When must automatically deployable oxygen equipment be installed for each passenger in a pressurized aircraft?

When must automatically deployable oxygen equipment be installed for each passenger in a pressurized aircraft? Current FAA regulations require that the cabin pressure altitude on transport category airplanes remain at or below 8,000 feet in normal operating conditions, and that supplemental oxygen be automatically presented to passengers before the cabin pressure altitude reaches 15,000 feet.

How is the passenger oxygen system activated?

If the cabin altitude reaches a predetermined height (14,000' is standard), or if the system is activated by the flight crew, overhead panels open and oxygen masks drop out. To put the mask on, it is necessary for the intending user to pull it down and this action releases the firing pin and activates the generator.

What form do I need to take oxygen on a plane?

In most cases, you must provide at least 48 hours (72 hours for certain destinations) advance notice and obtain submit the Oxygen Physician's Statement before travel. Select your airline, download the form, have your doctor complete the form and return it to the airline.

At what cabin altitude is the passenger oxygen system automatically activated?

On most pressurized aircraft, if cabin pressurization is lost when the aircraft is flying at an altitude above 4,267 m (14,000 feet), compartments containing the oxygen masks will open automatically, either above or in front of the passenger and crew seats, and the oxygen masks will drop down in front of the passenger.

At what cabin altitude is the pilot required to begin the use of supplemental oxygen after 30 minutes?

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 normal oxygen delivery systems onboard a passenger aircraft?

Passenger Compartment In non-pressurised aircraft which routinely fly above 10,000', passenger oxygen is typically provided by either a fixed or a portable system. Fixed systems draw their oxygen supply from a pressurised cylinder of gaseous oxygen.

At what altitude the oxygen masks will drop automatically from oxygen compartments in a320 passenger oxygen system?

Cabin Oxygen System Each container has an electrical latching mechanism that opens automatically to allow the masks to drop, if the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 14,000 ft (+250, -750 ft). Chemical generators produce the oxygen.

How do I know if I need oxygen on a plane?

A simple pulse oximeter reading while you are at high altitude, at rest and during activity, can determine if oxygen is needed at altitude. Alternatively, some pulmonary function labs can perform an altitude simulation test to determine your oxygen saturation at altitude.

When must passengers be provided with supplemental oxygen above?

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.

What are the three types of oxygen systems used on an aircraft?

When must passengers be provided supplemental oxygen?

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.