Listed below is a partial list of commercial aircraft
models which use the Essex PBE. As you can see the Essex PBE is installed on
a wide range of aircraft including Airbus, British Aerospace, Boeing,
Bombardier, Convair,
Douglas, Embraer,
Fairchild, Fokker, Lockheed, NAMC,
and SAAB to name a few.
Essex PBE’s come in eight different universal mounting/stowage
configurations and can be used on any aircraft to suit your unique needs.
If your specific aircraft is not listed don't worry. Essex PBE's
are not restricted to any specific type of aircraft but can be used
on any and all you have.
The Essex PB&R Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE) is FAA & CAA (UK)
approved and 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.
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With only six donning steps, the Essex Crewmember PBE is the
quickest donning PBE on the market. The PBE goes on
in seconds. The Essex PBE can be stowed in a combination
stowage/mounting bracket (models MR-10022N, MR-10042N, 46NS, 46NY, and
49N). This stowage configuration eliminates the steps of first
removing the PBE container stowage container from a separate mounting
bracket, and secondly prevents leaving an empty stowage container in the
aircraft which may impede crew and passenger evacuation. |
| Below is a table comparing the four prominent PBEs
available on the market today. |
|
Item/Manufacture |
Essex PB&R |
Puritan Bennett |
Scott |
Drager |
|
Size & Weight |
|
|
|
|
|
Weight-Stowed-kg (lbs) |
2.2 (4.8) |
2.4 (5.4) |
2.6 (5.7) |
2.5 (5.5) |
|
Weight-Worn-kg (lbs) |
1.5 (3.2) |
1.7 (3.7) |
1.7 (3.8) |
2.1 (4.6) |
|
Stowage |
|
|
|
|
|
Requires Separate Stowage Bracket
at Additional Cost |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Size-Stowed -cm
Size-Stowed - (in)
|
cm
inches
|
cm
inches
|
cm
inches
|
cm
inches
|
|
Stowage Volume cm3 (in3) |
4,994.8 (305.1) |
6,533.9 (399.9) |
5,542.8 (331.9) |
6,811.4 (417.1) |
|
Available Stowage Options |
8 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
User Unique Stowage Available |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
|
Serviceability |
|
|
|
|
|
Tamper Evident Seal |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
|
Serviceability Indicator |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
|
Loss of Vacuum = Unserviceable |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Design |
|
|
|
|
|
Oxygen Source |
Compressed Gas |
O2 Generator |
O2 Generator |
O2 Generator |
|
Oxygen Source Produces Heat |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Shelf Life |
10 Years |
10 Years |
10 Years |
10
Years |
|
Time Duration |
15 Minutes Minimum 60 Minutes Maximum |
15 Minutes |
15 Minutes |
20 Minutes |
|
Anti-Suffocation Device |
Yes (EOSI) |
No |
No |
Yes |
|
End of Service Indicator (EOSI) |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
|
Donning |
|
|
|
|
|
Quickest Donning -FAA Fire Test |
Yes |
No |
No |
Not tested |
|
Donning Steps |
6 |
9 |
8 |
10 |
|
Internal Mask Rqd |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
|
Visibility |
270˚ |
180˚ |
150˚ |
150˚ |
|
Extra Weight on the Head |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
Can Don Unit Without Activating Oxygen |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Purchase &Shipment |
|
|
|
|
|
Shipping Hazard Classification |
UN3072 |
|
|
|
|
Standard Hazmat Shipping Fee |
$15.00 |
$40.00 |
$40.00 |
$40.00 |
|
New Units Air Transportable on Passenger Aircraft (*
Special Waiver Required) |
Yes |
No* |
No* |
No* |
|
Expired/Used Units Air Transportable |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
|
Product Purchase Lead Time |
4 Weeks or Less |
4 Months |
4 Months |
4 Months |
|
Free Order Expediting |
Yes |
No |
No |
- |
|
Overnight Shipping Availability |
Yes |
No |
No |
- |
|
Disposal |
|
|
|
|
|
Mfg Disposes of Hazardous Waste Free of Charge |
Yes |
No |
No |
- |
- = Data Not Available
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After the oxygen is activated by opening the hood, two small cylinders
provide the wearer cool fresh oxygen (not superheated oxygen like that from
chemical generators). The Kapton and Telfon hood protects the crewmember's
head, eyes, neck and respiratory system completely from smoke, toxic fumes,
heat, flying sparks and melting plastic parts. The integrated self sealing
neck seal, seals comfortably around the users neck closing out toxic smoke
and fumes providing a clean oxygen closed-loop breathing system.
Once the crewmember is wearing the Essex PBE they can then perform all
required actions to extinguish a fire safely and immediately evacuate
passengers.
Crossover Table for Current and Old Part and Model Numbers
FAA/TSO-C116 APPROVED PBE ASSEMBLIES
Note: The configuration of the old Model Numbers
and the Current Model and Part Numbers are identical.
Example: DP3113 () is identical in configuration
to 4566M37-B(), MR-10034N is identical in configuration to
4566M37-B-034N, MR-10042N is identical in configuration to
4566M37-B-042NM, etc.
Part Number DP3113 () is the Essex Crewmember PBE
without a barrier pouch or any type of stowage bracket.
The Current Model Numbers designate the type of bracket
configuration that Part Number DP3113 () is assembled into.
Essex PB&R is proud to offer you nine different PBE
final stowage options. The size and material of your stowage
containers is your choice. Each configuration contains the same PBE
just packaged differently to meet your needs. No other PBE manufacture
can offer you this flexibility and this many options.
Some people ask us why don't we have just one PBE stowage box, like other
manufactures?
It's true as a manufacture, it's much easier to offer only one PBE
configuration, however that would be like every one driving the same type of
car. At Essex PB&R we have found different customers have different
needs when it comes to meeting crewmember safety & the one size fits all
just doesn't work. At Essex PB&R we offer you the best all-around PBE
packaged to me your needs, not ours.
|
Model Number |
|
|
MR-10022N |
|
MR-10022N: PBE w/Closed Compact
Stowage Bracket with View Window (Beige) |
|
H |
W |
D |
| Inches |
8-15/32 |
3-1/4 |
9-3/4 |
| cm |
21.51 |
8.26 |
24.77 |
|
|
MR-10034N |
|
MR-10034N: PBE w/Closed Compact
Stowage Box (Beige). Bracket Mounted |
|
H |
W |
D |
| Inches |
9-3/4 |
8-15/32 |
3-1/4 |
| cm |
24.77 |
21.51 |
8.26 |
|
|
MR-10035N |
|
MR-10035N: PBE w/Nomexâ
Stowage Pouch |
| |
H |
W |
D |
| Inches |
11 |
16 |
2 |
| cm |
27.94 |
40.64 |
5.08 |
|
|
MR-10036N |
|
MR-10036N: PBE w/Closed Compact
Stowage Box (Green). Bracket Mounted |
| |
H |
W |
D |
| Inches |
9-3/4 |
8-15/32 |
3-1/4 |
| cm |
24.77 |
21.51 |
8.26 |
|
|
MR-10037N |
|
MR-10037N: PBE w/Flanged Mounted Compact Stowage Box. (Beige) |
| |
H |
W |
D |
| Inches |
9-5/16 |
9-5/8 |
3-1/4 |
| cm |
23.65 |
24.45 |
8.26 |
|
|
MR-10042N |
|
MR-10042N: PBE w/Open Ended Molded Bracket. (Beige) |
| |
H |
W |
D |
| Inches |
13-1/4 |
11-11/32 |
2-1/2 |
| cm |
33.66 |
28.81 |
6.35 |
|
|
MR-10046NS |
|
MR-10046NS: PBE w/ Closed Molded Bracket, Lid & Straight Pull Strap.
(Beige) |
| |
H |
W |
D |
| Inches |
13-5/8 |
11-11/32 |
2-3/4 |
| cm |
34.61 |
28.81 |
6.99 |
|
MR-10046NY
|
|
MR-10046NY: PBE w/Closed Molded Bracket & Lid with "Y" Pull Strap.
(Beige) |
| |
H |
W |
D |
| Inches |
13-5/8 |
11-11/32 |
2-3/4 |
| cm |
34.61 |
28.81 |
6.99 |
|
MR-10049N
|
|
MR-10049N: PBE w/Closed Molded Bracket and Self Locking Lid, "Y"
Pull Strap & Humidity Indicator Inspection Window. (Beige) |
| |
H |
W |
D |
| Inches |
13-1/2 |
11-1/2 |
2-3/4 |
| cm |
34.29 |
29.21 |
6.99 |
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Duration of Use
- 15 minutes against the workload specified in TSO
C-116
- Up to 60 minutes for a person sitting awaiting
rescue
Donning Time (max)
Oxygen Activation
Service & Shelf Life
Sizing/Fitting
- Fits 5 to 95 percentile adults without adjustment
Visibility
- Able to read an exit sign at 16 feet with maximum
misting
Oral Communications
- Effective at 13 feet and is compatible with
aircraft intercom
Inside Hood Temperature
- 104° F (max) at 68°F
ambient
Stowage Temperature Range
Working Temperature Range
Thermal Resistance
- Radiant heat: 1.0 BTU/ft2 per second for
60 seconds
- Dripping thermoplastics: 390°
F
- Transient flame: 1800° F
Protection Factor (typical) at 80 Watts
Method of Inspection
Source of Breathable Air
- 2-Bottles of 100% aviators grade compressed oxygen
- Bottles have overpressure protection to prevent
rupture
Carbon Dioxide Control
- Patented passive scrubber
Materials of Construction
- The patented hood is made from multiple layers of
Teflon® and Kapton®
- Kapton® for high heat resistance
- Excellent chemical resistance
- The patented neck seal is made from a very elastic,
high strength silicone
Packaging
- Broad range of of standard containers and pouches
Weight
- Vacuum pouch alone: 3.2 lbs.
Size
- Barrier pouch (non compact): 9.75"x12"x1.75"
- Stowage option will affect final size
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