DSF/FPREN 4856
Rotorcraft – Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS) – Requirements, testing and marking
| Organization: | DS |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 30 |
| ICS Code (Passenger and cabin equipment): | 49.095 |
scope:
This technical document specifies requirements for Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS) for use by helicopter crew and passengers in the event of a ditching or water impact, to ensure minimum levels of performance. It applies to EBS for use by adults only. Two categories of EBS are addressed by this standard; Category A EBS capable of being successfully deployed underwater and Category B EBS capable of being successfully deployed in air but not underwater. This technical document is applicable to compressed air, rebreather and hybrid rebreather designs of EBS.
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