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AI.II.N.K3bFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

b. Differences between and identification of “aviator’s breathing oxygen” and other typ...

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Operational factors, including: b. Differences between and identification of “aviator’s breathing oxygen” and other types of oxygen

Bottom line

Only oxygen that meets or exceeds the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International Aerospace Standard AS8010 (as revised), Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen Purity Standard, should be used.

Key numbers

Key numbers for b. Differences between and identification of “aviator’s breathing oxygen” and other typ...
NumberWhat it means
1,800–2,200 psi (usual aircraft oxygen storage)Storage pressure

FAA references

  1. AC 61-107, para. 2-9 — AC No: 61-107B
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