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What is the primary reason for the installation of annunciation lights in the aircraft?
To aid in the detection of gradual depressurization
What is the immediate consequence of rapid depressurization in an aircraft?
Formation of thick fog inside the cabin
Why do aircraft have oxygen masks that automatically deploy in case of depressurization?
To provide emergency oxygen in case of depressurization
What happens to the lungs during rapid depressurization?
The lungs decompress faster than the cabin, resulting in no likelihood of lung damage
What is the purpose of pressurised oxygen in aircraft?
To provide more autonomy to pilots
What is the function of the chemical oxygen system in aircraft?
To provide passengers with oxygen in case of depressurisation
According to studies published by The New England Journal of Medicine, what change in cabin pressurisation could benefit passengers on long haul flights?
Increasing cabin pressure to 6500 feet
Which aircraft has already incorporated the technology of changing cabin pressurisation to 6500 feet?
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Test your knowledge on the effects of aircraft depressurization. Learn about the rapid and gradual depressurization and how it impacts the aircraft and passengers.
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