Post on 25-Dec-2015
Aviation Life Support Equipment
and
Aviation Protective Equipment
Aviation Life Support Equipment
and
Aviation Protective Equipment
REFERENCES
AR 95-1, Flight Regulations, September 1997
OSAA SOP, December 1999
OUTLINE
Protective Clothing and Equipment
Protective Masks
Seat Belts and Restraints
Survival Equipment
Oxygen Requirements
Protective Clothing and EquipmentAR 95-1 OSAA SOP
1. Leather Boots Or Low Quarters
2. Flight Helmet Headsets may be used
3. Flight Suit Or Class B’s
4. Flight Gloves Not Required
5.Cotton, Wool, or NomexUnderwear
6. ID Tags
*IAW AR95-1 Items 1-5 may be waived by USARC, CNGB, and CG, USAAVNC
Protective MasksTransportation of HAZMAT
Fused ItemsOne pilot will wear a protective mask at all timesOther crewmembers will have masked readily available
Non-Fuzzed ItemsMasks must be readily available
*Only mission essential personnel on the aircraft during transport of incapacitating or toxic chemicals*
Seat Belts and Restraints
PC Will Ensure:• Seatbelts are installed and operational for all passengers• Passengers are seated for take-off, landing and during turbulence
• Crew members will wear a properly adjusted seat belt and shoulder harness when at the controls
Survival Equipment
Survival Vests are not required
• AR 95-1: A minimum of 2 survival radios will be carried at all times• SOP: Radios will be placed in a location standardized by the unit. This will be briefed to passengers.
Oxygen Requirements
Altitude Restrictions and O2 Requirements
14,000
10,000
12,0001 Hour Total
30 Min Total
Unpressurized
Pressurized
10,000
14,000
25,000
Maintain Cabin PA at or below 10,000
10 Min Supply of O2 for all occupants
Crew O2 masks readily available
Supplemental Oxygen Required
NOMEX CHARACTERISTICS
• Flame retardant
• Does not melt or drip
• Good chemical resistance
• More durable than cotton
• Low fiber shrinkage
• Low thermal conduction
• Comfortable to wear
MAINTAINING FLIGHT CLOTHING
FLIGHT SUIT CARE
• Avoid unnecessary wear during ground duties• Avoid contact with POL products• Wash on a permanent press cycle• DO NOT BLEACH OR STARCH• Dry at temps less than 180 degrees• Dry clean if necessary• NOMEX may be ironed; don’t iron the Velcro tabs
FLIGHT GLOVES CARE
• Avoid unnecessary contact with POL products
• Wash gloves with mild soap
• Dry at room temp, never place leather palms in direct heat
MISCELLANEOUS APPARELMISCELLANEOUS APPAREL
• Rings can cause severe injuries
• Metal badges can cause electrical burns
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