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Passenger Hypoxia Protection Utilizing Oxygen Enriched Gas Mixtures

2018-10-18

CURRENT

AIR6036

Currently, existing civil aviation standards address the design and certification of oxygen dispensing devices that utilize oxygen sources supplying at least 99.5% oxygen. This Aerospace Information Report discusses issues relating to the use in the passenger cabin of oxygen enriched breathing gas mixtures having an oxygen content of less than 99.5% and describes one method of showing that passenger oxygen dispensing devices provide suitable hypoxia protection when used with such mixtures.

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Performance Standard for Passenger Smoke and Toxic Fumes Respiratory Protective Equipment

2018-10-18

HISTORICAL

AS8048

This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) defines the performance requirements for equipment to be used by untrained cabin occupants for protection from toxic and irritant atmospheres while on board and during evacuation of an aircraft.

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Oxygen System Integration and Performance Precautions

2018-10-18

CURRENT

AIR825/12A

Oxygen system integration and performance precautions are in particularly dependent on applicable sections of airworthiness requirements per FAR/JAR 25. In this document information will be provided on common principles and good practices regarding design criteria, installation, manufacturing, safety aspects and system handling during maintenance and inspection.

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Oxygen System and Component Cleaning

2018-10-18

HISTORICAL

ARP1176A

This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) provides recommended practices for cleaning aircraft oxygen equipment such as tubing, pieces, parts (including regulator and valve parts), cylinders and ground-based equipment that may be used to support aircraft oxygen systems. This revision introduces a cleanliness coding scheme that can be referenced as a requirement, and/or referenced to identify compliance to meeting such a requirement. These methods may apply to gaseous and liquid oxygen equipment. This document specifies work area details, methods to select suitable cleaning agents, cleaning methods, test methods to verify cleanliness level, and methods of packaging the components and parts after cleaning. Technicians designated to clean oxygen equipment must be qualified and trained to clean oxygen equipment. This ARP is applicable to metallic and non-metallic parts.

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Minimum Performance Standard for Cabin Crew Portable Equipment for Use up to 25000 ft

2018-04-04

WIP

AS6819

This Aerospace Standard will provide the basis for a certification approach and contain the methods or criteria for verification of performance required for Oxygen Dispensing Units to be used by Cabin Crew up to 25,000 ft. cabin altitude.

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Effects of Acute Altitude Exposure in Humans: Requirements for Physiological Protection

2017-11-07

HISTORICAL

AIR825/2

The intent of this SAE Aerospace Information Report (AIR) is to describe the effects of the environmental changes on human physiology and the protection required to avoid negative consequences resulting from altitude exposure. A brief presentation of basic terms and considerations required to discuss the topic of human physiology at altitude are followed by an overview of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Issues specifically related to human exposure to altitude are then discussed.

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Dynamic Testing Systems for Oxygen Breathing Equipment

2017-11-07

CURRENT

ARP1109B

This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) recommends performance requirements for test equipment used in dynamic testing of aviation oxygen breathing equipment. This document describes test equipment and methods used for testing continuous flow, demand and pressure demand regulators and their associated masks as well as filtered protective breathing devices; such articles of oxygen breathing or protective breathing equipment may be tested as individual components or as a complete system.

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Oxygen Cylinder Quality, Serviceability, Maintenance Transfilling and Marking

2017-05-19

HISTORICAL

AIR1059E

This document provides guidance concerning the maintenance and serviceability of oxygen cylinders beginning with the quality of oxygen that is required, supplemental oxygen information, handling and cleaning procedures, transfilling and marking of serviced oxygen assemblies. This document attempts to outline in a logical sequence oxygen quality, serviceability, and maintenance of oxygen cylinders. Content of this document can also be used for refilling of oxygen cylinder while installed on aircraft, directly or through an intermediate charging port.

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Provisions of Medical Oxygen for Aircraft Occupants

2017-01-18

WIP

AIR6190A

This document provides information on provisions for passengers with disabilities on board commercial aircraft. In this context the term "provision of medical oxygen" shall be understood as application of oxygen on board an aircraft not linked to (post) decompression in the sense of Airworthiness Requirements FAR/CS 25 and Operational Regulations of FAR 121/135. Information about available equipment and physiological treatment in clinical practice will be provided in this document. It covers the use of oxygen concentrators according to guidance of FAR Advisory Circular AC120-95.

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Portable Chemical Oxygen

2017-01-04

CURRENT

AS1303B

This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) applies to a portable chemical oxygen generator assembly intended for the following uses: a First aid treatment of aircraft occupants after an emergency descent following a decompression or other emergency condition. b Use by cabin attendants to maintain their mobility after a decompression.

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Oxygen Cylinder Installation Guide

2016-11-18

HISTORICAL

ARP5021A

This document provides guidance for oxygen cylinder installation on commercial aircraft based on rules and methods practiced in aerospace industry and applicable in other associations. It covers considerations for oxygen systems from beginning of project phase up to production, maintenance, and servicing. The document is focused on requirements regarding DOT approved oxygen cylinders. However, its basic rules may also be applicable to new development pertaining to use of such equipment in an oxygen environment. For information regarding oxygen cylinders itself, reference should be made to AIR825/12 also.

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History of the SAE A-10 Aircraft Oxygen Equipment Committee

2016-08-19

CURRENT

AIR5354A

The following is the history of SAE Committee A-10.

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FAR – Regulatory Requirements Covering the Use of Breathing Oxygen in Aircraft

2016-06-22

HISTORICAL

AIR1389B

This report presents, paraphrased in tabular format, an overview of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) for aircraft oxygen systems. It is intended as a ready reference for those considering the use of oxygen in aircraft and those wishing to familiarize themselves with the systems requirements for existing aircraft. This document is not intended to replace the oxygen related FAR but rather to index them in some order. For detailed information, the user is referred to the current issue of the relevant FAR paragraph referenced in this report.

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Crewmember Demand Oxygen Mask For Transport Category Aircraft

2016-06-09

HISTORICAL

AS8026A

This standard covers oxygen masks and breathing valves used with both panel mounted and mask mounted demand and pressure-demand oxygen regulators. Mask mounted oxygen regulators are covered under other standards, but when the mask mounted regulator incorporates an integral exhalation valve, the performance of this valve shall meet the requirements of this standard.

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Oxygen Equipment for Commercial Transport Aircraft Which Fly Above 45,000 Ft

2016-05-07

CURRENT

AIR847A

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Packaging and Transportation of Oxygen Equipment

2016-03-05

HISTORICAL

AIR5742

The scope of this document is related to the particular needs of oxygen equipment with regards to packaging and transportation. The document provides guidance for handling chemical, gaseous and liquid oxygen equipment. It summarizes national and international regulations to be taken into account for transportation on land, sea and air and provides information on classification of hazardous material. The aim of this document is to summarize information on packaging and transportation of oxygen equipment. Statements and references to regulations cited herein are for information only and should not be considered as interpretation of a law. Processes to maintain cleanliness of components and subassemblies during processing and assembly or storage of work-in-progress are outside the scope of this document.

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Performance Standard for Cabin Crew Portable Protective Breathing Equipment for Use During Aircraft Emergencies

2015-10-05

WIP

AS8047A

This aerospace standard (AS) defines the requirements of portable protective breathing equipment for use during smoke/fire conditions on board an aircraft.

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When and How Shall Oxygen be Used on Aircraft”

2015-09-22

WIP

AIR6256

The aim of this document is to provide a comprehensive synopsis of regulations applicable to aircraft oxygen systems. The context of physiological requirements, international regulations, operational requirements and airworthiness standards is shown to understand the role of aircraft oxygen systems and to demonstrate under which circumstances is needed on aircraft. With regards to National Aviation Regulations States are committed to the Convention on International Aviation (Chicago Convention). The majority of states have adopted, with some deviations, FAA and EASA systems including operational and airworthiness requirements. Accordingly the extent of this document is primarily focused on FAA/EASA requirements.

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Crew Oxygen Requirements Up to a Maximum Altitude of 45,000 Ft.

2015-06-02

CURRENT

AIR1069B

Determine the required minimum oxygen concentration to be breathed prior to, during, and after a loss of cabin pressurization, and

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Chemical Oxygen Supplies

2014-10-30

CURRENT

AIR1133B

Solid chemical oxygen supplies of interest to aircraft operations are "chlorate candles" and potassium superoxide (KO2). Chlorate candles are used in passenger oxygen supply units and other emergency oxygen systems, such as submarines and escape devices. Potassium superoxide is not used in aircraft operations but is used in closed-cycle breathing apparatus. Characteristics and applications of both are discussed, with emphasis on chlorate candles.