787 Flight Crew Operations Manual
DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT
Airplane General, Emergency
Equipment, Doors, Windows -
Controls and Indicators
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D615Z003-TBC 1.30.25
Overhead Vent Operation
To open the vent:
• remove the vent panel cover by pulling down on the cover handles
• release the safety pin on the vent handle sliding it over and pointing down
• pull the vent handle down 90°
• the handle locks in place with a spring loaded locking pin
To close the vent:
• pull out on the spring loaded locking pin at the base of the handle
• push the handle up 90°
• replace the safety pin on the vent handle moving up and sliding it over
• replace the vent panel cover by pushing it securely in place
Note: The vent panel cover does not fit if the safety pin is not properly in place.
Pull – temporarily unlocks the handle to allow closure of the vent.
The vent handle is locked open using this spring-loaded locking pin when the
handle is moved 90° from closed.
Pull and rotate – unlocks the handle to allow opening of the vent.
The vent handle is locked in the closed position using this spring-loaded safety
pin.
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Locking Pin
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Safety Pin
FWD
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February 15, 2010