Private Jet Door Seal - Tech Tuesday

Here is a quick look at the door seal on a Gulfstream G-IV private jet. I also introduce a local favorite, and a fantastic First Officer, Trip. I hope you enjoy!
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[@gapster46]

It never ceases to amaze me at how complicated these aircraft are. Makes my KISS aircraft look like a toy.

[@tedferkin]

Okay, Trip needs his own channel now "Corporate Dog Life"

[@Rogue_Weatherman_Joe-D.]

would be GREAT if Jon would come to work with you guys and we get the dynamic duo back together again!!!

[@mb8kr]

Hi! Shaun, the way you spend time explaining all the details about the aircraft made you stand out from all the other pilot channels. Great job all round!

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

G,day Living the corporate pilot life from Sydney, Australia. * thanks for the explanation of the seal and security of the door. * the urgent repairs to temporarily seal gap with wet towels: great to have in the tool box. 🌏🇭🇲

[@awg6397]

Came for the tech tip, loved the bonus piggle smile

[@Saabjock]

Wet paper towels are another good option. Once you lift that red lollipop, wait for the hissing to stop and look for light around the edges before raising the actual door handle to retract the bayonets. A good tip for the baggage door is to place your foot against the bottom edge and on rotation of the handle counterclockwise, wait for that seal to also deflate prior to pulling it inward. The inertia reel cables tend to want to pull it in as soon as the handle is fully released.

[@annnonymous9791]

Just like my fridge...😂 Anyway, hold onto the railing guys (and walk up slowly). I 💗 tech Tuesday. Thanks!

[@phillp7777]

really interesting cool good info.. Gulfstream so Beautiful Great vid Shaun !

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

That's some excellent engineering right there! I sometimes look at all the things humans have developed in this world and my jaw just falls open, funny how that blob of grey matter floating around in our cranium can come up with some of these inventions!!!!

[@billnicholson2470]

Very interesting Shaun. Seems like that could be a common failure point. Miss the tech Tuesday vids. Thanks

[@vetterfellow]

Close dee door, inflate the door seal tube, make the signee of the Cross. Double ✔✔ check the Doogie door 🤣.. Thanks Shaun; Wheels Up✈ * * * God Bless * * *

[@kenbryant2570]

Good to see you again Shuan. Keep up the great work.

[@Individual_two]

Great video! I'm glad you are back to doing Tech Tuesday videos again.

[@matthewstiles852]

Gulfstream's are my personal favorite! 🇺🇲👍

[@thunderbolt513]

Hi Sean. Long time no see. Welcome back. Happy landings.

[@ChaitanyaAysolaINDIA]

Thanks for posting this video. Enjoy Spring!

[@shaungriffin150]

I was the 1,000 like 👍 I think that deserves a free trip across county LOL. Very cool Video, enjoy Tech Tuesday keep up great job and the dog is great

[@paratyshow]

First, love your co-pilot! Thanks for showing us that.

[@natevanness]

Awesome, now do one on the hated potable water system. You'll be the first.

[@mikepawlowski4175]

Found your channel 2 weeks ago. Love the video's keep up the good. work. We took a corp jet into Red Lake Ontario Canada to go fishing several years ago. The 2 pilots stated they were all puckered up on the landing because of the short runway. LOL

[@tedferkin]

Another quick request. The actual use of the doors and how they close, and what it then looks like on the inside. Different aircraft and manufacturers have different methods. I'm sure I've seen in some simulations that some of these doors have a seat on the inside too...... PS you put "Here is a quick look at the door SEAT on.....". Which is one of the reasons I was excited to see this video

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Thank you for the spelling error...I can do another video from the inside of the door. We do not have a seat on the door, rather we have a jumpseat in the cabinet across from it.

[@johnb7490]

Great copilot. Love the video.

[@N741SP]

Nice video...Once departed in similar Gulfstream from rainy environment and had the door seal, still wet, freeze against the door frame preventing its retraction after landing at a frozen airport (Iqualit Canada) during a tech stop. We noticed the stiff door seal and decided to use the baggage door as pass through for credit card and paperwork rather than try to open the main door. All worked out on the other side as we landed in warmer environment. FWIW...!

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Very interesting...great solution to the problem there!

[@simonsj15]

Thanks for the Tech Tuesday video. Very informative.

[@robbarron4066]

Trip Rocks! great vid

[@rickpawl]

I would love to see the operation of that door, the steps, opening and closing from inside and out.

[@scottsosss]

Great tech video. Something I thought was very simple is actually technical.

[@randallvaughan7337]

I’m impressed by the amount of thought that went into the door seal design. I really builds confidence in the overall construction of the Gulf Stream. Thanks for the lesion. I got quite a chuckle seeing your “co-pilot” I imagined the cockpit conversion. “O.K. Let’s do the landing checklist.” Co-pilot “ Woof!”

[@kevincollins8014]

Great to see you post again. Interesting video with some good information. I'm always learning so bring on the knowledge!

[@cjsims3000]

Good to see, that tech Tuesday videos are back. Thank you for the information.

[@joejolie5758]

Awesome video

[@Jorgeola757]

Good video. Thanks for sharing. Trip is cool.Thanks

[@jasonb8797]

That’s awesome! I’d love to see you do the same video with the Hawker. I always learn something from your videos.

[@cq7415]

Interesting, thanks for sharing.

[@esalenchik]

Trip is so cute! So it’s true - dog is your co-pilot! 😃

[@donc9751]

🤣🤪👍

[@sgtdarkness1]

No No......dog IS the pilot.....

[@russellvanklassen9291]

thanks for the great videos you really outdo yourself in explaining things . if i ever get a plane i will have tons of knowledge from you

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

So gr8 to see you Shaun! You CP is coolio! LOL

[@davidfarrish9000]

Love the pooch. He likes you as well. Good video. I really enjoy your Tuesday videos.

[@Mike7478F]

Interesting info. And food for thought on band aid for door seal failures.

[@matabeleman]

what a beautiful dog...

[@michaelloder5150]

Sean- I havent seen you in awhile with the videos!! glad your ok.....Keep them vids coming......

[@samuelkeystone]

Air pressure is a good thing. Thanks for the video.

[@himankjoshi6233]

love your videos...!,👍

[@BFun]

Super vid as always. Would've been nice to see the operation of it though.

[@tomcat7269]

The lever that is visible in the lower forward receptacle is what that bayonet pushes on, opening the valve that allows the bleed air to inflate the door seal. Great to see you back.

[@CableGuyJoeCCTV]

We learn something today thanks again you need to take your new co-pilot with you

[@f.n.schlub2269]

Trip is a good boi !

[@bluesuit5]

Hey Shaun, thanks for explaining that, when flying commercial I've wondered that. Hey let us know when you're back at LAX...

[@Pilotwisco]

Im no expert in that type, but from the thumbnail it would appear that aircraft is equipped with a door dog, not a door seal.

[@johnneedham6537]

I'm still worrying about the "deflated seal" didn't he get his fish today?

[@nancyinlow4904]

Wow that was interesting..thanks...being a non pilot never gave it any thought😕....Trip is a really cute guy...😊love your videos... really enjoy flying along ...u guys are like a good band the way u work together and know each other's. every move...l miss u and Jon..that was great music..be safe and healthy... ..

[@jimtorley70]

I like the "wet rag" concept! Take advantage of the high altitude cold air. Thanks! "Trip" deserves a biscuit for helping with today's Tech Tip :)

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Oh he got plenty of those...

[@trevordutch6748]

Great job mate...but...more of Franssen would be good. Give her a camera please and let her show us more about her life. I know maybe difficult but...

[@zoozolplexOne]

greetings to trip !!!

[@StealthParrot]

Was flying from Florida years ago as a passenger in a DC-9, we hit some pretty severe turbulence, cabin pressure was lost and all the oxygen masks came down. It seemed like the pilot headed for the deck pretty quickly as we made an emergency landing in Charlotte, NC. Pretty harrowing experience.

[@CorporatePilotLife]

WOW! That one will get your attention...

[@johnfarr2738]

More videos with the pups please!

[@christinadieling6011]

Currently going through G-IV initial training and thanks to your videos I know soooo much already! CAE should pay you ;)

[@CorporatePilotLife]

I agree!!

[@marksmith7896]

LIKE !!!!!! Great info !!!!!!!

[@wendtsmanwendtsman9597]

Always wondered how the door seals Shawn ,thanks for sharing that information. Be careful on your demos I would be really sorry if you scratched the face on that Breitling watch lol.

[@borak63]

That was really neat thanks for sharing that I often wondered where the bayonets went in the door . We manufactured them bayonets for Gulfstream. Can you see the little orange dots that are on the bayonets when the door is closed? I'm thinking they are used for some type of indicator when the door is closed?

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Trip is too cute

[@G8R8R]

Thanks for pointing out about crew not getting into a rush opening the door. Maybe a video on the correct way to open the door from inside with the primary and secondary locks. I have a couple sheared latches because they opened the primary first. (G450/GIV Mx instructor)

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Great idea. Thank you!

[@theaviator1951]

Like tech Tuesday

[@richardedwin5980]

I still love & prefer that Gulfstream over the Hawker!!

[@itamarmoura4080]

Sensacional. Ótimo vídeo como sempre parabéns. Fort abraço Itamar. Brasil

[@iisubzeroii5538]

Nice to see you Shaun.. co-pilot is good for the dog leg routing...

[@CorporatePilotLife]

HAHA! Nice one...

[@philanderson1200]

Even Trip is living the corporate pilot life. Hmm 🤔 life choices 😂😂

[@rikspector]

Thanks Shaun, It's nice to see you, and are boy, aren't there a lot of details to making a plane safe!!! Totally unrelated question, have you had time to work on your car(s)? Cheers, Rik Spector

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Time has been pretty scarce, but I’ve had a little time for it lately. Corvette is getting a new driveshaft made right now. That old aluminum one wasn’t holding up to the new sticky tires. LOL

[@rodgerhatfield3068]

What’s up Trip!!!!

[@CorporatePilotLife]

It’s a ruff life...

[@WiredForFlight]

Airport dogs are the best.

[@NQUINNT]

I would have loved to see you operate the door also

[@CorporatePilotLife]

I’ve had that one asked several times. I’ll do a video on it soon

[@rikspector]

Shaun I can imagine that old driveshaft going"Twang" Especilly wuth dtucky tires, So zero to suxty in six seconds. ....Right? Cheers, Rik

[@guillaumetardieux1674]

Great tech tuesday as always... you should always do it with your partner "Trip", he's a cutie 👌🏼... what about the aft door for the luggages, is it the same system (if there's another door) ??? Thanks 👍🏻👏🏻

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Yep...works the same way for the baggage door in the back.

[@jameskaufmann4260]

What's happening with the corvette? Would like to see an update on it too.

[@jimhal5553]

Put something in the plastic bag that won't get sucked through to the exterior. Like tightly rolled up paper.

[@sturvinmurvin9408]

What a HAM! Thanks for these videos. I sent you an email recently but from my business email address. Not sure If you saw it. Wanted to talk to you about something we discussed a few months back. I'll send a follow up from the email I previously used. Thanks Shaun!

[@nemo227]

Didn't anybody mention duct tape for door seal emergency (only) repair? It comes in many colors. Thirty years ago I used duct tape to fix a whistling noise at the top of my Toyota windshield. We had the car painted and they didn't properly replace the chrome trim.

[@John_Be]

Dang I didn't get my notification and I have the bell on "all" Curse you KZbin!

[@kssandhu4693]

Do you have any info on door seal pressure n reference…thnx n best..

[@emmakimble2255]

How do u know when the door seal is on it way out?

[@mvonsmallhausen3221]

Personally I'd go with a hybrid solution - wet towel in garbage bag. Better stay on the safe side ;) Seriously though I've never even wondered how these worked. Fascinating. Is that the preferred method on jet aircraft and are there other solutions?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

There are other solutions such as mechanical seals similar to that on car doors, but this is the norm.

[@Klaatu-ij9uz]

I definitely wouldn't want to meet Trip in a dark alley!

[@CorporatePilotLife]

He would probably cover you in his slobber...LOL

[@moiscotv]

This looks like Sheltair's hangar...I swear to god!

[@CorporatePilotLife]

You’re a pretty smart guy...LOL

[@all_golde]

Shaun when are going to fly the G4 again ?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

I’ve actually been flying the G-IV a good amount, but no good opportunity to record...

[@hommie789]

What are the two little doors on each side of the door at front and rear? They have two latches about half way between top and bottom of the actual door not the frame?

[@adamdarnell7996]

Storage for the gear pins and Pitot covers

[@foxtrot789]

More of Trip!!

[@30041946]

Q: If the seal starts to fail can you overcome enough to you reach a safe altitude ?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

That depends on how much of the seal fails, but very likely yes. The outflow valve would close to compensate for the additional leakage.

[@DeoVindice_61-65]

Cool video. I like your buddy as well. He looks like a pit mix. Pits are the best.

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Yes indeed!

[@femanvate]

If a seal loses all pressure suddenly at FL450 is there time to descend reasonably or is it a full-blown emergency descent?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Very likely it would be a slow pressurization loss. What would happen immediately is the outflow valve would close fully to reduce the impact (or potentially eliminate it). Remember that air is still rushing into the plane from the pressurization system.

[@dgortner]

Does the cargo door work on the same principle? That door looks so different than the main door.

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Yep...same principle.

[@Skibumsplace]

How many times has that aircraft been painted? Where they missed looks pretty tired.

[@CorporatePilotLife]

This bird does need a facelift...I’m thinking it will happen in the next 6 months or so.

[@morthomer5804]

How did you get the repair completed in HNL ?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

They replaced the entire door seal. Took about 2 days, but we were there for several days, so no impact on the trip.

[@franciscosandiego3026]

I subscribe to your chanel and I like it

[@fritzhuszagh3022]

What do a Gulfstream, a Tupperware salesman and a bull walrus have in common? They all like a tight seal.

[@CorporatePilotLife]

BAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[@Blue_Angel.555]

Wasn’t loss of pressurization what killed Payne Steward?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Hard to say for sure, but that ‘s the best guess

[@phillp7777]

Payne Stewart .... PGA pro golfer won US Open vs Phil Michelson.. super nice funny charitable regular guy but super talented golfer.. sad sorry loss of pilots and PS...way too early.. think was Learjet lost cabin press. too bad...remember it.

[@jamesw95]

What is behind the access panels on each side or the airstair?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Those are storage for things like gear pins and pitot/static covers. I’ll open them up on a future video

[@jamesw95]

@@CorporatePilotLife Thanks

[@golfnovember]

First?! Yes! And Tripp is a cutie!

[@paratyshow]

Let's call it a tie and be friends forever..... hahaha

[@golfnovember]

Sounds great to me!

[@waukeshapilot6462]

They don't leak very often........Never more than Once!!!!!!!!!

[@CorporatePilotLife]

HAHA! True...

[@MrBrettsb]

Duct tape?

[@sportclay1]

Door seal failure....hmmm...Roll of duct tape fixes everything