- Author
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McFadden, E. B.
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Smith, R. C.
- Title
- Protective Smoke Hood Studies.
- Coporate
- Civil Aeromedical Inst., Oklahoma City, OK
- Report
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FAA-AM-70-20
December 1970
68 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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protective clothing
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respiratory systems
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fire protection
- Identifiers
- environmental protection; sensory effects; operational considerations
- Abstract
- Investigation of a number of recent transport aircraft accidents has indicated the need for protection of passengers and crew from the effects of toxic fumes, smoke, and flame. Of paramount importance is the protection of the human respiratory system and maintenance of the occupant in a conscious and mobile state so that evacuation may be accomplished before elevated temperatures render the cabin uninhabitable. This report describes the evaluation of a "fet-me-out" device designed to provide protection of the respiratory tract from the effects of toxic smoke and fumes. In addition, the device, a polyimide hood which encloses the heat, provides some degree of flame protection. A report on a preliminary version of this hood has already been published; therefore, the concern of this report is with subsequent evaluations of the device.