One more thing to worry about...Killer Fumes
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One more thing to worry about...Killer Fumes
Not just skin cancer to worry about...
British Airways pilot Richard Westgate 'killed by toxic fumes on flightdeck' | Mail Online
British Airways pilot Richard Westgate 'killed by toxic fumes on flightdeck' | Mail Online
Last edited by Flydaplane; 08-15-2014 at 06:36 PM. Reason: Added info
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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".
Last edited by jamesrhatcher; 08-16-2014 at 02:59 PM.
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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?
Video: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-3702292181001
http://aerotoxic.org/about-aerotoxic-syndrome/
Who would have thought repeated exposure to that stuff is bad for you?
Video: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-3702292181001
http://aerotoxic.org/about-aerotoxic-syndrome/
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