Object detail

Accession number
2003.319
Description
-1 Passenger oxygen mask, drop down type. The unit begins with a metal twist clip fastener 38 mm in length. The lettering and numbers on the metal fasteners are FPI 4195 III MS 2196-20. The fastener has a sleeve and, attached to this, is a clear plastic tube (1300 mm long) which directs the oxygen flow to a plastic bag. The tube has a plastic seal over its entry point into the bag. The bag has the face of a person using the mask printed on the surface as a form of instruction. The bag is connected to a plastic filter unit which, in turn, is connected to a rubber, conical-shaped mask which fits over the mouth and nose. The rubber fitting is bright yellow. Attached to the plastic filter unit is an elastic strap for securing the mask to the head of the passenger.
-2 Mask Bag - see through plastic bag with 2 dome fasteners forming an envelope type flap. At some point, it was stapled shut. The staple is still in the bag.
Marks
Scott P/N 289-601-8 RCC P/N 900-002-071-03 TSO C64 NAS 1179-05152031 Dec 1991 Hand-written
Collection
Credit Line
Mask - Oxygen (Ansett/Qantas), 2003.319. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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