ACS AI.II.N

Physiological factors, including:

a. Impairment

b. Symptoms of hypoxia

c. Time of useful consciousness (TUC)

Operational factors, including:

a. Characteristics, limitations, and applicability of continuous flow, demand, and pressure- demand oxygen systems

b. Differences between and identification of “aviator’s breathing oxygen” and other types of oxygen

c. Precautions when using supplemental oxygen systems

High altitude flight.

Use of supplemental oxygen.

Management of compressed gas containers.

Combustion hazards in an oxygen-rich environment.

Provide an adequate briefing on use of supplemental oxygen equipment.

Operate or simulate operation of the installed or portable oxygen equipment in the aircraft, if installed or available.

Determine the quantity of supplemental oxygen required in a scenario given by the evaluator.