The exit hatch can be replaced into the window frame. Similarly, the escape slide can be repacked after it is deployed and replaced into the slide container.
In the Manchester accident in 1985, some passengers who needed to escape by the overwing exit were crushed when the door fell in on top of them. That was a 737-200 though, so hopefully they're much lighter on the Airbus! I still think they should be hinged so they don't cause a hazard when opened. If it's an overwing exit, surely throwing it out during an evacuation exercise could damage the wing as well?
Yeh, there do seem to have been quite a few incidents - obviously airliners and airline safety have improved significantly since the days of the -200, but to be fair, there have been a disproportionately large number of incidents involving the A320 as well.
oh yeah most def. they have had them. But reall, I don't think it shud really be in service anymore. Im sure that the newer 737s are more fuel efficent anyway
Are you sure it was an A320? People do not usually get to "practice" on those overwing hatches because the slide is always armed unless engineering comes out to disarm it. If you were on a B-737, the overwing hatch is in fact heavier -- 39 lbs.
You're totally right...some aircraft makers and carriers do not recommend throwing out the hatch. Instead, they suggest dropping the hatch in another row or laying it on the seat...but these can cause tripping hazards as well. Airbus does recommend throwing out the hatch as far forward as possible to avoid blocking the evacuation path (which is towards the rear of the wing).
I think American Western Airlines is one of the airlines which suggests placing the hatch on the armrests to prevent blocking the passage in the aisle
What type do you work on????. I worked on the A320,A321,A330 and the 757.200/300 with my former employer now I operate the 747.400 and A340.600 for Virgin
in the 737NG its easier, no need to throw it outside. You pull a handle and then it opens automatically
pipe158cool 3 months ago
Is that door able to be put back just in case the aircraft doesn't get destroyed?
Randomness84726 2 years ago
The exit hatch can be replaced into the window frame. Similarly, the escape slide can be repacked after it is deployed and replaced into the slide container.
Markhk 2 years ago
In the Manchester accident in 1985, some passengers who needed to escape by the overwing exit were crushed when the door fell in on top of them. That was a 737-200 though, so hopefully they're much lighter on the Airbus! I still think they should be hinged so they don't cause a hazard when opened. If it's an overwing exit, surely throwing it out during an evacuation exercise could damage the wing as well?
tjf4375 2 years ago
its insane how may 737-200 crashes there have been...im glad i dont fly on those anymore
goldheartagram777 2 years ago
Yeh, there do seem to have been quite a few incidents - obviously airliners and airline safety have improved significantly since the days of the -200, but to be fair, there have been a disproportionately large number of incidents involving the A320 as well.
tjf4375 2 years ago
oh yeah most def. they have had them. But reall, I don't think it shud really be in service anymore. Im sure that the newer 737s are more fuel efficent anyway
goldheartagram777 2 years ago
Are you sure it was an A320? People do not usually get to "practice" on those overwing hatches because the slide is always armed unless engineering comes out to disarm it. If you were on a B-737, the overwing hatch is in fact heavier -- 39 lbs.
Markhk 3 years ago
According to Airbus, each hatch weighs about 14.7 kg. (32.5 lbs.)
Markhk 3 years ago
If your flying on the A318/A319/A320 then pay close attention to this vid!
B757204 3 years ago
Yeah, now more than ever!!!
treasonrocks 3 years ago
airbus
CEJSFB 3 years ago 4
a32o is the best plane ever....
jonathanairbusboy 4 years ago
absolutly true good taste in planes
CEJSFB 3 years ago
The window exits are plug-type and cannot be opened in-flight.
Markhk 4 years ago
there is at 30,000 feet around 10,000 lb of pressure keeping the door in place. Theres no way anyone could force the door open
neothearmal 4 years ago
In a B737 there are no seats by the emergency exits. Which means if normal window there are 3 seats, by emergency exit 2seats, without a window seat
timothyngim 4 years ago
the airline i work for states throw the door away
airtours07 4 years ago
Great Video
AceMovies 4 years ago
when was this?
os2005 4 years ago
You're totally right...some aircraft makers and carriers do not recommend throwing out the hatch. Instead, they suggest dropping the hatch in another row or laying it on the seat...but these can cause tripping hazards as well. Airbus does recommend throwing out the hatch as far forward as possible to avoid blocking the evacuation path (which is towards the rear of the wing).
Markhk 5 years ago
I think American Western Airlines is one of the airlines which suggests placing the hatch on the armrests to prevent blocking the passage in the aisle
condor786 4 years ago
What type do you work on????. I worked on the A320,A321,A330 and the 757.200/300 with my former employer now I operate the 747.400 and A340.600 for Virgin
airtours07 4 years ago
cool, is there any more to this video?
jmonkfische 5 years ago
No, that's it unfortunately.
Markhk 5 years ago
aww. still, good stuff :D
cheers for uploading it.
jmonkfische 5 years ago
I used to pack these kinds of slides for boeing and airbus planes
gobiyou 5 years ago
Cool, did you work for Air Cruisers by chance?
Markhk 5 years ago