Description
U.S. military M40a1 and M45 gas mask outlet valve cover. It is designed to protect the outlet valve disk and outlet valve housing from damage, and fits M40 series gas masks in addition to the FR-M40 manufactured to Mil Spec by 3M. The entire outlet valve assembly (outlet valve disk and outlet valve housing plus outlet valve cover) are an integral part of the gas mask efficiency. The assembly releases exhaled air and closes on inhalation to prevent contaminated air from entering the facepiece. This purchase is for the outlet valve cover only. NSN 4240-01-260-8699. Part # 5-1-1009.