This Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) describes test equipment and methods used for testing closed cycle or semi closed cycle breathing devices of short duration that are designed to operate with a high partial pressure of oxygen in the breathing circuit. It is intended to supplement ARP1109 and ARP1398 for applications involving closed cycle or semiclosed cycle breathing equipment which may be evaluated to the requirements of AS8031 and/or AS8047.
SAE ARP4259-1991 history
2021SAE ARP4259A-2021 Metabolic Simulator Testing Systems for Aviation Breathing Equipment
1996SAE ARP4259A-1996 Metabolic Simulator Testing Systems for Aviation Breathing Equipment
1991SAE ARP4259-1991 METABOLIC SIMULATOR TESTING SYSTEMS FOR AVIATION BREATHING EQUIPMENT