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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
12th Jan 2024, 23:43
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,782
Posted By dragon6172

I don't think the hinges are the same between the...

I don't think the hinges are the same between the two door types.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UGiabqoO6-Q
Not a high resolution photo, but a couple of notes:
- The active door opens nearly 180...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
12th Jan 2024, 16:53
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,782
Posted By dragon6172

The lock bolts feed from outside in, with...

The lock bolts feed from outside in, with somewhat tight quarters to accomplish. As a mechanic, I would probably close the door, push down against the springs, and temp insert one bolt in reverse...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
12th Jan 2024, 00:43
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,782
Posted By dragon6172

Looks as though it is there to me?

Looks as though it is there to me?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Jan 2024, 01:23
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,782
Posted By dragon6172

When the lower lock bolts are in place, the lower...

When the lower lock bolts are in place, the lower hinges are effectively the same length. That is when adjustments for alignment would be made, since that is the position it should spend 99% of it's...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
10th Jan 2024, 02:32
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,782
Posted By dragon6172

I think the lower hinge guide is adjustable. It...

I think the lower hinge guide is adjustable. It looks as though the holes on the hinge guide are slotted. This allows for adjustment to even the gap between the door and fuselage skin.
...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Jan 2024, 22:52
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,782
Posted By dragon6172

When a split pin is required the torque is...

When a split pin is required the torque is usually given as a range, 70-85 in-lb for example. You set the torque wrench at the lower value and torque, then seen if the holes are lined up for a split...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Jan 2024, 22:43
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,782
Posted By dragon6172

If you think the hinge at position 1 still has...

If you think the hinge at position 1 still has the hex nuts AND the retaining washer (which appears to maybe be true), then the question is how does the hinge guide fitting release past those??
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Jan 2024, 23:19
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,782
Posted By dragon6172

The 15 year old was likely in Row 25. You can see...

The 15 year old was likely in Row 25. You can see in the video taken in flight that the same fella is sitting in 26C. Also, after landing you can see the flight attendant come and ask if anyone had...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Jan 2024, 01:56
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,782
Posted By dragon6172

Interesting that this location is about 2 miles...

Interesting that this location is about 2 miles lateral separation from the aircrafts ground track according to flightaware/flightradar24. That seems quite a bit....
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Jan 2024, 01:35
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,782
Posted By dragon6172

https://twitter.com/SeanSafyre/status/174413893723...

https://twitter.com/SeanSafyre/status/1744138937239822685

Passenger cell phone was found at this location:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/q7eg88CNRqgzFWDL9
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Jan 2024, 00:11
Replies: 1,950
Views: 935,782
Posted By dragon6172

I think we will find out that the lift assist...

I think we will find out that the lift assist springs were out of adjustment. I would guess they are not designed to be providing a constant upward force on the door, which would put a constant force...
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