COMM.VIII.A — Supplemental Oxygen

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills for flight at higher altitudes where supplemental oxygen is required or recommended.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• CA.VIII.A.K1Regulatory requirements for supplemental oxygen use by flight crew and passengers.
• CA.VIII.A.K2Physiological factors, to include:
  • CA.VIII.A.K2aa. Impairment
  • CA.VIII.A.K2b b. Symptoms of hypoxia
  • CA.VIII.A.K2cc. Time of useful consciousness (TUC)
• CA.VIII.A.K3Operational factors, to include:
  • CA.VIII.A.K3a a. Characteristics, limitations, and applicability of continuous flow, demand, and pressure-demand oxygen systems
  • CA.VIII.A.K3bb. Differences between and identification of “aviator’s breathing oxygen” and other types of oxygen
  • CA.VIII.A.K3cc. Necessary precautions when using supplemental oxygen systems

Risk Management

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

• CA.VIII.A.R1High altitude flight.
• CA.VIII.A.R2Failure to use supplemental oxygen.
• CA.VIII.A.R3Management of compressed gas containers.
• CA.VIII.A.R4Combustion hazards in an oxygen-rich environment.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• CA.VIII.A.S1Determine the quantity of supplemental oxygen required in a scenario given by the evaluator.