ED Decision 2016/013/R
1 Applicability
This ETSO provides the requirements which Crewmember Portable Protective Breathing Equipment that are designed and manufactured on or after the date of this ETSO must meet in order to be identified with the applicable ETSO marking.
2 Procedures
2.1 General
Applicable procedures are detailed in CS-ETSO, Subpart A.
2.2 Specific
None.
3 Technical Conditions
3.1 Basic
3.1.1 Minimum Performance Standard
Standards set forth in the SAE AS8047, Performance Standard for Cabin Crew Portable Protective Breathing Equipment for Use During Aircraft Emergencies, dated 6/1/2002, as modified by Appendix 1 to this ETSO.
Crew member portable PBE are separated into four classes suitable for use by crew members during the following scenarios:
Class 1: For an in-flight cabin or accessible compartment smoke/fire conditions at normal cabin altitude (up to 8 000 ft equivalent).
Class 2: In addition to the requirements of Class 1, protection against a subsequent depressurisation to 40 000 ft while wearing the unit.
Class 3: Emergency ground evacuation of the aircraft during fire/smoke conditions, operating escape systems and assisting passengers.
Class 4: In-flight emergency and ground evacuation during smoke/fire conditions (as per Class 1 & 3 combined).
3.1.2 Environmental Standard
See paragraph 6.3 of Appendix 1 to this ETSO.
3.1.3 Computer Software
None.
3.1.4 Electronic Hardware Qualification
None.
3.2 Specific
None.
3.2.1 Failure Condition Classification
See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.4.
4 Marking
4.1 General
Marking as detailed in CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 1.2.
4.2 Specific
In addition, the crew member’s portable PBE shall be marked permanently and legibly with the class (see paragraph 3.1.1 above).
5 Availability of Referenced Document
See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 3.
[Amdt ETSO/11]
ETSO-C116a requires crew member portable protective breathing equipment to meet SAE AS8047 as modified by Appendix 1, with four classes for specific smoke/fire and depressurisation scenarios, and permanent class marking.
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