Inadvertent Opening Of Airplane Doors In Flight - Textron Cessna Grand Caravan Ex 208B Pilot's Operating Handbook And Faa Approved Airplane Flight Manual

SECTION 3 CESSNA
ABNORMAL PROCEDURES MODEL 208B 867 SHP
GARMIN G1000
INADVERTENT OPENING OF AIRPLANE DOORS IN
FLIGHT
If any of the airplane doors should inadvertently open in flight, the
airplane should be slowed to 125 KIAS or less to reduce buffeting of the
doors. If the upper cargo door is open, slow to 100 KIAS or less and
lower flaps to LAND so that wing downwash will move the door towards
its normally closed position. Closing the upper cargo door, or upper half
of the passenger door on the Standard 208B, can be accomplished
after airspeed has been reduced by pulling the door forcefully closed
and latching the door. If the door cannot be closed in flight, a landing
should be made as soon as practical in accordance with the checklist
procedures. On Cargo Versions, an open cargo door cannot be closed
in flight since the inside of the upper door has no handle.
If any cargo pod doors inadvertently open in flight, the airplane should
be slowed to 125 KIAS or less and landed as soon as practical. During
the landing, avoid a nose-high flare to prevent dragging an open rear
cargo pod door on the runway.
FAA APPROVED
3-102 U.S. 208BPHCUS-00