The (UO₂G) is the only oxygen generator that can be installed and retrofitted in all aircraft of the Airbus A320 family and in the Boeing 737 series.
Diehl Aviation has developed its own generator for emergency oxygen supply on board passenger aircraft. All commercial aircraft flying at altitudes above 3,000 meters have emergency oxygen systems installed above the seats for passengers. To develop this product, Diehl Aviation had established a complete development environment at the Gilching site in order to build up its own chemical expertise. Diehl has succeeded in developing a safety-critical system that meets the high requirements for safety, functionality, and durability. The (UO₂G) is the only oxygen generator that can be installed and retrofitted in all aircraft of the Airbus A320 family and in the Boeing 737 series.
Harald Mehring, Chief Customer Officer at Diehl Aviation said, “Technically, we are already able to produce the oxygen for all other aircraft models. Therefore, it is conceivable that in the future, we will add larger long-haul aircraft with an emergency oxygen supply for up to 22 minutes per passenger to the portfolio.”
The emergency oxygen generator has two main elements: a tight and precision-welded stainless-steel housing and a chemical core on the inside. If the pressure drops in the cabin, the necessary chemical reaction is automatically initiated, and the bonded oxygen is subsequently released. An ignition process is triggered which burns down the chemical core, a candle consisting of sodium chlorate, in a controlled manner and produces sufficient oxygen to supply the passenger for up to 15 minutes. Only sodium chloride, that is, common salt is left as a residual substance after the burning process.
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Initially, Diehl Aviation will offer its oxygen generator on the aftersales market. Potential customers are airlines with aircraft whose oxygen generators have to be replaced after 15 years under globally applicable guidelines.
