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Old 21st Aug 2023, 17:57
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Occasionally it's missed by the cabin crew. As others have said, they need to be in the upright position to ensure survivability in a crash.
I think from a ground school many years ago, they are rated to +16G. They might do ok when reclined but I believe they haven't been tested in that position.
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