The specter of fire in the air is a pilot's recurrent nightmare. Each fire is different and its gases could be toxic. When carbon dioxide levels increase and oxygen concentrations decrease. However, not all symptoms will necessarily be experienced. Knowledge of the less obvious hazards and a few simple preparations can increase one's chances.
Measurement of combustion gases produced by burning aircraft cabin materials poses a continuing limitation for smoke toxicity research. Since toxic ef...
It has been suggested that passenger protective breathing equipment protect aircraft passengers from smoke for 5 min during an evacuation phase and fo...
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