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Oxygen systems

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When servicing a cylinder, temperature does not need to be taken into consideration? False.
A completely empty cylinder can be charged? False.
It is acceptable to service a low PSI bottle from a high PSI manifold system or cylinder? No.
How must the cylinder valve of an oxygen bottle be opened? Slowly and observe the guage.
If a leak is found close to an oxygen cylinder valve, what must be done? Close the valve, open the outlet to reduce the pressure.
To check for a PSI drop you must check the pressure then? Close the valve, wait 5 minutes, Monitor for PSI drop.
What is the maximum allowable pressure drop when testing an oxygen system? 100 PSI after 1 hour.
After finding a leak at a connection should you tighten the connection with the system charged? No.
What are low pressure lines made of? Seamless aluminum alloy, Copper, Flexible hose.
What are the lines between the oxygen bottles and the regulator made from? Stainless steel. Thick wall copper alloy.
What conditions would require an oxygen cylinder to be removed from service? Abuse, Dents, Bulges, Cracks, Distortion, Damaged thread, Defects unsafe.
What is the major advantage of a fixed oxygen system? Greater storage capacity.
Portable systems are used when the flight duration is? Short but above 10000 feet.
What are the three components of an aircraft 02 system? Storage system, regulators, Masks.
What is the operating range of a low pressure container? 400-450 PSI.
What is the operating range of a high pressure container? 1800-2000 PSI.
What temperature is LOX stored at? -247 degrees F.
A chemically generated oxygen system is referred to as? Solid state oxygen.
What is the normal blood saturation of oxygen? 96-98%
How is proper oxygen flow controlled in the system? With the use of regulators.
Name the 3 types of regulators used in a continuous flow system? Fixed flow, Manual flow, Aneroid control.
The acronym P.R.I.C.E is used when inspecting oxygen systems what does it mean? Pressure, Regulator, Indicator, Connections, Emergency.
What must be done before loading 02 equipment on an aircraft? Ground the aircraft.
How is the rate of flow to the mask controlled in a continuous flow system? A calibrated orifice.
What indicates the activation of the overpressure relief valve? Green blow out disc.
Name the type of system that delivers oxygen to the user only when they breath? Demand type.
How is an o2 bottle tested. Hydrostatic testing.
What safety procedures should be considered when handling oxygen? Ensure tools are free of grease and oil, Do not smoke, work outside try not to use radio equipment, don't smoke.
How is the bottle pressure adjusted before it enters the manifold? Pressure reducer.
What are the advantages of a chemical oxygen system? Light weight, Contains 3 times more oxygen than gaseous. Low maintenance.
What type of system mixes cabin air with oxygen? Diluter system.
What is the main source of contamination in oxygen systems? Moisture.
In transport category aircraft what type of mask is required in the cockpit? Quick donner.
How should a quick donner mask be donned? With one hand within 5 seconds.
Indication of an over psi condition? Green blow out plug on the fuselage.
The three main components of an oxygen system? Cylinder, mask, regulator.
What system is commonly used on transport category aircraft? Chemical system.
What regulates airflow to the mask in relation to cabin altitude? Airflow metering aneroid.
What can be used to check for leaks in an oxygen system? Bubble test with special solution.
Whats the ATA code for oxygen systems? 35
What is the purity of aviators breathing oxygen? 99.5%
What system is a re-breather bag utilized in? Continuous flow.
What is the primary purpose of a re-breather bag? Conserve oxygen in the system.
Re-breather systems _____________ exhaled oxygen for use in the next __________, this ________________ oxygen. Capture, breath, conserves.
What lowers the supply pressure to an acceptable system pressure? Pressure regulator.
What is the normal system operating pressure of an oxygen system? 40-75 PSI.
How is a high pressure oxygen cylinder identified? The bottle is green and aviators breathing oxygen is stenciled on with 1 inch white letters with the hydrostatic testing date stamped on the bottle.
What is the lowest allowable pressure allowed in an oxygen cylinder? 50 PSI.
What is a hydrostatic test? A pressure test with water.
How is the high cylinder pressure lowered to system pressure in a continuous flow oxygen system? Pressure reducer valve.
What relieves excessive pressure in the system? Over pressure relief valve.
What systems are not used on transport category aircraft? Lox
The ___________ ____________ __________ is vented to the _________ _____ _________. Pressure relief valve, blow out plug.
______________ ________ systems are used in un-pressurized aircraft? Continuous flow.
How does the airflow metering aneroid work? A bellows expands as altitude increases allowing more oxygen to flow.
What can be used to fix a leaking fitting? Coat the threads with teflon tape.
What is the ATA code for oxygen systems? 35
How often should an oxygen cylinder be hydrostatically tested? Every 5 years.
How is a manual continuous flow regulator operated? By the crew as altitude changes.
How is an automatic continuous flow system regulated? An aneroid.
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