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Why must the aisle arm rest be in the down position for takeoff?

Why must the aisle arm rest be in the down position for takeoff?

Old Feb 22, 2018, 11:53 am
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Why must the aisle arm rest be in the down position for takeoff?

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Old Feb 22, 2018, 12:00 pm
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I believe movable armrests are provided as an accessibility to those with disabilities. My guess is that they are designed to perform in the "down" position and reduce the risk of you being pulled/slid into the aisle in the event of an aircraft incident.
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Old Feb 22, 2018, 12:02 pm
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Quite a few topics on it.

LMGTFY
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Old Feb 22, 2018, 12:24 pm
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Same reason that the doors should be shut on your car while driving. One more level of protection to keep you from being thrown about.
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Also....in the up position they tend to act like blunt spears.
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Old Feb 22, 2018, 3:59 pm
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Originally Posted by RRDD
in the up position they tend to act like blunt spears.
What's wrong with blunt spears?!?



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