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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 7:54 pm
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Originally Posted by ByrdluvsAWACO
The handle on 737 doors is rotated counter-clockwise(clockwise on the right side of the aircraft) to open, not pulled inwards.

So this particular door if the hand lever is pulled, would swing out as a result of the cabin pressure..

I would assume that there is a safety mechanism to prevent the door flying open midflight..?
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