Pilot's Operating Handbook
Section 7
Description
Edition 0 - October 31, 2013
Rev. 4
Page 7.3.23
Cockpit access door - se
e figure 7.3.9A
The cockpit access door, so-called pilot door, if installed located on the left side of
fuselage forward of the wings, opens outside. Retractable footstep makes boarding
easier.
▲ WARNING ▲
As the pilot door is located in a dangerous area, wait for complete
engine stop before operating this door.
▲
To open the door from outside the airplane (make sure the door is not locked), press
on front end of the handle embedded in door (this pressure disengages the handle
fromits recess),then turn thehandle downwards.Pull the doorhelping itto open untilit
reaches its maximum opening position.
After door opening, tilt and unfold footstep.
▲ CAUTION ▲
Re
tract footstep before closing access door.
▲
Fold and tilt footstep upwards.
To close the doorfrom inside the airplane,pull thedoor untilit aligns with fuselage and
lock it by moving inside handle downwards. Check that each latch is correctly
engaged in its recess, with green marks visible.
DOOR lights on as long as cabin access door and pilot access door, if installed, are
not correctly locked.
To open door from inside the cockpit, unlock the handle by pressing on knob located
on its right side, pull the handle inwards and move it upwards.Open thedoor helping it
to open until it reaches its maximum opening position.
After door opening, tilt and unfold footstep.
▲ CAUTION ▲
Retract footstep before closing access door.
▲
Fold and tilt footstep upwards.
To c
lose the door from outside the airplane, push the door until it aligns with fuselage
and lock it by moving outside handle upwards, then fold handle in its recess.
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