Performance Criteria for Development of Extended Use Protective Breathing Equipment

Garner RP, Utechtt JS

FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine - Civil Aerospace Medical Institute

关键词: Protective Breathing Equipment;    Lithium Hydroxide;    Carbon Dioxide;   

RP-ID  :  DOT/FAA/AM-04/3

美国|英语

来源: Federal Aviation Administration

【 摘 要 】

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires under Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 121.337 that crew protective breathing equipment (PBE) for smoke and fume protection is installed aboard aircraft and that crewmembers be trained in the proper use of PBE (FAR 121.417). A variety of designs currently exist that meet the requirements of these regulations. However, the threat posed by atmospheric contamination in an environment that cannot be quickly escaped suggests that extending the protective capabilities of PBE devices beyond what is mandated by the FAA may be beneficial in aviation and other arenas.