Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems Ch. 14 Sec. A

Question 1

1. Express the standard sea level conditions of our atmosphere:
   a. Sea level pressure = ___ pounds per square inch.
   b. Sea level pressure = ___ inches of mercury.
   c. Sea level temperature = ___ degrees Fahrenheit.
   d. Sea level temperature = ___ degrees Celsius.

Answer 1

14.7
29.92
59
15

Question 2

2. The two most abundant elements in our atmosphere are:
   a.
   b.

Answer 2

Nitrogen
Oxygen

Question 3

3. Anytime a person’s body is deprived of oxygen he or she will develop ___

Answer 3

Hypoxia

Question 4

4. When the brain is deprived of oxygen, a person’s __ and __ are impaired.

Answer 4

Performance
Judgment

Question 5

5. ___ ___is the product of incomplete combustion, and is found in varying amounts in the smoke and fumes from burning aviation fuels.

Answer 5

Carbon Monoxide

Question 6

6. Some form of supplemental oxygen is normally recommended for flight above __ feet

Answer 6

10,000