Aviation Life Support Equipment Aviation Protective Equipment and Aviation Protective Equipment

REFERENCES OSAA SOP, December 1999 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 Equipment *IAW AR95-1 Items 1-5 may be waived by USARC, CNGB, and CG, USAAVNC

Protective Masks Transportation of HAZMAT *Only mission essential personnel on the aircraft during transport of incapacitating or toxic chemicals* Fused Items One pilot will wear a protective mask at all times Other crewmembers will have masked readily available Non-Fuzzed Items Masks must be readily available

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 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. Survival Vests are not required

Oxygen Requirements

Altitude Restrictions and O2 Requirements Supplemental Oxygen Required Unpressurized 14,000 30 Min Total 1 Hour Total 12,000 10,000 Pressurized Crew O2 masks readily available 25,000 10 Min Supply of O2 for all occupants 14,000 10,000 Maintain Cabin PA at or below 10,000

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 4

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 14

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 15

MISCELLANEOUS APPAREL Rings can cause severe injuries Metal badges can cause electrical burns

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