RAAF Orion Aircraft A9-300 Oxygen Fire

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Abstract:

This report summarizes the findings of the investigation into the nature and cause of the fire in RAAF Orion aircraft A9-300. This aircraft was destroyed by fire which initiated in the oxygen system as the result of an explosion caused by metal ignition. Keywords Patrol aircraft P-3 Aircraft Pressure vessels Deficiencies High-pressure oxygen Aircraft fires Oxygen supply equipment Life support systems Aluminum combustion Metal ignition Australia. EDC

Author(s):
Barter, S. A. ; Hillen, L. W.
Author Organization(s):
AERONAUTICAL RESEARCH LABS MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA)
Supplementary Note:
Original contains color plates: All DTIC and NTIS reproductions will be in black and white.
Pagination:
0044

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARL-APP-R-84, DODA-AR-004-535
Monitor Series:
AR-004-535, ARL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1_Force Support
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*AIRCRAFT FIRES, *OXYGEN EQUIPMENT, HIGH PRESSURE, OXYGEN, COMBUSTION, ALUMINUM, DEFICIENCIES, PRESSURE VESSELS, IGNITION, AUSTRALIA, LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS, PATROL AIRCRAFT, METALS, EXPLOSIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Aircraft Operations, Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft
Keyword(s):
P 3 AIRCRAFT
Report Date:
1987 Jan 01