| Question | Answer |
| What is the MK-16 Mod 0 Max depth? | The Max Depth for MK-16 Mod 0 is 200 FSW when using HeO2 (84/16), and 150 FSW when using Air (N2O2). |
| Is the use of a T-Bit authorized for normal diving operations? | No. The use of a FFM is required during normal MK-16 diving operations. |
| What factors affect CO2 absorbent duration? | Operating temperature and depth directly affect CO2 absorbent performance. |
| What is the PPO2 Set Point for Mod 0? | The Mod 0 Set point is .75. |
| How often should a MK-16 diver perform a MK-16 dive to maintain his qualification? | A MK-16 Diver is required to make a MK-16 dive once every six months to maintain his qualification. |
| How much pressure is required to drive the reducer? | A reserve pressure of 500 PSI is required to drive the reducer. |
| Min and Max Canister duration? | Maximum Canister duration is 300 minutes. Minimum canister duration is 100 minutes. Chart can be found in Dive Man Rev 6 17-11. |
| What are the general Diving equipment requirements for MK-16 diving operations? | General Requirements for MK-16 Diving:
1. Motorized Safety Boat.
2. Two-Way Radios
3. Flash light
4. Dive Flags
5. >2 quarts fresh water in case of chemical injury. |
| What are the Equipment requirements for a MK-16 Dive Supervisor? | Minimum equipment for MK-16 Dive Supervisor are:
1. Dive Watch
2. Dive Bill
3. Air 'D' Tables
4. MK-16 Dive Tables
5. Recall device |
| When is a Recompression chamber required on the dive station for MK-16 Diving Operations? | A recompression chamber is only required when exceeding the max working limit. |
| What is the maximum descent rate for MK-16? | 60 FPM is the Max Descent Rate for MK-16 diving. |
| Is Surface decompression authorized for MK-16 Diving Operations? | Surface decompression is not authorized for MK-16 Diving Operations. |
| How often is LO-MU Certification performed? | LO-MU certification is performed a minimum of every five years. |
| What documentation is required in a MK-16 Rig Jacket? | At a minimum, a Rig Jacket should include the following:
1. A Pedigree Report (detailing serialized components)
2. Certification Letter
3. Maintenance Log
4. Most Recent Initial and predive. |
| When is an Initial Setup Required? | An Initial Setup is required after any repair, any sensor is replaced or repositioned, and/or every six months. |
| What is the PPO2 Setpoint for MK 16 Mod 1? | .75 and 1.3 |
| When does the MK-16 Mod 1 Transition? | The Mod 1 transitions from .75 to 1.3 ata at approximately 33 FSW on descent. On ascent, the transition occurs at approximately 13 FSW. |
| When deploying the EBS for MK-16 Mod 1 Diving Operations, what depth is the EBS initially lowered to? | The EBS is lowered to 40 FSW to allow the rig to transition from .75 to 1.3 ata. |
| Name three ways to reduce Pulmonary or CNS Oxygen Toxicity during multi day diving. | 1. Limit dive time to 4-hours per day.
2. Limit dive time to 16 hours per week
3. Conduct shallower dive in .75 ata mode (when using Mod 1) |