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Old 24th Sep 2014, 02:06
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HighSpeedAluminum
 
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Have you guys actually flight tested that theory?
Airbubba, I've been on board a B757 while maintenance performed a ground pressurization controller test. I sat in the flight deck with what I believe was ~.3 psi and with both hands could not crank the handle to open the window. With a plug type door it would not be possible to open a door with any delta P in the cabin.

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