B777 question
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From: Sth England
B777 question
Can anyone who is familiar with the B777 doors tell me what the red light is for under the hinge arm ? The light can be activated by pressing a small button under the hinge arm. I was bored whilst waiting for take off and found it!!! now i need to know what its for... nobody seems to know ???
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From: Stockholm Sweden
Some B777 now have a different type of EPAS battery, which doesn't have a red light. It has a green LED which flashes all the time. At night with a badly fitting hinge cover it is very noticeable to the cabin crew, who haven't been told about it, as they don't need to know!
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From: West Country
EPAS - Emergency Power Assist System
With door mode selector in Armed - moving the door handle will allow power from the EPAS battery to the squib on the power assist reservoir which will then fire and power open the door and deploy the slide.
With door mode selector in Armed - moving the door handle will allow power from the EPAS battery to the squib on the power assist reservoir which will then fire and power open the door and deploy the slide.
