Military Tech Bulletin - Aqua Lung US - Aqua Lung US - … · · 2017-09-05Title: Microsoft Word...
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Military Tech Bulletin SUBJECT: WTX INFLATOR ANNUAL SERVICE CHANGE - Bulletin No 17-003
Affected Military Equipment: WTX Inflator used on BC1 and other part numbers as listed below.
Issue: This bulletin serves to notify customers of a change in Aqua Lung’s servicing guidelines for the WTX Inflator. Aqua Lung purchases the lower inflator mechanism of the WTX Inflator as a commercial off the shelf (COTS) item from an outside vendor. Aqua Lung was informed the vendor adds Loctite 271 to the QD adapter to ensure an airtight seal. Corrective Actions: Prior servicing recommendations indicated replacement of the O-ring on the QD adapter during annual service. However, since Loctite 271 is permanent, this is no longer necessary. The O-ring on the QD adapter is a BUNA-N O-ring with a lifespan of 15 years, and is well protected within the WTX Inflator. The Aqua Lung engineering team has researched the use of Loctite 271 in the WTX Inflator and has determined it safe for use. In addition, Aqua Lung has researched any history of complaints regarding the usage of Loctite 271 with this adapter and has received none. All literature will be updated to reflect this change by September 12, 2017. Part Numbers Affected: 42662 AIRWAY COMPLETE,WTX, K INFLATOR
388032 304011 388118 304012 388130 304013 388140 304014 388560 304015 388645 304101 388660 304102 388710 304103 388711 304104 304181 304105 304182 360011 304183 360012 304184 360013 304185 360014 388218 360015 388230 388240 388345 388360 388545 394192 394172 394193 394173 394194 394174 394195 394175
Technical Support For further technical support or to provide input on any of the information presented please contact:
Steve Reilly - Aqua Lung Military Product Manager: [email protected] 08.31.17
Aqua Lung • 2340 Cousteau Court, Vista, CA 92081 • TEL: 760.597.5000 • FAX: 760.597.4914 www.aqualung.com/militaryandprofessional