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Old February 6th 06, 10:27 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default New style emergency exits

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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