Task N. High Altitude Operations - Supplemental Oxygen

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

8 elements

• AI.II.N.K2
  Physiological factors, including:
• AI.II.N.K2a
  Impairment
• AI.II.N.K2b
  Symptoms of hypoxia
• AI.II.N.K2c
  Time of useful consciousness (TUC)
• AI.II.N.K3
  Operational factors, including:
• AI.II.N.K3a
  Characteristics, limitations, and applicability of continuous flow, demand, and pressure-demand oxygen systems
• AI.II.N.K3b
  Differences between and identification of “aviator’s breathing oxygen” and other types of oxygen
• AI.II.N.K3c
  Precautions when using supplemental oxygen systems

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

4 elements

• AI.II.N.R1
  High altitude flight.
• AI.II.N.R2
  Use of supplemental oxygen.
• AI.II.N.R3
  Management of compressed gas containers.
• AI.II.N.R4
  Combustion hazards in an oxygen-rich environment.