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AME - Unit 5 - Oxygen Systems
Oxygen Systems (OBOGS, Regulators, O2/Nitrogen Cart)
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Aviation
Professional
03/27/2012

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Term
OEAS
Definition
Self-Contained Oxygen Enriched Air System
Term
Two Major Equipment Groups of the OBOGS System
Definition
Self-Contained Oxygen Enriched Air System (OEAS)
Air frame's peculiar equipment
Term
Components of the OBOGS
Definition
Oxygen Concentrater
Oxygen Monitor
Oxygen Regulator
Term
Oxygen Concentrater
Definition
Self-contained unit, which is capable of providing breathing requirements for an individual at altitudes up to 50,000 ft.
Term
Molecular Sieve Beds
Definition
absorbs nitrogen molecules through molecular bonding as engine bleed air passes through them
Term
Molecular Sieve Beds
Definition
containes alumina-silicate pellets and purged by alternating cycles of Rotary Valve
Term
Electronics Box Assembly
Definition
Controls Temp of Heater Assembly and Timing of Rotary Valve
Term
Aneroid Assembly
Definition
Senses change in air pressure resulting from changes in altitude
Term
Advantages of OBOGS
Definition
Less Maintenance
No Daily Servicing
Reduces Need for Servicing Equipment
Reduces Chance of LOX Accidents
Term
Two Major Equipment groups of OBOGS
Definition
Self Contained Oxygen Enriched Air System
Air Frame Peculiar Equipment
Term
35000 ft.
Definition
Max operational altitude of Diluter-demand Regulator
Term
Diluter-Demand Regulator
Definition
Delivers oxygen to your lungs in response to suction of breathing (on demand).
Term
Mini-Reg
Definition
Aviator's Miniature Oxygen Breathing Regulator
Term
Mini-Reg
Definition
used in jet fighter's that use LOX or OBOGS
Term
Mini-Reg
Definition
Attached Directly to Pilot's Oxygen Mask, no controls to operate
Term
MD-1
Definition
Automatic Positive Pressure, Low-Pressure Regulator
Term
MD-2 Regulator
Definition
High-Pressure Regulator
Term
MD-2 Regulator
Definition
Used with gaseous oxygen systems with an operating pressure from 0 to 2000 psi
Term
MD-1 Regulator
Definition
Above 32000 feet regulator delivers 100% pure oxygen at a slight positive pressure
Term
Control Levers of MD-1 Regulator
Definition
Supply Lever
Diluter Lever
Emergency Pressure Lever
Term
Components of Control Panel of MD-1 Regulator
Definition
Supply Lever
Diluter Lever
Emergency Pressure Lever
Flow Indicator
Panel Light
Oxygen Supply Pressure Gauge
Term
Purpose of Functional Test
Definition
To ensure air worthiness of the system
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