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Old 08-15-2014, 06:35 PM
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Not just skin cancer to worry about...

British Airways pilot Richard Westgate 'killed by toxic fumes on flightdeck' | Mail Online

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Old 08-15-2014, 07:03 PM
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On the 321, we get a whiff of toxic fumes every time a passenger uses the forward lav
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This explains why I'm not right in the head.
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I thought this was about a certain maddog pilots call sign.
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Old 08-16-2014, 01:28 PM
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Organophosphate poisoning is no joke.
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Old 08-16-2014, 02:37 PM
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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".

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Old 08-16-2014, 03:25 PM
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I get the "dirty sock" smell in the RJ all the time. Now you got me thinking........
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Old 08-16-2014, 04:20 PM
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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...
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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
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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/
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