HS125,
Key discipline is doubtless important, but due to differing micro-switch positions, knowing where the key is has different implications depending on which Citation you're in. We operate Citation IIs and Citation Bravos. Having the key in your hand and the BAGGAGE DOOR L/R light out in the II says, apart from the obvious, that you've got the clasps down but doesn't say anything about whether the doors are locked. In the Bravo it says the doors are locked but doesn't guarantee that the clasps are shut.
So having hold of the key will ensure it won't end up in the engine, but on this type at least, there is no way to ensure from the flight deck, that you are both closed and locked
. Like G-SPOTs Lost, I'm anal about that last check...
Anyone know if later Citation types do a better job?
the Wings