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Old 31st Jul 2013, 09:01
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are your pax on a gaseous emergency oxy?
Yes, the B744 pax oxygen system uses a number of oxy bottles - 13 if I remember correctly. They allow for extended depressurised flight above 10,000ft, eg oceanic sectors, flights over high terrain where immediate descent to 10,000ft isn't available.
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