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MIL-PRF-87961C
06 May 2020
SUPERSEDING
MIL-PRF-87961B
13 December 2013

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION

HOSE AND HOSE ASSEMBLIES, AIR DUCT, AIR BREATHING, OXYGEN SYSTEM

This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the
Department of Defense.
1. SCOPE

1.1 SCOPE. This specification covers the requirements for hose and hose assemblies
(see 6.9) which supply breathing oxygen to aircrews during the operation of high performance
aircraft.

1.2 Classification. Hoses and hose assemblies covered by this specification are of the
following types with lengths as identified in figures 1, 4, and 5 (see 6.2 and 6.10).

Type I Hose with end covers and outer covering

Type II Type I hose with MS22058-1 connector and NAS1922-0125 clamp Type I
Type III hose with MS22058-2 connector, NAS1922-0125 clamp and retainer strap, P/ N
7225317-10

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this
specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or
recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the
completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements of
the documents cited in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.

Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to Oklahoma City

Air Logistics Center/ENSDAA, 3001 Staff Drive, Tinker AFB, OK 73145. Since contact
information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address information
using the ASSIST database at https://assist.dla.mil.

AMSC N/A FSC 4720

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2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications and standards. The following specifications and standards form a part of
this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these
documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS

A-A-59155 - Nitrogen, High Purity, Special Purpose

A-A-59503 - Nitrogen, Technical

FEDERAL STANDARDS

FED-STD-191 -Textile Test Methods

SAE-AMS-STD-595 -Green, Flat or Lusterless

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

MS22058 Connector, Oxygen Hose to Regulator

(Copies of these documents are available online at https://assist.dla.mil/ )

2.2.2 Other government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other
government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified
herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

DRAWINGS, AIR FORCE

7225317 - Retainer Strap Assembly – Hose, Connector to Regulator

(Copies of the drawing are available from the procuring activity or OC-ALC/ENSDAA Public
Sales Desk, Tinker AFB, OK 73145.)

2.3 Non-government publications. The following documents form a part of this document
to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those
cited in the solicitation or contract.

AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION of AMERICA, INC. (AIA)

AIA/NAS NAS1922 - Clamp - Ratchet, One Piece

(NA/NAS documents may be obtained online at www.aia-aerospace.org/ or from Aerospace

Industries Association 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1700 Arlington, VA 22209-3928.)

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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY (ASQ)

ASQC-Z1.4 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by

Attributes (DoD Adopted)

(ASQ documents may be obtained online at http://www.asq.org/ or from American Society

for Quality, P.O. Box 3005, Milwaukee, WI 53201-3005 or 600 North Plankinton Avenue,
Milwaukee, WI 53203.)

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM-D1149 - Rubber Deterioration-Surface Ozone Cracking ina

Chamber (DoD Adopted)

(ASTM documents may be obtained online at http://www.astm.org/ or from American

Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West
Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.)

PARACHUTE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (PIA)

PIA-C-419 - Cloth, Duck, Cotton, Unbleached, Plied-

Yarns Army and Numbered

(PIA documents may be obtained online at http://pia.com or from PIA 3833 West Oakton
Street Skokie, IL 60076.)

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (SAE)

SAE AIR1059 - Quality & Serviceability Requirements for Aircraft

Cylinder Assemblies Charged with
Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen
SAE-AS1933 - Hose Containing Age-Sensitive Elastomeric
Material, Age Controls for
SAE AS8010 - Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen Purity Standard

(SAE documents may be obtained online at http://www.sae.org/ or from SAE

World Headquarters, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001
USA.)

2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the event of a conflict
between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes
precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations
unless a specific exemption has been obtained.
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3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), the hose or hose assembly, shall be subjected
to first article inspection in accordance with 4.2.

3.2 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered,

or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible,
provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and
promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs.

3.3 Materials. All materials shall be suitably treated to resist corrosion due to electrolytic
decomposition and any other atmospheric condition that may be encountered during operational
use and storage (see 6.3). The use of toxic chemicals, hazardous substances, or ozone depleting
chemicals shall be avoided, whenever feasible.

3.3.1 Safety specific materials. All materials used shall be capable of operating in a pure
oxygen environment without creating a health or fire hazard (see 6.9). Cadmium shall not be
used.

3.3.2 Ozone resistance. Elastomer components and end covers shall be composed of
ozone resistant materials (see 6.3).

3.4 Interface.
3.4.1 Color. The hose outer covering shall be lusterless green, color 34410 of SAE-
AMS-STD-595. Unless otherwise specified in the acquisition document (see 6.2). The end cover
shall be lusterless green, color 34410 of SAE-AMS-STD-595.

3.4.2 Fittings. The hose and end covers shall be compatible with MS22058 connectors
and NAS1922 clamps.

3.4.3 Dimensions. The hose shall conform to the dimensions shown figure 1 3, 4, or 5.
3.5 Performance.
3.5.1 Components.
3.5.1.1 Hose reinforcement. The hose shall be reinforced (see 6.4 and figure 2).
3.5.1.2 End cover. The ends of the hose shall be provided with an end cover (see
figures1 through 3).

3.5.1.3 Outer covering. The hose shall be provided with an outer covering (see 6.9).
3.5.2 Odor. The hose shall be odorless.

3.5.3 Cleanliness. All surfaces shall be free of visible particulates (50 microns and larger),
free of visible fluorinated lubricants, and free of hydrocarbon contamination to a level not greater
than 3 milligrams per square foot (mg/ft2) (see 6.5).
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3.5.4 Flexibility. The hose shall withstand being coiled around a 1.75 inch diameter rod,
and then twisted 360o or 720o for hoses under or over 30 inches in length, respectively, in each
direction about the longitudinal axis.

3.5.5 Delamination. Under a vacuum, the inner layer of the hose shall not delaminate.

3.5.6 Elongation. When suspended in the vertical position with a load, the hose
elongation shall be between 3% and 10% of the original length. Any permanent set (see 6.9)
shall not exceed 5% of the original length.

3.5.7 Leakage. The hose shall not leak in excess of 0.25 cm3 per minute per foot of hose,
when pressurized to 10 psi gage (psig).

3.5.8 Tensile load. The hose assembly shall withstand a 40 pound tensile load.

3.5.9 Static load. Under a static load of 125 pounds per 4 inch section, the outside
diameter shall not be decreased more than 15% of the original value. After removal of the static
load, the outside diameter of the hose shall be within 5% of the original outside diameter.

3.5.10 High temperature. The hose shall withstand exposure to 160o +5oF for 48 hours.

3.5.11 Low temperature. The hose shall withstand exposure to -40o +5oF for 30 minutes.

3.5.12 Abrasion. The hose shall withstand abrasion simulating usage (see 6.6).

3.5.13 Flexibility endurance. The hose shall withstand 500 cycles of being coiled and
released around a rod, 1.75 inch diameter, and then 500 cycles of being twisted 270o about the
longitudinal axis in both directions.

3.5.14 Burst pressure. The burst pressure of the hose shall exceed 20 psi (see 6.9).

3.5.15 Age. The hose shall be no more than 12 months old from the cure date to the
acceptance date, as defined in SAE-AS1933.

3.5.16 Weight. The hose shall not exceed 5.0 ounces per foot of length.

3.5.17 Identification. The hose shall be permanently and legibly marked with the
following data (see 6.2):

a. Nomenclature
b. Cure date.
c. PIN.
d. Manufacturer’s CAGE code.
e. Manufacturer’s part number.

3.6 Interchangeability. All parts having the same manufacturer’s part number shall be
functionally and dimensionally interchangeable.
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4. VERIFICATION

4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are

classified as follows:

a. First article (see 4.2).

b. Conformance inspection (see 4.3).

4.2 First article inspection. First inspection shall be performed on 3 hoses and shall
consist of all tests in section 4.6.

4.3 Conformance inspection. Conformance inspection shall consist of the individual

tests in 4.3.1 and the sampling tests in 4.3.2.

4.3.1 Individual tests. Each hose shall be subjected to the following tests:

a. Examination (see 4.6.1)

b. Delamination (see 4.6.5)
c. Leakage (see 4.6.7)

4.3.2 Sampling tests. Sampling tests shall be performed in accordance with the guidance
in ASQC-Z1.4. Sampling shall begin at the normal inspection level (see 6.7). The sampling tests
are:

a. Odor (see 4.6.2)

b. Cleanliness (see 4.6.3)
c. Flexibility (see 4.6.4)
d. Elongation (see 4.6.6)

4.4 Test conditions. Unless otherwise specified in the individual test description, all
tests shall be performed under the following test conditions:

a. Ambient atmospheric conditions.

b. First article tests shall be performed using oxygen conforming to Type I of SAE-
AS8010. Individual tests shall be performed using oxygen conforming to Type I of SAE-AS8010
or water pumped nitrogen conforming to Type I, Class 1, Grade B of A-A-59503 and A-A-
59155.
4.5 Requirements cross-reference matrix. Table I provides a cross-reference matrix
of the section 3 requirements tested or verified in the paragraphs below.
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TABLE I. Requirements cross-reference matrix

Requirement Verification Requirement Verification

3.1 4.2 3.5.6 4.6.6
3.3 4.6.1 3.5.7 4.6.7
3.3.1 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.6.3 3.5.8 4.6.8
3.3.2 4.6.16 3.5.9 4.6.9
3.4.1 4.6.1 3.5.10 4.6.10
3.4.2 4.6.1 3.5.11 4.6.11
3.4.3 4.6.1 3.5.12 4.6.12
3.5.1.1 4.6.6, 4.6.8, 4.6.9 3.5.13 4.6.13
3.5.1.2 4.6.1 3.5.14 4.6.14
3.5.1.3 4.6.1 3.5.15 4.6.15
3.5.2 4.6.2 3.5.16 4.6.1
3.5.3 4.6.3 3.5.17 4.6.1
3.5.4 4.6.4 3.6 4.6.1
3.5.5 4.6.5

4.6 Tests.
4.6.1 Examination. The hose shall be examined to determine that the materials,
interface, end cover, outer covering, weight, identification, and interchangeability conform
to this specification.

4.6.2 Odor. Oxygen shall be flowed through the hose at 10 liters per minute for 2 minutes
and then the hose shall be tested for odor in accordance with
SAEAIR1059.

4.6.3 Cleanliness. All surfaces shall be free of visible particulates (50 microns and
larger), free of visible fluorinated lubricants, and free of hydrocarbon contamination to a
level not greater than 3 mg/ft2 (see 6.5). Cleanliness of the surfaces shall be demonstrated
by industrially accepted methods and these cleaning and verification methods shall be
identified (see 6.2 and 6.5).

4.6.4 Flexibility. The hose shall be coiled and uncoiled around a 1.75 inch diameter
rod 4 times. After each coiling and uncoiling cycle, the hose shall be twisted 90o (in the same
direction each time) about its longitudinal axis. After the 4 coiling cycles, one end of the hose
shall be fixed, the other end shall be twisted 360o in each direction 5 times. The test shall then
be repeated by twisting the opposite hose end. For hoses 30 inches or longer, the hose end
shall be twisted 720o in each direction 5 time. The hose shall then be subjected to the
delamination and leakage tests.

4.6.5 Delamination. With one end of the hose capped, a vacuum equivalent to 16 inches
of mercury shall be applied to the hose for 10 minutes. After this period and while the vacuum is
maintained, the inner layer of the hose shall show no evidence of delamination (see 6.8).
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4.6.6 Elongation. The hose shall be suspended vertically by one end and a 10 pound
load shall be applied for 30 seconds. The hose elongation shall be between 3% and 10% of the
original length. Two minutes after removal of the load, the hose shall have no permanent set in
excess of 5% of the original length.

4.6.7 Leakage. The hose shall be pressurized to 10 psig for 1 minute and then the
pressure shall be maintained at 5 psig for 5 minutes. During this time, the hose shall not leakin
excess of 0.25 cm3 per minute per foot of hose.
4.6.8 Tensile load. With a MS22058 connector attached to one end of the hose assembly
with a NAS1922 clamp, a tensile load 0f 40 pounds shall be applied to the other end cover for 1
minute. The hose, end cover, or MS22058 connector shall not separate.

4.6.9 Static load. A static load of 125 pounds shall be applied for 30 seconds to a 4 inch
section of the reinforced portion of the hose, and this load shall be normal to the longitudinal
axis. With the load applied, the outside diameter shall not be reduced more than 15 percent. Two
minutes after the load is removed, the permanent set of the outside diameter shall be no more
than 5 percent.

4.6.10 High temperature. The hose shall be exposed to 160o +5oF for 48 hours. While at
160oF, the hose shall be subjected to the flexibility test. After returning to room temperature, the
hose shall be subjected to the odor, delamination, elongation, and leakage tests.

4.6.11 Low temperature. The hose shall be exposed to -40o +5oF for 30 minutes, and
then subjected to 5 cycles of the flexibility endurance test. After returning to room temperature,
the hose shall be subjected to delamination, and leakage tests.

4.6.12 Abrasion test. Two samples of the reinforced section of the hose shall be
subjected to the test in FED-STD-191, Method 5308, dry conditions. The abradant shall conform
to PIA-C-419, Type I, hard texture duck No. 10. A minimum 1 pound load shall be maintained
between the abradant and hose throughout the test. The reinforced section of the hose shall be
subjected to 10,000 horizontal motions along the longitudinal hose axis without exposing the
hose reinforcement.

4.6.13 Flexibility endurance. The hose shall be subjected to 500 cycles of being coiled
and released around a 1.75 inch diameter rod. Then with one end of the hose fixed, the other hose
end shall be subjected to 500 cycles of being twisted 270o in both directions. The hose shall then
be subjected to the delamination and leakage tests.

4.6.14 Burst pressure. The hose shall be subjected to an internal pressure of 20 psi for 5
minutes. The hose shall then be subjected to the flexibility, delamination, and leakage tests.
4.6.15 Age. The age of the hose shall be verified to be no more than 12 months from the
cure date to the acceptance date in accordance with SAE-AS1933.

4.6.16 Ozone resistance test. Samples of elastomer and end cover materials shall be
tested in accordance with ASTM-D1149 (see 6.3). The test samples shall be elongated 20%,
placed in an ozone-free atmosphere for 24 hours, and then subjected to an ozone environment.
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The temperature shall be 100o +2oF, an ozone concentration of 120 +1 parts per million by
volume, and the air velocity across the sample shall be at least 2 feet per second. The material
shall be exposed to these conditions for 60 minutes. The test slabs shall be examined under 10X
magnification for evidence of damage such as blooming, checking, or cracking.

5. PACKAGING

5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified
in the contract or order (see 6.2). When packaging of materiel is to be performed by DoD or in-
house contractor personnel, these personnel need to contact the responsible packaging activity to
ascertain packaging requirements. Packaging requirements are maintained by the Inventory
Control Point's packaging activities within the Military Service or Defense Agency, or within the
military service's system commands. Packaging data retrieval is available from the managing
Military Department's or Defense Agency's automated packaging files, CD-ROM products, or by
contacting the responsible packaging activity.

6. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is
not mandatory.)

6.1 Intended use. The hose assembly covered by this specification is for supplying
breathing oxygen to aircrew members during the operation of aircraft. The hose assembly
extends from the breathing regulator to the application connector. These hose assemblies are
part of the Aircraft Life Support System..

6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:

a. Title, number, and date of this specification.
b. Type and PIN (see 1.2 and 6.10).
c. When the first article is required (see 3.1).
d. Color of the end cover (see 3.4.1).
e. Item identification (see 3.5.17 item a and c).
f. The requirement for the vendor to identify proposed cleaning and verification
methods (see 4.6.3).
g. Packaging requirements (see 5.1).
h. Data required.

6.3 Materials. Previously, material certification sheets were used to validate the
contractor’s material selection.

6.4 Construction. Previous versions utilized 0.072 inch diameter aluminum wire,
conforming to ASTM-B21 and SAE-AMS-QQ-A-225, left hand helical wound to 0.170 to 0.185
pitch. The inner layer had polyethylene (0.003 inch) tightly wrapped over itself to form 6 plies.
The vinyl outer layer (0.005 inch) was tightly wrapped over itself to form 2 plies.
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6.5 Cleaning. See MIL-STD-1330 and SAE-ARP1176 for guidance on proven cleaning
methods and verifications. Visible inspections are typically conducted using white light and
ultraviolet light to detect particulates and some types of hydrocarbons. The non-volatile residue
test in SAE-ARP1176 may be use to baseline the hydrocarbon verification at an acceptable
contamination level, however, other cleaning and verification methods that do not contain class I
and II ODC solvents should be used for production. Previously, hoses were 75% filled wit 160oF
distilled water and both ends sealed. After being shaken for a minimum of 2 minutes, the water
was poured into a clean glass container. The solution was not allowed to be more turbid than a
standard suspension of 5 milligrams of diatomaceous silica in 10 millimeters of distilled water.

6.6 Abrasion testing. Previous procurements used a United States Testing Company
model 8675 abrasion tester with 4 hose test specimens 6.5 inches long. The 4 sections of hose
were obtained by cutting through the hose perpendicular to its longitudinal axis.

6.7 Sampling inspection. In previous acquisitions, hose offered for delivery at one time
were considered a lot, and random samples where selected from each lot in accordance with
inspection level S-2 in accordance with MIL-STD-1916.

6.8 Delamination testing. Previously, the delamination test used an end cap with a
viewing window at one end and a vacuum source with a light at the other end. While under a
vacuum, the interior of the hose was examined for evidence of delamination. A test stand
equivalent to MS22057 was used.

6.9 Definitions.

a. Burst pressure. The burst pressure is the greatest applied internal pressure to which
the hose can be subjected to before ultimate strength is exceeded.
b. Health hazards. Materials such as cadmium, lead, and polyvinyl chloride can be
susceptible to outgasing in the presence of pure oxygen and at elevated temperatures. Outgasing
by these and many other materials when used in breathing oxygen equipment can cause potential
health hazards.

c. Hose and hose assembly. The hose consists of the basic hose, integral reinforcement,
end covers and outer covering. The hose assembly may have MS22058 connectors with MS
22064 clamps and retainer straps. Previous hoses used outer coverings made from tubular
polyamide or polyester material of knitted or braided construction.

d. Permanent set. A permanent change in the physical shape of the hose after all forces
have been removed.
6.10 Part or identifying number (PIN). The PIN to be used for the hoses acquired to
this specification are created as follows (see figures 1 through 5 and table II).
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M 87961 -X -XX
Prefix for military Specification number Dash number, Dash number,
specification hose type hose length (inches)

TABLE II Cross reference

Hose type New PIN (note) Old PIN (note)

Type I M87961-1-XX M87961/1-XX
Type II M87961-2-XX M87961/2-XX
Type III M87961-3-XX M87961/3-XX
Note: -XX indicates hose length in inches

6.11 Supersession data. For supersession data see table III.

TABLE III. Supersession

data

Superseding Superseded
MIL-PRF-87961 MIL-H-87961
MIL-H-87961 MIL-H-87961/1
MIL-H-87961 MIL-H-87961/2
MIL-H-87961 MIL-H-87961/3

6.12 Subject term (key word) listing.

Aircraft life support

6.13 Changes from previous issue. Marginal notations are not used in this revision
to identify changes with respect to the previous issue due to the extent of the changes.
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Part number
Length Tolerances
1 dash number
(inches) (% of length)
(note 3)
-8 8 -0, +15
-12 12 -0, +15
-13 13 -0, +15
-15 15 -0, +10
-18 18 -0, +10
-24 24 -0, +10
-30 30 -0, +10
-36 36 -0, +10
-42 42 -0, +10
-48 48 -0, +10
-54 54 -0, +10
-72 72 -0, +8
-96 96 -0, +8

Notes:
1. Dimensions are in inches. Tolerances are as specified
2. End dimensions and notes apply to each end.
3. Dash number indicates length.
4. Drawing not scale.

FIGURE 1. Type I hose.

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Notes:
1. Drawing not to scale.

FIGURE 2. Type I hose end – Section A-A.

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Notes:
1. Dimensions are in inches. Tolerances are as specified.
2. End Dimensions and notes apply to each end.
3. Dash number indicates length.
4. Drawing not to scale.

FIGURE 3. Type I hose (alternate configuration).

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Custodians: Preparing Activity:

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Review Activities:
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