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Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 November 2005.


Aviation Health: Contaminated Air

Question
Whether they have carried out toxicological testing of pyrolised synthetic jet engine oil lubricants, with particular reference to organophosphate-induced chronic neurotoxic effects; and, if so, what were the results.
Answer

The Civil Aviation Authority commissioned the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) to investigate whether fumes connected with aircraft engine oil were linked to transient symptoms experienced by pilots during flight. Certain irritants were found but DSTL advised that the reported symptoms were not consistent with organophosphate induced neurotoxic effects.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1639; 675 c9-10WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Air pollution Aircraft Crew Contamination Oil Testing Side effects Organophosphates Air conditioning
Link
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