Passenger And Crew Escape Systems - BOMBARDIER Dash 8 Q400 Series Crash-Fire-Rescue Manual

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A. General

1. There are five emergency exits on the aircraft.

a. A flight compartment emergency escape hatch for the flight crew. This is installed in

the flight compartment roof. The hatch is operated by an internal handle.

b. The forward passenger door is an airstair type door. This is installed on the forward

left side of the fuselage. The forward passenger door is operated by internal or

external handles.

c. The forward Type I emergency exit door which is a translating type door. This is

installed on the forward right side of the fuselage for the extra capacity

configuration. It consists of an upper and a lower door. The lower door can be kept

closed by a internal locking handle in the event of a ditching procedure. This

emergency exit can be operated by internal or external handles.

NOTE: The forward Type I emergency door is installed in lieu of forward baggage

door for the extra capacity configuration.

d. A type II/III emergency exit door is installed on the forward right side of the fuselage.

It consists of an upper and a lower door. The lower door can be kept closed in the

event of a ditching procedure. This emergency exit can be operated by internal or

external handles.

NOTE: The type II/III emergency exit is de−activated for the extra capacity

configuration.

e. The aft passenger door which is a translating type door is installed on the aft left

side of the fuselage. This can be operated by internal or external handles.

f. The aft service door which is also a translating type door is installed on the aft right

side of the fuselage. This can be operated by internal or external handles.

B. Forward Passenger Door Operation

1. Stay on the left side of the door.

2. Push in the flap at the top of the door operating handle. Pull the door operating handle

down quickly and fully.

NOTE: This will unlock the door and move it up a small distance and out.

3. Hold the door and lower it to the open position.

NOTE: You can use the door lowering assist to help you to do this.

4. Push down on the struts of the handrail to lock the door in the open position.

C. Aft Passenger Door Operation

NOTE: The door will come out 16 inch (40 cm) before it swings to the left. Make sure the

ladder or platform is placed more than this distance.

Model 400

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