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• If available (provided it does not represent a safety or fire haz- ard), consider using supplemen- tal oxygen.
• Land as soon as possible.
• Do not hesitate to let Air Traffic Control know of your concerns. Use Mayday and ask for vec- tors to the nearest airport, re-
quest ARFF.
• Once on the ground, seek medical
attention.
• Before continuing f light, have the
aircraft inspected by a certified mechanic and consider CO’s half- life as described above as well as the delayed neurological issues.
CO Detectors;
In My Own Words
Most retail brand carbon monoxide alarms are designed to meet mini- mum government standards (UL 2034 in the U.S. and CA 6.19 in Canada). These standards are meant to pro- tect healthy adults from high levels of CO. Approved alarms must adhere
Getting to fresh air may necessitate an emergency descent.
to the following test point minimum exposure times. Note: Carbon Monoxide is measured and displayed in “PPM” or parts per million.
• 0 – 29 PPM: The detector must re- main silent. If it has a digital dis- play, it must show a zero reading.
• 30 PPM – 69 PPM: If the carbon monoxide level remains in this range for a minimum of 30 days, the audible alarm may sound. If the unit has a digital display, it should display the CO level, pro- vided it is 30 ppm or higher.
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