ATA 35 – Oxygen System 737 NG.

Flight crew oxygen

• Type of oxygen: Oxygen cylinder.

• Purpose of system: the oxygen cylinder holds the oxygen for the flight crew system.
• Physical description: the crew oxygen cylinder has these features, made of graphite, and
painted green, has a capacity of 115 cubic feet, has a head assembly. The cylinder head
assembly with these parts, slow opening shut off valve, cylinder pressure indicator,
frangible disk.
• Location: The crew oxygen is in the EE compartment in the lower right area of the
transverse rack.

Passenger Oxygen system.

• Type of Oxygen: Oxygen generator.

• Purpose of system: The oxygen generators supply emergency oxygen to the passengers
and flight attendants.
• Physical description: The oxygen generators are metal-cased cylindrical devices. A
spring-loaded firing mechanism is at one end of the generator. An output manifold and
a relief valve are at the other end. Standard oxygen generators produce oxygen for 12
minutes. Optional high altitude oxygen generators produce oxygen for 22 minutes.
• Location: Passenger service units