4 inches (10 cm) for hydrostatic pressure to open a pressure valve which releases a firing mechanism that automatically inflates the PFD.

Reliable Inflation

The PFD inflates under hydrostatic pressure and will not inflate prematurely due to rain, humidity or water contact. MD5183 PFD can also be inflated manually by pulling the activation cord. No inflator maintenance is required for five years, unless fired.

3D Chassis is built for speed

Revolutionary 3D chassis creates a slim profile to enhance mobility, fit securely and reduce neck fatigue also improves the body's aerodynamics to reduce drag at speed. Breathable mesh back panel is made of engineered mesh found in premium running shoes.

Exclusive Materials

Sleek inflation handle and body armor tested outer shell fabric.

The Elite™ has undergone rigorous testing including wind tunnel, high impact jumps and field testing with anglers including pros Chris Lane, Mike McClelland and Dave Mercer.

"I am honored to be a part of the field testing process because Mustang Survival is #1 in flotation not only in fishing but also our military. That's truely an honor because I have so much respect for our service men and women." Chris Lane

"The way the Elite™ fits it feels like I am not even wearing a flotation device but it's on and can save my life." Chris Lane

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