Airbus

A300-600/A310-200
Airframe Systems

Book 3 - Table of Contents

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ATA 49
ATAs 70-80
ATAs 70-80
ATAs 70-80

Oxygen
APU
GE CF6-80C2A5F
GE CF6-80A3
PW JT9D-7R4

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OXYGEN SYSTEM
The oxygen system comprises the crew and courier
oxygen system and protective breathing equipment,
including associated controls, monitors and
indicators. The systems are independent of each
other.
Crew and Courier Oxygen System
The system provides adequate oxygen to sustain the
crew in the event of cabin decompression or emission
of smoke and noxious gas. Each crew/courier station
is equipped with a quick-donning mask which has a
mask-mounted regulator. Oxygen is supplied to the
masks from stationary high pressure oxygen cylinders
via pressure regulator/transmitter units, distribution
blocks and distribution lines.
Protective Breathing Equipment
Protective breathing equipment is installed for flight
crew members.The equipment is stored in various
locations in the flight compartment and in the main
deck cargo compartment. It is a self-contained unit
with an oxygen supply. The equipment is used by
crew members in the event of decompression or
smoke or noxious gas emissions.

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FIXED OXYGEN SYSTEM

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The crew oxygen system supplies oxygen from a
gaseous high pressure source to the crew in case of
decompression or emission of smoke and noxious
gas. The system comprises :
Oxygen Storage
Oxygen Distribution
Indicating
Oxygen Storage
The flight crew oxygen is supplied from four high
pressure oxygen cylinders, located forward of the
avionics compartment on the right.
Oxygen Distribution
Oxygen is supplied to the flight compartment crew
stations through a supply circuit which includes two
overpressure manifolds, four pressure regulators, two
supply valves, two distribution manifolds, low
pressure supply lines and quick-donning masks.
Indicating
The indicating system provides control and
monitoring of the oxygen source and supply
pressures.

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LOW PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION IN THE COMPARTMENT

A flexible hose connected to the bleed port of the HP
transmitter/regulator assembly, ensures a connection
to a rigid line. A supply solenoid valve which enables
the downstream distribution system to be supplied or
cut off by direct action of the crew on the control and
monitoring panel in the flight compartment. Electrical
supply to the solenoid valve is only applied for a
fraction of a second corresponding to the opening or
closing time of the valve. This valve is controlled via an
electronic control box 19HT located on shelf 96VU in
the avionics compartment (emergency smoke
detection shelf).

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FIXED OXYGEN SYSTEM

ELECTRONIC RACK 90VU

NOTE: A310 Oxygen Control Box

19HT located aft of engine 1/2 Fire
Detection Control Boxes on Shelf
96VU.

SHELF

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GENERAL
General
The indicating system provides control and monitoring
of the oxygen source and supply pressures.
The system comprises:
Cylinder Pressure Gage (Direct Reading) It is possible
to check the cylinder pressure by removing the case
assembly of the storage compartment, by reading of
the pressure gage on the cylinder valve assembly.
This reading is intended for the maintenance
personnel to check the cylinder pressure.

LP Indicators
The LP indicators are remotely controlled by the LP
transmitters mounted on the low pressure manifold
in the storage compartment as follows :
Crew LP indicator 4HT/LP transmitter 31HT
Courier LP indicator 49HT/LP transmitter 40HT
They indicate the pressure in the crew and courier
distribution systems. They include colored reading
bands, identified clockwise by the following colors,
Red: 0 to 38 psig, Amber: 38 to 70 psig, Green: 70
to 94 psig, Amber: 94 to 101 psig, Red: over 101
psig

HP Indicator
Each HP indicator is remotely controlled by the
transmitter incorporated in the high pressure stage of
the regulator as follows:
Cylinder 1- HP Indicator 6HT/Transmitter 8HT
Cylinder 2- HP Indicator 48HT/Transmitter 34HT
Cylinder 3 -HP Indicator 38HT/Transmitter 41HT
Cylinder 4- HP Indicator 43HT/Transmitter 42HT
It indicates, when the cylinder manual isolation valve is
open, the pressure of the cylinder and the high
pressure stage of the regulator. It is graduated in psi
and divided into two colored reading bands: Red: 0-85
psig Green: 85-2025 psig

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FIXED OXYGEN SYSTEM - INDICATING

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REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
Removal

Installation
CAUTION

NOTE
The procedure is identical for the four oxygen cylinders.
CAUTION
WHEN DISASSEMBLED TEMPORARILY, ANY PIPE
OR UNIT MUST HAVE THE ENDS PROTECTED BY A
DRY AND CLEAN METAL OR PLASTIC PLUG, AND
BE PLACED IN A SEALED VINYL BAG.
On oxygen cylinder
(1) Remove pressure regulator by loosening nut .
(2) Remove discharge indicator line. Discard
sealing ring.
(3) Loosen nuts and remove washers on
cylinder securing clamps.
(4) Remove cylinder.
Preparation of Replacement Component )
Make certain that date limit has not been exceeded
Visually check pressure gage and union threads.

NO COMPOUND, OTHER THAN SPECIAL

MATERIAL No.05-003 MUST BE USED ON NUT
THREADS OR ON THE FLARED PORTION OF
THE LINE. THIS COMPOUND MUST BE USED
SPARINGLY ON THE FIRST THREE MALE
THREADS. NUTS MUST BE TIGHTENED TO THE
REQUIRED TORQUE USING A TORQUE
WRENCH ONLY.
(1) Place cylinder carefully on its cradle
supports.
(2) Connect pressure regulator. Do not fully tighten
nut at this stage.
(3) Install new sealing ring and connect
discharge indicator line. Do not fully tighten
nut at this stage.
(4) Install cylinder securing clamps. Install
washers and tighten nut.
(5) Tighten pressure regulator nut.
(6) Tighten discharge indicator line union nut
and TORQUE to between 159 and 177 lbf.in.

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OXYGEN CYLINDER
WARNING: Personnel in charge of
carrying out the actions must be
aware of the risks involved in
handling oxygen, which enhances
combustion in the presence of
fuel and becomes explosive in the
presence of hydrocarbons (fuels,
lubricants).

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OVERPRESSURE DISCHARGE MANIFOLDS - DISCHARGE

PORT INDICATOR
Each overpressure discharge manifold is provided
within the storage compartment. The oxygen cylinder
overpressure port and overpressure port of the
regulator/transmitter are connected to those safety
discharge manifolds by means of flexible hoses. A
tube leads overpressure oxygen from the manifolds to
the outside through a discharge indicator which is flush
mounted on the fuselage. The discharge indicator
consists of a green blow-out disc which keeps the
discharge tube shut. When subjected to pressure
exceeding 20 psig the green disc blows out and
reveals a yellow colored indication body visible from
outside of the aircraft.

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OXYGEN CYLINDER

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QUICK DONNING MASK

The quick-donning (less than 5 sec) oxygen mask
consists of:
(a)

(b)

(c)

A harness inflated by a manual control lever,

which is used simultaneously to remove the
mask from its housing and inflate the harness
enabling the mask to be donned.
A demand regulator with the three following
functions:
- air (oxygen dilution or 100% pure oxygen
according to altitude).
- 100% oxygen without overpressure.
- 100% oxygen with overpressure.
The first two functions are ensured by the
NORMAL 100% selector with positive locking on
the 100% position, the last one by an emergency
rotation knob (when pressed: intermittent
continuous flow, when turned: continuous flow).
A face piece, which is tightly applied on the face,
and includes a high level dynamic type
microphone with a built-in preamplifier. Oxygen
supply to the mask remains ensured if after
removing the mask assembly from the stowage
box, the LH flap is closed again. In this case, a
white flag with OXY ON indication appears to the
right of the left flap. In this case, oxygen supply
can be turned off when returning the mask to the
stowage box, or even if the mask remains outside
the stowage box, by momentarily moving the
control slide downwards, which prevents the flag
from appearing.
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QUICK DONNING MASK

OXYGEN FLOW
INDICATOR BLINKER
(CLOSED)

PANEL DOORS

RESET/TEST
CONTROL
SLIDE

A300 Fixed Oxygen System

NOTE: All FedEx A300-600 are modified with

the new EROS type oxygen mask. All FedEx
A310 series will be modified during the third
quarter of 2001.
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STOWAGE BOX
The stowage box houses the mask with deflated
harness and smoke goggles. It comprises:
A connector enabling connection of the flexible hose for
oxygen supply to the mask.
A two flap door maintaining the mask in its housing. The
left flap is provided with a sliding control for operating
an ON/OFF supply valve which releases oxygen to the
mask regulator when the LH flap is opened. During
restowing of the mask, it is necessary to pull on the
sliding control to reset the ON/OFF valve in the OFF
position. A white flag, marked OXYGEN, on the sliding
control protrudes, thus preventing restowing of the
mask with the valve in ON position. A rigid stainless
steel tube connected to the pneumatic ON/OFF supply
valve assembly. The supply valve assembly
incorporates connector(a). A blinker flowmeter which
flashes when oxygen is flowing. A precoiled flexible
hose for oxygen supply connected to the valve, the free
end of which includes a quick-disconnect connection
with self-sealing coupling for connection to the relevant
supply pipe of the mask regulator.
A microphone lead tied to the oxygen flexible hose by
ties and connected at one of its ends to a connector
mounted on the box and enabling connection to the
aircraft network; the other end is provided with ; quickdisconnect positive locking connector for connection to
the relevant mask microphone supply cable.

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STOWAGE BOX

EROS MF20

NOTE: ACM 1/2

oxygen masks are
not EROS MF20
type.

ACM 1

Folding seat on
rear wall - LH side

ACM 2
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SMOKE GOGGLES
The smoke goggles are enclosed in a cloth soft bag.
They consist of a wide angle lens equipped with an
adjustable extra wide fixing headband. The smoke
goggles lens is of high grade optics with an antiabrasion coating on the outside surface and an antifogging coating on the inside surface. The wear of
prescription glasses is possible.

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SMOKE GOGGLES

NOTE: Smoke Goggles type

used at Captain and First
Officer positions on A310
aircraft and A300/A310 ACM 12-3 positions in the flight
compartment.

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EMERGENCY OXYGEN
Lavatory Emergency Oxygen
The chemical oxygen generator is a sodium-chlorate
core installed in a stainless-steel housing. A thermal
insulating material is used between the core and the
housing. The chemical generator actuator is a springloaded striker and a percussion cap installed at one
end of the housing. A pull-pin holds the striker away
from the cap. A lanyard connects the pull-pin to the
oxygen mask. A filter assembly is installed in the outlet
end of the housing to prevent contamination of the
oxygen supply. A flexible hose connects the oxygen
mask to the outlet manifold. The oxygen mask gets its
oxygen supply from the outlet. The outlet is installed
on the housing. A relief valve is installed at the outlet
end of the housing. This will prevent a high pressure
build-up if a failure of the outlet valve occurs. A
temperature sensitive indicator tape is installed on the
housing. The process of generating oxygen creates a
fairly high temperature, this causes the indicator tape
to change color from yellow to black. A black indicator
tape signals that this chemical oxygen generator has
been used. The oxygen mask is a face cone with a
reservoir bag attached. The inhale, exhale and diluter
valves are installed the face cone. A flow indicator is
installed in the flexible hose connected to the oxygen
mask. The flow indicator will show a green stripe when
there is an oxygen flow.

The electrical door latch assembly holds the door

of the emergency oxygen container closed.
Spring pressure will open the door when the
electrical latch assembly is electrically released.
A door stop is installed in the emergency oxygen
container to permit the inspection and testing for
the emergency oxygen container. The door stop
is turned through 90 degrees to permit the door
to open a few degrees and will prevent the mask
from falling out. The door can be opened
manually with a release tool, via an access hole
to release the electrical latch assembly.
The altitude switch closes when the cabin
pressure drops to a pressure equivalent of 14000
+0/ -500 ft. This operates the emergency oxygen
supply system.
The MAN OVRD pushbutton switch (14WR)
serves as a backup or override for the altitude
switching circuit. A safety guard is fitted over the
switch.

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EMERGENCY OXYGEN

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PACK AND RESTOW OXYGEN MASKS

Fold the outer edges of mask bags inwards
(lengthwise) to form three equal sections then fold
upwards in half. Tuck head bands and mask bags
into mask face cones. Place masks and coiled supply
tubes into the oxygen container.
NOTE: Ensure the oxygen mask tubes are not
kinked. Hold masks in place, close and latch door.
Test
Carry out an operational test. Replace emergency
oxygen container if door latching mechanism
functions incorrectly. Replace oxygen generator when
the indicator plate changes from yellow to black.
Close-Up
Make certain that working area is clean and clear of
tools and miscellaneous items of equipment.

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PACK AND RESTOW OXYGEN MASKS

FIN 26WR

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CABIN ALTITUDE PRESSURE SWITCH

To access the altitude switch remove the upper
sidewall panel in the area of frame #10 at the left side
of the flight compartment. The switch can be
removed by disconnecting the electrical connector
and removing the screws and washers securing it to
the bracket. A test of the switch can be preformed by
utilizing a vacuum source and following maintenance
manual procedures.

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CABIN ALTITUDE PRESSURE SWITCH

NOTE: Pressure switch FIN

16WR also is interfaced with
cabin pressurization system
for low pressurization
conditions

FIN 16WR

D
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PORTABLE OXYGEN CYLINDER

The oxygen source consists of a high pressure oxygen
cylinder. The cylinder is located in the flight
compartment and held in place by quick-release
brackets. The cylinder has a capacity of 11 cu.ft.
charged to 1800 psig at 21C (70F). The cylinder is
equipped with a valve assembly including the following
components:
(1) A direct reading pressure gage indicating the
cylinder pressure.

(6)

A low pressure relief valve with a check valve

calibrated to limit all excessive pressure between
90 psig -beginning of opening and 135 psig -fully
open.

(7)

A demand regulator enabling an oxygen flow,

generated by the negative pressure in the oxygen
mask during the inhalation phase, to be obtained
from a standard supply point.

(8)

A constant flow outlet, not to be used by the flight

crew.

(2) A high pressure relief valve, with a safety burst

disc in case overpressure occurs in the cylinder
due to abnormal rise of temperature. The pressure
limit is 2700 to 3000 psig.
(3) A rotating type ON/OFF valve which controls the
oxygen flow entering the high pressure chamber
of the pressure regulation mechanism.
(4) A charging valve directly connected to the high
pressure chamber of the pressure regulation
mechanism and which enables the cylinder to be
filled through the ON/OFF valve with a controlled
flow. The charging speed must not exceed 300
psi/min.
(5) A pressure control mechanism which ensures
pressure regulation to a pressure between 35 and
85 psig.

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EQUIPMENT

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PROTECTIVE BREATHING HOOD

In the event of fire, smoke or noxious gas emission, a
flight crew member uses the protective breathing
equipment. The protective breathing hood equipment
works with a semi-closed circuit. As soon as the "Pull
to Activate" ring is disengaged from the unit, low
pressure oxygen is produced by an oxygen generator.
Oxygen flows from the generator into a venturi nozzle
and mixes with the hood gases while it induces the
flow through the CO2 scrubber.
CAUTION
MAKE SURE THAT THE TRANSPARENT BAG IS
SEALED AND TIGHT AROUND THE CONTENT. THE
HUMIDITY INDICATOR IN THE BAG IS BLUE. DO
NOT USE THE DEVICE IF THE TRANSPARENT
BAG IS NOT CORRECTLY SEALED OR IF THE
HUMIDITY INDICATOR IS PINK.

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SMOKE HOOD

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