Safety Flash
Failure of first stage regulator low pressure (LP) blanking cap
Failure of first stage regulator low pressure (LP) blanking cap
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 30/21
- DivingInspection and MaintenancePressure Systems
- Mechanical failurePressure systems
- Diving operationsInspection and maintenance
- Breathing apparatus
- Operating and work proceduresPreventive maintenance
Summary
A diver’s bailout regulator leaked after a low-pressure port blanking cap failed. The dive ended and both divers were recovered safely. The flash records replacement of caps and O-rings, specified torque checks in work orders, and assessment of regulators used for more than ten years for possible replacement.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Diving operations; diving; commercial diving.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Breathing apparatus; SCBA; self-contained breathing apparatus.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Summary
A failed low-pressure regulator blanking cap was identified during diving equipment inspection, prompting replacement and servicing controls.
IMCA SF 30/21. Themes: diving, inspection and maintenance, pressure systems.