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Cabin Safety

What is Manual Release Tool?

Manual Release Tool Hand-held lever used to mechanically disengage an escape slide or raft from the aircraft door during evacuation or maintenance.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Manual Release Tool” Used in Practice?

Tower, slide two right failed to detach automatically; we used the manual release tool and the slide raft is now free and ready for boarding by rescue craft.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Manual Release Tool?

Hand-held lever used to mechanically disengage an escape slide or raft from the aircraft door during evacuation or maintenance.

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