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  • Chapter 16: Cabin Environmental Control Systems › Oxygen Systems & Components › Gaseous Oxygen Systems

    Different flow indicators are used to provide verification that the oxygen system is functioning. Other demand-flow indicators are built into the oxygen regulators. [Figure 16-23] A recent development in general aviation oxygen systems is the electronic pulse demand ... oxygen delivery system (EDS). A small, portable EDS unit is made to connect between the oxygen source and the mask in a continuous-flow oxygen system. It delivers timed pulses of oxygen to the wearer on demand, saving oxygen normally…

  • Chapter 7: Aircraft Systems › Oxygen Systems › Pressure-Demand Oxygen Systems

    Pressure-Demand Oxygen Systems Pressure-demand oxygen systems are similar to diluter demand oxygen equipment, except that oxygen is supplied to the mask under pressure at cabin altitudes above 34,000 feet. Pressure-demand regulators create airtight and oxygen-tight ... seals, but they also provide a positive pressure application of oxygen to the mask face piece that allows the user’s lungs to be pressurized with oxygen. This feature makes pressure demand regulators safe at altitudes above 40,000 feet…

  • Chapter 16: Cabin Environmental Control Systems › Oxygen System Servicing › Servicing Gaseous Oxygen

    oxygen must be released into the atmosphere without causing a fire, explosion, or hazard. Draining outside is highly recommended. The exact method of draining can vary. The basic procedure involves establishing a continuous flow in a safe area until ... system is empty. If the cylinder valve is operative, close the valve to isolate the oxygen supply in the cylinder. All that remains is to empty the lines and components. This can be done without disassembling the system by letting…