Originally Posted by
Waterhorse
It has been a while since I flew the Airbus but it used to be a slider on the front toilet door which the pilots had to check using the CCTV. It was a pain in the neck both figuratively and literally and was introduced post 9/11 as a temporary measure. I think the newer delivery Airbus aircraft have the button so there is a mix of ways of giving the cabin secure.
Ah yes the CCTV. I forgot about that. So with the slider I assume that at the appropriate point in the checklist etc then the PNF/PM will check this on the monitor? I also notice the 3 chimes as you line up must be a final belt and braces thing?