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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 10:24 pm
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ByrdluvsAWACO
 
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People, I really don't see the confusion here. The door acts as a plug in the airframe when the cabin is pressurized, and because it has to move inwards first it is impossible for someone to open the door.

Originally Posted by Ancien Maestro
So this particular door if the hand lever is pulled, would swing out as a result of the cabin pressure..
No. No door simply swings out. They all swing inwards first then out.

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