

In pratica è un'inchiesta su diversi casi di, direi, avvelenamento in cockpit per colpa di un additivo presente nell'olio dei motori...questa è la parte dell'articolo dove si spiega questo problema;
Qui c'è un lungo rapporto sull'aerotoxic Syndrome, forse per inquadrare meglio il problema, basta leggere le conclusioni....The chemical name for the dangerous ingredient getting into passenger aircraft is triorthocresyl phosphate, more commonly known as TCP. It is an additive of engine oil used in commercial aircraft.
These oils are highly specialised synthetic lubricants vital to a jet's operation. Research has shown that when they reach a very high temperature, as they do on take-off or landing, they burn and give off hazardous compounds like TCPs. These chemicals are part of the family of organophosphates, similar in structure to pesticides and chemicals used in sheep dip. For years they have been linked to long-term chronic health problems.
Passenger jets have to operate complex systems to ensure that the air within the cabin remains breathable for passengers and crew, even at high altitudes. The filtered air supply is known as the 'bleed air'. Evidence uncovered by The Observer reveals that in some aircraft with poor engine design, leaky seals or a poor maintenance record, this air can become contaminated with fumes from the jet engines. Research suggests the effect of exposure to TCP can be mild, from a strange taste in the mouth to nausea. But it can lead to symptoms that can incapacitate pilots. Some scientists believe the long-lasting effects for those repeatedly exposed can lead to chronic health problems. Some in the industry fear a potential health scandal and have called it aerotoxic syndrome. Research by a consultant clinical neuropyschologist at University College London estimate that 197,000 passengers may have been exposed to such fumes in 2004.

http://www.aopis.org/winderhealthsurvey.pdf
E, cazzorola, il velivolo dove si sono registrati maggiori casi è l'aereo che prendo più comunemente...


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P.