On the 321, we get a whiff of toxic fumes every time a passenger uses the forward lav:mad:
cal73
08-15-2014 07:04 PM
This explains why I'm not right in the head.
NERD
08-16-2014 05:11 AM
I thought this was about a certain maddog pilots call sign.
SpeedyVagabond
08-16-2014 01:28 PM
Organophosphate poisoning is no joke.
jamesrhatcher
08-16-2014 02:37 PM
Originally Posted by thevagabond
(Post 1706676)
Organophosphate poisoning is no joke.
Very true. If you believe you've experienced organophosphate poisoning, which is caused by tricresyl phosphates, or TCP's contact Dr. Clem Furlong for assistance. He's got a wealth of knowledge on TCP's and he doesn't charge for his time or services. His contact info is: Dr. Clem Furlong, Ph.D, (206) 543-1193, and his email address is:[email protected]. Be aware that TCP's are contained in hydraulic fluid, engine and/or APU oil used by most airlines here in the US. Poisoning can come from hydraulic leaks that get into the bleed air system, and/or engine/APU oil fumes that can also get Into the A/C system. Often times the giveaway for the presence of TCP's is a dirty sock smell. For those who've already had repeated TCP exposure they may find a burning in the eyes and nose, which is then followed by the dirty sock smell. Many people report a metallic and/or sour/bitter taste in their mouths after an exposure similar to "sucking on a penny".
jetracer5
08-16-2014 03:25 PM
I get the "dirty sock" smell in the RJ all the time. Now you got me thinking........
pete2800
08-16-2014 04:20 PM
Originally Posted by jetracer5
(Post 1706745)
I get the "dirty sock" smell in the RJ all the time. Now you got me thinking........
You and me both. Every Dash I've ever flown was a permanent dirty sock...
JoeyMeatballs
08-16-2014 04:42 PM
Originally Posted by jetracer5
(Post 1706745)
I get the "dirty sock" smell in the RJ all the time. Now you got me thinking........
My exact thoughts. Really bad and pretty frequent
CRM114
08-16-2014 07:14 PM
A common exposure "event" comes when shutting down the motors. As the oil pressure decreases at shutdown, some fumes from the oil make it into the pneumatic ducts before the bleeds valves fully close. If you've ever been gassed following engine shutdown, you know what I'm talking about.
Who would have thought repeated exposure to that stuff is bad for you?
