- Author
- Slate, A. R. | Luskus, L. J.
- Title
- Quantitative Fit Evaluation of Three Potential Inflight Fire Fighting Respiratory Protection Systems. Final Report. January 1, 1992-April 14, 1993.
- Coporate
- Armstrong Laboratory, Brooks AFB, TX
- Report
- AL-TR-1993-0016, August 1993, 36 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
- quantitative fit test | aircraft fires | respirators | escape means | fire fighting | respiratory systems | quantitative fit test
- Identifiers
- escape respirator; fire escape protection; Scott 802300-11; smoke respirator
- Abstract
- The Military Airlift Command (MAC) is considering procurement of the Scott 802300-11 Emergency Escape Breathing Device for individuals combating inflight aircraft fires. Testing by the Federal Aviation Administration found that personnel with neck circumferences of 325 mm (13 in.) or less were not adequately protected by the Scott system. A request was made to independently determine its protection level. This request was done in a comparative quantitative fit evaluation including use of two other respirator systems, the Scott 802300-14 and the Sierra firefighter mask. Based on results of this evaluation, the Scott 802300-14 provided the best overall protection against fumes. Neck size may be a concern for this system but cannot be quantified without the evaluation of more subjects.