other · Rule · Direct final rule; request for comments. · Published 2005-11-10 · Effective 2006-01-09 · 70 FR 68330
Document
Document number
05-22456
Federal Register citation
70 FR 68330
Type
Rule
Action
Direct final rule; request for comments.
Category
other
Publication date
2005-11-10
Effective date
2006-01-09
FAA docket
Docket No.: FAA-2005-22915
Abstract
In this direct final rule, the FAA is amending its regulation on the use of pilot supplemental oxygen. The amendment changes the flight level at which the remaining pilot at the controls of the airplane must put on and use his oxygen mask if the other pilot at any time leaves his control station of the airplane. This amendment revises that altitude to "above flight level 350" from "above flight level 250." It will also eliminate the needless use of oxygen that is not otherwise required to provide for safety in air carrier operations. This will reduce needless expenditures to replace oxygen equipment that is subject to excessive wear and tear.