The Essex portable Protective Breathing Equipment
(PBE) is designed for flight crews in accordance with FAA Action Notice
A 8150.2 and SAE AS 8047. The Essex Crewmember PBE meets the performance
standards of the FAA Regulations part 21, Section 21.305 (b) and Technical
Standard Order (TSO) C116 & C99.
| Duration
of Use |
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15 minutes against
the workload specified in TSO C-116 |
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Up to 60 minutes
for a person sitting awaiting rescue |
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| Donning
Time (max) |
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15 seconds |
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| Oxygen
Activation |
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Automatic upon
donning |
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| Service
& Shelf Life |
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10 years and 6 months |
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| Sizing
/ Fitting |
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Fits 5 to 95
percentile adults without adjustment |
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| Visibility |
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Able to read
an exit sign at 16 feet with maximum misting |
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| Oral
Communications |
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Effective at
13 feet and is compatible with aircraft intercom |
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| Inside
Hood Temperature |
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104° F (max)
at 68°F ambient |
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| Stowage
Temperature Range |
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From 185° F to
-20°F |
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| Working
Temperature Range |
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From 120° F to
5°F |
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| Thermal
Resistance |
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Radiant Heat: 1.0 BTU / ft2 for up to 60 seconds |
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Dripping thermoplastics:
390° F |
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Transient Flame: 1,800 ° F for 5 seconds |
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| Protection
Factor (typical) at 80 Watts |
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Over 300 |
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| Method
of Inspection |
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Visual |
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| Source
of Breathable Air |
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2-Bottles of
100% aviators grade compressed oxygen |
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Bottles have
overpressure protection to prevent rupture |
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| Carbon
Dioxide Control |
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Patented passive
scrubber |
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| Materials
of Construction |
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The patented
hood is made from multiple layers of PFA film and Polyimide film |
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Polyimide film
for high heat resistance |
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The patented
neck seal is made from a very elastic, high strength silicone |
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| Packaging |
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Broad range of
of standard containers and pouches |
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| Weight |
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Vacuum pouch
alone: 3.2 lbs. |
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| Size |
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Barrier pouch
(non compact): 9.75"x12"x1.75" |
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Stowage option
will affect final size |