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Environmental systems

In an aircraft, the systems, including the supplemental oxygen systems, air conditioning systems, heaters, and pressurization systems, which make it possible for an occupant to function at high altitude.

Dictionary Term

Environmental systems

Definition

  • In an aircraft, the systems, including the supplemental oxygen systems, air conditioning systems, heaters, and pressurization systems, which make it possible for an occupant to function at high altitude.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021