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ILScat3c
27th Nov 2008, 06:57
My understanding of the blow out panels is to equalize the cabin and cockpit in case of decom. and also as a way out in case of an emergency. Now what is the deal with the blow out bags???? I never flew an A/C with this feature.

FE Hoppy
27th Nov 2008, 11:57
BLOWOUT PANELS
The reinforced cockpit door assembly possesses two blowout panels to
equalize sudden decompression. When a sudden decompression
occurs, the blowout bags automatically unfold and deploy forward.
The blowout bags installed within grill-protected openings maintain the
door’s full ballistic and impact-resistant characteristics even when
deployed.
Both blowout bags can be deployed with the observer seat in use and
without any type of interference or hazard to the observer.
A door grill opening equalizes the pressure in the event of decompression
in the passenger cabin area.

AOM 14-01-60 page 9.

The blow out panels have nothing to do with emergency egress. Who ever told you that needs re-training.

B747-800
27th Nov 2008, 12:07
also the question has its right place i think this should not be discussed here in the forum because this could give certain people certain ideas.

just a bit more cautious about my security inside the cockpit!