COMPLIANCE WITH THIS - Air Force Link

14 AFI11-301V2 20 DECEMBER 2013
2.6.1.1. Aircrew members requiring parachutes with emergency oxygen cylinders must
have the three-prong bayonet on the oxygen mask hose with a CRU-8/P or CRU-60/P
connector. (T-1)
2.6.1.2. Oxygen mask connectors, P/N 232-94/A, 266-370, or 266-360 may be used on
all oxygen masks where a bailout bottle or high altitude capability is not required. (T-1)
2.6.1.3. Inspect oxygen mask connectors at TO directed frequency or concurrent with
oxygen mask used if no frequency is identified in the TO. AFE will inspect and maintain
oxygen mask connectors attached to Scot Communications and Oxygen Tester (SCOT),
Aircrew Systems Testers, Altitude Combined Aircrew Systems Tester (ACAST), or
Pressure Breathing Oxygen Flight Ensemble Test Set (TTU) 529/E Tester. The
inspections will be recorded in applicable data base or on an AFTO Form 334. (T-1)
2.6.1.4. Units will develop local procedures to track the location and serviceability of
CRU-94, CRU-120, CRU-122, CRU-103 or CRU-60/P oxygen connectors. AFE is only
required to track the location of connectors installed on or stored with man-side
equipment. AFE is not responsible for updating CAMS/IMDS for connectors installed
on aircraft. (T-1)
2.6.1.5. Bomber aircraft oxygen connectors are inspected in conjunction with the
periodic/routine parachute inspection. Store and inspect oxygen connectors in
conjunction with the parachute or oxygen mask for aircraft where the parachutes are
stored in AFE sections and carried to aircraft by the aircrew prior to each flight. (T-1)
2.6.1.6. Bomber aircraft with pre-positioned parachutes (non-integrated), the oxygen
connector is retained on the aircrew member’s oxygen mask delivery tube. The connector
will be inspected in conjunction with the oxygen mask. A separate inspection record is
not required when the connector remains installed on the oxygen mask hose. (T-1)
2.6.1.7. To the maximum extent possible, all ejection seat aircraft will have the oxygen
connector attached to the torso harness. (T-1)
2.7. Emergency Aircrew Oxygen Systems. Lead Command—AMC.
2.7.1. Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD) or Protective Breathing Equipment
(PBE). For the purpose of this instruction and operational application the term EEBD and
PBE are interchangeable. PBE is now considered the standard industry term. (T-1)
2.7.1.1. IAW Federal Aviation Regulation Section 121.337, Protective Breathing
Equipment, and technical standard orders (TSO) C99, Protective Breathing Equipment,
and TSO-C116, Crewmember Protective Breathing Equipment, PBEs are primary
aircrew protective equipment in the event of an onboard aircraft fire. Exception, ACC
and AFSOC may continue to use the fire fighter’s smoke mask as the primary aircrew
protective equipment in the event of an onboard aircraft fire. (T-1)
2.7.1.2. PBEs will be placed in close proximity of each firefighting station. Some aircraft
configurations may require one located at the navigators station. Refer to AFI 11-2MDS
Series Volume 3, Addenda A or this instruction for specific configuration locations. (T-1)
2.7.1.3. Units will use PBEs, P/N 802300-14, with the fire retardant polyethylene (green)
storage container, P/N 803753-01, and neoprene neck seal. PBE P/N 802300-14 is
considered the primary device. Units may still use EEBD, P/N 802300-11, until item’s