Part Number
Definition:
A ONE-OR TWO-COMPARTMENT STRUCTURE WHICH FUNCTIONS AS AN AIRLOCK, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO PERMIT PERSONNEL TO ENTER OR LEAVE A PRESSURIZED PROTECTIVE SHELTER WITH A MINIMUM LOSS OF PRESSURE DURING A CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL OR RADIOLOGICAL ATTACK. ONE END OF THE STRUCTURE, WHEN INSTALLED, FORMS AN AIRTIGHT JOINT AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE PRESSURIZED SHELTER. THE OTHER END OF THE STRUCTURE HAS A QUICK ACTING CLOSURE MECHANISM WHICH FACILITATES RAPID ENTRANCE OR EGRESS. THE ITEM IS OF KNOCKDOWN CONSTRUCTION WITH AN IMPERMEABLE FABRIC COVERING, SUPPORTED BY METAL CHANNELS AND TUBING OR HOISTED AND HELD IN PLACE BY A BLOCK AND TACKLE ARRANGEMENT. IT MAY BE USED AS A DISROBING CHAMBER FOR PERSONNEL TO REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. IT IS STORED AND TRANSPORTED IN THE TRAILER, WHEN NOT IN USE.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 81361 | EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER |
Federal Supply Class
Title
SAFETY AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT
Inclusions:
INCLUDES PORTABLE FIRE ESCAPES; SAFETY NETS, NONBUOYANT.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES DIVERS' SUITS; FIXED FIRE ESCAPES.
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| TEXT | GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION | C/O FRAME ASSEMBLY 5-19-11023;PLATE,BOTTOM COVER 5-19-11026;LINER ASSY,ENTRANCE,PROTECTIVE,PRESSURIZED 5-19-11022;PLATE,RETAINING 5-19-11418 |
| AGAV | END ITEM IDENTIFICATION | XM28,SIMPLIFIED COLLECTIVE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT SYSTEM |