Removal of Red ‘Cut Here’ Square on Fuselage
Jan 12, 2020, 7:26 am
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Removal of Red ‘Cut Here’ Square on Fuselage
Yesterday I was boarding a G-GAT A320 and could clearly see the usual Red Square on the fuselage showing where to cut in an emergency. However, I realised the BA NEO next to us didn’t have these markings. I also realised that the aircraft that have had a new coat of paint recently don’t have these anymore.
Was it BA’s decision to remove these from its livery or a change in safety requirements by Airbus?
Was it BA’s decision to remove these from its livery or a change in safety requirements by Airbus?
Jan 12, 2020, 9:54 am
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Seriously? A point in the aircraft structure which might, in extreme circumstances, facilitate the entry of rescue personall and/or equipment. Somewhere clear on major internal structures, in other words.
And, no, I’ve never seen them used either in either Mil or Civ scenarios.
And, no, I’ve never seen them used either in either Mil or Civ scenarios.
Jan 12, 2020, 9:56 am
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Seriously? A point in the aircraft structure which might, in extreme circumstances, facilitate the entry of rescue personall and/or equipment. Somewhere clear on major internal structures, in other words.
And, no, I’ve never seen them used either in either Mil or Civ scenarios.
And, no, I’ve never seen them used either in either Mil or Civ scenarios.
Jan 15, 2020, 3:04 pm
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Been looking at some of the aircraft that have been repainted in the last year and they have all had this red square painted over.
Also, I can’t see any evidence that other UK airlines such as easyJet and Monarch had these markings. So perhaps it was a BA thing for increased ‘safety’ in emergencies which has now been chosen to remove.
Also, I can’t see any evidence that other UK airlines such as easyJet and Monarch had these markings. So perhaps it was a BA thing for increased ‘safety’ in emergencies which has now been chosen to remove.
Jan 15, 2020, 4:45 pm
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A shame, it adds a certain je ne sais quois IMO. Makes you feel like you’re doing something slightly dangerous
it’s not the greatest photo ever taken but I just confirmed the bras still has it- although no spare money in the budget for new livery round here
it’s not the greatest photo ever taken but I just confirmed the bras still has it- although no spare money in the budget for new livery round here
Last edited by nancypants; Jan 15, 2020 at 4:57 pm
Jan 16, 2020, 3:51 am
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Seriously? A point in the aircraft structure which might, in extreme circumstances, facilitate the entry of rescue personall and/or equipment. Somewhere clear on major internal structures, in other words.
And, no, I’ve never seen them used either in either Mil or Civ scenarios.
And, no, I’ve never seen them used either in either Mil or Civ scenarios.
OT a bit here...
No "Cut here" on a F16 but it says:
RESCUE> 1. Push button to open door 2. Pull ring out 6 feet to jettison canopy