Oxygen Flashcards
Oxygen rules
- aviators breathing oxygen-bottles will be green with a 3in white band around upper circum. of cylinder
- it shall have “OXYGEN AVIATOR’S” stenciled parallel to the longitudinal axis and on diametrically opposed sides in 2in letters
- pressure in oxygen supply cylinders which replenish aircraft oxygen cylinders shoulod not fall below 50psi, if so label empty, fall below 15psi they shall be removed from service for heat vacuum treatment
- two people are required to service O2, one person shall be stationed at the control valves of the servicing equipment and the other to observe the pressure in the emergency bottle.
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Gaseous Oxygen characteristics
- high pressure bottles are full at 1800psi, and low pressure full at 300psi
- aviator and medical O2 are different. Med O2 contains more moisture that would freeze and plug lines.
- O2 increases with altitude
- slightly heavier than air than air
- colorless, odorless, tasteless
TO 00-25-172 p. 4-13
What tape must be used for fittings
only approved anti-seize because of temperatures, pressures, and fire hazards.
TO 00-25-172 p. 4-13
stainless steel flared- mil-m-7866 molybdenum disulfide
aluminum or magnesium fittings- mil-t-27730 teflon tape
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Where do you not park oxygen carts
areas that are sodded, grassy, or asphalt covered
exception: LOX carts can temporarily be parked on asphalt given proper drip pans are in place
Parking or storing regulations for Gaseous oxygen carts and LOX carts
- 25 ft from structures having fire resistant or non-combustible exterior
walls or with fire extinguishing systems - 50 ft from any combustible structure or sources of ignition, such as
heavy traffic areas, areas where equipment is in operation and smok
-ing areas - 75 ft from parked and 25 ft from FSSZ’s
TO 00-25-172 p. 4-13/14
What is the correct ft away from taxiing aircraft for servicing oxygen?
50 ft( measured from wing tip or closest point of taxiing aircraft to the pressurized oxygen servicing equipment)
TO 00-25-172 4-14
Can you service an aircraft that is adjacent to a parked aircraft that has engines running?
no unless the closest point of the adjacent aircraft is more than 50 ft from the pressurized oxygen servicing equipment
TO 00-25-172 p.4-14
When servicing low pressure oxygen systems what is the maximum allowed pressure regulated to on the valve setting?
475 psig
a relief valve preset of 475 psig shall be installed on the low pressure side of all oxygen service carts
TO 00-25-172 p. 4-14
To avoid heating by sudden compression, open and close all high pressure oxygen valves slowly. If two valves are to be opened which do you open first?
the down stream valve
TO 00-25-172 p.4-14
What PPE shall be worn by all persons servicing oxygen at aircraft connection point
safety goggles, safety glasses with side shield, or face shield
TO 00-25-172 p 4-15
How must the climate and environment be maintained for the oxygen shop
Temperature between 65 and 75 degrees F and humidity below 50%
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Oxygen shop ventilation and exhaust
Mechanical exhaust fans capable of providing a minimum of 10 air changes per hour shall be used.
Oxygen is 10% denser than air
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Transformer banks shall be located a minimum of __ ft from transfer shop or storage areas
50 ft
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What type pen is permitted in the oxygen work area
ball type pens
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What are some personal cleanliness requirements during oxygen equipment maintenance
- solvent contact with the skin should be avoided
- fingernail polish shall be removed prior to entering shop
- personnel with skin and/or upper respiratory diseases should
not be allowed to work in the overhaul shop area - personnel with colds, temporary coughing, sneezing, and severe
sunburn should be assigned temporary jobs outside the shop until
they have sufficiently recovered
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