SERVICE BULLETIN

19 Apr 2010

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The information disclosed herein was originated by and is the property of B/E Aerospace, Inc., and except for 

rights expressly granted to the U.S. Government, B/E Aerospace, Inc. reserves all patent, proprietary, design, use, 

manufacturing, and reproduction rights thereto.

PROTECTIVE BREATHING EQUIPMENT PN 119003-11 

REPLACEMENT

I. Planning Information

A. Effectivity

This Service Bulletin applies to PN 119003-11 Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE) units that were 

manufactured between February 15, 2010 and March 6, 2010 and were issued with a serial number 

ranging from 003-50730M to 003-51329M. 

B. Reason

PBE PN 119003-11 uses KO2 (potassium superoxide) canister PN 211973-02. B/E Aerospace was 

notified by the canister supplier of possible defects in canisters supplied to B/E Aerospace between 

February and March 2010. The supplier noted that, on occasion, they experienced undesirable and 

possibly hazardous performance of the canister. B/E Aerospace has identified 600 PBE units as 

having a potentially defective canister. As a precaution, these PBE units must be removed from stores 

and/or service and returned to B/E for replacement.

C. Description

This Service Bulletin describes the mandatory removal and replacement of PBE units issued with a 

serial number ranging from 003-50730M to 003-51329M. 

There are two possible locations where the suspect PBE units may be found: 

• In stock or stored as spares with customer.

• In service onboard customer aircraft.

D. Compliance

Performance of this Service Bulletin is mandatory and must be done within 30 days for all affected 

PBE units in stock or stored as spares. For all affected PBE units in service, this Service Bulletin must 

be done at the next maintenance check or in 60 days, whichever comes first. 

E. Approval

This Service Bulletin has been reviewed by the FAA.
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F. Manpower

Performance of this Service Bulletin should take no more than 9.6 minutes.

G. Material - Price and Availability

Repair or replacement of the PBE units will be provided under warranty.

H. Tooling - Price and Availability

No special tooling is required. 

I. Weight and Balance

This modification will not affect the weight or balance.

J. Electrical Load Data

This modification will not affect electrical load data.

K. Other Publications Affected

No Publications are affected.

II. Accomplishment Instructions

A. Perform a record search to determine the location of any PBE unit PN 119003-11 with a serial number 

ranging from 003-50730M to 003-51329M to identify PBE units that must be returned.

CAUTION: DO NOT TEAR OR DAMAGE THE VACUUM SEALED BAG. THE PBE UNIT MUST BE 

RETURNED WITH THE VACUUM SEALED BAG AND RIP TAG INTACT. 

(1) Inspect PBE units in stock or stored as spares. (refer to Figure 1)

(a) Look at the serial number on the box packaging or on the identification nameplate attached to 

the vacuum sealed bag. Make sure the serial number on the PBE unit is within the listed range 

of affected units. If not, no further action is required.

(b) Look at the upper left hand corner on the visor side of the vacuum sealed bag. If there is a label 

showing the PBE unit has been restored per SB 119003-35-06, replacement has been done 

and no further action is required.

(c) If the serial number on the PBE unit is within the listed range of affected units and there is no 

restoration label, the PBE unit must be returned to B/E Aerospace. 

(d) Return PBE unit to B/E Aerospace per section II.B.

(2) Inspect PBE units in service onboard aircraft. (refer to Figure 1)

(a) Look through the clear access door of the PBE stowage box to view the identification nameplate 

of the vacuum sealed bag without removing the clear access door, 

(b) Look at the serial number on the identification nameplate. Make sure the serial number on the 

PBE unit is within the listed range of affected units. If not, no further action is required. 
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(c) If the serial number is within the affected range, remove the PBE unit from the stowage box. 

• Remove clear access door by pulling handle forcibly to disengage tamper indicators, if 

installed.

• Reach into the stowage box and firmly grasp the vacuum sealed bag at the center with palm 

facing the stowage box mounting bulk head. Pull the sealed bag straight out of the stowage 

box.

(d) Look at the upper left hand corner on the visor side of the vacuum sealed bag. If there is a label 

showing the PBE unit has been restored per SB 119003-35-6, replacement has been done and 

no further action is required. Place the vacuum sealed bag back into the stowage box.

• Insert the bag into the stowage box with the curved side of the vacuum sealed bag facing 

the bulkhead of the stowage box.

• Make sure the identification nameplate is near the opening of the stowage box.

• Slide the vacuum sealed bag completely into the stowage box, moving aside the 

identification nameplate and bag edges to clear the opening.

• Align the clear access door with the notches on the stowage box and attach the door to the 

stowage box.

• Attach new tamper indicators PN 4406001-001, if necessary. Make sure the area where the 

indicators are installed is clean and free of residues.

(e) If the serial number on the PBE unit is within the listed range of affected units and there is no 

restoration label, the PBE unit must be returned to B/E Aerospace. 

(f) Return PBE unit to B/E Aerospace per section II.B.
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Figure 1 

PBE Identification Nameplate and Restoration Label Location

B. Contact RGA Coordinator at B/E Aerospace for return instructions.

B/E Aerospace, Inc.

Commercial Aircraft Products Group

RGA Department

10800 Pflumm Road

Lenexa, KS 66215

Tel: (913) 338-7378

Fax: (913) 338-8419