Foreword

Publishing information

This part of BS 4N 100 is published by BSI Standards Limited, under licence from The British Standards Institution, and came into effect on 15 October 1999. It was prepared by Technical Committee ACE/38, Aircraft oxygen equipment. A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.

Supersession

This part of BS 4N 100‑4:1999+A2:2018 supersedes BS 4N 100‑4:1999, which is withdrawn.

Information about this document

BS N 100 consists of the following parts:

• Part 1: Design and installation;
• Part 2: Tests for the compatibility of materials in the presence of oxygen;
• Part 3: Testing of equipment and systems;
• Part 4: Guide to the physiological factors;
• Part 5: Guide to fire and explosion hazards associated with oxygen, including handling, storage and replenishment;
• Part 6: Guidance and recommendations on the selection of materials for use with oxygen;
• Part 7: Guide to cleaning, labelling and packaging.

Text introduced or altered by Amendment No. 2 is indicated in the text by the tags . Minor editorial changes are not tagged. Previous amendments are not indicated.

Presentational conventions

The provisions of this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Its requirements are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is “shall”.

Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented in smaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.

Contractual and legal considerations

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.

Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.

BS 4N 100-4:1999+A2:2018

Aircraft oxygen systems and equipment - Guide to the physiological factors

Current

Published:

31 Dec 2018