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Old 5th Aug 2008, 22:56
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wilyflier
 
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Static possible cause of exolosion in oxygen cylinder

I have observed that a high pressure gas cylinder when leaking through a small constriction,(in this case a partly opened oxygen supply cock) can generate a static charge sufficient to discharge a 3 inch spark.
I saw this happen on 2 different flights , fortunately there was no subsequent ignition.
Transferring fuel without an earth connection comes to mind.
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