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Old Jan 27, 2022 | 2:28 am
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Pilot37
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Originally Posted by thejohn
I would have thought there was sheer pins designed to break, so not damage to the door, hinges or aircraft structure.
John
There are apparently - the door is designed to sheer off to prevent buckling of the fuselage - so it worked as designed in this instance I guess!

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