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SOUPAPE ANTI-SUFFOCATION [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 the user may inhale ambient air should the oxygen supply fail or be disconnected. In some systems such a valve is essential to avoid suffocation if the wearer is unable to remove the mask from his face.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Soupape incorporée dans un système d'oxygène, grâce à laquelle l'utilisateur peut inhaler de l'air ambiant si la source d'oxygène fait défaut ou est déconnectée. Dans certains systèmes, une soupape de ce genre est essentielle pour éviter la suffocation si le porteur du masque ne peut retirer celui-ci.

Spanish

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