AIRPLANE
OPERATIONS
MANUAL
OXYGEN
REVISION 38
2-16-30
Page
1
Code
01
AOM-145/1114
MINIMUM OXYGEN PRESSURE FOR DISPATCH
FLIGHT CREW OXYGEN SYSTEM
Crew Comprising Pilot and Copilot: 1100 psi
Crew Comprising Pilot, Copilot and Observer: 1500 psi
NOTE: The minimum oxygen pressure for dispatch was calculated at
an ambient temperature of 21°C (70°F). For other
temperatures, refer to Oxygen Pressure Correction Chart as a
function of the cylinder compartment temperature.
For additional oxygen consumption, refer to Additional Pressure
Required Table to calculate how much Additional Oxygen Cylinder
Pressure will be required for dispatch.
ADDITIONAL OXYGEN PRESSURE REQUIRED
ALTITUDE: 8.000 UP TO 14.000 FT
CYLINDER VOLUME: 50 CU.FT
UNIT: PSI FOR 1 MINUTE
PORTABLE OXYGEN CYLINDER
For airplane dispatchability, the minimum pressure shown on the
gauge of the portable oxygen cylinder must be in accordance with the
minimum guideline set either for the airline or regulator authority.
Oxygen/air mixture mode supplied for the
mask
NORMAL 100%
1 crewmember 3.70 16.77
2 crewmembers 7.40 33.54
3 crewmembers 11.10 50.31
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