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Old 26th May 2023, 15:34
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Originally Posted by Sailvi767
Non plug doors but supposed to have electric safety mechanisms to prevent doors from opening if aircraft not on the ground.

According to the FCOM they are plug type doors. I think in this case the aircraft was pretty much depressurised as it was on approach, and the assist system managed to overcome the residual pressure and the slipstream.
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