A Proposed Emergency Passenger-Oxygen System for KC-135 Aircraft: An Evaluation.

Abstract

An emergency passenger-oxygen system for KC-135 aircraft was evaluated in four decompression tests to a simulated cabin altitude of 40,000 feet (12,192 m). The system, an MD-1 (high pressure) oxygen storage assembly coupled to a CRU-78 standard emergency oxygen mask, provided adequate oxygenation of all subjects throughout the tests. The brass nipple released as a consequence of MD-1 activation showed a tendency to later lodge in the oxygen mask hose. A modification eliminating this possibility and observations upon the system's expected effectiveness are discussed.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA023447

Entities

People

  • Thomas R. Morgan

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Assembly
  • Decompression
  • Emergencies
  • High Pressure
  • Military Aircraft
  • Observation
  • Oxygen Masks
  • Oxygenation
  • Passengers
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Vehicles

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