CID A-A-50431B涵盖了用于鲍斯型气动软管和管道连接的快速作用自锁接头，其中需要快速连接和断开连接。Bowes型快速断开管接头不适用于燃油服务或流体比重小于1.00的场合。Bowes型快速断开联轴器的典型用途是空气、惰性气体和水。

CID A-A-50431B covers quick-acting, self-locking couplings for Bowes types pneumatic hose and piping connections where rapid coupling and uncoupling are required. Bowes types quick disconnect couplings are not suitable for use in fuel services or where fluids have a specific gravity less than 1.00. Typical services for Bowes types quick disconnect couplings are air, inert gases, and water.