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Robert M. Gary wrote:
I have to admit I would feel a bit more uneasy sitting next to an outword opening door. Are you sure the door doesn't pull in and then open out like the main door? Doors that open straight out require more complex locking mechanisms because they naturally always want to open in flight. The inward opening doors are referred to as "plug" doors because you cannot physically open them when the aicraft is under pressure, the air pressure holds the door firmly closed. Normally, you only see outward opening doors for cargo where getting the door to swing in might be difficult. In those cases there is a very complex mechanism of cams and locks to hold the door closed against the pressure. They are also notorious for having small leaks (not a safety issue, just irritating). -Robert Robert, The pictures clearly indicate: pull the handle and the door swings out and up. Michelle |
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