• Self-contained, portable, protective breathing device  designed to safeguard aircraft crewmembers from emergencies and assist the evacuation of passengers.
• Fire, Evacuation, Rescue, Smoke-filled Cabins,Toxic Fumes, Hazardous Cargo Spills, Decompressions

Proponent, authorized distributor.

• Proponent provides full authorized distribution and customized availability services for worldwide airlines and MRO's. 
• Proponent is the new identity representing Kapco Global and Avio-Diepen as one united company, and the unique capabilities that the new organization brings to the aerospace market. With extensive experience in supporting the MRO, OEM and airline markets, our organization offers innovative inventory and supply chain management solutions to OEM and aftermarket customers. 

Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking (Nprm) 

• https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/06/16/2015-14286/airworthiness-directives-be-aerospace-protective-breathing-equipment-part-number-119003-11
• Smoke Hood 119003-11

Essex is providing alternative technology!

• The Essex PBE offfers an alternative technology (compressed air).
• This technology has been recently adapted by airlines replacing their chemical oxygen generators.

• Fast Donning and Easy to Use
• Lightweight and Compact
• Shields from Heat and Flame
• No Mouth Piece or Nose Clip
• Clean, Breathable O2 

Established product line

• Since the early 1990’s, Essex has produced over 90,000 PBE’s without a single reported incident involving equipment safety. 
• An estimated 90% of the commercial airline industry in the United States as well as many international airlines currently use the Essex PBE.

Product Benefits

• Lighter in its stowed configuration
• Lighter in its “as worn” configuration
• Can be installed on a bulkhead without modification to the stowage bracket
• End-Of Service Indicator that gives the end user a visual signal when the unit needs to be removed
• Greater visibility range—270°vs 150°
• Oxygen source (compressed oxygen) which does not generate heat.  The current PBE’s oxygen source (chemical generator) generates extreme high heat.
• Shipped overnight and via multiple modes of transportation