F 2113 American Airlines Boeing 707 and 727 Evacuation Procedures

[@robrmartin9369]

That brings back many memories!! Those winder exits are heavy and that slide that poor f/a had to hook up is heavier that the doors!!! Nevertheless, you must get everyone out with in 90 seconds!!! I thought the female F/AT at 22:55 did a great job. I also worked the 707, 727 and L 1011 and was based in MCI and later LAX. I flew for 22 years and loved it!!! Never had to use our emergency procedures in the years I flew. Great blog! Many Memories.

[@SpeedbirdAircrew]

Love the way the first hatch is thrown out, surprised it didn't damage the wing ! That hatch though is no different to an Airbus, boeings were hatches are more sensible

[@PNZTX]

This is an evac test on the 707-320B. This aircraft included a "Jet Escape" hatch several rows behind the wing. What's most interesting is the use of children (no longer permitted) in these types of test (due to the possibility of injury). Also, the exit design would never pass by today's standards due to the amount of time (and complexity) which is required to operate. Regardless, what a fantastic look back in the history of cabin safety. Thanks for sharing.

[@juanr1714]

I think this extra exit behind the wing was a feature on the 707-323Cs (not Bs), which had a forward freight door on the left side. They needed this in order to comply with FAA regulations for those planes that could be used as combis (mixed cargo and passenger services).

[@N747PA]

@@juanr1714Correct, the last half of the video is the -323C. C models always have the brackets on the top of the sidewall panel (used for cargo conversion).

[@nwadoug]

LOVE the HAIR on that flight attendant!