Couplings used in supplied air respirator systems.

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April 24, 1986

Mr. G.T. Slay
Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc.
Post Office Box P
Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831

Dear Mr. Slay:

This is in response to your letter of March 12, concerning air line couplings used in a supplied air respirator (SAR) system.