AIRPLANE
OPERATIONS
MANUAL
OXYGEN
REVISION 31
2-16-20
Page
1
Code
01
PORTABLE OXYGEN CYLINDER
The cylinder has 312 liters (11 cu.ft) holding 280 liters of usable
oxygen and is provided with an ON-OFF regulator installed on the
cylinder neck. Two continuous-flow masks go with the cylinder.
A gauge is provided to monitor the cylinder pressure.
The cylinder is equipped with two outlets that permit the connection of
the continuous-flow masks furnished in the cylinder bag. The supplied
masks when connected to the bottle are designed to deliver a
maximum of 4 liters per minute of oxygen.
The cylinders are positioned near the cabin attendant stations and are
to be used exclusively for therapeutic first-aid purposes.
The minimum portable oxygen cylinder pressure for dispatch is
1200 psi for oxygen bottle P/N 176965-14 (11 cu.ft or 311 liters) and
1550 psi for oxygen bottle P/N 5500A1UBF25A (4.25 cu.ft or
120 liters); both will last at least 30 minutes.
PORTABLE OXYGEN CYLINDER
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