OXYGEN SYSTEMS 

Terminal Objective: Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to recognize the importance, characteristics, and uses of oxygen and identify oxygen systems, components, and their functions.

A dependable supply of oxygen is an essential element for the sustainment of life. Oxygen systems aboard naval aircraft sustain the lives of the pilot and aircrew so they can perform their missions. AME personnel service and maintain aircraft oxygen systems. Therefore, it is very important that AME personnel understand how and why oxygen systems function as they do. This chapter provides an overview of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements for several specific aircraft oxygen systems, stressing safety and the use of the applicable Maintenance Instructions Manual (MIM).