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A B737 flight attendant reported interference between the jumpseat and the forward door assist handle after life vests were installed.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 939827 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201103 |
| Environment | |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B737-300 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Parked |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Exterior Pax/Crew Door |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Flight Attendant (On Duty) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe |
Narrative:
The jumpseat interferes with the door assist handle when operating the forward entry door on this aircraft. When opening/closing the door from inside the aircraft; the right hand can be injured. As the door swings in or out; the right hand holding the door assist handle comes too close to the forward jumpseat. I noticed this when securing the door for departure. I notified the captain immediately. The interference was confirmed when opening the door upon landing. I informed the captain and maintenance that the first time I had this issue was when the life vests were installed. Back then; I was told by maintenance that the jumpseat had to be adjusted to allow the proper space for the right hand and handle when opening/closing the door. Operating the door from the cracked position is the most difficult task. When able; I would ask the agent to close the door.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A B737 Flight Attendant reported interference between the jumpseat and the forward door assist handle after life vests were installed.
Narrative: The jumpseat interferes with the door assist handle when operating the forward entry door on this aircraft. When opening/closing the door from inside the aircraft; the right hand can be injured. As the door swings in or out; the right hand holding the door assist handle comes too close to the forward jumpseat. I noticed this when securing the door for departure. I notified the Captain immediately. The interference was confirmed when opening the door upon landing. I informed the Captain and Maintenance that the first time I had this issue was when the life vests were installed. Back then; I was told by Maintenance that the jumpseat had to be adjusted to allow the proper space for the right hand and handle when opening/closing the door. Operating the door from the cracked position is the most difficult task. When able; I would ask the agent to close the door.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.