Oxygen Systems

Oxygen
Systems
Control
• The marks N and 100% PUSH are
the control for normal or 100%
oxygen in front of the regulator.
• 100% oxygen is obtained by
pushing in on the end of the
control marked 100% push
• The EMERGENCY control knob
changes the flow from diluter
demand to steady flow if it is
rotated to the emergency setting.
Operating an Oxygen Mask
• Withdrawing mask by grasping red release grips between thumb
and forefinger will initiate the inflation of the harness.
• The inflated condition will assist its rapid donning
• Subsequent release of the grips bleeds pressure from the harness
which will allow it to fit the head.
• The masks include R/T communication facilities and can be
modified to include a mask ventilation feature which, when
selected, will provide ventilation to the smoke goggles in order to
overcome misting problems
Testing
• PRESS TO TEST is also on the emergency knob.
When it is pressed together with RESET-TEST lever, it
allows oxygen to flow in the mask
• Flow is checked on the flow indicator.

Passenger Oxygen System
• Provides emergency oxygen supply to
passengers and cabin attendants
• Supply may be: by High pressure
gaseous system or by Chemical
generator system
• Stowed in passenger service units
(PSU) • PSU doors can be opened automatically by barometrically
controlled release mechanism if the cabin altitude reaches
14000 ft OR by manual selection from flight by the crew at
any altitude below this.
Passenger Oxygen System
• Release mechanism is actuated
electrically for the chemical
generator system and
pneumatically for the gaseous
system.
• The masks drop in “half-hung”
position when the PSU doors
open.
• Pulling the mask towards the face
lets the oxygen flow.
Chemical Oxygen Generators
• Generators are located in each passenger, cabin attendants and lavatory service
units
• Oxygen is generated by the chemical reaction of sodium chlorate (NaClO3) and Iron
(Fe). The complete reaction is NaClO3 + Fe NaCl + FeO + O2.
• Sodium chlorate and

Iron core is shaped to
provide maximum
oxygen flow at
starting.
• FILTER- removes any contaminates and cools
Chemical Oxygen
the oxygen to a temperature not exceeding 10
Generators
° C above cabin ambient temperature.
• RELIEF VALVE- prevents the internal pressure
in the generator exceeding 50 psi; the normal
flow is 10 psi.
• CAUTION: Chemical reaction cannot be
stopped when it has started. Surface temp. of
the generator can reach 232°C (450 °F). *A
strip of heat sensitive tape changes color,
usually to black, when the generator is used.
• Chemical Generators have a shelf life of 10
years
This graph shows that the actual oxygen output is greater than the emitted
oxygen required during emergency
Portable Oxygen Systems
• Portable oxygen cylinders contain normally
120 liters o oxygen at a pressure odd 1800
psi in a carrying bag with straps.
• Normal Flow Rate: 2 Liters per minute; 120

L lasts 60 mins
• High Flow Rate: 4 Liters per minute; 120 L

lasts 30 mins
Crew Portable Oxygen Systems and Smoke Hoods
• Standard portable oxygen bottles- can be used by the crew
to enable them to move on the cabin during reduced cabin
pressure
• Portable set with full face
smoke mask- can be used
when harsh environmental
conditions exist. It may be a
standard cylinders or may be
special smoke sets that can
produce oxygen for 15
minutes.
Safety Precautions
• Specific Precautions for Individual aircraft types are contained in the appropriate aircraft
manual and flight crew should familiarize themselves. The following apply to all oxygen
systems:
a) Oxygen is a non-flammable heavier than air gas which supports combustion. Smoking is
banned in oxygen rich atmospheres and all combustible materials should be removed
from the area of oxygen recharging operations.
b) No oil and grease should come in contact with oxygen because there’s a possibility of
severe chemical reaction and spontaneous combustion.
c) Any moisture present will react with gaseous oxygen and can cause corrosion and the
possibility of valves freezing, oxygen might smell “bad”.
d) Surrounding area should be well ventilated when replenishing or maintenance off oxygen
systems.
e) Only lubricants specified in the maintenance manuals may be used. (ex. graphite)
Continuous flow oxygen system found on small to medium size
aircraft
Video links:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bOlEeneIQw  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdde5OuTsP0
 Why oxygen is required in an airplane?  Passenger Oxygen System
 Dangers of carriage and use of oxygen brings:;  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tkjAB820Pw
 Safety Precautions to reduce the dangers.  Mask Training Video
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdbASjE45sA
 Regulations governing the use of supplemental oxygen
 Flight crew supplemental oxygen systems that required by the regulation
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOqyZCmhXy8&t=347s
 Supplemental oxygen system provided for passengers and cabin crew
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FShUgnT1AgE
 Regulations pertaining to carriage of first aid oxygen
 Equipment fitted to airplanes to comply with the regulations
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZidrWViCG8
 Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE)

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• Flow is checked on the flow indicator.

• Sodium chlorate and

• Normal Flow Rate: 2 Liters per minute; 120

• High Flow Rate: 4 Liters per minute; 120 L

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