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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