An analysis of potential breathing devices intended for use by aircraft passengers.

PDFTech ReportFAA-AM-83-10DOT/FAA/AM-83/10EvacuationBreathing apparatusOxygen equipmentSmokeFiresEquipment testsDecompressionUnited StatesCivil Aerospace Medical InstitutedeSteiguer, D.Saldivar, J.T.Civil Aeromedical InstituteUnited States. Office of Aviation MedicineNTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-AccidentsNTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Aviation Safety/AirworthinessNTL-AVIATION-Aviation Safety/AirworthinessNTL-AVIATION-Aviation Energy and EnvironmentUS Transportation CollectionThis report presents the results of tests performed to examine concepts for the development of a passenger-type protective breathing device which would provide protection from toxic smoke/fumes produced during an in- flight fire and afford some protection during emergency evacuations. Data examined include expiratory P02, PN2, PC02; inspiratory PC02; respiratory rates; and respiratory volume for the devices tested