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Old Jul 2, 2002 | 9:19 am
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It depends on the aircraft.

Most of the command airliners have plug-type doors which can not be opened when the aircraft is pressurized. Other airliners don't have plug-type doors so opening would be possible, though difficult, when the airplane is pressurized.
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