Entry and Service Door Operation A320 Family

Summary

This video script provides detailed instructions for the safe and efficient operation of an aircraft door. It covers both the opening and closing procedures, emphasizing the importance of verifying the arming lever, cabin pressure indicator, and securing the door with the assist handle. The process also includes how to lock the door correctly and safely from both inside and outside the aircraft, ensuring that the door is fully secured before flight. Key safety steps like checking the cabin pressure indicator and using the gust lock are highlighted for operational clarity.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ensure the arming lever is in the disarmed position before opening the door.
• 😀 Always check that the cabin pressure indicator is not flashing before operating the door.
• 😀 Use the assist handle on the doorframe to help lift and open the door.
• 😀 The door locks in place when fully open; confirm it is secure before proceeding.
• 😀 When closing, push the gust lock to secure the door, then move it rearward toward the frame.
• 😀 The locking indicator will turn from red to green when the door is correctly locked.
• 😀 To open the door from the outside, check the observation window for the cabin pressure indicator, then lift the handle to the green line.
• 😀 When opening from outside, pull the door out and push forward until it locks in the fully open position.
• 😀 Lower the handle into its recess for safety before closing the door from the outside.
• 😀 The gust lock must be pushed to unlock the door before closing it from the outside.
• 😀 The door is properly locked when the control handle is flush with the fuselage.

Q & A

What is the first step before opening the door?

Before opening the door, ensure that the arming lever is in the disarmed position and check that the cabin pressure indicator is not flashing.

What should you hold when opening the door?

Hold the assist handle on the doorframe when opening the door.

How do you open the door fully?

To open the door fully, lift the door control handle fully up, then push the door outward and move it forward using the door assist handle. The door will lock when it is fully open.

How can you check if the door is fully open?

When the door is fully open, it will lock into position, and the locking indicator will show that it is secured.

What is the process for closing the door?

To close the door, first push the gust lock, then move the door rearward towards the frame with the help of the door assist handle. After that, pull the door in and lower the control handle. The locking indicator will turn from red to green when the door is correctly locked.

How do you ensure that the door is locked when closed?

When the door is locked, the locking indicator will turn from red to green, indicating correct locking.

What do the labels next to the exterior handle indicate?

The labels next to the exterior handle indicate how to open the door from the outside.

How should the door be checked before closing from the outside?

Before closing the door from the outside, check through the observation window to ensure that the cabin pressure indicator is not flashing.

What should you do to unlock the door before closing it?

To unlock the door, push the gust lock to unlock it.

What is the final step in ensuring the door is securely locked after closing?

The final step is to lower the control handle into its recess, ensuring that the handle is flush with the fuselage, indicating the door is properly locked.