Oxygen Flashcards
Where does oxygen for the flightdeck come from?
A crew fixed oxygen bottle in the right front storage compartment
What is the minimum pressure for the fixed oxygen system when there are two crew members onboard the aircraft?
1050 PSI
What is the minimum pressure for the fixed oxygen system when there are three crew members onboard the aircraft?
1450 PSI
True or False: Pilots have to manually release the pressure in the oxygen tank for the fixed oxygen system so it doesn’t over-pressurize.
False
True or False: There is an automatic pressure relief valve which prevents over- pressurization for the fixed oxygen system.
True
How many quick donning oxygen masks are there in the flight deck?
3
Pilots should be able to don the quick donning mask in fewer than _____ seconds.
5
Which oxygen setting supplies a mix of oxygen and ambient air?
Normal
Which oxygen setting will just supply 100% oxygen?
100% Setting
Which oxygen setting will supply 100% oxygen and purge the mask of any smoke?
EMERGENCY Setting
What is the maximum time a PBE can supply oxygen for?
15 minutes
How many PBEs are there onboard the aircraft?
4
True or False: There is a first aid oxygen bottle onboard the aircraft.
True
What does it mean if the green blowout disc is discovered during preflight to be ejected?
An overpressurization of the crew fixed oxygen bottle