With various systems and parts comprising an aircraft that is safe and airworthy, it is important to keep up to date with all servicing and repairs necessary. Within aircraft maintenance, there is a subcategory of parts that requires specific care. Known as maintenance, repair, and overhaul, or MRO, equipment in this category includes all items used in operational processes that do not directly impact the working systems of the aircraft, like safety devices and personal protective equipment. This being said, these parts are equally important to maintain because the safety of the crew and passengers depends on intact equipment. Therefore, this blog will cover some guidelines for approaching the services which safety equipment needs in order to work effectively.

If you have flown on a commercial airliner, you have probably experienced the instructions and guidance surrounding oxygen masks and how to properly use them in the instance of an emergency. Even beyond commercial flights, aircraft of all kinds feature oxygen masks as one of their most important forms of safety equipment for passengers and crew members alike. Whether for precautionary purposes or to remain safe during an emergency, there are many ways in which an aircraft oxygen mask may be used, and having a general understanding of their importance and roles can be beneficial for anyone involved in aircraft flight.