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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

USAF inspects F-22 EOS

F-22 RaptorThe US Air Force (USAF) has begun an immediate action Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) on the F-22 Raptor's Emergency Oxygen System (EOS) to ensure full functionality in the wake of its increased usage under current operating procedures.

USAF pilots operating the F-22 experienced performance abnormalities on some of the EOS activations, which were analysed and corrective measures validated and verified.

The EOS is a self-contained, pilot-activated backup liquid oxygen system mounted on the jet's ejection seat and designed for use during main life-support system failure.

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