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MacGyver1970 22nd Oct 2012 11:05

Does anyone perhaps know what the kg/lbs force required is,to break the forward entry door gust-lock, of the B737-3/4/500 series aircraft? I have only the wind limitation set on the gust-lock. Need a bit more information. Thanx!

de facto 22nd Oct 2012 12:18

Why would you?
Never force anything,you will damage the door.
No such info as totally irrelevant.

itsresidualmate 22nd Oct 2012 19:21

You mean the little yellow unlock latch lever? It's only sprung against thumb pressure, there are no limits in the AMM for it. If your thumb cannot press it down, call us out!

There is no gust damper fitted. When closing a door you are simply pulling the weight of the door.

yotty 22nd Oct 2012 20:20

The gust-lock is fitted to stop the wind closing the door while all the passengers are escaping from the fuselage during an emergency.:)

Dougie_diesel 22nd Oct 2012 20:55


The gust-lock is fitted to stop the wind closing the door while all the passengers are escaping from the fuselage during an emergency
...........or while boarding/disembarking normally?

yotty 23rd Oct 2012 17:45

We might as well include the cleaners, maintenance staff, caterers, toiletiers, red caps, re-fuellers, flight deck and cabin crews while we're at it? ;)

FlightPathOBN 23rd Oct 2012 20:22

sounds like somebody broke the door....:}


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