B737-700 flight attendant reported that the new storage location for the emergency medical kit does ...

Narrative:

I submitted a report regarding the relocation of the first aid kit on the 737-700 fleet. The first aid kit (fak) has been relocated to compartment C-10. After takeoff; this new location caught my attention causing me to wonder if I would be able to retrieve this piece of emergency equipment because of the close proximity to the slide bussel on the door. I tried to take the fak out of the compartment and was unable to do so. I brought this to the attention of my crew members who also tried and did not succeed. Upon arrival and after all customers deplaned I tried again and was able to retrieve the fak with the door open. I have since flown on other 737-700s and encountered the same issue.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: B737-700 Flight Attendant reported that the new storage location for the emergency medical kit does not allow the kit to be accessed in flight due to conflict with the slide bustle when the door is closed.

Narrative: I submitted a report regarding the relocation of the First Aid Kit on the 737-700 fleet. The First Aid Kit (FAK) has been relocated to compartment C-10. After takeoff; this new location caught my attention causing me to wonder if I would be able to retrieve this piece of emergency equipment because of the close proximity to the slide bussel on the door. I tried to take the FAK out of the compartment and was unable to do so. I brought this to the attention of my crew members who also tried and did not succeed. Upon arrival and after all customers deplaned I tried again and was able to retrieve the FAK with the door open. I have since flown on other 737-700s and encountered the same issue.

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Attributes
ACN	1430258
Time
Date	201601
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	B737-700
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Plan	IFR
Component
Aircraft Component	First Aid Equipment with Medical Kit & Defibrillator
Person 1
Function	Flight Attendant (On Duty)
Qualification	Flight Attendant Current
Events
Anomaly	Deviation - Procedural Other / Unknown Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Other / Unknown

B737-700 flight attendant reported that the new storage location for the emergency medical kit does not allow the kit to be accessed in flight due to conflict with the slide bustle when the door is closed.