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Continuous flow oxygen system

Definitions

  • System that supplies a constant supply of pure oxygen to a rebreather bag that dilutes the pure oxygen with exhaled gases and thus supplies a healthy mix of oxygen and ambient air to the mask. Primarily used in passenger cabins of commercial airliner

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2023