B757PF Cargodoor operation

[Packsonflight]

You guys driving the 75 freighters (SF and PF), do you normally leave the door in canopy or full open position when loading/unloading the A/C?
Are there any recommendation from MR. Boeing on how to operate the door?


Regards

[RampTramp]

Packsonflight,

Usually in canopy. The door operating panel has a green indicator light to show when you've reached canopy & Mr Boeing says either position is good, except in high winds when it MUST be canopy.

RT

[Packsonflight]

Thanks RT
Are you flying the converted type (SF) or the newbuilt (PF)?

[RampTramp]

We operate both although I fibbed slightly in that the PF does not have the canopy indicator light. Same rules apply however.

Drop me a PM if you want any specifics.

RT