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P-59A Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted August 16, 2017 Page 1 re CM- 3iS WADC TECHNICAL NOTE 58-259 ASTIA DOCUMENT No. 155895 GUIDE TO AIRCREW PERSONAL AND AIRCRAFT INSTALLED EQUIPMENT (Supersedes WADC TN 57-331) CO 00 C\] o o o C\] Edited by BETTY K. BOGART AERO MEDICAL LABORATORY AUGUST 1958 WRIGHT AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER AIR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND UNITED STATES AIR FORCE WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO Page 2 NOTICES When Government drawings, specifications, or other data are used for any purpose other than in connection with a definitely related Government procurement operation, the United States Government thereby incurs no responsibility nor any obligation whatsoever; and the fact that the Government may have formulated, furnished, or in any way supplied the said drawings, specifications, or other data, is not to be regarded by implication or otherwise as in any manner licensing the holder or any other person or corporation, or conveying any rights or permission to manufacture, use, or sell any patented invention that may in any way be related thereto. Qualified requesters may obtain copies of this report from the Armed Services Technical Information Agency, (ASTIA), Arlington Hall Station, Arlington 12, Virginia. This report has been released to the Office of Technical Services, U. S. Department of Com- merce, Washington 25, D. C., for sale to the general public. Copies of WADC Technical Reports and Technical Notes should not be returned to the Wright Air Development Center unless return is required by security considerations, contractual obliga- tions, or notice on a specific document. Page 3 WADC TECHNICAL NOTE 58-259 r\ D - ^\\ \Q b 5 °l ASTIA DOCUMENT No. 155895 GUIDE TO AIRCREW PERSONAL AND AIRCRAFT INSTALLED EQUIPMENT (Supersedes WADC TN 57-331) Edited by BETTY K. BOG ART AERO MEDICAL LABORATORY AUGUST 1958 PROJECT NO. 6325 WRIGHT AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER AIR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND UNITED STATES AIR FORCE WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO McGregor G Wtnu Midweit Corp., Dayton, O. 6-161 G 162-320O-1O-16-S8 Page 4 FOREWORD This catalog of Aero Medical Laboratory end items includes both aircrew personal equip- ment and aircraft installed equipment of special interest to aircrews. The information contained herein has been compiled by the Aero Medical Laboratory, Wright Air Development Center, Wright-PattersonAir Force Base, Ohio. Corrections, criticisms and comments would be appreciated and should be directed to the Commander, Wright Air Development Center, ATTN: WCLD, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Section IV entitled, " Parachutes and Related Equipment," was prepared with the help of Parachute Branch, Aeronautical Accessories Laboratory, Wright Air Development Center. Page 5 ABSTRACT This catalog contains new and old Aero Medical Laboratory end items of special interest to aircrews and includes information on special high altitude and long range flight clothing, personal and aircraft installed oxygen equipment, survival kits, life rafts and preservers, parachutes, in- flight feeding systems, survival food packets, and aircraft installed food service equipment. A brief description of 94 items is included; there are 104 photographs. This technical note is intended as a supplement to Air Force supply catalogs and Air Force Manual 64-4, " Handbook of Survival Training and Personal Equipment Personnel." PUBLICATION REVIEW This report has been reviewed and is approved. FOR THE COMMANDER: ANDRES I. KARSTENS Colonel, USAF (MC) Assistant Chief, Aero Medical Laboratory Directorate of Laboratories iii Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Introduction 1 I Special Flight Clothing 2 Anti-Exposure Assembly 2 Coveralls, Flying, Anti-Exposure, Type MD-1 2 Overshoes, Flying, Anti-Exposure Coveralls, Type MC-1 3 Coveralls, Flying, Man's, Intermediate, Type MD-3A 3, 4 Ventilating Garments 4 Ventilating Garment, Type MA-2 4, 5 Ventilating Garment, Type MA-3 6, 7 Ventilating Garment, Type CMU-l/P 12, 13 Coveralls, Flying, Man's, Type CWU-l/P 7 Anti-G- Garments 8 Coveralls, Anti-G, Type MB-2 8, 9 Anti-G, Cutaway, Type CSU-3/P 9 High Altitude (Partial Pressure) Coveralls 10 Coveralls, Flying, High Altitude, Type MC-3A 11 Coveralls, Flying, High Altitude, Anti-G, Type MC-4A 11, 12 Gloves, Flying, Pressurized, High Altitude, Type MG-1 13, 14 Boot, Combat, Service, Mildew Resistant 14 Helmets 14 Helmet, Flying, Type P-4A 14, 15 Helmet, Flying, Type P-4B 15 Helmet, Flying, Protective, Type MB-3 16 Helmet, Flying, High Altitude, Type MA-2 16, 17 Helmet, Flying, High Altitude, Type MA-3 17 Helmet, Flying, Protective, Type HGU-2/P 18 Helmet, Sound Protector, Accomodating, Type HGU-l/P 19 Glass, Sun, Type HGU-4/P 18 Protector, Ear Sound, Type PRU-l/P and Helmet Sound Protector, Accomodating, Type HGU-l/P 19 II Oxygen Equipment 20 Oxygen Masks 20 Oxygen Mask, Constant Flow, Type A-8B 20 Mask, Oxygen, Disposable, Type MA-1 20 Connector, Oxygen Mask To Regulator, Type CRU-8/P 21 iv Page 7 Section Page Mask, Oxygen, Type A-14B 21 Mask, Oxygen, Pressure Breathing, Type MS-22001 21, 22 Mask, Oxygen, Type MBU-3/P. 22 Modification Kit, MS-22001 Oxygen Mask, and P-4 Helmet, Type MD-1 22 Modification Kit, MS-22001 Oxygen Mask, Type CRU-4/P 23 Oxygen Mask Facelet Kit 23, 24 Connector, Oxygen Mask To Regulator, Type MC-3A 24 Portable Oxygen Supplies 24 Regulator, Oxygen, Demand, Type A-13 24 Regulator, Diluter Demand, Oxygen, Type A-15 25 Regulator, Oxygen, Demand, Pressure Breathing, Type A-21 25 Regulator, and Manifold Assembly, Multiplace, Portable, Type ME-1 25 Cylinder and Regulator, Portable, Oxygen, Type A-l 26 Regulator and Cylinder Assembly, Portable, Therapeutic Oxygen, Low Pressure, Type B-l 26 Cylinder and Regulator, Breathing Oxygen, Type MA-1 26 Regulator, Oxygen, Continuous Flow, Type CRU-5/P 27 Aircraft Mounted Regulators 27 Regulator, Oxygen, Type A-9A 27 Regulator, Oxygen, Diluter Demand, Type A-12B 27 Regulator, Oxygen, Diluter Demand, Manual Pressure Breathing, Type A-14 28 Regulator, Oxygen, Diluter Demand, Automatic Pressure Breathing, Types MD-1 and MD-2 28 Regulator, Automatic Diluter Demand, Oxygen Pressure Breathing, Type D-2A 28, 29 Regulator, Oxygen, Diluter Demand, Automatic Pressure Breathing, High Pressure, Type MB-2 29 Emergency Oxygen Supplies 29 Cylinder Assembly, Oxygen, Type H-2 29 Regulator, Oxygen, Pressure Demand Bailout, Type MC-1 29 Regulator, Pressure Suit, Kit Mounted 30 Testers 30 Tester, Oxygen Mask, Headset and Microphone, Type MQ-1 30 Tester, Pressure Suit and Helmet, Preflight, Type TTU-17/E. ... 30 ni Survival Equipment 31 Survival Containers 31 Cushion, Seat, Oxygen, and Survival Equipment 31 Container, Contoured, Seat Style, Emergency Sustenance, Type MD-1 31, 32 Survival Cushion, Seat, Type MB-1 32 Sustenance Kit Container, Back Pad, Parachute Harness, Type CNU-l/P 33 Page 8 Section Page Life Rafts 34 Raft, Inflatable, One-Man, Type MB-2 34 Life Raft, Inflatable, One-Man, Type PK-2, MB-4 34, 35 Life Raft Case, Back Type, One-Man, Type MH-1 35 Raft, Pneumatic, Four-Man, Type A-3B; Six Man, Type E-2B. ... 35, 36 Life Raft, Inflatable, Four-Man, Type MA-1 36 Raft, Pneumatic, Twenty-Man, Type F-2A, F-2B, F-2C 37 Life Preservers 38 Life Preserver, Underarm, Pneumatic, Type MA-2, MA-2A, LPU-2/P 38, 39 Vest, Life Preserver, Pneumatic, Type B-5 39 Life Preserver, Underarm, Casualty, Type MB-1 40 Communications Equipment 40 Radio Set, AN/URC-4 40, 41 Radio Set, AN/URC-11 41 Battery, Type BA-1315/U 41 Radio Receiving Equipment, Airborne, UHF 42 IV Parachutes and Related Equipment 43 Parachutes 43 Parachute, Automatic, Back Type 43 Parachute, Automatic, Seat Type 44 Parachute, Automatic, Chest Type 44 Parachute, Separable, Back Type 45 Related Equipment 45 Capewell Canopy Release, Type J-l 45 Parachute Ripcord, Automatic, Type F-1B 45, 46 Spacer, Parachute Support 46 V Feeding Systems, Food Packets and Food Service Equipment 47 In-Flight Feeding Systems 47 Sandwich Snack Meal 47 . Compact Box Lunch 48 Food Packet, In-Flight, Individual 48, 49 Meal, Precooked, Frozen 49 Foil Pack In-Flight Feeding System 50 Survival Food Packets 50 Food Packet, Survival, ST 50, 51 Food Packet, Survival, Arctic, SA 51 Ration, Survival, Individual 51 Food Service Equipment 52 Galleys 52 vi Page 9 Section Page Jugs and Vacuum Bottles 53 Jug, Insulated, Type CNU-2/C 53 Bottle, Vacuum 53, 54 Hot Cups and Brackets 54, 55 Oven, Food Warming, Electrically Heated, Type B-4 56 Refrigerators 56 Dry Ice Refrigerator, Type B-l 56, 57 Refrigerator, Mechanical, Non-Frozen, Storage 57, 58 Refrigerator, Mechanical, Frozen and Non-Frozen, Storage 58 Packet, Accessory, In-Flight Feeding 58 Dispensing Kit, Liquid, Can Piercing 59 vii Page 10 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure Page 1 The MD-1 anti-exposure coveralls with the emergency hood, mittens, and MC-1 boots 3 2 The MD-3A intermediate coveralls with matching hood 4 3 The MA-2 ventilating garment which protects the wearer against extremes of heat or cold 5 4 Front and back views of the MA-3 ventilating garment designed to protect the wearer against extremes of heat or cold 6 5 The CWU-l/P coveralls 7 6 The hook blade-snap blade pocket knife with both blades extended 8 7 The hook blade-snap blade pocket knife is attached to the knife pocket with a 60-inch long lanyard 8 8 The MB-2 anti-g coveralls 9 9 Front and back views of the CSU-3/P anti-g cutaway garment 10 10 The MC-3 partial pressure suit for bomber crews 11 11 The MC-4 partial pressure suit for fighter pilots 12 12 The CMU-l/P ventilating garment designed for wear under the partial pressure suit 13 13 The MG-1 high altitude pressurized flying gloves 13 14 The combat boot for wear with all standard flight clothing and the partial pressure suit 14 15 The P-4A helmet 15 16 The P-4B helmet 15 17 The MB-4 protective flying helmet 16 18 The MA-2 high altitude flying helmet 17 19 The MA-3 high altitude flying helmet 17 20 The HGU-2/P protective flying helmet 18 21 The HGU-4/P sunglass 18 22 The PRU-l/P ear sound protectors for wear by ground crews exposed to intense noise levels 19 viii Page 11 Figure Page 23 The HGU-l/P helmet for wear over the ear sound protectors during cold weather 19 24 The A-8B oxygen mask 20 25 The MA-1 disposable oxygen mask with connector and tubing assembly 20 26 The CRU-8/P oxygen mask to regulator connector . 21 27 The A-14B demand oxygen mask 21 28 The MS-22001 oxygen mask 22 29 The MD-1 oxygen mask retention kit worn with the MS-22001 oxygen mask and P-4A helmet 22 30 The MS-22001 oxygen mask with CRU-4/P sponge modification kit 23 31 The CRU-4/P sponge modification kit 23 32 The oxygen mask facelet kit 23 33 The MC-3A oxygen mask to regulator connector 24 34 The A-13 oxygen regulator 24 35 The A-15 oxygen regulator 25 36 The A-21 oxygen regulator 25 37 The ME-1 portable therapeutic kit regulator 25 38 The A-l oxygen cylinder and regulator assembly 26 39 The B-l portable regulator and cylinder assembly 26 40 The MA-1 oxygen cylinder and regulator assembly 26 41 The CRU-5/P oxygen regulator 26 42 The A-9 oxygen regulator 27 43 The A-12B automatic diluter demand oxygen regulator 27 44 The A-14 automatic diluter demand oxygen regulator 27 45 The MD-1 regulator 28 46 The D-2A regulator 28 47 The MB-2 regulator 28 48 The H-2 oxygen cylinder assembly 29 49 The MC-1 oxygen regulator 29 ix Page 12 Figure Page 50 The kit mounted oxygen regulator 29 51 The ME-1 control panel for the kit mounted regulator 29 52 Contractor furnished kit 31 53 The MD-1 survival container 32 54 The MB-1 survival cushion with the H-2 bailout assembly 32 55 The C NU-l/P back type sustenance kit container 33 56 The arrangement of the survival items in the CNU-l/P sustenance kit 33 57 MB-3 assembly 34 58 The PK-2 one-man life raft (modified MB-4) 34 59 The MH-1 life raft case 35 60 A modified version of the MH-1 life raft case 35 61 The A-3B four-man life raft 36 62 The E-2B six-man life raft 36 63 The F-2B 20-man life raft with the canopy rolled back 37 64 The F-2B 20-man life raft with the canopy down 37 65 The MA-2 underarm life preserver 38 66 The B-5 life preserver 39 67 The MB-1 life preserver 40 68 The URC-4 radio with battery 41 69 The URC-11 radio 41 70 Front view of the back type automatic parachute 43 71 Back view of the back type parachute 43 72 Front view of the B-4 parachute 43 73 Back view of the B-4 parachute 43 74 Front view of the seat type parachute 44 75 Back view of the seat type parachute 44 76 The chest type automatic parachute 44 Page 13 Figure Page 77 The harness configuration of the separable back pack 45 78 Front view of the separable back pack 45 79 Back view of the separable back pack 45 80 The F-1B automatic parachute ripcord 46 81 The parachute support spacer for all ejection seat aircraft * . . 46 82 The parachute support spacer for B-47 and B-52 aircraft 46 83 The sandwich snack meal 47 84 Packaging arrangement of the compact box lunch 48 85 Components of the compact box lunch 48 86 The packaging arrangement of the in-flight food packet 49 87 Components of the individual flight food packet 49 88 Casserole and tray types of precooked frozen meals 49 89 The foil pack meal ready for serving 50 90 Survival food ration for tropical conditions 50 91 SA-4 arctic survival food packet 51 92 Individual survival ration 51 93 Components of the individual survival ration 51 94 An aircraft food galley 52 95 The CNU-2/P insulated jug 53 96 A horizontal bottle for hot or cold liquids 53 97 The A-l and B-l hot cup inserted in the bracket and receptacle 54 98 The B-4 oven 56 99 The B-l dry ice refrigerator 56 100 The SR-6 mechanical refrigerator showing foil packs in place 57 101 The SR-6A mechanical refrigerator 57 102 The in-flight feeding accessory packet 58 xi Page 14 Figure Page 103 The can-piercing drinking device showing the disposable mouthpiece and plastic drinking tube 59 104 The complete can-piercing drinking device, " Canmaster" 59 xii Page 15 INTRODUCTION This technical note has been prepared as an information brochure of both old and new personal equipment and aircraft installed equipment of special interest to aircrews. The information contained herein is limited to nomenclature and a brief description of each item with an appropriate photograph illustrating most of the items. The items included in this publication are of four status classifications. Developmental — any new or redesigned item undergoing development or testing and which has not been released as a satisfactory prototype for procurement in quantity for limited or general Air Force use. Tentative standard — an item which will be procured in limited quantities prior to completion of development or of testing. Standard — any item of established need for Air Force use. Limited standard - - an item in stock which will be used until stocks are exhausted and of which additional stocks will not be procured. This technical note is not a substitute for Air Force Supply Manual 67-1 or Air Force Manual 64-4, " Handbook for Survival Training and Personal Equipment Personnel", but it is intended as a supplement thereto. Page 16 SECTION I SPECIAL FLIGHT CLOTHING ANTI-EXPOSURE ASSEMBLY The anti-exposure assembly is two complete assemblies in one. The inner assembly con- sists of the intermediate insulation coveralls (type MD-3A) and a separate protective hood. The leather combat boot completes this assembly. The outer assembly consists of the type MD-1 anti- exposure coveralls, the permanently attached MC-1 overshoe, and a separate protective hood and mittens. The MA-2 ventilating garment is also an integral part of the assembly and should be used under the inner garment to achieve the greatest degree of comfort. The type MD-1 coveralls come equipped with the type MC-1 parachutist knife. Coveralls, Flying, Anti-Exposure, Type MD-1 MD-1 anti-exposure coveralls (figure 1) are used by pilots for extended or sustained flights over water where unprotected or prolonged exposure to cold air and cold water (approximately 50° F minimum) could be hazardous or fatal. The one-piece coveralls are fabricated of a neoprene coated nylon fabric. Its main features include: a. Separate MC-1 overshoe boots attached to the coveralls after each has been fitted to the wearer; b. Separate hood and mittens stored in a pocket of the suit for emergency use; c. Portals for the hoses of the ventilating garment and anti-g suit; d. Double acting air bleeder valves to vent the air from the anti-exposure garment and to maintain a constant air flow, and to prevent water from entering the suit in the event of an emergency bailout over water; e. Entrance through a roll-up portal at the chest area which is secured by two diagonally installed slide fasteners. The MD-1 anti-exposure coveralls replace the MK-4 assembly for Air Force use. The MD-1 which is lighter in weight and has less bulk than the MK-4 suit is fabricated of a higher abrasion resistant and longer wearing fabric. Improvements presently being incorporated into the MD-1 anti-exposure coveralls include: a. A new type of neck and wrist seal that will provide less restriction and more pro- tection from the entrance of water; and b. A more satisfactory integration of the ventilating garment. The MD-1 anti-exposure suit has been designed to integrate with: a. MD-3A intermediate flying coveralls and hood; b. The MC-1 overshoe; c. The leather combat boot; d. The MA-2 and MA-3 ventilating garments; e. The MB-2 and CSU-3/P anti-g suits; and f. Other allied personal equipment such as helmets, parachutes, and underarm preservers. It should be noted that the anti-exposure suit assembly does not integrate satisfactorily with the current standard partial pressure suit assembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUD69 Posted August 24, 2017 Share #4 Posted August 24, 2017 You can find the entire PDF here: http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/246659.pdf Gives a great insight on the older equipment/gear, including survival kits. Cheers, Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted August 24, 2017 You can find the entire PDF here: http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/246659.pdf Gives a great insight on the older equipment/gear, including survival kits. Cheers, Ron Thanks Ron, My intent was to only show that one page...well...things got out of hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUD69 Posted August 28, 2017 Share #6 Posted August 28, 2017 Thanks Ron, My intent was to only show that one page...well...things got out of hand. Sorry about that, I but in my opinion it was free to use and a wealth of information for collectors. If I have offended someone, I apologize. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted August 28, 2017 Sorry about that, I but in my opinion it was free to use and a wealth of information for collectors. If I have offended someone, I apologize. Ron Ron, That wasn't what I meant. I was only going to show that one page with the link . After the whole thing transfered I got frustrated. The link with the photo's is the way to go. Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUD69 Posted August 29, 2017 Share #8 Posted August 29, 2017 Roger that, Its sometimes difficult when not being a native speaker ;-) Cheers, Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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