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01-11-2024, 07:30 PM
#151
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There is almost no chance of that happening. The amount of time someone occupies that space is so small it doesn't matter. If someone is using the bathroom right as the cabin experiences an explosive decompression, thy could be injured if it happens right before they can open the bathroom door. If they manage to open the bathroom door, that door will take the majority of the impact. And then even if that happens, half the time their back will be facing the door causing their back to take the impact. Only 25% of the time of an already very small window will their face take the brunt of the impact. There are much bigger risks we take. If you are worried about that, why even bother have FAs walking around the cabin?; Everyone should be belted into their seats at all times.
01-12-2024, 04:45 AM
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My A330 manual does say that all 3 door locks will be released in the event of a decompression.
01-12-2024, 06:57 PM
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01-12-2024, 08:57 PM
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If the bolts are there, it is safe. Check the bolts, return flight.
01-12-2024, 09:08 PM
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It's the same. The issue is that QC at Boeing has gone into the lav harder than the flight deck door on 704AL.
01-12-2024, 11:50 PM
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Boeing and the airlines are no doubt wanting a quick resolution but I can’t see the feds taking any chances on this one with so much public interest.
01-13-2024, 12:11 AM
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I get the impression there is perhaps a lot more being discovered behind the scenes and the issues found are going a lot deeper than a few bolts. Could be wrong but sure looks that way at the moment. I’d be kinda shocked if they are flying sooner than at least a couple more months at this stage.
Boeing and the airlines are no doubt wanting a quick resolution but I can’t see the feds taking any chances on this one with so much public interest.
Boeing and the airlines are no doubt wanting a quick resolution but I can’t see the feds taking any chances on this one with so much public interest.
01-13-2024, 12:58 AM
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I get the impression there is perhaps a lot more being discovered behind the scenes and the issues found are going a lot deeper than a few bolts. Could be wrong but sure looks that way at the moment. I’d be kinda shocked if they are flying sooner than at least a couple more months at this stage.
Boeing and the airlines are no doubt wanting a quick resolution but I can’t see the feds taking any chances on this one with so much public interest.
Boeing and the airlines are no doubt wanting a quick resolution but I can’t see the feds taking any chances on this one with so much public interest.
That area encompassing the door is only so big and there is only so much to look at. Unless they are looking at other parts of the plane I don’t see this lasting months.
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