DONE 4R Emergencies - Inadvertent Door Opening

Question 0

• AIRPLANE ONLY*

1. What procedure should be followed if a cabin door accidentally opens in flight? (POH)

Answer 0

a. Establish a straight-and-level flight configuration.
b. Trim the aircraft for approximately 80 KIAS.
c. Open a window.
d. Momentarily push the door outward and then pull the door to closed position and lock.

Question 1

• AIRPLANE ONLY*

2. What procedure should be followed if a baggage door opens in flight? (POH)

Answer 1

Baggage compartments tend to be located in the aft section of the airplane and under no circumstances should the pilot allow anyone to attempt to close the doors while in flight. By design, the baggage compartment door will tend to remain closed during flight due to airflow pressure.