The FAA has approved the Aithre Turbo oxygen maker power connector for installation in all Part 23 aircraft. Any make, any model, any year, including all Beechcraft, Mooney, Cirrus, Cessna, Diamond, Pipers, and every other aircraft certified and flown under Part 23. The simple installation can be performed by any A&P as a minor alteration under NORSEE.

The Aithre Turbo Oxygen Maker is the World's first oxygen generator optimized specifically for light aircraft and general aviation. With enough oxygen supply to circumnavigate the World many times, the Aithre Turbo Oxygen Maker will unlock your aircraft potential and support your mission, no matter where it takes you.

HOW IT WORKS

The Turbo concentrates oxygen real-time while you fly, anytime, anywhere, using a fraction of the capacity of most general aviation electrical alternators. Based on proven pressure swing adsorption technology (PSA), and optimized for general aviation application, the Aithre Turbo packs a punch with continuous >93% pure oxygen at 1.1 - 1.4 LPM using just 6 amps or 80 watts.

A high-performance compressor pump is used to pressurize intake air and feed it through zeolite sieve beds. The sieve beds retain the nitrogen in the air and pass oxygen through the adsorption technique (PSA). PSA is a proven method of oxygen generation in the medical field, but the Turbo is different in that it operates above 10k MSL where the air is thinner.

NO BATTERY TO CHARGE

Unlike medical portable oxygen concentrators, the Turbo does not use a Lithium battery. Instead, the Turbo relies exclusively on ship power 12-14V or 24-28V, using the aircraft battery or engine-driven electrical alternator. At just 80W or approximately 6 amps at 14V supply, the Turbo will fit within virtually any alternator capacity and this results in reduced maintenance, a longer service life, and increased flight safety.

SMALL FOOTPRINT AND WEIGHT

With a small footprint of 22.5 cm x 14.5 cm x 15 cm and a weight of just 6.8 lbs., the Aithre Turbo will free up space and expand useful load as compared to traditional legacy bottle systems.  The Aithre Turbo portable includes a slotted extension on the base and back for securing the Turbo using a seatbelt or other strap in the aircraft.

PORTABLE WITH INSTALLED POWER

For power, the Aithre Turbo portable is designed to operate with our FAA approved Aithre DC power cannon plug (included), or using a 12V cigarette-style adapter (sold separately). The Aithre DC power cannon plug exposes 12-14V or 24-28V ship power and is positionable at any convenient location within the aircraft for powering the Aithre Turbo. The Aithre DC power cannon plug is installable in any Part 23 aircraft or experimental aircraft under NORSEE, as a minor alteration and requires only an A&P logbook entry.

LOCKING FLOW CONTROL KNOB

While the installed Turbo systems include digital flow control, the portable Turbo system has a manual flow control knob, including a new and improved locking flow control knob machined from aluminum and anodized with silkscreening. Simply adjust the knob to the desired flow rate per the instructions (e.g. to target 1 LPM in flight), and twist the locking nut to secure the adjustment knob at the desired flow setting.

CONCENTRATION MONITORING

The oxygen concentration produced by the Aithre Turbo is >93% when new and expected to last for 2000 hours or 2 years or when oxygen concentration is <80%, whichever comes first. There is a decrease of approximately 5-10% per year in concentration output under normal conditions with factors such as infrequent use, dusty environments, and high humidity levels accelerating the decline.  There are two primary methods to verify the concentration and ensure that the Turbo is operating correctly, using the Aithre Illyrian II wearable oximeter and using a portable oxygen concentration tester.

Continuously measured blood oxygen provides a direct indication of the sufficiency of breathing oxygen during flight. The Aithre Illyrian II is the only haptic wearable that provides a continuous readout of blood oxygen to modern avionics, the Aithre HealthView, the Aithre Connect iOS app, and via the native haptic vibratory alerts. It is the best way to monitor your blood oxygen and the verify the flow, concentration, and operation of the Turbo.

Additionally, a portable oxygen concentration tester can be used on the ground prior to flight to test the flow and purity of oxygen generated using the Turbo. The test is simple and takes just seconds to perform using an Aithre provided oxygen concentration tester.

The Illyrian II and portable oxygen concentration tester are not included and must be purchased separately.

MAINTENANCE

Nothing is airborne for free, but operation of the Turbo is very cost-effective as compared to FBO transfilling costs. With the Aithre Turbo, there is a sieve bed replacement that will need to occur every 2 years or 2000 hours of usage or when concentration is <80% to ensure high purity oxygen generation. There are two options for the maintenance, including either a mail-in service or a factory refurbished exchange with zero down time. Information on the same is accessible from our website main menu or via the separate maintenance product listings.

SAFETY

There are a number of significant safety benefits of the Turbo.

Notably, the Aithre Turbo does not itself store any pure oxygen so the risks associated with carrying, transporting, and filling pressurized oxygen vessels can be reduced or eliminated.

Additionally, the Aithre Turbo does not include any Lithium battery. While portable oxygen concentrators designed for medical purposes rely upon a Lithium battery, this is unacceptable for aviation environments due to the combination of heat and battery fire risk. The Turbo relies instead on clean continuous power directly from the aircraft alternator, ship battery, and any available backup ship battery.

Other safety features include high temperature Tefzel internal wiring, three high speed cooling fans, over temperature monitoring with over temperature shutdown, and capacitive electrical noise reduction.

BACKUP CARBON FIBER COMPOSITE OXYGEN BOTTLE

For casual use of the Aithre Turbo Oxygen Maker up to and around 12.5k MSL, the serious risks of hypoxia and oxygen deprivation are relatively low and failure of any part of the Turbo or electrical system can be dealt with by descending. However, if you plan on using the Turbo for oxygen above 12.5k MSL, a simple Aithre fixed flow 47L oxygen bottle is optional and recommended for emergency backup. This lightweight carbon fiber composite bottle can provide for 2 hours of continuous flow at approximately 0.5 LPM for an added layer of safety.

FEATURES:

• Up to 18k MSL for one person and up to 15k MSL for two people (Illyrian II SPO2% determine personal altitude limits)
• Normal service life of 2000 hours or 2 years at 1.1-1.4 LPM at >80% O2 
• 12-14V or 24-28V, 80 Watts (6 Amps at 14V)
• 6.8 lbs.
• 22.5 cm x 14.5 cm x 15 cm housing dimensions
  
• Push button activation
• Integrated flow, pressure altitude, humidity, and temperature monitoring
• Triple dual ball bearing cooling fans
• Over-temperature protection and fault outputs
• Aithre Connect iOS included and compatible
  

INCLUDED

• Aithre Turbo oxygen maker
• Aithre silicone cannulas (2)
• Aithre neoprene cannula pouch
• FAA-approved DC power cannon plug and placard

RECOMMENDED COMPANION SAFETY PRODUCTS

• Illyrian II Wearable Haptic Oximeter
• 47L or 152L Backup Oxygen Bottle
• Aithre Boom Cannula
• Aithre Turbo Oxygen Concentration Tester
• Turbo 12V Cigarette-Style Adapter
  

WARNINGS AND LIMITATIONS

• The Turbo is not authorized for operations above 15,000 MSL except as provided in the Aithre High Altitude Addendum.
• Flight above 15,000 MSL in unpressurized aircraft can be extremely dangerous. Risks include: Hypoxia, loss of consciousness, altitude sickness, and death.
• Safe use of the Turbo system requires compliance with the Aithre HealthView instructions, the Aithre High Altitude Addendum, and the checklists provided therein.
• Use the Aithre Turbo only with Aithre-approved portable oxygen bottles and regulators to ensure correct operation and to prevent damage to the system.

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