1. Aviation Life Support Equipment Aviation Protective Equipment
and
Aviation Protective Equipment

2. REFERENCES OSAA SOP, December 1999
AR 95-1, Flight Regulations, September 1997
OSAA SOP, December 1999

3. OUTLINE Protective Clothing and Equipment Protective Masks
Seat Belts and Restraints
Survival Equipment
Oxygen Requirements

4. Protective Clothing and Equipment
*IAW AR95-1 Items 1-5 may be waived by USARC, CNGB, and CG, USAAVNC

5. Protective Masks Transportation of HAZMAT
*Only mission essential personnel on the aircraft during transport of incapacitating or toxic chemicals*
Fused Items
One pilot will wear a protective mask at all times
Other crewmembers will have masked readily available
Non-Fuzzed Items
Masks must be readily available

6. Seat Belts and Restraints
PC Will Ensure:
Seatbelts are installed and operational for all passengers
Passengers are seated for take-off, landing and during turbulence
Crew members will wear a properly adjusted seat belt and shoulder harness when at the controls

7. Survival Equipment
AR 95-1: A minimum of 2 survival radios will be carried at all times
SOP: Radios will be placed in a location standardized by the unit. This will be briefed to passengers.
Survival Vests are not required

8. Oxygen Requirements

9. Altitude Restrictions and O2 Requirements
Supplemental Oxygen Required
Unpressurized
14,000
30 Min Total
1 Hour Total
12,000
10,000
Pressurized
Crew O2 masks readily available
25,000
10 Min Supply of O2 for all occupants
14,000
10,000
Maintain Cabin PA at or below 10,000

10. NOMEX CHARACTERISTICS
Flame retardant
Does not melt or drip
Good chemical resistance
More durable than cotton
Low fiber shrinkage
Low thermal conduction
Comfortable to wear 4

11. MAINTAINING FLIGHT CLOTHING

12. FLIGHT SUIT CARE Avoid unnecessary wear during ground duties
Avoid contact with POL products
Wash on a permanent press cycle
DO NOT BLEACH OR STARCH
Dry at temps less than 180 degrees
Dry clean if necessary
NOMEX may be ironed; don’t iron the Velcro tabs 14

13. FLIGHT GLOVES CARE Avoid unnecessary contact with POL products
Wash gloves with mild soap
Dry at room temp, never place leather palms in direct heat 15

14. MISCELLANEOUS APPAREL
Rings can cause severe injuries
Metal badges can cause electrical burns

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