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Replacement Life Jackets
Every year the life jackets used in our DC-3 aircraft are inspected by the FAA. When these essential items no longer pass inspection, new replacement life jackets are purchased. New life jackets are $50 each.
DC-3 Tires
MFI's 3 DC-3 aircraft carried over 3,000 passengers and 230 tons of cargo to the mission field in 2008. We always need to have at least 2 new DC-3 tires available for immediate replacements. New DC-3 tires are $1,200 each.
Replacement Life Rafts
Every year the life rafts used in our DC-3 aircraft are also inspected by the FAA. When these rafts no longer pass inspection, new replacement life rafts are purchased. New life rafts are $2,000 - $3,000 each, depending on the size needed.
Hangar Door Awning Project
A new warehouse area sliding door has recently been installed. This has greatly improved the efficiency in receiving missions mail and cargo deliveries. To match all of the other entry doors, an awning is needed for protection from the frequent Florida rain storms. The project budget is $3,000.
Hurricane Response Fund
MFI has responded to many hurricanes over the last five years, helping to ease the suffering of many people, both in the U.S. and throughout the Caribbean and Central America. An immediate response fund would greatly assist MFI in being available to provide this service. Read more about MFI's role in hurricane relief in this special Flight Briefing issue.
DC-3 Repaint Project
MFI's N300MF was last painted in 1996. The urgent need for repainting is clearly shown in this special Flight Briefing issue and in the photos below. The total project budget is $36,000. This essential project is to be completed by May 2010, prior to the start of the Atlantic hurricane season in order to eliminate risk to the aircraft.
