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CA.VIII.B.S3FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Skills

Brief passengers on use of supplemental oxygen in the case of pressurization malfunctio...

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Brief passengers on use of supplemental oxygen in the case of pressurization malfunction, if equipment is installed.

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Every occupant of the aircraft must be provided with supplemental oxygen at cabin pressure altitudes above 15,000 feet. The loss of pressure in the aircraft may be felt by crew and passengers as a wind blast. Prompt use of 100 percent oxygen is critical.

FAA references

  1. AIM 8-1-2 (Effects of Altitude) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  2. PHAK ch. 7 (p. 7-37) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. AC 61-107, para. 2-7, 2-12 — AC No: 61-107B
  4. AC 61-107, para. 2-7 — AC No: 61-107B
  5. AC 61-107, para. 2-11 — AC No: 61-107B
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