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A B747 flight attendant reported that new tech galley cart modified doors are difficult for flight attendants to close and latch for takeoff and landing.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1168270 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201404 |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B747 Undifferentiated or Other Model |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Galley Furnishing |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Flight Attendant (On Duty) |
| Qualification | Flight Attendant Current |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe Deviation - Procedural Published Material / Policy Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Other / Unknown |
Narrative:
We have noticed that some of the new tech carts on the 747 the doors have been replaced. With these new doors it's impossible or very difficult to get the 1/4 turns down and over the lip of the new door (upper deck and economy galley). We also noticed that the new latches don't always line up; again making it difficult to close and latch the carts for takeoff and landing. Some of the new hinges are already cracked; this leads to the latches also not lining up for door closure.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A B747 Flight Attendant reported that new tech galley cart modified doors are difficult for flight attendants to close and latch for takeoff and landing.
Narrative: We have noticed that some of the new tech carts on the 747 the doors have been replaced. With these new doors it's impossible or very difficult to get the 1/4 turns down and over the lip of the new door (upper deck and economy galley). We also noticed that the new latches don't always line up; again making it difficult to close and latch the carts for takeoff and landing. Some of the new hinges are already cracked; this leads to the latches also not lining up for door closure.
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