MK 16 MOD1 Flashcards
Depth Limits N202
150 Normal, 190 Working limit
Depth Limits He02
300 Normal, 300 Working limit
Duration of media, which lasts longer
Diluent
Duration of 02
Approx 5 hours
Canister duration dependent on
Depth/Temp
Buoyancy
+/-2 Lbs in seawater
Advantages of Mk 16
Minimal surface bubbles Optimum efficiency of gas supply Portability mobility comms ffm modular assembly LO-Mu Low acoustic
Disadvantages of MK 16
Extended deco/long BT for deep dives
Limited physical and thermal protection
No voice comms/only ffm comms
extensive pre/post
MK 16 mod 1 - 4 systems
Housing
electronics
recirculation
Pneumatic
Housing lost during dive
Abort
Scrubber’s purpose
Removes C02 from exhaled gases
C02 absorbent
Soda Sorb 4-8 mesh
Sofnolime 4-8/8-12 mesh
Diaphragm Dump Valve
Vents excessive gas in the loop
FFM toggle lever
Up/Shut Down/Dive
PEA hydrostatic switch transition
Descent @ 33’ switchs from .75 to 1.3
Ascent @ 13 switchs from 1.3 to .75
Both +/- 2’
PEA doesn’t transition by ___’ abort dive
40
Bendix fittings are
Finger tight, red your dead
Primary Battery volts
6.5 DC
Primary Battery Secondary display Operational range
1.3 - .00
Primary Battery Secondary display Exceptional range
.00-.95
Discard Primary battery if it falls below
5.2 volts, 70% of -.95
Secondary display functions concurrently but independent of the ___________
PEA
Secondary display’s these items
Condition of breathing medium 3 sensors, Primary battery voltage, secondary batteries