The Countess of Mar asked Her Majesty's Government: 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. [HL1639]
Lord Davies of Oldham:
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 neuro-toxic effects.
1 November 2005