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Old 07-09-2009, 06:34 PM   #10 (permalink)
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One interesting point. The next to last entry seem to give credibility to the annual VIS on scuba cylinders by referring to CGA Pub P-5. Yet much earlier in the list he made the point that CGA Pubs P-6 (series) are referenced in the CFRs giving them the same effect as Gov Regs. But no such mention of P-5. As I understand it, CGA also says, somewhere, that anything above 23.5 % O2 is to be treated as 100% O2 which get into another contentious industry practice.
I agree - I would like to see where the fed regs refer to P-5 as law. (same for the 23.5% aspect). I think I'll drop a note to him and find out.

The criteria are in 49CFR180.205 for visual inspections per CGA 6.X. Its In F - (1) for those who want the gory details.

http://frwebgate3.access.gpo.gov/cgi...i on=retrieve
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