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2012

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1 of 2012
Subject:
M-48 Mod 1 Mask, P/N 800-150 and 800-151
Products Affected:
(No change to these part numbers).
2 of 2012
Subject:
New Face Seal & Hood, and Bronze Band Screw P/N 530-097
Products Affected:
KMB-Band Masks® 18 and 28 (P/N: 500-025, 500-026, 500-028, and 500-029)
3 of 2012
Subject:
Discontinuance of P/N 300-902 EXO-26 (EXO-BR) Mask Bag
4 of 2012
Subject:
New Head Cushion (p/n 510-754), Improved Head Cushion Foam Spacer Kit (HCFS, p/n 525-745) and Improved Chin Cushion (p/n 510-683)
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan dive helmets SL-17C, SL-27, KM-37, KM-47, KM-57, KM-77, and KM-37SS.
5 of 2012
Subject:
Washer P/N 530-556 Added to Kit P/N 525-717 KM 37, 47, 57 and 17K Brackets Kit
6 of 2012
Subject:
P/N 560-300 Zinc Whisker Anodes and P/N 560-304 Zinc Sleeve Anode Installed on All Stainless Steel Helmets
Products Affected:
P/Ns 500-090/091 KM 77 helmets and P/Ns 500-100/101 KM 37SS helmets

2011

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1 of 2011
Subject:
Earphone Speaker, 515-008, is replaced by 515-090 Earphone Speaker
Products Affected:
(No change to these part numbers).
3 of 2011
Subject:
Reference Chin Strap Kit, P/N 525-716 (Product Bulletin #2 of 2011)
Products Affected:
SuperLite 17C Helmets (p/ns 500-599, 500-600)
4 of 2011
Subject:
Diaphragm Part Number 510-553
Products Affected:
(Possibly) Regulator Diaphragms p/n's 510-553, 500-010, 500-011, 500-040, 500-041, 500-050, 500- 051, 500-100, 500-101, 500-025, 500-026, 500-028, 500-029, 500-599, 500-600, 505-069, 505-069NS, 505-027, 505-026, 525-309, 525-317, 525-319, 525-322, 525-323, 525-325, 525-327, 525-333, 525-341, 525-345, 525-347, 525-349, 525-360, 525-363, 525-365, 525-358, 525-381, 525-382, 525-388, 525-327, 305-175, 325-325 (Shipped January 23rd, 2009 through December 2010).
5 of 2011
Subject:
New Product Maintenance & Repair Log Book, P/N 125-001
Products Affected:
All complete Helmets and Masks, including part numbers 300-036, 300-036MS, 300-037, 300-038, 300-038MS, 500-010, 500-011, 500-025, 500-026, 500-028, 500-029, 500-040, 500-041, 500-050, 500-051, 500-050NS, 500-051NS, 500-070, 500-071, 500-080, 500-081, 500-090, 500-091, 500-100, 500-101, 500-117, 500-599, 500-600 and 800-050
6 of 2011
Subject:
Part Numbers 425-090, 425-099, 525-211, 525-373, 525-385 and 525-718
7 of 2011
Subject:
REX® Regulator Exhaust Valve Part Number 510-777
Products Affected:
KM 47 Helmets 500-070/071, KM 77 Helmets 500-090/091, 505-278, 505-736, 525-377, 525-368

2010

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1 of 2010
Subject:
Starboard Whisker Wing, P/N 510-786; Port Whisker Wing, P/N 510-787.
Products Affected:
525-216, 525-218, 525-317, 525-319, 525-323, 525-325, 525-327, 525-333, 525-341, 525-347, 525-349, 525-752, 525-755, 525-759, all helmets and BandMasks except the KM-47 and 77.
2 of 2010
Subject:
Anode Kits For KMDSI Helmets And BandMasks®.
Products Affected:
N/A
3 of 2010
Subject:
New Kits Part Numbers 525-306, 525-307, 525-308, 525-322, 525-323, 525-377, 525-380, 525-381, 525-382.
Products Affected:
Kits 525-368, 525-377, and 525-380 Helmets SL 17C, KM 77, KM 47 and KM37SS.
4 of 2010
Subject:
Head Cushion Foam Spacer Kit (HCFS) Part Number 525-745
5 of 2010
Subject:
New Communicator 415-107 & Charger 415-030 for the KMACS-5, Kirby Morgan Air Control System-5.
Products Affected:
400-046 KMACS-5 w/Communications, 415-105 Communicator, 425-099 Communication Conversion Kit.
6 of 2010
Subject:
Length of Part Number 530-024, Screw, Increased
Products Affected:
505-090, 505-093, 505-094, 505-095, 505-097, 505-100, 505-101, 505-102, 505-104, 505-118, 505-119, 505-120, 505-744, 505-745, 505-746, 505-747, 525-216, 525-230, 525-341, 525-347, 525-349, 525-372 and 525-379.
7 of 2010
Subject:
530-110 Lock Nut Replaces 330-320 Lock Nut
Products Affected:
505-110 Sealed Pull Pin Assembly

2009

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1 of 2009
Subject:
Communication Module used on Kirby Morgan® Helmets & EXO® Masks P/N 320-025
Products Affected:
305-020, 315-201, 315-206, 315-210, 315-215, 320-023, 320-024, 515-023, 515-024, 520-130, 520-131, 520-132.
2 of 2009
Subject:
Regulator Mount Nut Socket Wrench P/N 525-625
Products Affected:
525-620, Tool Kit w/Pouch
3 of 2009
Subject:
P/N 220-050 Inlet Valve
Products Affected:
220-050, 205-015, 505-561, 525-217 and 525-718
4 of 2009
Subject:
Pull Strap Assembly Kit P/N 525-770
Products Affected:
P/N 530-808
5 of 2009
Subject:
SL 17 A/B & MK 21 Neck clamp
Products Affected:
P/N 505-055
6 of 2009
Subject:
Discontinuance of P/N 510-510 KMB Hood and P/N 510-506
Products Affected:
P/N 510-510 and P/N 510-506
7 of 2009
Subject:
New Product Tool Kit Pouch P/N 525-613
Products Affected:
P/N 525-620 and P/N 525-768
8 of 2009
Subject:
New Product Kirby Morgan® 37SS Diving Helmet
9 of 2009
Subject:
New Product Oral Nasal Mask P/N 510-747
Products Affected:
P/N 510-690 Oral Nasal
10 of 2009
Subject:
New Product Oral Nasal With Lens Retainer Kit, P/N 525-775 and Lens Retainer Kit, P/N 525-776
Products Affected:
All Kirby Morgan® Helmets Except The KM-47, KM-77 And The MK-21
1 of 2009
Subject:
Kirby Morgan Helmet Retaining Systems

2008

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1 of 2008
Subject:
Dry Suit Inflation Installation onto a Kirby Morgan® Helmet ‘B’ Side Block, Part Numbers 505-024 & 505-025
Products Affected:
Dry Suit's with Kirby Morgan® Helmet ‘B’ Side Block, Part Numbers 505-024 & 505-025
1 of 2008
Subject:
One Way Valve Product Change
Products Affected:
300-145, 300-150, 300-155, 505-024, 505-025,505-060, 505-732, 525-049, 525-330 and all Kirby Morgan® Helmets and BandMask®.
2 of 2008
Subject:
Kirby Morgan® Dive Systems is now shipping all helmets (except the 17B) with a new Pull Strap assembly that has a 1" Stainless Steel "D" ring sewn on the end to hang the neck ring assembly and allow proper drying. The length of the Pull Strap remains the same.
Products Affected:
All Helmets except SuperLite® 17B All neck ring assemblies: 505-090, 505-093, 505-094, 505-095, 505-097, 505-100, 505-101, 505-102, 505-104, 505-117, 505-118, 505-119, 505-120, 505-744, 505-745, 505-746, 505-747. Kit: 525-230 Dry Suit Neck Ring Ki

2007

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1 of 2007
Subject:
Helmet Shell Repair Caution
Products Affected:
All Kirby Morgan® Helmets and BandMasks®
1 of 2007
Subject:
Regulator Conversion Kit for SuperLite® 27, Part #525-763
Products Affected:
SuperLite® 27 Helmets
2 of 2007
Subject:
KMACS-5 Communication Conversion Kit, Part #425-099
Products Affected:
KMACS-5
3 of 2007
Subject:
Longer Waterproof Communications Connector Now Standard
Products Affected:
505-047 Male Waterproof Assembly, 505-065 Male Waterproof Assembly, SL27®, 515-024 Communication Assemble with MWP
4 of 2007
Subject:
SuperFlow® 450 Regulator Conversion Kit, Part #525-766
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan® Helmets and BandMasks® with SuperFlow® 350 Regulator
5 of 2007
Subject:
Microphones Now Shipping With Strain Relief Ring & Equalizing Vent
Products Affected:
515-022, 515-029, 315-201, 515-023, 515-033, 515-009, 315-206, 315-017, 515-024 and 515-030
6 of 2007
Subject:
New Flex Control Knobs, Part Numbers 520-524 & 520-525
Products Affected:
300-145, 300-150, 300-155, 325-095, 505-024, 505-025, 505-070, 505-071, 505-080, 505-081, 525-049, 525-311 and all Kirby Morgan® Helmets and BandMasks®.

2006

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1 of 2006
Subject:
New Air Train Gasket, KMDSI Part #510-762
Products Affected:
SuperLite® and Kirby Morgan® helmets, and BandMask® model KMB 18
2 of 2006
Subject:
Replacements for Recalled Valves (Reference Safety Notice #1 of 2005)
Products Affected:
One Way Valve (part #555-195)
3 of 2006
Subject:
KMB-18 & 28 Accessory Hard Shell, New Part #520-026 (replaces Part #520-010)
Products Affected:
KMB 18-28 Accessory Hard Shell
4 of 2006
Subject:
New Design for Communicator for KMACS-5
Products Affected:
Communicator (part #415-105)
5 of 2006
Subject:
Whisker Clamp Replacement Kit # 525-032
Products Affected:
KMDSI Tri/Quad valve assemblies P/N’s 525-752, 525-755 & 525-759
6 of 2006
Subject:
New Manufacturing Process & Part Number for Rear Hinge Tab. Old Part Number #545-013, New Part Number #540-157
Products Affected:
KMDSI SuperLite® 17B
7 of 2006
Subject:
Helmet Sealed Pull Pins (Part #505-110) No Longer Marked with an “S”
Products Affected:
All new Kirby Morgan® helmets that utilize the locking collar design
8 of 2006
Subject:
Stainless Bolt & Nut Replaces Sleeve and Bolts for Hinge on SuperLite®-17 Old Part Numbers #550-018, 530-201, New Part Numbers #530-034, 530-028
Products Affected:
KMDSI SuperLite® 17B
9 of 2006
Subject:
Tri-Valve® Assembly
Products Affected:
SuperLite® 27 Helmet

2005

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1 of 2005
Subject:
Defective One Way Valve Recall
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan® helmets, BandMasks® and replacement parts. KMDSI P/N 555-195 One Way Valve and P/N 505-060 One Way Valve Assembly.
1 of 2005
Subject:
Regulator assembly Part # 505-069
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan® helmets and BandMasks®
1 of 2005
Subject:
New EXO®-BR Silicone Oral/Nasal w/tie wraps Part #325-055
Products Affected:
EXO®-BR®
2 of 2005
Subject:
New Hi Flow Inlet Swivel - Part #305-017
Products Affected:
KMDSI Part #305-017 Hi Flow Inlet Swivel for use with EXO®-26®, EXO®-BR®, and M-48 SuperMask®
3 of 2005
Subject:
Quad Valve™ Exhaust (KMDSI Part #525-759) Now Standard
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan®- 37 Helmet , 500-050/051 & SuperLite® -17 500-010/011
4 of 2005
Subject:
Quad Valve™ Cover Kit (KMDSI Part #525-762)
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan® helmets currently equipped with a Tri-Valve® exhaust,
5 of 2005
Subject:
Tri-Valve® Exhaust
Products Affected:
SuperLite®-27 helmets,
6 of 2005
Subject:
Discontinuance of “A” Side Block Assembly, P/N 505-022
Products Affected:
All helmets and BandMasks®
7 of 2005
Subject:
Miller Oral/Nasal Valve Part # 910-335 Discontinued
Products Affected:
Miller Oral/Nasal Valve, Miller Part #910-335
8 of 2005
Subject:
KMDSI BandMask® Band Keeper™ Kit - No Hood, P/N 525-121
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan® BandMasks®
9 of 2005
Subject:
New SuperFlow® 350 Regulator Body, KMDSI Part #545-080
Products Affected:
SuperFlow® 350 Regulator Body
10 of 2005
Subject:
Flange Kit for SuperFlow® 350, KMDSI Part #525-027
Products Affected:
SuperFlow® 350 Regulator Body
11 of 2005
Subject:
Hinge Bolt Part #530-027
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan® Helmets
12 of 2005
Subject:
New Microphone for Kirby Morgan® Masks and Helmets
Products Affected:
KMDSI Masks, Helmets and all communications sets and assemblies.
13 of 2005
Subject:
Large Bore Regulator Part Number 505-069
Products Affected:
Standard on SuperLite®-17C
14 of 2005
Subject:
New Communications Box for KMACS & DCS
Products Affected:
KMACS" and DCS-2 (Dive Control System-2) units still in service.
15 of 2005
Subject:
New Fasteners
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan® Helmets and Masks Part Numbers 530-035, 530-040, 530-045dd
16 of 2005
Subject:
New Stepped Neck Dam Ring Part# 560-078 and Split Ring Part #540-105
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan® helmets (with the exception of the SuperLite® 17B)
17 of 2005
Subject:
Modified Front Yoke Hinge, Part# 550-216
Products Affected:
SuperLite®-17C

2004

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1 of 2004
Subject:
Product Change to KMB 18 & 28 BandMask® Hoods
Products Affected:
All KMB BandMasks®
2 of 2004
Subject:
Regulator Change
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan® KMB 28B BandMasks® Manufactured after July, 2004
1 of 2004
Subject:
New Kirby Morgan® Air Control System 5
Products Affected:
The KMACS 5 replaces the DCS 2-A which has been discontinued. 400-045 KMACS 5 no comm (replaces 400-018 & 400-019) 400-046 KMACS 5 w/comms (replaces 400-020 & 400-021)
2 of 2004
Subject:
New Tri-Valve® Exhaust Kit Part # 525-752 and 525-755 (SL 27® only)
Products Affected:
All Kirby Morgan® SuperLite® Helmets and KMB BandMasks®
3 of 2004
Subject:
Quad Valve™ Exhaust (KMDSI Part #525-759)
Products Affected:
All Kirby Morgan® SuperLite® Helmets and KM 37/57
1 of 2004
Subject:
Possible damage to emergency valve main body (550-140) between male pipe threads and the "B" side block bodies (550-029) as well as the manifold block body (350-050) at the mating female pipe threads.
Products Affected:
Any Kirby Morgan® helmets or masks incorporating a side block or manifold block, or separate manifold block assembly.

2003

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1 of 2003
Subject:
Neck Clamp Assembly KMDSI Part # 505-055 (and pre '89 505-003)
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan® SuperLite®-17A/B & U.S. Navy MK-21 Mod. O & Mod. I Helmets
1 of 2003
Subject:
New DCS 2A Headset w/Boom Mic
Products Affected:
MK 3 Communicator
1 of 2003
Subject:
EXO® Oral Nasal Tie Wrap
Products Affected:
All EXO® BR & BRMS Full Face Masks
2 of 2003
Subject:
Product Change to Part #550-039 Alignment Sleeve
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan® SuperLite®-17A/B & U.S. Navy MK-21 Mod. O & Mod. I Helmets
3 of 2003
Subject:
Neck Clamp Assembly KMDSI Part # 505-055 (and pre '89 505-003)
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan® SuperLite®-17A/B & U.S. Navy MK-21 Mod. O & Mod. I Helmets
4 of 2003
Subject:
Change to KMB 18 & 28 BandMask®
Products Affected:
All KMB BandMasks®

2002

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1 of 2002
Subject:
Product change to DCS-2A Dive Control System
Products Affected:
400-020, 400-021, 400-018, 400-019
2 of 2002
Subject:
Product change to KMB 18/28 Hood& Face Seal
Products Affected:
KMB 18/28 hoods
3 of 2002
Subject:
Material Change to Part #510-509 KMB-18/28 Head Harness (spider)
Products Affected:
KMDSI Part #510-552
4 of 2002
Subject:
Product Change to Part #800-015 SuperMask® Scuba Pod
Products Affected:
SuperMask® Scuba Pod
1 of 2002
Subject:
Maintenance Inspection Timetable for all KMDSI Helmets and BandMasks®
Products Affected:
All KMDSI helmets and BandMasks®
2 of 2002
Subject:
EXCHANGE/DISCOUNT program
Products Affected:
Old 505-015 "Push Pin" Latch Catch Assemblies, on All SuperLite®-17A/B & U.S. Navy MK-21 Mod. 0 & Mod. I Helmets
1 of 2002
Subject:
Regulator Exhaust Valve Possible Leakage
Products Affected:
KMDSI Part #510-552, 305-175, 325-323, 325-325, 505-026, 505-027, 505-068, 505-069, 525-120, 525-255, 525-309
2 of 2002
Subject:
Use of Lubricants on Regulator Exhaust Valve P/N 510-552
Products Affected:
KMDSI Part #510-552
1 of 2002
Subject:
Correct Orientation of Oral Nasal Body P/N 520-020 & Valve P/N 510-550
Products Affected:
All KMDSI Helmets and BandMasks®

2001

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1 of 2001
Subject:
"Painting" (resurfacing) Helmet Shells & Mask Frames
Products Affected:
All KMDSI Fiberglass Helmet Shells & Fiberglass Mask Frames
1 of 2001
Subject:
Inlet Nipple Change
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan® Plastic Scuba Regulators 305-166 300-266 305-171 300-286
1 of 2001
Subject:
High Flow Auxiliary Valve Part # 505-070
Products Affected:
All SuperLite® Helmets and KMB BandMasks® manufactured prior to October 1993

2000

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1 of 2000
Subject:
The neck clamp assembly.
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan® SuperLite®-17 A/B / MK 21 Neck Clamp Assemblies.
1 of 2000
Subject:
Material change to 305-057 EXO® BR Regulator Inlet Valve
Products Affected:
EXO® BR (Balanced Regulator) Full Face Masks
2 of 2000
Subject:
Material change to SL-17 Yoke
Products Affected:
Yokes for all SuperLite® 17 A/B and MK 21 Helmets.
3 of 2000
Subject:
Change of communications assembly
Products Affected:
SuperLite® 27 Helmet

1999

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1 of 1999
Subject:
Weld Strength
Products Affected:
SuperLite® 17A/B Neck Clamp Assembly
1 of 1999
Subject:
Communications Connection Nuts
Products Affected:
All bare wire communications posts
1 of 1999
Subject:
SuperLite® 17A/B & MK 21 Neck Clamp Numbering
Products Affected:
All SuperLite® 17A/B & MK 21 Yoke/Neck Clamp Assemblies
1 of 1999
Subject:
Change of Yoke
Products Affected:
Yokes for the SuperLite® 17A/B & MK 21 Helmets
2 of 1999
Subject:
Product material change to EXO® Hard Shell
Products Affected:
EXO® Hard Shell
3 of 1999
Subject:
Swing Catch Retrofit & Locking Collar Plate
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan® SuperLite® 27 & 17C Helmets

1998

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1 of 1998
Subject:
Product materials change to SuperLite® 17, MK 21 Visor & KMB 18 Comfort Insert
Products Affected:
SuperLite® 17, MK 21 Visor & KMB 18 Comfort Insert
2 of 1998
Subject:
Discontinued "As Standard" Head Cushion
Products Affected:
SuperLite® 27 Helmets
3 of 1998
Subject:
Regulator Change
Products Affected:
KMB 18B BandMask®

1997

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1 of 1997
Subject:
Predive Equipment Inspections
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan® SuperLite® Helmets & BandMasks®
1 of 1997
Subject:
High Flow Emergency Valve
Products Affected:
SuperLite® 17, 27, KMB 18/28 and Manifold Block Assemblies
1 of 1997
Subject:
Locking Device for Yoke
Products Affected:
SuperLite® 17A/B & MK 21 Helmets
1 of 1997
Subject:
DCS-2A without communications
Products Affected:
DCS-2A

1996

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1 of 1996
Subject:
New silicone oral nasal mask part number 510-690
Products Affected:
Replace part numbers 510-540 and 510-547

1995

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1 of 1995
Subject:
Counterfeit Kirby Morgan® KMB-18 BandMask® Diving Masks and SuperLite®-17 Diving Helmets.
1 of 1995
Subject:
O-ring Material change.
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan® SuperLite® 17C & 27 Helmets.
2 of 1995
Subject:
Locking Device for Yoke
Products Affected:
SuperLite® 17A/B & MK 21 Helmets
3 of 1995
Subject:
Drawstring Neck Dam Alteration for Fit.
Products Affected:
Kirby Morgan® SuperLite®-17 A/B & U.S. Navy MK-21 Mod.O & Mod.I Helmets.

1994

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1 of 1994
Subject:
An unauthorized hole drilled in the shaft of a Plunger (P/N 550-016) on Latch Catch Assembly (Push Pin) P/N 505-015.

1992

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1 of 1992
Subject:
Possible loosening of Emergency Valve Assembly (P/N 505-018) from the "B" Side Block Assembly Body (P/N 550-029) on "B" side block assembly style D.S.I Helmets and Masks.
1 of 1992
Subject:
SuperLite®-27 Commercial Diving Helmet

1991

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1 of 1991
Subject:
POSSIBLE LOOSENING OF LATCH CATCH ASSEMBLY PLUNGER (P/N 550-016), SCREW (P/N 530-205), AND SPRING (P/N 535-801) on the SuperLite 17 A/B Helmet.
1 of 1991
Subject:
SuperLite®-17 Commercial Diving Helmet

1989

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1 of 1989
Subject:
Non-Diving Failure Of Stainless Steel Adapter On The Side Block Of The DSI® SuperLite®-17 B Reclaim Helmet During Servicing
Products Affected:
SuperLite®- 17B

1987

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1 of 1987
Subject:
SuperLite® 17 A/B Yoke Systems - Old Style catch