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Old 12th Mar 2016, 10:27
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ManaAdaSystem
 
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Breathing O2 using the passenger masks or "walk around" bottles would have no effect at cabin altitudes above 30,000 ft. JMHO
If i recall correctly, the Helios flight was at or above 30000 ft and the only conscious person on that flight was a flight attendant using a portable O2 bottle.

On the NG 100% oxygen under positive pressure is supplied when cabin altitude is above a preset value. I think it's around FL 290. Why would this happen if positive pressure is only used to remove smoke/vapors?
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