Are extension cords banned by FAA? (& how secure connector to loose receptacle)
Oct 4, 18, 7:32 pm
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Oct 4, 18, 7:35 pm
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Oct 4, 18, 7:47 pm
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Oct 4, 18, 8:05 pm
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Oct 4, 18, 9:10 pm
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I can't even imagine how many of those cords that apple is now charging $19 for we have thrown out at work over the years.
Oct 4, 18, 9:26 pm
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I always keep the extra power supplies and cords when I get a new machine since they don't track them and just want the laptop back. It makes it easy to have a set for home, a set to keep packed for travel, and spares for when they go bad.
Oct 4, 18, 11:21 pm
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I've used my extension cord on many flights, from AA to ANA and have never had an issue. I don't know of any FAR that prohibits extension cords from being used. I have the extension 3 prong connector that attaches to my macbook plug and it is a long annoying wire and I've never got grief for using it. I just think it's a misinformed FA who made up their own rules and contempt of FA has become a violation.
Oct 5, 18, 6:39 am
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Understood. This takes care of wobble fit while providing additional benefit of splitting power. Used on many flights and never had an issue with not getting juice in those lose sockets.
Oct 5, 18, 9:56 am
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Oct 5, 18, 10:21 am
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So the concierge gave me my charger back... and the entire box about to be thrown away. I had 100+ chargers that I gave away to friends/coworkers etc.
Oct 5, 18, 3:41 pm
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It's slightly more complicated than that, but the FA was largely correct.
Each carrier files its safety and security policy with FAA. Once accepted by FAA, the carrier's failure to enforce its policy becomes a violation.
It's up to AA to have such a rule, but once it does, it's effectively "the law". A pretty sensible one too.
Each carrier files its safety and security policy with FAA. Once accepted by FAA, the carrier's failure to enforce its policy becomes a violation.
It's up to AA to have such a rule, but once it does, it's effectively "the law". A pretty sensible one too.
Oct 5, 18, 5:19 pm
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