Just thought I would share this Civil Aviation Safety Alert I received from Transport Canada yesterday which is trying to raise awareness of hazards that may result in exposure to carbon monoxide (CO).
PDF Document is attached
Civil Aviation Safety Alert - Carbon Monoxide
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Civil Aviation Safety Alert - Carbon Monoxide
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Re: Civil Aviation Safety Alert - Carbon Monoxide
Max Trescott covered this issue several times in his podcast and it's well worth every pilot's time to listen, if only to be able to identify the symptoms. Unlike hypoxia, you don't immediately recover by getting some fresh air. The Mooney story is amazing. While the classic problem is from exhaust heat exchangers, there are also stories of CO poisoning from turbochargers.
I personally purchased a Pocket CO, put it on my plane keychain and incorporated it into my check lists. It goes on as soon as I start the engine and off when I shut down. It's pretty sensitive and will read > 0 when the canopy is cracked open in hot weather when the engine is running, then 0 when the canopy is closed.
Note that the detectors need servicing every 1-2yrs, they aren't buy and forget.
https://aviationnewstalk.com/podcast/90 ... -dan-bass/
https://aviationnewstalk.com/podcast/88 ... s-ga-news/
https://aviationnewstalk.com/podcast/co ... t-ga-news/
I personally purchased a Pocket CO, put it on my plane keychain and incorporated it into my check lists. It goes on as soon as I start the engine and off when I shut down. It's pretty sensitive and will read > 0 when the canopy is cracked open in hot weather when the engine is running, then 0 when the canopy is closed.
Note that the detectors need servicing every 1-2yrs, they aren't buy and forget.
https://aviationnewstalk.com/podcast/90 ... -dan-bass/
https://aviationnewstalk.com/podcast/88 ... s-ga-news/
https://aviationnewstalk.com/podcast/co ... t-ga-news/
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Re: Civil Aviation Safety Alert - Carbon Monoxide
For those interested, Sensorcon are having a promotion until the end of the year. I am very happy with my CO Meter irrespective heating is from a heat exchanger on the DA62.
Use Promo code HOLIDAY2019 for $25 off all Carbon Monoxide Inspector Products!
Offer good through 12/31/2019!
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Use Promo code HOLIDAY2019 for $25 off all Carbon Monoxide Inspector Products!
Offer good through 12/31/2019!
Image
INS-CO-01
Inspector
Now $104
Image
INS-CO-02
Inspector Industrial
Now $124
Image
INS-CO-03
Inspector Industrial PRO
Now $134
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Re: Civil Aviation Safety Alert - Carbon Monoxide
The cost re-calibrate my Pocket CO is $80 + $10 shipping and they recommend it yearly. The Sensorcon re-calibration is $50 + $14 shipping. Sensorcon recommends every six months for professionals, and says after two years the device will show "end of life".
These are not buy and forget devices, they're an annual cost item.
These are not buy and forget devices, they're an annual cost item.