CA.VIII.B — Pressurization

Objective: Default Objective

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• CA.VIII.B.K1Fundamental concepts of airplane pressurization system, to include failure modes.
• CA.VIII.B.K2Physiological factors, to include:
  • CA.VIII.B.K2aa. Impairment
  • CA.VIII.B.K2bb. Symptoms of hypoxia
  • CA.VIII.B.K2cc. Time of useful consciousness (TUC)

Risk Management

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:

• CA.VIII.B.R1High altitude flight.
• CA.VIII.B.R2Failure or malfunction of pressurization system, if equipment is installed.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• CA.VIII.B.S1Operate the pressurization system, if equipment is installed.
• CA.VIII.B.S2Respond appropriately to simulated pressurization malfunctions, if equipment is installed.
• CA.VIII.B.S3Brief passengers on use of supplemental oxygen in the case of pressurization malfunction, if equipment is installed.