Task A. Supplemental Oxygen

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

9 elements

• CA.VIII.A.K1
  Regulatory requirements for supplemental oxygen use by flight crew and passengers.
• CA.VIII.A.K2
  Physiological factors, including:
• CA.VIII.A.K2a
  Impairment
• CA.VIII.A.K2b
  Symptoms of hypoxia
• CA.VIII.A.K2c
  Time of useful consciousness (TUC)
• CA.VIII.A.K3
  Operational factors, including:
• CA.VIII.A.K3a
  Characteristics, limitations, and applicability of continuous flow, demand, and pressure-demand oxygen systems
• CA.VIII.A.K3b
  Differences between and identification of “aviator’s breathing oxygen” and other types of oxygen
• CA.VIII.A.K3c
  Precautions when using supplemental oxygen systems

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

4 elements

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