IL.II.A.K1f
KnowledgeSymptoms, recognition, causes, effects, and corrective actions associated with aeromedical and physiological issues, including:
Carbon monoxide poisoning
From the FAA library
- Chapter 8. Medical Facts for Pilots › Section 1. Fitness for Flight › 8-1-4. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Flight
that it has been functioning effectively before giving attention to rate and depth of breathing. 8-1-4. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Flight a. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas contained in exhaust fumes. When breathed even ... escaping through manifold cracks and seals is responsible every year for several nonfatal and fatal aircraft accidents from carbon monoxide poisoning. c. A pilot who detects the odor of exhaust or experiences symptoms of headache, drowsiness, or dizziness while using…
- Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Ground Lighting Illusions › Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning CO is a colorless and odorless gas produced by all internal combustion engines. Attaching itself to the hemoglobin in the blood about 200 times more easily than oxygen, CO prevents the hemoglobin from carrying oxygen…
- Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Vision in Flight › Self-Imposed Stress
blood’s capacity to combine with oxygen, so less oxygen is carried in the blood. Hypoxia caused by carbon monoxide poisoning affects peripheral vision and dark adaptation. The results are the same as those for hypoxia caused by high altitude…
- Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Obtaining a Medical Certificate
pilot should be aware of include hypoxia, hyperventilation, middle ear and sinus problems, spatial disorientation, motion sickness, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, stress and fatigue, dehydration, and heatstroke. Other subjects include the effects of alcohol and drugs, anxiety, and excess nitrogen…
- Chapter 7: Aircraft Systems › Heating System › Bleed Air Heating Systems
fuel fired cabin heaters that are used on most single-engine aircraft, it is unlikely for carbon monoxide poisoning to occur in combustion heaters. Combustion heaters have low pressure in the combustion tube that is vented through its exhaust into…
- Chapter 7: Aircraft Systems › Heating System › Exhaust Heating Systems
cabin and carburetor. The risks of operating an aircraft with a defective exhaust heating system include carbon monoxide poisoning, a decrease in engine performance, and an increased potential for fire. Because of these risks, technicians should be aware…