Evaluation of UK PQ Oxygen Mask for use in CF Aircraft,
Abstract
As part of a project to develop adequate life support equipment for the New Fighter Aircraft (NFA), evaluation of the Royal Air Force (RAF) P/Q oxygen mask by DCIEM indicated that the RAF P/Q mask is the only mask capable of holding the necessary 70-80 mm of pressure of the 'get-me-down' requirement of the life support ensemble. Subsequently, DCIEM was asked by DAES Project Number 438015 - Annex A) to 'evaluate the suitability of the P/Q mask as a direct replacement for the A13A mask (also known as the MS22001) for general use with the present series of aircrew helmets' (i.e., the DH 41-2 jet aircrew helmet). The A13A oxygen mask currently in use in the CAF Air Operations has a number of deficiencies (e.g., slippage under G). Additionally, the A13A is not suited for use in the NFA (i.e., it cannot seal against the requisite positive breathing pressures for high altitude). This report documents the result of this evaluation. The P/Q is superior to all other oxyen masks available in that it is the only mask which can hold the 70-80 mm of pressure deemed necessary for the 'get-me-down' capability of the New Fighter Aircraft. In comparison, the A13A mask with Pate suspension can hold only 30 mm.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA079476
Entities
People
- D. F. Leben
Organizations
- DRDC Toronto