Baillieu drama at 6,000 feet
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Yes, I'll tell you it was PWA. Excellent mechanical condition. Those of you who know chieftains might be able to explain how the TOP door can come open if the lower one doesn't? As far as I can tell, only one way that can happen people. And I can assure you there was NOTHING wrong with the locking system on that aircraft. It's owner takes a fair degree of pride in keeping it in good shape. Door warning system functional in that a/c too.......Maybe shutting the door from the outside, thereby ensuring it is done properly might be a good safety tip in future.
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Pa31 Doors
Having done a couple of hours in them, have found the best pre flight check is:
Close the lower door onto the FIRST latch only (the safety latch).
Then give the door a very firm pull, as if to open the door. If the safety latch does not hold the door shut - the latch system is a) out of adjustment, or
b) worn out.
A job for the engineers which ever way you look at it.
Close the lower door onto the FIRST latch only (the safety latch).
Then give the door a very firm pull, as if to open the door. If the safety latch does not hold the door shut - the latch system is a) out of adjustment, or
b) worn out.
A job for the engineers which ever way you look at it.
