Safety Flash
Corrosion pitting on bailout cylinder
Corrosion pitting on bailout cylinder
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 05/02
- CorrosionDivingInspection and Maintenance
- CorrosionPressure systems
- Inspection and maintenance
- Gas cylinder
Summary
Routine inspection revealed corrosion pitting concealed beneath a bailout cylinder’s harness strap. The flash explains that prolonged seawater trapping and regular strap rubbing could cause pitting, while severe corrosion can weaken the cylinder. It stresses regular inspection and records withdrawal of the cylinder for a full maintenance overhaul.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Gas cylinder; compressed gas bottle; gas cylinders.
Summary
Hidden corrosion beneath a diving bailout-cylinder harness could weaken the cylinder and required removal from service.
IMCA SF 05/02. Themes: corrosion, diving, inspection and maintenance.