how does that keypad work? not like the actual keypad but the system of using it. is if for an emergency where a flight attendant has to be able to get into the cockpit? do the flight attendants even know the code or is it only for the pilots. if all the crew members know the code, if someone stuck a knife up to their neck (assuming they had a knife on board...) would the flight attendant give the password? if anybody could explain the use of the keypad and in what situation you would have to use it, that would be helpful
2007-01-14 02:03:00 · 11 answers · asked by anonymous 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
The keypad is there because after alot of debating, they decided that a key would not be a effective solution to keeping out unwanted people (aka, you) out of the cockpit, so they have decided on a keypad which some airlines can keep a record of it (think of hotel room key cards) and some airlines can choose to have it alarmed or if someone presses the wrong code couple times in a row, it will alert the pilots then they can decide the next effective solution. It operates a locking cylinder similar to a key operated lock set. The flight attendant will not be allowed this code as they are with the passengers and possibly some terrorists. but the sad fact is that the terrorists can easily defeat the door by kicking it down repeatedly in the right spot which i cannot reveal. It is only there to stop people from just walking in and surprising the pilots and provide warning if someone is trying to break in.
2007-01-16 06:46:13 · answer #1 · answered by markie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just replaces the keys used in most other airplanes. MD aircraft have been using this system for many years. The code, as far as I remember, is set for each airplane, I don't think pilots could reset it. Maybe that changed now.
It just is more convenient that having a key that can be lost or misplaced.
Crew members know the code for the flight.
After 9/11 there is an internal lock the pilots use (like a deadbolt). Just having the code, like having the key, will not grant access to the cockpit.
2007-01-14 08:15:14 · answer #2 · answered by Marce X 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not changed on every flight, it is standard for all aircraft at that airline. The signal only goes as far as the cockpit and the Air Marshalls do not have the code.There is a means and also procedures once the pilots are in the cockpit to keep unwanted intruders out of the cockpit. The pilots do have the code as does maintenance. I'm not sure if the flight attendants do or not. At our airline they did not have the code.
2007-01-14 11:31:17 · answer #3 · answered by Sul 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd wager that it's changed every flight and only the cockpit crew and any Federal Air Marshals on board know what it is. A mis-keyed code probably triggers an emergency code to the Air Traffic Control system. At least that's how it would work if I designed it.
2007-01-14 06:20:40 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
confident the door is meant to be closed simply by 9/11 assaults. it is so as that no possible bypass to the cockpit and merely take over the airplane. So confident, this alteration right into a mistake that the group made. wish this helps!
2016-10-19 23:19:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really don't have a "need to know" on this one. Keypad activation and use vary from airline to airline, just like the deactivation of line aircraft in order to prevent theft by terrorists.
2007-01-14 11:16:56 · answer #6 · answered by mojonah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm telling Homeland Security !!!
2007-01-14 14:53:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the code is : 1593476
2007-01-14 17:57:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
its for the mile high club
2007-01-14 10:34:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to know that?
2007-01-14 11:43:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋