Forward Baggage Door Operation/Forward Type I - BOMBARDIER Dash 8 Q400 Series Crash-Fire-Rescue Manual

Forward Baggage Door Operation/Forward Type I Emergency Exit Door
A. Forward Baggage Door Operation
NOTE: The forward baggage compartment is removed and forward Type I emergency exit
door is installed in lieu of forward baggage door for the extra capacity configuration.
NOTE: Do not attempt to enter the passenger cabin from the forward baggage compartment
(i.e. through the interior compartment door). Access may be restricted by optional
galley stowage equipment and/or baggage and there is no handle on the baggage−
compartment side of the door.
NOTE: The door will come out 16 inch (40 cm) before it swings to the right. Make sure the
ladder or platform is placed more than this distance.
1. Push in the flaps at the top of the handle with your fingers.
2. Pull the door operating handle out.
NOTE: This will unlock the handle and open the vent door.
3. Turn the door operating handle 90° clockwise.
NOTE: This will unlock the door and move it up and out a small distance.
4. Use the handle to pull and move the door fully to the right to engage the gust lock.
NOTE: This will lock the door in the open position.
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