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A CRJ700 first officer found that his O2 mask had an adhesive on the flow control knob causing the O2 to flow continuously when O2 compartment doors were open.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 991395 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201201 |
| Local Time Of Day | 0601-1200 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | Regional Jet 700 ER/LR (CRJ700) |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Parked |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Oxygen System/Crew |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Commercial |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe |
Narrative:
During our safety check; my first officer discovered that is O2 mask would not test properly. He removed the mask and discovered that some type of adhesive had been placed on the flow control knob. When the mask was removed the O2 flowed continuously due to the 'press to clear' button being glued in. The flow continued until the door was closed and the 'press to test pb was reset.' we lost approximately 100 psi of O2 in the process. Maintenance was called; write up was entered in can; and flight was delayed. Mechanics were unable to rotate the flow control knob or make the pb function properly. Additionally; I had to write up burned out light bulbs after a LC2 check. The mask would not have functioned properly in flight. I suggest we get some experienced mechanics. Stop 'pushing' mechanics.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A CRJ700 First Officer found that his O2 mask had an adhesive on the flow control knob causing the O2 to flow continuously when O2 compartment doors were open.
Narrative: During our Safety Check; my First Officer discovered that is O2 mask would not test properly. He removed the mask and discovered that some type of adhesive had been placed on the flow control knob. When the mask was removed the O2 flowed continuously due to the 'press to clear' button being glued in. The flow continued until the door was closed and the 'press to test PB was reset.' We lost approximately 100 PSI of O2 in the process. Maintenance was called; write up was entered in can; and flight was delayed. Mechanics were unable to rotate the flow control knob or make the PB function properly. Additionally; I had to write up burned out light bulbs after a LC2 check. The mask would not have functioned properly in flight. I suggest we get some experienced mechanics. Stop 'pushing' mechanics.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of July 2013 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.