What should you do if you suspect oxygen equipment is compromised?

• A. Do not touch; notify PIC and follow SOP; evacuate if necessary.
• B. Attempt to repair the oxygen system yourself.
• C. Continue using the oxygen system and report later.
• D. Inspect the oxygen system by touch and feel for faults.

Answer: (D)

When oxygen equipment is suspected to be compromised, start with a quick, hands-on assessment of its external condition. A tactile check lets you feel for obvious faults such as damaged or cracked housing, frayed or kinked hoses, loose fittings, or other signs of physical wear that wouldn’t be apparent from a visual inspection alone. This immediate, non-destructive touch-based check provides real, actionable information about whether the system shows clear external damage and needs to be taken out of service, or if it can proceed to the next safety steps. If anything feels abnormal, you should stop using the equipment and escalate per SOP, notifying the PIC and evacuating if required. If nothing feels wrong, you still proceed with the established procedures to have the system inspected and cleared by qualified personnel before reuse.