Cartridge Actuated Cutter
Critical life saving device
designed to increase survivability of a downed aircrew over water
by opening a breathing path in the oxygen mask hose MBU-12/P, MBU-20/P HALP and
MBU-23/P Masks series which are used on HGU-55/P, HGU-5
Cartridge Actuated Cutter (CAC) punctures a hole into
an aircrew member's oxygen hose, providing an open air passage to
an unconscious or incapacitated crew member. The CAC provides
the same critical life saving benefits as water Activated
MaskRelease (WAMR).
These critical life saving devices
actuate once the aircrew member has resurfaced from a
water
landing and floating on his life preserver .
Cartridge Actuated Cutter
include:
- Device circuitry is completely inactive prior to immersion
- Preventing water inhalation, the device arms itself after
submerging
- and actuates, puncturing the oxygen hose, after clearing
the water
- Can be used on NBC aircrew defence hood and mask
systems
- Unique and simple design allows in-line installation by end
user
- Indicator flag to show that the unit has been activated