Are extension cords banned by FAA? (& how secure connector to loose receptacle)
Oct 5, 2018, 11:07 pm
#31
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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.
(looks like a duplicate request, but it appears many are now curious).
Oct 6, 2018, 4:59 am
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Oct 6, 2018, 6:20 am
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I use this 6inch Extension Cord:
- it’s much smaller than the apple cord and takes up very little bag space also the plug can rotate Which is nice for planes that have the plug in awkward places. Never once had an issue.
Oct 6, 2018, 8:29 pm
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However, it actually uses either the SAME power, or perhaps MORE power (due to inefficiencies in converting the voltage) to charge the two devices that way.
I'm happy to have rules, but I'm much happier when the rules actually make a lick of sense.
Oct 6, 2018, 8:48 pm
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