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ANTI-DROWNING VALVE [1 record]

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Record 1 1981-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

A valve incorporated in an oxygen system whereby inhalation of air is possible and aspiration of water is prevented in the case of disconnection from the oxygen supply and subsequent immersion in water, as in the survival situation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Soupape incorporée dans un équipement d'oxygène pour permettre l'inhalation d'air tout en empêchant l'aspiration de l'eau s'il y a déconnection de la source d'oxygène et immersion dans l'eau, comme c'est le cas dans certaines situations de survie en mer.

Spanish

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