14900 Series Self-Sealing Frangible Quick Disconnect Assembly
FOR CRASH-RESISTANT AND EXTENDED RANGE/ AUXILIARY TANK FUEL SYSTEMS
Breakaway Valve Features Manual Quick Disconnect Arm/Re-arm Option
Avoid fuel leakage hazards of aircraft structural damage from hard landings.
Explore the features
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1) Manually lock the valve balls in place
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2) Click Knurled Ring to first position
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3) Slowly allow spring-loaded balls to close
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4) Release Knurled Ring - 2nd click
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5) Safely separate the two closed valve halves
Breakaway Valve Now Featuring Manual Quick Disconnect Arm/Re-arm Option
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No system pressure loss (when disconnected)
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Negligible pressure drop (in operation)
Our Series 14900 Frangible Quick Disconnect Assembly takes the proven 14000 Series BALVAC® (Ball Valve, Automatic Closure) Breakaway Valve Assemblies one step further.
Frangible Quick Disconnect Assemblies retain all of the proven spring-loaded self-rotating breakaway ball valve design features, while adding a manual reset “quick-disconnect” option.
In this manner, the assembly not only operates as a frangible segment of the pressurized fuel system, it is also quickly engaged or disengaged.
This feature allows rapid installation or removal of additional fuel tanks/bladders or other extended range fuel system components, with no loss of pressurization and while maintaining all frangible system requirements. System-level leak check acceptance test procedures (ATPs) are not required after reconnection.
Existing breakaway valve installations can be retro-fit with a Spectrum® Frangible Quick Disconnect Assembly.
Previous cumbersome installation/removal operations of crashworthy fuel system components or cells can now be streamlined to save time and manpower. Series 14900 Frangible Quick Disconnects are fully qualified and readily available.
Fully Compliant To FAR PART 29.952 For Crashworthiness
14900 Specifications
Line sizes: |
1/2″- 3″ |
End Fittings: |
Per customer specifications |
Types: |
-65°F to 275°F |
Pressure Port: |
Single/double closure available |
Construction: |
Anodized aluminum |
Frangible Loads: |
Per customer specifications |
Pressure Range: |
Full vacuum to +120 psig |
Proof Pressure: |
180 psig |
Burst Pressure: |
240 psig |
Note: Alternate type pressure and electrical connections are available per your specific application requirements. Further data available upon request.
