At what altitude does supplemental oxygen prevent hypoxia?


At what altitude does supplemental oxygen prevent hypoxia? For best protection, you are encouraged to use supplemental oxygen above 10,000 feet MSL. At night, because vision is particularly sensitive to diminished oxygen, a prudent rule is to use supplemental oxygen when flying above 6,000 feet MSL. So, when you fly at high altitudes, supplemental oxygen is the only solution.


How long must supplemental oxygen last for 100% of the passengers?

(ii) Above 15,000 feet MSL, oxygen to each occupant of the aircraft, other than the pilots, for one hour unless, at all times during flight above that altitude, the aircraft can safely descend to 15,000 feet MSL within four minutes, in which case only a 30-minute supply is required.


What is the requirement for supplemental oxygen above 15000 MSL?

(ii) Above 15,000 feet MSL, oxygen to each occupant of the aircraft, other than the pilots, for one hour unless, at all times during flight above that altitude, the aircraft can safely descend to 15,000 feet MSL within four minutes, in which case only a 30-minute supply is required.


At what altitude does the FAA require pilots to wear oxygen in order to prevent hypoxic hypoxia?

The CFRs require that at the minimum, flight crew be provided with and use supplemental oxygen after 30 minutes of exposure to cabin pressure altitudes between 12,500 and 14,000 feet and immediately on exposure to cabin pressure altitudes above 14,000 feet.


At what altitude do pilots need oxygen masks?

For Part 91 General Aviation operations the required flight crew must use supplemental oxygen for any portion of the flight that exceeds 30 minutes above a cabin pressure altitude of 12,500 feet mean sea level (MSL) up to and including 14,000 feet (MSL).


What are the three 3 altitudes in regards to supplemental oxygen and who is required to have it at each?

Sea Level to 12,500' - No oxygen required. 12,501' to 14,000' - Required by the required crew if over 30 minutes at this altitude. 14,001' to 15,000' - Required to be provided and used by the required flight crew.


Can you get hypoxia at 10,000 feet?

Gradual and progressive onset during flight above 10,000 feet altitude in the absence of normal pressurisation. This can arise either by climb above 10,000 feet without the pressurisation system functioning, or because of pressurisation system malfunction.


Is 5000 feet considered high altitude?

High altitude = 1,500–3,500 metres (4,900–11,500 ft) Very high altitude = 3,500–5,500 metres (11,500–18,000 ft) Extreme altitude = above 5,500 metres (18,000 ft)


What are the rules for supplemental oxygen aviation?

Supplemental Oxygen Requirements:
  • Sea Level to 12,500' - No oxygen required.
  • 12,501' to 14,000' - Required by the required crew if over 30 minutes at this altitude.
  • 14,001' to 15,000' - Required to be provided and used by the required flight crew.
  • 15,001' to 25,000' - Must be provided for every occupant.


Is a oxygen level of 92 good to fly?

Resting Pulse Oximetry
Values >95% on room air suggest that inflight hypoxemia is unlikely and that further evaluation is likely not necessary. Patients with saturations <92% on room air at rest should receive supplemental oxygen inflight, because they are at high risk of hypoxemia at altitude.